My dog sits during walks and won't move. Is it medical or behavioral?

Poor Banba! IT can be very helpful to find a buddy dog which is friendly and comforting for Banba to walk with which can help her confidence and encourage her to walk in unfamiliar places; also taking her in the car to a quiet area such as a wooded park can be less daunting. Take plenty of treats and praise her for walking with you, try to ask her to stop and sit in open spaces for praise and treats and then ask her to walk on with you at your command and not her schedule!

It could be that Dakota is in pain, for example with arthritis pain in his hips, or a beginning heart condition that makes him tired fast. It may also just be a habit, but it is better to have him checked out by a veterinarian. If he is in pain, pain medicine for dogs will improve his quality of life significantly, and should he have a heart condition, catching it early will make it so much easier to treat and significantly prolong his life. Please schedule an exam with your veterinarian soon.

If this is not behavioral in origin, two medical possibilities come to mind: hip dysplasia or a cardiac problem such as subaortic stenosis. Golden retrievers, for example, have the potential for both. It might help to know what Moose's "mix" is--that is, what breeds are behind him. I would definitely take him to the vet to see if the cause can be determined.

I recommend to have Banjo examined by the veterinarian. This behavior sounds like something is hurting him though high anxiety could also look like this. The problem is that Banjo cannot talk and tell you what he is feeling so you need to have him examined to make sure it's not pain. Pain could be anywhere in his body but common conditions include a disc problem in the neck/spine, a pinched nerve or pancreatitis. After the physical exam, the doctor will have a better idea of what to do next. I hope this helps.

This behavior change could be due an underlying medical condition like an issue with the hips or the anal glands. I suggest you have Luna examined by a vet to check these things out. If no medical issue is found then I suggest you consult with a professional dog trainer for help.

Poor Ban Ban sounds like he is in a lot of pain! It could be he has a problem with his hips, but I worry that he has a problem with his back. Unfortunately, there is nothing holistic to help with this. He is in pain, and he needs pain medication from the vet. Also, he has to see the vet to get safe pain medication as many human pain medications are toxic to dogs and can be fatal to dogs. He needs an x-ray of his back and hips to determine if there are any skeletal changes causing his pain, and his vet can discuss pain medications and further treatments. There may be things you can do at home, such as swimming (great exercise that is low impact on the joints), but it is super important to get him to the vet so he isn't in pain any longer. Please give his vet a call now to make him an appointment. I hope this helps!

It sounds like your dog is uncomfortable or painful from some reason. He may have a back injury, a disc problem, or hip problem, or even abdominal pain. Your pet needs to be seen by your vet for an exam, bloodwork, and possibly x-rays to determine the cause for your pet's symptoms and get him stated on treatment.