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So my father adopted what we presume to be a pupper that's largely pit.

He's roughly 8.

He lives a fantastic life. High quality food, toys, attention, etc. A super happy - and loving Lil guy who wouldn't hurt a fly

He loved his daily walks and when anyone would bring him to the park for his daily walks - it was hard to get him to leave.

This past winter he started only wanting to go to the end of the block to pee on stop signs and telephone poles - only to turn around and want to go home.

We figured it was because it was winter (despite him never acting particularly averse to the cold beyond a normal degree)

I was worried it was pain from Hip Dysplasia once the behaviour continued but he's able to play very rough and jump and run. I understand pits can have high pain tolerance - but why would it only bother him when on walks, when otherwise he'd be willing to play all day given the opportunity?

He's slowly transitioned to being less and less willing to go outside. Playing tug-a-war in the front yard is even a successful outting. And it's breaking the families heart.

The odd wrinkle is - when he first displayed this behaviour when I'd say "no peeing on that" with regards to stop signs and the like - he'd be willing to go all the way to the park. And once there - he'd stay for a good amount of time.

My theory was - because he was neutered his testosterone is so low he's lost interest in walks. The problem with that theory is - again - he's able to play intensely and roughly in the house just fine.

The other theory I was milling over is the possibility he smells another dog or some such.

He's at the point where when he gives his "I Wana go out back bark" when he hears anyone out back I have to cajole and prompt him - where he'll eventually leap out.

If someone could please help me understand this peculiar behaviour it'd truly mean the world to my family. How a dog can slowly over a few months go from loving walks and the park - to refusing to go out - all the while still playing with high energy, frequency, intensity, curiosity, and athleticism

Even if you know of a dog that's experienced this - any tips or hints would be appreciated.

Yall may well find this as amusing as myself. I've been known to attempt playing chess - so while rereading the first Dark Imperium book Guilliman references an object known as the "Thracian Automaton" that could beat anyone at regicide (this happened before meeting Big E) so I immediately caught the reference on this read.

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Guilliman recounts immediately recognizing the trick presumably tearing apart the machine and revealed a man inside this "Thracian Automaton" and this perfectly reflects the story of the "Mechanical Turk" which irl was very similar - and has a fascinating history and story behind it if anyone is interested. Forgive me if this is already widely acknowledged.

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I'd post the link to the wiki but I'm unsure if thats cool on this sub.

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Also - quick question - I've read the entire heresy. And I fail to remember where the lore stems from that leads so many of those under the auspices of Nurgle to "count" in a neurotic manner.

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The guardsman with PTSD that's infected by Morty or The Plague Father in the early first Dark Imperium trilogy habitually counted in a way thats reminiscent of the way Vorx did in Lords of Silence (some of his crew even expressing concerns)

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Does anyone know the Genesis between those of Nurgle - and counting? Or is this just happenstance?