Scared to go potty outside

[Karen]

You need to persist with her, and get her to focus on you, instead of on the noises around her, whatever they may be! Have you done any obedience training with her? What does she like - what will get her attention? Treats? Toys?

This is going to take persistence on your part, keep taking her out, for as many walks as you and other family members can, and make each one a happy, fun time. Don't do it "just" at potty time, but whoever you can. If and when she does her "business," great - praise praise praise! But ever time you go for a walk, take her out on the leash, and as soon as she starts to act spooked, stop and have her focus on you, have her sit, give paw, whatever, praise and then walk 5 more feet. Keep this up - you might feel ridiculous, but this is not forever, and hopefully after a few days, you will be able to get further and further before she notices those noises, or even cares. Make yourself way more interesting than whatever else is happening, whether with a clicker, or teeny treats, or a squeaky toy ... and praise when she's good! Eventually, she'll come to see it all as a good thing.

[Karen]

Oh, and does she know or like fetch? Playing that outside can be fun, too! "Outside is where great things happen, Athena!"