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Old 08-24-2010   #1 (permalink)
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My 10 year old black lab is an outside dog during the day and inside at night. Over the past week, he has been refusing to go outside. We eventually get him out there and he seems fine....shows no sign of fear or discomfort. We can't understand what the problem is. On the days he has refused to go, not even treats or food can get him out. He does not go in until 8:30 pm....this morning it was almost 11am before he would go out. Why?? What can I do??
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I don't know what the weather is like where you live, but if it's cold, or the ground is hard and he has arthritis, perhaps his little feet or hips hurt. At 10, they have some joint issues, typically.
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Your dog is getting older. If he isn't causing any problems inside the house or doing his business inside, maybe you can let him stay in all the time unless he has to go to the bathroom. My oldest Saint never goes out unless it is to use the bathroom.
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Now that he's older he may have more of a need to be closer to you and may even be getting physically uncomfortable outside...I personally see no reason to keep a dog outside all day unless it's misbehaving in the house or not potty trained and can't be supervised to prevent accidents...

My Akita is 6 mths old and only goes outside to use the bathroom or to play if it's cool enough...If he's good in the house all night long I see no reason he shouldn't be aloud in during the day...Just my opinion.
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That's a long time to be outside. I agree with the others, there is a factor making your dog uncomfortable outdoors, whether it's mental and/or physical is the question. The only dog I've ever had that won't always want to go out is my new pup. She hates heat. I can't blame her with so much thick, dark fur. She's only happy with the a/c on. I have to force her out to do her business otherwise she'll never go. Anytime it's not so hot, she'll give me no issues.
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