Dog likes to stop suddenly in front of me when walking

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      Frankie Flowers
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      My dog has started doing this thing where when we are on a walk, he will just stop suddenly in front of me. It makes me have to stop quickly to avoid stepping on him or tripping over him. He loves his walks, but this is making it tricky. What might be causing this, and what can I do to stop it? Thanks.

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      Sally Jones
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      Hi Frankie, Was your dog leash trained? If so, there could be several reasons he’s all of a sudden stopping in front of you — it could be fear or anxiety about something that may have disturbed him on a previous walk. Another reason could be that he’s anticipating the walk being over (especially if it happens around the same place every time). On the other hand, he could be tired and wanting to take breaks. Even if you had previously leash trained him, you may want to take another stab at it to remind him what you expect of him. If you still can’t get to the bottom of it, it’s a good idea to consult your vet to make sure there isn’t an underlying medical reason for this change in behavior. Good luck!

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