Dear Cathy, I just recently rescued/adopted a full breed Pomeranian male puppy at five months old. He’s great! I’ve only had West Highland Terriers and I’m absolutely fascinated by the differences. He’s trained to use a wee wee pad and it’s going great.
He’s the perfect dog for an apartment. My problem is, I can’t get him to go outside for a walk, play, or anything. I’ve tried several times, different ways, and different rewards.
When I pick him up to go, I’m happy and positive with only a soothing tone of voice and he literally digs his nails (all four paws) into me and trembles out of control. I’ve never seen anything like it. We have a small terrace, which he loves to go out on and where he loves to people watch.
The woman I got him from is of no help. She said he went in and out without a problem. I would also like to add that there’s a staircase we must go down before going outside.
Could that be a trigger? I don’t want to traumatize him anymore than he already has been. People are also reading..
. — Kelly, New York Dear Kelly, It’s wonderful to hear how well your Pomeranian is adapting to apartment life and using the training pads. Pomeranians are certainly unique compared to Westies, and their sensitive, sometimes cautious nature can make them hesitant with new experiences.
Your little guy’s fear of going outside — along with trembling and digging in —suggests he’s feeling deeply anxious about something, whether it’s the outdoor env.
