Hello everyone, We are having trouble with Rebel, he does not want to go outside at all. This started about 3 days ago, before the 4th, and may be due to the fireworks going off all over the neighborhood. We have tried everything, but he starts panting really bad, and you can tell he is very upset, he has not been mean at all, and has not shown any aggression whatsoever.He will open the back door if it´s not locked and let himslef back in the house, and if it´s locked he will scratch the door, it is so bad we are having to replace the door. It is bad enough we have to force him to go outside to go to the bathroom, he will hold it forever, which is not good. Does anyone have any suggestions, it is aweful to see him like this. He has never liked loud nosies, not sure why, ut it scares him badly. It breaks my heart to see him so scared and anxious. Please Help!!!!

Is this situation repeats if you try to go outside together with your other dog and Rebel? Like in every other situations and fears, for this too you need a time and patience. My bitch Aya also don’t like fireworks and loud noises, sometimes if she hears it she literally drag me to our home. But when we are going together for a walk she seems more calm.

Sorry to hear that it was new year when Twinks experienced fireworks, same with your Rebel, she´s very scared even after 5 days.. i even carried her outside but still no luck, don´t want to be away from me, so, i adjust myself to the situation i let her wee wee and pooped on the floor and cleaned up or otherwise she will held it forever..and worse comes to worst it can also lead to infection..but after one week she´s back to normal Hope everything goes well with you.

It is clear that Rebel´s fear is due to the fireworks. Many dogs has the same reaction. Some extreme and some not so much. I´m afraid that Rebel´s condition falls in the extreme. Here´s something that you can do. Don´t force Rebel to go out right away. Be patient. Give him sometime. Try to open the door and let him see that all is well outside. Slowly urge him to go out. Make him feel that the outside is safe for him. If he doesn´t want to go out don´t force him. Give it sometime and then try it again. It will also help if you put him on a leash and slowly lead him out giving him pats of assurance. Just keep on repeating it until he is well reassured that it is safe to be outside for him. Avoid exposing him to loud noises. My dog Fortune and Clark has the same problem. It takes them a day or two to recover even from the sound of thunder but my reassurance has given them a lot of help. Hope this helps.

Thor was petrified of fireworks, but when they started we went out into the garden knowing he would follow us and stayed there for a few minutes while they were going off, we showed no reaction to them and he has got used to them hope this helps along wih all the other advise

he is just scared all dogs hate high noises because they don`t understand where that comes from and also their audition is so sensitive that for them the noise is too loud, just be patiente go outside with the other dog, let the door open to see if he follows because if he sees the other one outside he will know nothing bad is around.

maybe he has seen gosht before.(j0ke)
well, u must give it much attention

I agree with Dougsdogs. Leave the door open, and wander in and out, showing no reaction at all, and he might follow you outside for a little at a time. Could you perhaps set some food outside, so it encourages him to go out?
Just a thought, but I wish you the best of luck

I would suggest giving the dog some medicine to help him relax. It does not need to be heavy drugs, there are "natural" pills which might help. You could also try a synthetic pheromone. Most pet stores and all pet drug stores here in LV carry those things, perhaps it is the same in the US.
If nothing relaxing is available without prescription, you might want to consult a vet. I hope the problem will resolve itself, but the longer it persists, the more is the risk that it could develop into a habit.

I agree with Dougsdogs. Leave the door open, and wander in and out, showing no reaction at all, and he might follow you outside for a little at a time. Could you perhaps set some food outside, so it encourages him to go out?
thats the thing to do!!

Poor Rebel, fireworks can do this to dogs and cats. I think someone has already suggested this, but weather permitting, leave the back door open, and spend time out their yourself if you have the time to do this.

Take a few of his favourite toys outside the back and try and get him to play with you, also try feeding him out the back. In addition, if you know a neighbour with a friendly calm dog, have the dog over to play with Rebel, obviously trying to get them to play outside.

Be calm and patient with Rebel, don´t make a fuss, or nurture his fear by petting him when he is showing fear or reluctance. You need to behave in an almost nonchalant manner as if nothing has happened.

Invest in a bottle of Rescue Remedy by Bach Flowers, its completely safe for animals and work wonders in cases like this. Rescue Remedy

Best wishes

Thank you all for your advice. I am having better results by just going out with him and letting him check things out, and his bubby Skeeter is helpin out too. I will keep you informed of Rebels progress. So far today Rebel has done better. It was nice to see him doing his perimeter check of the yard this morning, so he must be getting better. Thanks Again for all your advice.
God Bless

My dog Casper is a very friendly and calm dog!,but recently its become agressive!...it bit my dad who is his favorite amoung our family,and one of our neighbour who he hates.....i dont undrestand wuts wrong with him!plz help

My dog Casper is a very friendly and calm dog!,but recently its become agressive!...it bit my dad who is his favorite amoung our family,and one of our neighbour who he hates.....i dont undrestand wuts wrong with him!plz help
I hope you can give us more details regarding his health. Are you having problems with Casper´s health? Aggression can also be due to health issues.