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Why is my healthy 7-month-old dog suddenly hiding and acting strange?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 7 months and 17 days old | 79 lbs

My dog has been acting strange for two days now. He keeps hiding under random stuff. He used to sleep with me but since 2 days he is sleeping under the table and if I go talk to him, he runs away and hides behind or under something else. He has never been scolded or anything. I took him to the veterinarian today for checkup, i was told he's all fine and healthy but he is acting really weird. He is a pitbull and he is so active all the time. He is 7 months old.

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on July 29th, 2019

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! If he is fine otherwise then this is likely just a transient change. It may be due to something that has changed in the environment. Please check for anything that may be causing him to be different such as new tall objects in the house that may be causing to be scared. Best of luck!

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