It is unlikely this behavior is associated with a e collar stimulus fence. The behavior described is most assuredly uncertainty and is more likely the result of insufficient environmental socialization or simply genetic based fear of new things and new places or a wide combination of the two. It could also be associated with his eyesight. The last bit would require an eye exam by a veterinary ophthalmology specialist.
However, before jumping to the last (expensive) exam I first suggest you give the dog TIME. How new to you is he (when you say new?). It can take a dog 6 months to acclimate to a new place, new people and so forth. Fortunately most do not take that long, but some can. Usually the first three days the dog is settling in to the new rules, new routine, new people new food. Dog's live in the moment and if the dog is not genetically confident OR drivey OR both then their need to adjust is more obvious.
Be kind. Do not make a fuss over the behavior. Simply act like it is nothing and let the dog adjust. Do not shout and argue with others in the house or on the phone with the dog present.. just keep everything calm and low key and very matter of fact.
Please come back in two weeks and let us know how it is going!
However, before jumping to the last (expensive) exam I first suggest you give the dog TIME. How new to you is he (when you say new?). It can take a dog 6 months to acclimate to a new place, new people and so forth. Fortunately most do not take that long, but some can. Usually the first three days the dog is settling in to the new rules, new routine, new people new food. Dog's live in the moment and if the dog is not genetically confident OR drivey OR both then their need to adjust is more obvious.
Be kind. Do not make a fuss over the behavior. Simply act like it is nothing and let the dog adjust. Do not shout and argue with others in the house or on the phone with the dog present.. just keep everything calm and low key and very matter of fact.
Please come back in two weeks and let us know how it is going!
