It is tough trying new things but if you speak in a positive way that shows him how much he will enjoy his outing it makes a difference. I use the theory of taking an old dry bone away from my puppy by giving him a steak. Until you show him something much better he will never let go of the old. My Mother is very stubborn all of her life. She is still stubborn but this is what works with her. After doing something new a couple of times she starts looking forward to it. Good luck.

I have experienced exactly the same thing. I take a different route to the respite care home each time I arrange for the person I care for to go there so I can have a break. Unfortunately as soon as we drive down the road towards the place, she recognises it and starts to object. When I pulled up outside the entrance, she got out of the car and headed away from the building. I had to physically take her by the hand into the entrance. However once we were inside, the care staff who know her wekcomed her and then her attitude changed and she was quite happy to stay there. Its just a question of her getting used to it. I'm planning more short stays to achieve this. In the end when I am no longer able to care for her at home, she will eventually be placed permanently in a care home.

thank you for sharing, Arlene. Yes, our 1st week in day care went ok. phew!

Thank you all for your input. His 1st week at daycare : eventful.. he managed to hit a male caregiver. just relieved he did not 'protest' or refused to go into the Resthome. I give him a tablet 'Haloperidol' before going which helps to calm him.

Thanks, Velia for the encouiragement. God bless.