The dog does not want to walk in the rain

Some owners say that their dogs don’t want to go out in the rain. With what it can be connected and what can be done?

The first solution that comes to mind is to shorten walks in rainy weather. However, the welfare of the dog includes the freedom to engage in species-typical behavior, which means that the dog needs to walk at least 2 hours a day in all weathers. Of course, if there are no health contraindications, but this is a topic for a separate discussion.

Why does the dog not want to walk in the rain?

The reasons can be several:

1. When it rains, smells intensify, which can be distracting and disturbing for your pet. Therefore, he will more carefully choose a place for the toilet. And it can annoy the owner. He gets angry, starts rushing the dog. The animal, in turn, also begins to get nervous. What is the pleasure of walking?
2. A dog (especially a short-haired one) can be cold. Or your pet does not like that water is poured on him.
3. The dog is afraid of lightning and thunder, which sometimes accompany rain.
4. However, the most common reason lies in the fact that the owner himself does not like to walk in the rain. In this case, walking in the rain becomes boring and hurried – naturally, the dog does not like it (but that’s it, not the rain). And the owner finds an excuse that “the dog doesn’t like it,” and joyfully returns home.

What can I do to make my dog ​​more willing to walk in the rain?

The solutions depend on the above reasons, and there are also several of them.

1. Don’t rush your dog. Give her the opportunity to calmly sniff everything and find an acceptable place to relieve herself. Even if your walk is a little longer.
2. If the dog is cold, it is worth getting suitable clothes and organizing more active walks. But the clothes should be comfortable for the dog!
3. If the dog is afraid of thunder or lightning, you need to find out the cause and work directly with it. It may be worth contacting a competent specialist who will help you.
4. Your task is to love walking in any weather and make them comfortable for yourself. For example, to acquire suitable clothes and shoes, even if they do not satisfy your high aesthetic needs. And to make walks interesting and eventful for the dog. In this case, the pet will be happy to walk in any weather.