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Dog's being weird

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arbitraryarsehole · 13/08/2023 22:01

Went for a walk earlier and dog went into ultimate sniffer dog mode. He was running in zigzags across the field with his nose to the ground & then sniffed all the way home. When we got back he wouldn't settle, kept whimpering and pacing. Ended up taking him out 2 more times and the same thing - frantic, tugging on the lead, nose to the ground. I thought he might lead me to a child trapped down a well, but he didn't. It's 2 hours later now and he's only just starting to calm down! & it's taken lots of attention, treats, toys etc.

Why's he being weird?

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Sprig1 · 13/08/2023 22:02

A fox maybe, or badger?

ToBeOrNotToBee · 13/08/2023 22:02

There's a bitch in season nearby

YourNameGoesHere · 13/08/2023 22:03

ToBeOrNotToBee · 13/08/2023 22:02

There's a bitch in season nearby

Bingo!

Exactly what I was about to say. It sounds exactly like a bitch in season has been there.

Hoppinggreen · 13/08/2023 22:03

I was going to say Fox or Badger.
My Goldie is pretty lazy and just plods but he gets excited if he gets a sniff of either of those

daffodilandtulip · 13/08/2023 22:03

Tracking a girl in season

Azaeleasinbloom · 13/08/2023 22:04

ToBeOrNotToBee · 13/08/2023 22:02

There's a bitch in season nearby

This. How old is he? Has he been neutered?

Azaeleasinbloom · 13/08/2023 22:06

My dog trainer always warned us - Never underestimate the drive to breed. Dirty little buggers …

Newpeep · 13/08/2023 22:07

Could be anything. Wildlife, bitch in season, the weather, noise…

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arbitraryarsehole · 13/08/2023 22:17

Oh, yeah. He's a horny teenager 🤣

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gogomoto · 13/08/2023 22:19

Lady dog I'm guessing, even if they have been neutered they get the urge!

Laboheme78 · 13/08/2023 22:19

We had beagles years ago. When the male dog got the scent of a bitch in season he howled for about 3 days. Good luck. 😂

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arbitraryarsehole · 13/08/2023 22:22

Oh god! He hasn't settled either. He conned us and soon as we went upstairs started barking and howling out the window 😩

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FrangipaniBlue · 13/08/2023 22:35

Be prepared for him to refuse to eat and get an upset tummy.

Only thing that cured mopey teen/lovesick dog was having our boy fixed......

cinnamonfrenchtoast · 13/08/2023 22:37

It can take a day or two for them to settle.

Mine tried to jump out of a 6ft window 🙈

EmilyBrontesGhost · 13/08/2023 22:43

Definitely a local lady dog in season.

Tara24 · 13/08/2023 22:46

My normally obedient dog who won't leave my side, once ran out of the park and down the middle of the road after similar sniffing. I assumed it was a bitch in season.

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arbitraryarsehole · 13/08/2023 22:57

Crikey, no one told us about this! Well 3 hours in & he seems to have tired himself out. Probably dreaming about her & humping his special cushion. Will keep him on the lead tomorrow!!

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Tummytroubles22 · 13/08/2023 23:00

They don’t grow out of it either, mine put his back out at 8 years old on a bank holiday Monday chasing after his girlfriend (neighbours collie). That was an expensive vet bill.

Girliefriendlikespuppies · 13/08/2023 23:03

Yeah my dog was like this when he was younger and still had his balls ⚽️ ⚽️

Newpeep · 14/08/2023 09:18

One of the many reasons I prefer girls 😂

bingohandjob · 14/08/2023 20:59

When our pup does this we know it's 'Hot Bitches In Your Area' time.

Blackcloids · 14/08/2023 21:22

Is this only intact dogs? Or do neutered dogs get this urge too?

Azaeleasinbloom · 15/08/2023 10:28

bingohandjob · 14/08/2023 20:59

When our pup does this we know it's 'Hot Bitches In Your Area' time.

😂😂😂

@Blackcloids my neutered male still perks up if he picks up the scent on a walk, but the howling in the kitchen for her to come get him , has thankfully stopped.

Girliefriendlikespuppies · 15/08/2023 10:30

Blackcloids · 14/08/2023 21:22

Is this only intact dogs? Or do neutered dogs get this urge too?

My neutered dog would still be interested in a bitch in season but the frantic sniffing and getting himself in a complete lather has gone!

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