I've had my 1yr old beardie since he was tiny. Last summer he couldn't get enough of being outside & now he is terrified!! Like puffed out, black beard, bite my hand off terrified and the birds seem to set him off. I figured some of it is him maturing & natural instincts coming into play but any tips on how to get him comfortable being outside again?? I've tried sitting outside under the patio & holding him in a towel but he's still so scared. Thanks!!
Suddenly decided he's terrified of being outside?
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Are you the only one he has contact with / who lives in the same home ?
If he is scared of being outside and really spooked by things flying overhead, no more outside for him. If he doesn't enjoy the experience , it's not worth stressing him by forcing it on him. He may settle over time but he may never feel comfortable or safe outside.
If he is scared of being outside and really spooked by things flying overhead, no more outside for him. If he doesn't enjoy the experience , it's not worth stressing him by forcing it on him. He may settle over time but he may never feel comfortable or safe outside.
I wouldn't force it too much. Try just small batches of time outside and keep him on your lap and close to you. After a while he may enjoy it again but try to be responsive to his mood and don't force him to be out if it's causing stress.
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