6 Reasons Why Your Dogs Hide When You Bring Out The Leash

Most dogs get excited when you bring the leash out because they think they’re going for a walk. But what if your dog runs and hides when the leash comes out? Here are 6 reasons this may be happening.

Tactile Issues

Does your dog dislike being handled? The leash may feel too close to comfort for them. For some dogs, this dislike outweighs their overwhelming desire to head outdoors.

Games

A dog may think that this is part of the game. They hid once from a leash and now think it’s a good way to play hide and seek.

Fear Of New Places

Is your dog easily frightened? They may associate the leash with overwhelming new places, having to socialize, or being in situations that make them anxious.

Negative Experiences

If a dog has had a bad experience while leashed, the leash could return those memories, making them uncomfortable or putting them in fight or flight mode.

Medical Problems

Some dogs may have an underlying medical condition, such as arthritis, that makes using a leash uncomfortable.

Fear Of Vets

If your dog is always put on a leash before going to the vet, they may have figured out that leashes often equate to unpleasant experiences. The same goes for groomers.

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