We have a 6.5 yo female Jack Russell cross who is a wonderful dog, friendly, well behaved, chilled out or super energetic depending on the circumstances!
Last week we had 5-6 of incidences where she screamed out in pain randomly and then crawled back to us looking like she had been told off (rather than limping etc). My husband saw her do it once where she jumped up on to the sofa, but the other times were out of sight.
I took her to the vet who felt all her joints, spine etc and thought that the only possible place that was hurting was her stomach, but she was a bit bemused and prescribed painkillers. Fast forward to this week and she has had no 'episodes' so we presume whatever hurt has gone.
However, she is extremely quiet in the house, not her usual bouncy self, and is very reluctant to jump, climb stairs, catch treats etc. She just stays in her bed rather than potters about with me.
Everywhere else, she is back to normal - on walks, at MIL's house, in the car - but in the house she is a different dog.
Is it possible that she is just scared of the house, as being there reminds her of being in pain? I don't know how to help her, other than be gentle and encouraging and hope she improves.
Sorry for the long post, just wanted to include all relevant information!