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I have a rescue that will not, will NOT, go into the shop. I'm thinking the cement-floored out-building reminds her too much of where she spent the first seven years of her life.
I had that problem. Local dog trainer was highly recommended by a friend. Trainer put the cat in a carrier, sliced up a hot dog and told me the dog would not touch the meat after training completed. Training involved expert use of a chain collar and years of experience. After 15 minutes I was able to walk the dog past the hot dog, but he would look away pretending it was not there and would not get too close to it either. Then she let the cat out and he ignored her too. It stayed that way all the years I had the cat and dog. I still can hardly believe it was possible, or how she did it , even though I watched the whole thing. She didn't even charge much .I have 3 cats in the house and the dog goes after them. I was told she was fine with cats.
Not sure ho to break her of doing that.