Angel May Be the Problem

As you know, Gracie has refused to her usual walkie route for several weeks now.  It takes her by the electric fence that has zapped her two times as well as the neighbors’ overexcited dog who outweighs her by at least 40 pounds. 

I received a call one evening last week from the neighbor.  She was worried because Angel had not returned home.  Gracie must have overheard the conversation and decided Angel was gone for good.  The next morning, she trotted down the road, ready to walk the old route.  We passed the neighbors’ house.  No Angel.  Gracie was confident and happy as she explored her old haunt.

In due course, we headed back toward home.  As we rounded a curve, there stood Angel.  Gracie was devastated.   She frantically looked to me for support.  Angel pounced, so happy to see us.  Fortunately, she was distracted in a few moments by a cat and raced away to give chase.

Since that day, Gracie has refused to take the same route.  I am beginning to think her refusal has everything to do with Angel and very little to do with that electric fence. 

Any ideas about how to tackle this problem?

Rescue Mommy