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I have a 5 year old cockapoo who is in good health and lots of energy when he feels like it - but that's the issue!
He has historically always been taken a for a long walk/run in the morning after breakfast, usually at least an hour. Over recent months he just seems to want to go back to bed after breakfast and laze around. In fact, he will often do his 'business' and then dig his heels in and refuse to go any further. He seems happier to go out later in the day or the evening but after breakfast he prefers going back to bed. Anyone else have experience of this with their hound?
He has historically always been taken a for a long walk/run in the morning after breakfast, usually at least an hour. Over recent months he just seems to want to go back to bed after breakfast and laze around. In fact, he will often do his 'business' and then dig his heels in and refuse to go any further. He seems happier to go out later in the day or the evening but after breakfast he prefers going back to bed. Anyone else have experience of this with their hound?
We have two springers, both of similar age, both girls and same levels of fitness. One is genuinely excited that its a new day and bounces off the walls when she wakes up. The other jumps on our bed, puts her head down on the pillow and won't move for hours unless she thinks she might be in for a walk or something else worth getting up for. When out they both have about the same excitement levels. Guess it just depends on the dog.
Probably a silly question but is he clipped, could it be too warm for him in the morning?
Probably a silly question but is he clipped, could it be too warm for him in the morning?
Edited by chrisga on Wednesday 6th July 16:52
No problem. I'm no behaviourist but if it's a big change of behaviour it may be worth investigating further with a vet but a couple of things to look at might be:
Is he being fed just before the long morning walk? Could this be making him sore?
Is he hiding a strain or injury that makes walking in general uncomfortable? Is he overly stiff in the morning?
Do you walk different places morning to evening? Has he had a bad experience in the morning place?
Has he come to associate the morning walk with you leaving for work?
Is he being fed just before the long morning walk? Could this be making him sore?
Is he hiding a strain or injury that makes walking in general uncomfortable? Is he overly stiff in the morning?
Do you walk different places morning to evening? Has he had a bad experience in the morning place?
Has he come to associate the morning walk with you leaving for work?
Edited by chrisga on Wednesday 6th July 18:41
bunnyman said:
He has historically always been taken a for a long walk/run in the morning after breakfast, usually at least an hour. Over recent months he just seems to want to go back to bed after breakfast and laze around.
Is that after his breakfast? He should walk/exercise first. With a full tummy he'll just want to sleep it off.Gassing Station | All Creatures Great & Small | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff