Help! My dog is afraid of my new bed frame and won't enter my room.

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Hello! Ever since I got this new bed frame my dog has been avoiding my room. He is even scared to even enter it for small amounts of time. For the past 5 years he’s been sleeping on my bed and being in my room all the time, now he is never. Should I get rid of my frame or what. Whenever he seems to try to build up the courage he seems very scared and careful with his steps and then just scurry off. There is enough room for him to jump. But it makes me sad that he’s scared to come in. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 9 years and 1 month old | 40 lbs

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

This will take time to retrain him. I recommend using a large bedspread to cover most of the bed frame to make it less scary. If it’s seems to high now or the floor is slippery where he is jumping from, put a rug down and a step if needed. Then I would put him on the leash and lead him into the room. Shut the door and have toys or treats available to lure him to get on the bed. Lift him up if you can if he won’t jump up himself and sit with him on the bed petting him, giving treats, and staying with him there until he relaxes. Then help him down, praise him and lead him out of the bedroom. I would work on this several times a day and hopefully with praise, treats and patience he will get back to jumping up and sleeping in the bed again. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Opie.

Help! My dog is afraid of my new bed frame and won't enter my room.

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