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Originally Posted by bradyem My little Rockie turned 1 in December and he continues to take anything and everything that he can get! I never had to lock cabinets and put up things when my kids were little but with Rockie it's just like having a toddler. We have come to the point where both kids doors have to be closed, our closet has a kiddie gate and you have to be careful where you put items such as remote controls, cordless phones, cell phones, etc., because if it's reachable, Rockie will take it and bolt out the doggy door. I told my husband that it's a puppy thing and he said "how long does that last". Does anyone know??? --or have this issue??? The good side of this is that he usually does it for attention (unless we aren't home-then, I think it's either boredom or punishment to us). He also never destroys the item, you just have to go hunt for it outside (to include, personal laundry!! UGH!!). Anyhow, I am curious to see what anyone knows about this------Dawn  |
It sounds as if you are describing Chewie, He does everything you mentioned. He is 15 months old and has always snatched and ran out the doggy door. He will wait to see if I am going to yell or come toward him but will eventually take it out and leave it anyway. I believe he is waiting to make sure I see him. He forces me to play and give him attention, just as the previous poster has said. But somethings I just don't want him to have, because he does chew on them and has destroyed a pair of prescription glasses and other valuable things. I started the trade thing at 12 weeks and he is just smart enough to get something just to get a snack to trade.
The nightstands are his favorite place. He looks as if we leave something deliberately for him. Now there is nothing left on the nightstands and I have even trained hubby to put everything in the drawers. He wears glasses and I have had to chase for them on many occasions.
Chewie even took a waterbottle off the stand and lay on the bed and chewed the lid off and soaked my bed with the remaining water.
I don't think it is a puppy thing because Suz says her older yorkies still do it.
Sorry, I couldn't help but I do feel your pain!LOL
I might suggest a playmate, but I have 2 dogs and he still does it?