Need Dog Stroller/Training Advice

Salem OR

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So, I accidentally rescued my buddy Eddy back in July. I was just supposed to go and meet him, but his original owner said if I didn't take him then he was going to be dumped at the humane society. I figured I could at least foster him long enough to find him a better home, worst comes to worst, so I brought him home. I've always had dogs and been around all types of personalities. I've done volunteering at shelters, walking and pet sitting as a side job. I've had puppies and rescues come into my life and been by my best friends side on his journey out after 14 years of adventuring. But, I have never met an Eddy. When he is inside, he's gets pretty comfortable. Some things still trigger his fear and anxiety, like hanging coats, unknown bags or if I'm wearing a hate or facemask. Outside he is completely uncontrollable. I've gotten him a special heavy duty harness that he cannot escape from. I have to carry him out of the door and to the potty spot or he starts peeing either before he gets out the door or anywhere in between. Everything scares him into such an extreme panic that he claws up my legs trying to get away or tugs on the leash so abruptly he coughs and nearly pulls me over. I've been having to latch the leash around my waist to save my hands make sure he doesn't get away. I've tried sitting with him outside and talking to him trying to get him used to it, soothing dog sounds, positive verbal encouragement, clickers, whistles, 3am outings when the world is most calm, training collar (vibration and beep only), CBD calming treats. I kept a solid routine at first for about a month but he would freak out the whole time I had him out and would end up going inside anyways, and try to hide it in his bedding. So. I switched to maybe letting him yell me when he needed to go out and it only half works, he whine and goes to the door but as I'm harnessing him up, he just goes... Poor guy really doesn't want to be going inside, he always gets so sad and shameful looking after he has an accident. I'm hoping someone out there can share a little wisdom so Eddy can finally make it out past the driveway. So he can feel safe and experience as much of the world as he can without being afraid. It's heartbreaking. My next idea is to get him a stroller that I can secure him into with his favorite toys and blanket and start getting him out. We both need it, I feel like I haven't been for long walk in forever and would feel much safer if I had him with me. ♡Thank you so much reading through Eddy's story♡ Feel free to message me if you have any questions!