My 15 week old pup is generally a good boy, but lately he’s been driving me absolutely insane. I think a lot of it is just me lacking patience, but everything I’ve tried to fix the problems isn’t working. A lot of his previous “bad” behaviours have improved (chasing the cats, potty training, harassing my elderly dog), but he’s picked up new habits. First, he no longer eats his food. I haven’t changed his food, i’ve tried adding toppers & microwaving it to make it more appealing but he has no interest. He gets fed twice daily, separate from the other animals but still with me. He will not eat, but will fight for his life to get the other dogs or cats food despite not even knowing their eating routine. Second, he randomly decided barking at everything and anything is his new hobby. I’ve tried blocking his view on walks, reassuring in the home, distracting/reinforcing good behaviour with treats inside and outside. Nothing works. I have raised my voice at him and ran after him a couple times unfortunately (either to take something away he shouldn’t have or to catch him in the yard when he won’t listen to bring him in). Now it’s as though he’s starting to become scared or stressed around me, often panting and yawning. At the same time he still follows me everywhere and cries/barks if i go somewhere he can’t access. I don’t know what to do to anymore to try and fix these behaviours and it’s driving me crazy. Any advice would be much appreciated.
UPDATE: we went on a walk & he ate his whole supper! followed by some playtime and snuggles :)