No medical conditions. She just won't walk and wants to go back home.

We'll need a bit more info.

How old is she? How long have you had her? Has this always been an issue or is this something that just started happening recently?

Help dog won't walk. Owner shot himself and ever since then she protests her walks. I'm the petsitter. She's 8. Personally I think she's been bottling up depression for years and her owner killing himself took over. I know what I did wrong. After her protesting for so long sometimes I would just have to give in because to her because I don't have all day to spend with her. Help its getting worst. This is all recent. However she has bit men in the past. After he killed himself she wouldn't let me put on her leash. She wanted to bite me. However many hotdogs and lots of patient we can walk. Lately the protesting is getting worst. She would even walk 10 feet today.

This is a bigger issue than I first thought. This is something that you'll need hands on help with, not help over the internet.

You need someone that can observe this dog and work with the dog one on one.

A pet behaviorist, or trainer specializing in dealing with animals with issues, is what you need.

I'm sorry. There's really no way to deal with an issue this big over the internet. This goes way beyond a mere fear of going for a walk.

I wish you all the best.

Thank you for your advice. I figured she would need someone certified. I was just hoping I could come to the rescue and fix this too. Maybe I could if I got certified. Hmmm maybe Oreo is a good pack leader? She seems to be steering me towards school:-) I'll keep researching. In the mean time I'm going to work on being a better pack leader and give her even more structured firm directions. This protesting has got to stop. So if you can give me any good pointers on how to become a good pack leader let me know.

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Thank you for your advice. I figured she would need someone certified. I was just hoping I could come to the rescue and fix this too. Maybe I could if I got certified. Hmmm maybe Oreo is a good pack leader? She seems to be steering me towards school:-) I'll keep researching. In the mean time I'm going to work on being a better pack leader and give her even more structured firm directions. This protesting has got to stop. So if you can give me any good pointers on how to become a good pack leader let me know.

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Being a good pack leader is all about attitude. Not the "Do as I say" attitude, but being able to control your thoughts, and exhibiting the thoughts you want. The "I'm in charge, I'm the boss, I'm your leader" attitude. Easier said than done, and dogs can't be fooled. You really have to believe you're the leader.

It's not easy. It's something most people can't do, and something that many people still don't believe is beneficial when training or rehabilitating a dog. Cesar Millan is probably the most well known "pack leader", but many people have pushed his methods to the gutter, viewing them, probably because of his show, to be controversial and not beneficial.

I believe that it's a matter of attitude, and training. Yes, I do think that dogs need a pack leader. You're either the leader, or the follower. But it's not always as easy as just assuming the role of leader. Many dogs are born to be the leader, and training them, or getting them to bow down to you, is not always easy. I have a natural leader in my home. I've tried all the tricks I know. I am the natural leader too. He won't bow down to me, and I know what I'm doing.

An actual animal behaviorist is really your very best bet. Instead of paying him/her and staying away, hoping for the best, ask to be there when he/she works with your dog. Learn. That's the best way to become a pack leader and rehabilitate a difficult dog. Learn from someone that can show you the way. :)