I Consider My Pets Family

Question for those with dogs
My dog ordinarily, loves going for walks !
Runs to the door when you mention the word. Pulls at the lead as you walk her. Loves to stop and sniff certain places.
Tail wags incessantly even after she's been back ten minutes !
But, the last few days she has refused to go beyond the front door !
She'll stand there and sniff the air, then run back into the living room refusing to come out !
Real change in character. Almost as if something had spooked her !
Any ideas ??

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Tin1964 · 56-60, F

Could be the weather I have 6 Irish Wolfhounds & 6 Rottweilers they don't like going out when its freezing, raining or snowing x

Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M

I did consider that. And it has been pretty cold up here lately.
But she has no problem running up and down the garden 50 times a day barking at pigeons; neighbours; etc.

Tin1964 · 56-60, F

@Picklebobble2: If you can leave by back door to go walkies instead of going by front door, if so & pup is okay with that then its front door that's the problem x

Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M

I wonder if maybe a Fox or something has come close to the house at night...?

Tin1964 · 56-60, F

@Picklebobble2: Yes might of done or perhaps she smelt a stranger & don't want to leave house in case they come back x