I'm sorry that you are both going through this. I would recommend a visit to the vet to rule out any medical conditions, and then consult with a certified professional to develop a plan to help your dog feel safe and comfortable. Be patient with your dog and yourself as this is a journey. If you have any more questions, just ask.
Transcript: "Richard here. First I want to say I'm sorry that you both are experiencing this. I know how hard it can be seen our pet struggle as we only want the best for them. I want to say great job on being aware of your dog's communication and advocating for him. In this situation a dog could be doing this behavior for many different reasons. Some of the reasons could be physical discomfort, anxiety stress, environmental factors such as temperature or other medical conditions, I would say the common reason is that they want to feel safe. I would recommend a visit to rule out any medical conditions. First, if all checks out medically I would get with a certified professional and determine the source of fear and develop a plan to get our dogs comfortable. Again going for walks and tell her dog is comfortable going on walks. I would hold off on all walks and develop an alternate plan to meet our dogs. Physical needs. It's important to understand that your dog is not trying to give you a hard time, but instead is having a hard time themself. Remember to be patient with your dog and yourself as this is a journey. Thank you for reaching out. If you have any more questions, just ask for connect with me for more support, be an advocate train humane."
