Our almost 11 month old male lab has lost interest in going on walks. Jumps, bites and refuses to listen to any commands or treats/redirection. Not sure if we should just wait it out or should seek behaviorist consultation. Anyone had such experience and what did you do?
Sorry to hear you're having this issue. Is it worth a check up at the vet just to rule out a medical problem?
Did you do basic obedience with him? If you didn't I would get on a training plan now before it get's worse!
I think we need more information. What equipment are you using to walk your dog? Why do you think your dog's behaviour changed? What have you tried so far to solve the problem? Do you always walk the same route?
Sorry for a long disappearance. Thanks for the suggestions here especially about the equipment & triggers. We thought he was going after the treat pouch as once on the walk he was able to get it after he started jumping and nipping. So we had tried not carrying it around, tried different routes and times during the day etc. It seems that he had started to dislike the harness and leash that went on the back loop. It could have been triggered by something that may have happened on previous walks. We switched to a different 3 way harness and started attaching the leash to the loop under the neck, which seems to have eased him and he started liking walks again. We also took a week long break in between and would only play fetch with him as exercise. Thanks again.
