Routines can change fast, even for a dog who’s been on the same path for years. This golden retriever used to be all energy and a wagging tail, until one day, he walked no further.

His owner checked the leash, checked his mood, and checked everything. The route was the same as before, yet the dog would not continue past one landmark. He seemed stuck.

The North Carolina owner didn’t know what to do in this situation. I mean, what could have possibly happened to trigger this reaction?

When they finally figured out what he was reacting to, the answer made plenty of sense, and a little bit of sense for the dog, too.

Oh, So That’s What It Is

It was a second Halloween for this dog from North Carolina and Gus, the golden retriever has never been a huge fan of decorations.

He despises them,

See Full Page