My dog is afraid to go outside at night

[iamkathleenj]

Thanks everyone. I will try the suggestions tonight.

[Karen]

Thanks everyone. I will try the suggestions tonight.

Oh, good - let us know how it goes!

[iamkathleenj]

I went out with friends for dinner and when I came home Cally Berry wouldn't go out. My husband is out of town and Cally Berry is sleeping in the bed with me. I waited until she was snuggling in the bed and I pet her and spoke sweetly then I put the leash on her. Gave her treats on the way out of the apartment, after potty-ing, and after completion of commands but when the fireworks went off at the beach she freaked out. My normally treat motivated dog pulled so hard to get inside. Will keep trying nightly and report any good news. Thanks again.

[Freedom]

So hard this time of year, with fireworks. Most (but not all) dogs are afraid of them and often will not go anywhere near where they ever heard such, even once.

Keep at it.