My 5 year old Rottweiler

[Rottweilerlover]

Hi my name is Amber and I have a 5 year old Rottweiler,



Im not sure if you would know, but im having a dilemma with my dog.
I moved into a new house about a year ago, and the place is surrounded by hot wire fences. My dog has hit the fence many times and is scared to death of the yard now. She knows the fence is out there but doesnt seem to realize that the shock fence is only where the fence is. She refuses to go more than 3 or 4 steps off the porch to go to the bathroom unless i make her. Shes to the point where she will go to the bathroom in the house because shes so scared. Shes almost 5 years old and has never had any problems like this and Im just looking for advice. I've tried walking her into the yard far from the fence and laying with her and petting her and telling her its okay but as soon as i stop petting her she immeadiatly runs back to the house.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks so much!

[TykoPups]

you could try taking her out on leash. Don't coddle or pat. Just walk her around a perimeter that is a safe distance from the fence. do this before letting her off to pee. This way you will be showing her a safe area that she can use. The petting is just going to make her feel like their is something to worry about. Be very matter of fact. act like you are going for a walk. Be patient and take your time.