Over time, my dog has become increasingly fearful — reacting strongly to loud noises, dark areas, and unfamiliar environments. Things have escalated to the point where he refuses to walk, especially in areas he doesn’t know. When I try to walk him, he often freezes, pulls back with his tail tucked, ears pinned back, and tries to run home. If we do manage to walk, he prefers going to a specific street where he knows there are other dogs and will bark at them from a distance. We raised him alongside our cat and taught him clear boundaries — for example, he’s not allowed in the kitchen, while the cat has more freedom. Over time, he has become aggressive toward the cat, with several serious incidents where he’s attempted to attack her. During these moments, I’ve had to physically intervene by holding him back by the neck to stop him from biting. Most recently, he went after the cat again, and when she escaped, he redirected his aggression toward me — biting at my arms and hands. I panicked and, out of fear and frustration, used a broom to discipline him. I regret this deeply and know it’s not a solution. Our routine usually includes a morning walk at 7 a.m., then he’s home alone until around 6 p.m. In the evening, I feed him, we play with a rope (his favorite activity), and go for another walk at 8 p.m. He’s not interested in regular toys or balls, only the rope when it’s tied to a roundabout at the park. He does know some commands like sit, wait, bow, jump, stand, and “look for it” when I hide food. But despite this, I feel I’ve reached a point where I can’t keep both my dog and cat safe under the same roof. I don’t know what to do anymore and would greatly appreciate any professional guidance or help you can offer.
Job Description:
I have a 1yr old male pitbull named Biscuit, who is greedy, has a little temper and doesnt listen. However, he is very lovable and friendly. He also lives with cats and sometimes he tends to play a bit ruff with them.
