{"id":5343,"date":"2024-12-22T09:37:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-22T09:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enrichyourdogslife.com\/?p=5343"},"modified":"2025-07-28T15:23:23","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T14:23:23","slug":"my-rescue-dog-is-too-scared-to-go-for-walks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enrichyourdogslife.com\/de\/rescue-dogs-adoption\/my-rescue-dog-is-too-scared-to-go-for-walks\/","title":{"rendered":"“My Rescue Dog is too Scared to Go for Walks”"},"content":{"rendered":"

If your rescue dog is too scared to go for walks, it’s important to approach the situation with patience, understanding, and positive reinforcement. Here are some tips that may help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Create a positive association with the outdoors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Start by creating a positive association with the outdoors for your rescue dog. Spend time with your dog near the door or the designated exit point and use treats, toys, or other rewards to create a positive experience. Gradually<\/strong> increase the duration of time spent near the door or exit, and reward your dog for calm behaviour. Keep your dog’s stress bucket<\/a><\/strong> in mind, allow time for decompression<\/a><\/strong> and observe your dog’s behaviour<\/a><\/strong> and body language<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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