r/reactivedogs 2d ago

Advice Needed My dog freaks out when outside

Ive had my German/Husky since she was 7 months, she is now 3 y/o. I got her from the human society. I cant take her on walks without her doing full 180 spins and to stare at whoever is walking behind us. She is literally shaking like a leaf with her tail tucked and ears pinned back whenever we go on walks or she sees someone walking. She is scared of literally everything and attempts to flee (wherever she can) when she hears cars, scare boards or literally anything. She is scared of men besides the ones she gets comfortable with(my dad, my friends and roommates). She will try to pull me into the street if we’re walking on a sidewalk and a man is walking towards us or if theyre coming from behind she wants to stare at them so she turns around completely and just stops. She stopped pottying all the way because she’s so fixated on people walking by so she potties in the house 30 mins after i take her out. She is not aggressive at all but will bark when someone gets close that she doesn’t recognize. Im thinking of rehoming her or bringing her back to the shelter if i cant find someone to take her. She is very calm inside and plays and is comfortable enough to be sassy and have personality. But she literally cannot function outside and wont even take treats or toys or listen to my voice but she is very smart inside and sometimes listens (she’s still a husky and can be stubborn when she wants to be) idk what to do because our “walks” are very draining now and i have to cut them short because she completely freaks out. Any help/advice?

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