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03-20-2011, 09:04 AM | #16 | |
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03-20-2011, 09:08 AM | #17 | |
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| megansmomma, thank you i guess when i wrote the first post, it was kind of frustration and i wrote it in a hurry and did not mention that i do work from home. and i guess i just get so sensitive when people think i am not taking care of my two babies the right way. i do what i can and i just love them so much, sorry everyone if i seemed a little crazy.. again i just get really sensitive about my dogs. anyway, so heres another reason why i cant really have my two dogs with me while i am working under the table. they play with each other.. and they start barking super loud!! hahahha its really funny and cute. she doesnt whine all the time, she is usually quiet when i put her in there..its like once and awhile. and its very confusing to me. i do have a designated that is gated off and everything but she did chew up the carpet pretty bad in that area.. *SIGH. puppies! Quote:
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03-20-2011, 09:09 AM | #18 |
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| the four year old is not crate trained. he never was, i never had to do that with him. he always been pretty well behavied, never really chewed on anything etc etc.
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03-20-2011, 09:44 AM | #19 |
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| My puppy Peyton is currently on full crate rest due to an injury. I find that if he is right next to me in the cage he does 100% better. He whines a little at the beginning, but I talk nicely to him, pet him through the bars, put a new toy in there for him to play with, etc, and he quiets down and is fine. If I leave the room, he gets upset, but as soon as I return he is calm again. Have you tried that? Keeping the cage right by you? That way Lotus can see you and not feel any anxiety from being alone, or locked up. Above all, take a deep breath, and try to remain calm. Your pups can sense when you are upset or frustrated and will respond accordingly. It can be a vicious cycle. I can tell that you are trying and that you love your dogs. You just need to find a solution that is agreeable for you and for them. As long as you keep an open mind and are willing to try some new ideas you have a good chance of working this out. Best of luck to you and your pups.
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03-20-2011, 09:54 AM | #20 | |
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| i am just super super scared that she will develop seperation anxiety issues..and i dont want her to be all crazy when i do leave the house (she is already starting this) my older yorkie has MAJOR seperation anxiety, he is a lot better now. i stopped saying hi and bye to him when i leave and come back. that has helped a little bit. i just feel so bad when they have that..it makes me feel terrible when i leave the house. Quote:
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03-20-2011, 10:10 AM | #21 |
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| I understand your fears. I am no expert in this at all...but I think the more contact they have with you will actually cause less anxiety. I totally spoil my pups! And they are always SUPER excited to see me when I get home. But, I really feel that while I am away they are just fine. Probably can't wait until I return, and listen for every little sound hoping it might be me...but still okay until I return. I think that is just dogs in general, and one of the best things about them. As humans we tend to put our human feelings on our pets. The way we think, feel, respond, and act is just so different. Maybe try something new and see how it effects the behavior. Sometimes it takes a little trial and error to find a solution that will work. Again, best of luck to you! Keep us posted.
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03-20-2011, 10:12 AM | #22 |
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03-20-2011, 11:01 AM | #23 |
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03-20-2011, 12:04 PM | #24 |
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| Teppi is 5mo. old. She has never really had a problem with being in her crate. She's whined a little when she sees me getting ready to go & knows she's not goiing with me. Everytime I leave her in her crate, just to leave the room, I say "I'll be back". She totally understands this & if whining @ all she stops. She knows when I say this that I'll deffinitely be back to get her because she sees it happen. I think it's like a little reassurance to her. Try something like that. Is where you work in the same room or really near her crate. If so, you need to move something around. Your baby being out of the same room or not so close to you would probably help. Of course when you boyfriend is home & she hears you talking or laughing she wants to be part of your lives. That's because they are so sociable. That's why when we love, cuddle, kiss & snuggle with them they do those things & love it. I hope you find a way to solve your problems. This has probably not been much help. Just my 2 cents worth after reading all the posts here. Good luck!
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03-20-2011, 12:46 PM | #25 |
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| I worked from home for two years and when Lucy was a puppy. At about five months; I started leaving her out downstairs with Ringo for an hour or two while I worked upstairs. Then I would take a quick break - go downstairs and let them out in the backyard. If she didn't do anything; then she went in her crate for an hour to rest. So, it was like an hour in the crate; then an hour out; so on and so forth. After a walk, I might bring her up to my office; the walk would make her tired and she would be content to rest on her blanket while I worked. Now, when she started chewing the files and telephone wires, I knew she had been in the office long enough. It is hard to know what to do when you work at home. Lunchtime walks are a great way for them to get their exercise, some bonding time with you; tire them out; and to go potty all in one fell swoop.
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03-20-2011, 04:30 PM | #26 |
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| Im not sure if you posted this but do you leave her door to the crate open ? I ask this because all mine are crate trained but i do not shut there door, they use there crates for napping, go in & out as they want to. I do how ever shut there door while im away, for there safety im never gone more then 2-3 hrs tops. but i know what can happen in a short time . also there crates are in my living room, so there never really alone
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03-20-2011, 04:43 PM | #27 |
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| My suggestion would be to associate the crate with everything that is good. When it's time for her to get into the crate give her something that is super awesome like a peanut butter kong or bully stick. Make sure it's so special that she is only allowed to have iit when it's time for her to go in her crate so that you can work.
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03-20-2011, 04:46 PM | #28 | |
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03-20-2011, 05:48 PM | #29 |
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| i gave up crate training princess after a very short time, as i could hear her crying as i left the house & returned. (tho i know many are successful), so i started partitioning her off in the kitchen. at the other end of the kitchen is the carpeted hallway. even though it was blocked off she could still get to some of the carpet-and she proved it! what i ended up doing is actually nailing down a throw rug to hide the edge & she finally gave up and is doing better now...i think you said you have an ex-pen or something, is there anyway you could get a cheap rug or even a sheet & secure it underneath so she'll leave the carpet alone? also then maybe your other dog could be with her...it probably bothers her even more to be away from all of you, so maybe if they could be together she wouldn't feel so lonely. just a thought. hope it works out & you find a solution.
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03-22-2011, 10:44 AM | #30 |
Yorkie Yakker | when im doing my online classes for college and i can't keep an eye on the little guy casue no one is home to play with him. i put him in his crate but put the crate next to me so i can talk to him and do my homework at the same time. this made the whining stop and i also got him use to the crate by puttin him in the livingroom where he can see everyone. the whining is gone but now i don't have to put him in the crate cause his older and wiser lol...... |
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