Why is my dog suddenly terrified of being indoors?

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Hi everyone,

I’m having a bit of an issue with my 7-year-old dog, Pipoune.

Normally, she’s a real homebody and doesn't even like wandering around the garden by herself.

Lately, though, she’s developed a blind panic about being indoors (she trembles, pants, and her eyes go all wide).

She only seems happy when she's outside, which really isn't like her at all.

We’ve racked our brains, but absolutely nothing has changed in the house (no new appliances, smells, visitors, furniture, or other pets). Even when we come back from a walk, as soon as we get within sight of the house, she refuses to go inside.

She’s eating a bit less, but that’s only because her dry food is in the living room; since she’s petrified of being in the house, she won’t go near her bowl.

I’m really worried—does anyone have any ideas what might be causing this?

Thanks in advance for your replies...

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    Is your house semi-detached? Or is there another house quite close by? Could she have heard some noise nearby that might have spooked her?

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    Evening, Did this happen gradually or was it all of a sudden? Is she staring at the walls? Does she sleep alone in the lounge? Or in another room by herself? Would it be possible for you to sleep in there with her for a night? You might be able to find an explanation that way. Is there another room where she feels more comfortable in the meantime?
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