Routines can shift quickly, even for a dog who has followed the same path for years. This golden retriever was once full of energy, tail wagging happily, until one day he suddenly stopped and refused to move forward.

His owner checked the leash, his mood, and everything else. The route was identical to before, yet the dog would not continue past a certain landmark. He seemed frozen in place.

The North Carolina owner was baffled. What could have possibly caused such a reaction?

When they finally discovered what he was responding to, the answer made perfect sense, at least to the dog.

The Mystery Revealed

It was Gus’s second Halloween, and the golden retriever from North Carolina had never been fond of decorations.

He disliked them, though he tolerated them because he was a good boy.

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