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04-05-2006, 11:22 AM | #1 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: bronx, new york
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| Im so fustrateim about to cry.. My boys are gonna drive me to a mental hospital. Ever since we got Spyro( who is 6 months, Snitch my older pup(10 months), has started eating my kitchen walls , corner of couches my sofas cushions, my entertainment center,.Everything is destroyed.Taking snitch on a walk is a nitemare, he jumps around like a wild boar, and always tries to pull the leash off him.Starts screaming like someone is killing him, i posted before about how vocal he is and its getting worse, he acts desperate all the time. and im even more pissed because my husband is an A$$ and doesnt want to try obedience classes so we can help him.They sleep in the kicthen and the crate is alwasy open. Its so many problems that ive yet to list that it would be the longest post ever. im so close to considereing finding them homes with someone who can train them better, because i have a 3 years ol female who is great, and she was a chewer, but not to these extremes, and they have sooo many different toys to help their gums, i rotate them to they dont get bored. and snitch is extremely agressive with toys. im sure they are trainable but ive losst all patience with them, and my husband is never home so he dosent help with reinforciung training.. sorry i sound mean, but ive truly lost it.
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04-05-2006, 11:30 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 14K Club Member | When Rebel started chewing my walls, I used stick deoderant and put it all over the chewed part. They don't like the taste and left it alone. Also, I've heard of bitter apple spray but some dogs actually like it. Try the deoderant.
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04-05-2006, 01:31 PM | #3 |
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| You need a professional. Lots of trainers offer in home services. Try the Association of Pet Dog Trainers or a Certified Pet Dog Trainer. Try to find a positive only trainer. Good luck.
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04-05-2006, 04:51 PM | #4 |
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| I understand how you feel -- some days can really drive you up the wall - especially if you aren't getting any help from others in the family. Am I right in thinking that you have three dogs - the 3-year old and two pups?? Sounds like quite a handful to me. At the risk of everyone getting upset - perhaps having only two might make things a lot easier for you....probably the three year old and the older pup. I am sure you wouldn't have much of a problem finding a good home for either of your little guys..... This is just a suggestion - and given all the problems you are having (and all the enjoyment you're not having) - it might be a consideration. I think (for myself personally), I would feel that I needed to cut down a little on the number of dogs I have... and - I think doing this would make us all happer - me, my husband, and all the dogs.... Good luck - Carol Jean |
04-05-2006, 05:14 PM | #5 | |
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Definately something to consider, 3 IS alot. But even with just 2, please try to get into some kind of positive training (it's really for you, not the dogs). You'll be glad you did. | |
04-05-2006, 05:23 PM | #6 |
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| I would suggest setting up an x pen to keep them from chewing the walls until you get some help. But it's obvious you have a social problem between the two young ones, and profesional training is probably the best idea. |
04-06-2006, 07:30 PM | #7 |
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| I'm the one who suggested that having only two dogs might be easier. Right now I have an older Bichon and my Yorkie pup. And, believe me, even these two are a lot of work, training, etc. I have continued to think about your problem, and have thought about myself having a third dog - another little pup. It really would be a bit much for me, and I suspect that I'd be ready to climb the walls at times just like you are. So - I still feel that three dogs (with two being pups) might really be too much (especially considering you have a husband that isn't any help.) ***** I had two dogs, two cats, and a bird.... and, I don't think this was near the work that having one dog and two puppies would be. Again - Good luck! Carol Jean |
04-07-2006, 09:46 AM | #8 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2005
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| Read: The Dog Listener I found that Jan Fennel's book, "The Dog Listener" has been a valuable tool in stopping the caos in my house. I have a 12 year old Yorki and a Standard Labradoodle (1/2 lab/ 1/2 poodle). We have been implementing her techniques and we've seen a marked improvement in behavior with both of them. It is more about training yourself and making yourself a pack leader. Once you are the leader, the dogs will listen to you and won't feel they have to take over and be in charge. The frustration level of the dogs goes way down as well as yours! Good luck, Shelley |
04-07-2006, 10:22 AM | #9 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tampa, FL
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| Wow, I can't imagine having TWO dogs, never mind THREE! Yikes! I barely have a life now trying to train my 15week Yorkie, I can't imagine what having 2-3 dogs would do to me -- I would be ok, I suppose if I was home all day to give them my full attention...
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