Why is my dog suddenly scared to go outside for potty at night?

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re: Jake isn't afraid of a Coyote.There is bush, three sides of my yard. (1 acre-fenced-off.).At 4 a.m, I take my dogs out for Duties. Every few days, Jake will NOT go with me, out back.He seems afraid of something in the Woods. I have to call him, and all he does is sit behind me. Yrs. ago, I had a Dog, that saw a tamed Fox on a leash, and was afraid of it.I was told Fox have an Odor Dogs do not like. Is this Odor what Jake is smelling, and afraid of, though I have not seen a Fox here,in years? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 7 years and 8 months old

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

It's possible there is a scent that he's picking up on, or he may be hearing a strange sound. Critters under the ground such as rodents that are more nocturnal may also be startling him, especially if this is during a nighttime potty break. Bringing him out on a leash so he doesn't chase or get hurt by anything, and bringing a high-value treat out with you may help get him more used to going out and being less afraid. Otherwise, checking for any signs of wildlife may be a good idea (and seeing if you can get the wildlife to move off elsewhere), or fencing an area for him to go in safely may help as well.

Why is my dog suddenly scared to go outside for potty at night?

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