Why is my dog suddenly scared of kitchen and cookies after vacation?

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My dog is acting weird since I came back from a week vacation. He stayed with my friends and was real happy to see me when I returned. The strange thing he is doing now is he is afraid of my kitchen and when I ask him if he wants a cookie he runs on my couch and cowers down in fear. Cookies use always be a positive thing for him and now it seems to be a negative. I confronted my friends nicely but the wife got real hostile with me and said "I didn't do anything to your dog "! Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 4 years and 9 months old | 49 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

That's a difficult situation! It could be the two changes in environment is a little stressful for him, and he may need a few more days to settle back into his normal routine. Dogs can get stressed when they leave home for a bit, stay in a new place, and then are returned to their normal home. I would give him a few more days to see if he returns to normal, and if he doesn't, I would take him into the vet for an exam. Sometimes, a medical illness such as an infection or injury can cause a dog to act differently from normal, and it would be good to rule that out if he's not back to himself in another couple of days.

Why is my dog suddenly scared of kitchen and cookies after vacation?

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