September 2020
This is still happening. I'm also seeing it in Willow Creek with the big dog. I haven't tried the small dog or other areas. My sims themselves can still jog just fine.
December 2020
I am also having this issue, in several neighborhoods including Brindleton Bay and Strangerville. Sim will leash the dog and just stand there.
December 2020
December 2020
July 2021
Personally, I have found it's not just jogging, although that is my go-to dog walk, but there is about a 50% chance my sims dog walk/jog starts off with them both just stood in the house (I usually get impatient and reset them after an irl minute or so of this), or they get so far into the walk/jog and then just stop (again, I usually just reset and send everyone home instead). If I queue up anything for after their walk/jog whilst they are on said walk/jog, often my sim immediately gives up on the walk/jog and starts doing the queued up task, sometimes with the dog still leashed.
I just make sure all my dogs have the independent trait now and can walk themselves without me constantly having to keep an eye on them!
I have no mods or CC, and only a handful of packs. I only really started playing with dogs after the latest patch/installing Cottage Living, so I don't know if it was there before. Happy to supply a save file if needed!
August 2021
Product: The Sims 4
Platform:PC
Which language are you playing the game in? English
How often does the bug occur? Every time (100%)
What is your current game version number? 1.77.146.1030
What expansions, game packs, and stuff packs do you have installed? Cottage living, snowy escape, eco lifestyle, discover university, island living, get famous, seasons, cats and dogs, city living, get together, get to work, dream home decorator, realm of magic, strangerville, parenthood, vampires, dine out, spa day, outdoor retreat, paranormal, nifty knitting, tiny living, moschino, bowling night, vintage glamour, backyard, kids room, romantic garden, movie hangout, spooky, cool kitchen, perfect patio, luxury party
Steps: How can we find the bug ourselves? Click pet care, select go for a jog, go for a short walk, go for a medium walk, or go for a long walk
What happens when the bug occurs? I try to take my dog for a jog or a walk and they’ll attach the leash but will just stand there frozen
What do you expect to see? They are supposed to leave and go walk/jog with the dog
Have you installed any customization with the game, e.g. Custom Content or Mods? Yes
Did this issue appear after a specific patch or change you made to your system? Yes
Please describe the patch or change you made. I installed cottage living and did the patch that came with it
Whenever I try to walk the dog, it doesn’t matter how long, or go for a jog with the dog, the sim will attach the leash but then will freeze and just stand there. They won’t do anything else, they’ll just stand there and the dog will just hang out there as well. This started after installing cottage living and I tried turning off my custom content but the bug still happens.
October 2021 - last edited February 2023
I have the same problem, I tried to go for a walk/jog in Sulani, and my Sim and their dog just stay in the house but (after a while) the sim receives the moodlet energize+1 for the good walk/jog.
EDIT:
I found that it happens only in the lot in Mua'Pelam, which is a separate island. So it makes sense that you can't go anywhere with the dog.
September 2022
February 2023
I also had this problem. I have a small dog and my Sims live in Henford-On-Bagely. I don't know how to fix it
April 2023