[nagdu] Environment anxiety?

[Deanna Lewis]

Daryl,
I wouldn't worry about it too much. I know with Pascal, he has always been afraid of the restaurant Subway. It doesn't matter which location we visit, he always bulks up as we get close, and once inside, he wants to get right back outside. I don't know if it's the smells or what it is that bothers him. Once we are seated, he does lay quietly under the table. In training, he refused to enter a Starbucks, we used some food rewards and did get him inside, but I guess he isn't much of a coffee fan! LOL  Sometimes giving him a few kibbles does help him relax in an area where he seems stressed. 
If you go to this place again and she acts uncomfortable, I would suggest you just help reassure her that it's ok. You don't want to coddle her, but give her a reassuring pat on the head or a kibble (if you use them). 
Hope this helps.
Deanna and Pascal

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From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daryl Marie via nagdu
Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2014 11:27 AM
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Subject: [nagdu] Environment anxiety?

Hi!
Last night I did my run for the blind sports organization, and I took Jenny with me; she would be walking with my husband.
The place it was held was a very open covered area full of chairs, tables and people, and all Jenny wanted to do was to get out of there.
While we were walking, she was pulling quite hard and acted like she wanted to get out of there, but she sat down calmly at a table during the down time.  Also, she did have to relieve (even though I took her out before we left the house), which I attribute to the pulling.
I kinda think that she got confused/concerned about the open space with no landmarks.
Is this something i should worry about, or just chock it up to a poorly organized space that was confusing for people, much less dogs?

Thanks!

Daryl

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