How to walk your dog in the rain even if no one wants to

When it rains, neither the owner nor his pet wants to leave the warmth and comfort of their home outside. But going outside in bad weather is necessary to avoid “accidents” and not to force the dog to hold back for too long. Here’s what to do if your dog doesn’t like rain.

Why the dog does not want to go outside when it rains

One of the most common reasons why a pet does not want to go to the toilet in the rain is the discomfort that he experiences from the fact that rain drips on his coat or that his paws are wet. Touching the soft, wet earth that clings to the paws is probably very unpleasant for a four-legged friend.

Younger dogs with little experience in various weather conditions are more likely to resist when they are forced to go outside to go to the bathroom.

In addition, if the owner has not yet taught the dog to go to the toilet outside, it does not have the necessary skills to carry out such commands. In addition, dampness and puddles are unlikely to contribute to her desire to learn.

How to help a dog in the rain

There are three tips to help your dog relieve himself when it rains:

1. Train your dog for wet paws. If your pet is anxious when his paws are wet, there are several ways to teach him to feel more comfortable with it. The easiest option is to feed the dog with treats or even food on wet grass, of course, still from a bowl or from your hand. The more positive associations a four-legged friend with wet paws has, the less they will bother him, especially if the owner cleans and wash them after a walk.

2. Buy accessories for your dog to make it more comfortable. Some problems can be solved with rubber boots, a raincoat and a large umbrella. Getting used to them may take some time, but in the end, the pet will probably still prefer them to wet wool.

3. Take your dog for walks in the rain. It may not be very convenient, but walking your dog in the rain is the easiest and fastest way to encourage your dog to go outside in inclement weather.

What to do in different weather

If the dog refuses to go to the toilet in the rain, most likely it will be no less uncomfortable when it is snowing or thundering outside. On days like these, you have to be extra careful.

If it snows, you can clear a path for the dog before letting it out. In this case, you can remove snow from a small part of the lawn, so that the four-legged friend recognizes the texture of the surface and understands that this is the place where he usually relieves himself.

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) states, “Winter walks can become dangerous if a dog licks deicer chemicals off its paws.” The ASPCA recommends that you wipe your dog’s paws and stomach as soon as you get home. During hail, the pet needs additional protection. In this case, a large, durable umbrella will come in handy. And it is better to offer the pet to relieve himself under a carport or on a covered terrace.

Thunderstorms can cause anxiety in dogs. Some pets are noise-phobic and can sense static electricity or changes in ions and barometric pressure. Such anxiety may be due to a number of other factors. During a thunderstorm, it is better to take the dog outside as soon as possible so that he relieves himself. If that doesn’t work, you should wait for the storm to subside at least temporarily before leaving the house.

In bad weather, the dog does not have to go outside to go to the toilet – there are other options. For example, not only cats can use trays. Some dogs can be taught to walk in a tray. There are also special absorbent mats with different textures, such as real grass, that can be used indoors.

For whatever reason the dog refuses to go to the toilet in the rain, with patience, some training and additional encouragement, he will begin to understand what is wanted from him, and will learn to quickly do his business in any weather and return to the house.