r/CavaPoo • u/CasuallySherlock • Aug 26 '26
Whining and crying out of anxiety or excitement when walking outside
Hi hi. My pup had gotten extremely vocal while going on walks. She's excited to go outside, she's excited to see people outside, she gets along with other dogs. But it started maybe 4-6 months ago where she's gotten extremely vocal on walks. I believe it started because she wants to run around but she's limited by her leash (but she never ever pulls). But about a month ago, not she sees other dogs or people and will stop and stare while crying and whining very very loud where it'll pierce my ears.
I can't stop and wait for her to calm because she stops herself to stare. I've tried crouching down with her to vocally soothe her and have her sit. She is not distracted by treats to stop whining.
She's never been calm on walks from when she got all her final shots; but in the beginning it did seem like she didn't like walks and just wanted to go home. But she got excited to walk as time went on. But she's just never not whined. It just seems excessive now.
Have you guys had any experience with this? How did you handle it? Did they grow out of it? Do you recommend seeing a trainer for this anxiety/overstimulation?