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LoveMyBeowulf · 11-02-2015, 09:13 AM

We put Beowulf in his play pen Mon- Wednesday from 7am -3pm when we have to go to work or sometimes when we can't take him with us. Beowulf ruffles up his pee pad and paws at his play pen (trying to get out) and it ends up pulled in. Mind you I have the Pee pads with sticky corners and he still manages to ruffle it up there are claw marks on the pee pad as well like he scratches it trying to get it off. He is just a hot mess when hes left alone Lol. Is there anyone on here who has experienced something similar with their puppy? Could this maybe be separation anxiety? Thanks!

yavenay · 11-02-2015, 09:59 AM

Hard to tell if it's separation anxiety or normal puppy behavior. Try putting a webcam on him to see what's he is doing while you are not there. My Brandi hated being in a crate and would act a fool. I thought it was separation anxiety until I gave her a little more freedom at which point she would just curl up on the bed and go to sleep. Turns out she just really hated being confined to her crate.

LoveMyBeowulf · 11-02-2015, 10:26 AM

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Hard to tell if it's separation anxiety or normal puppy behavior. Try putting a webcam on him to see what's he is doing while you are not there. My Brandi hated being in a crate and would act a fool. I thought it was separation anxiety until I gave her a little more freedom at which point she would just curl up on the bed and go to sleep. Turns out she just really hated being confined to her crate.

Yea I tried giving him the whole kitchen by opening up his play pen and blocking the entry way but he ended up getting out

he just hates being in there. He's not fully potty trained and I have rugs so I can't let him have the whole house. I guess I should get one of those gates to block the entry. I should get a camera too I would love to see what he does when we're not home. That little rascal.

LoveMyBeowulf · 11-02-2015, 10:36 AM

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Here is the size of his play pen.

Mreich · 11-02-2015, 10:49 AM

Hi I have a new puppy too. I work too and need to leave my puupy too. He stays in my master bath. Its got floor space larger than your play pen but I don't think thats the issue. I think they just start playing and they mess with those pads. I have a play area in my family room too when we're home that I put him in when I can't watch him every second because I'm paper training him for when I work and I don't want him peeing all over the house and he chews up the peepads to play. I think thats just what puppies do. I think they'll get over it. But it does drive the type A in me NUTS !!!

LoveMyBeowulf · 11-02-2015, 11:25 AM

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Hi I have a new puppy too. I work too and need to leave my puupy too. He stays in my master bath. Its got floor space larger than your play pen but I don't think thats the issue. I think they just start playing and they mess with those pads. I have a play area in my family room too when we're home that I put him in when I can't watch him every second because I'm paper training him for when I work and I don't want him peeing all over the house and he chews up the peepads to play. I think that's just what puppies do. I think they'll get over it. But it does drive the type A in me NUTS !!!

ugh.. right? Yea puppies play with everything. So it's just normal puppy behavior then hopefully he grows out of this soon.

Shicks · 11-02-2015, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by LoveMyBeowulf

Attachment 407979 Here is the size of his play pen.

That's a good size play pen. Be careful, my 12 week old climbed right out of his.
Little stinkers are so focused on what they want.
It will get better.
Have fun

LoveMyBeowulf · 11-02-2015, 11:55 AM

LOL That is so true they really are relentless until they get what they want. That is why I think he ruffles up his pad out of anger that he can't get out. That is too funny, he does try to use his bed for a little more height to jump out lol. I hope he never makes it.

Belladea · 11-02-2015, 12:10 PM

I noticed you only had a couple of toys and not many different types.......puppies often times need a variety of textures and shapes to keep their interest. Zoey has been trained on pee pads also, but she had at least 12 different toys at a time in her play area. She never tore her pee pads apart, because she kept focus on her toys. She is fully trained now, but she still loves lots of different types of toys. Maybe you could try to get him more toys he might enjoy. All the best with his training !!!!

mariasanchez · 11-02-2015, 12:12 PM

I've caught my puppy playing with her pee pads at times. So I think it is just normal puppy behavior for them to tear it. I did get a pee pad holder though and that fixed the problem. No more torn messy pee pads. You could try one of those if your baby really likes to play with them. I know Petco and Petsmart carry them.

LoveMyBeowulf · 11-02-2015, 12:41 PM

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I noticed you only had a couple of toys and not many different types.......puppies often times need a variety of textures and shapes to keep their interest. Zoey has been trained on pee pads also, but she had at least 12 different toys at a time in her play area. She never tore her pee pads apart, because she kept focus on her toys. She is fully trained now, but she still loves lots of different types of toys. Maybe you could try to get him more toys he might enjoy. All the best with his training !!!!

Yea.. Idk Hes got a bully stick..another bone like the bully stick, a cat toy ball with a bell in it, a little tennis ball, and those three bears all squeak one of them squeaks and jingles (his favorite bear) and I do give him his pig ear only when he's left alone I thought it would help him not ruffle his pee pad but it didn't work lol. One of the bears came with an extra squeaker and he loved playing with that alone but he lost it

What other kind of toys would you suggest I get?

LoveMyBeowulf · 11-02-2015, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mariasanchez

I've caught my puppy playing with her pee pads at times. So I think it is just normal puppy behavior for them to tear it. I did get a pee pad holder though and that fixed the problem. No more torn messy pee pads. You could try one of those if your baby really likes to play with them. I know Petco and Petsmart carry them.

Thanks, how much do they go for?

mariasanchez · 11-02-2015, 01:30 PM

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Thanks, how much do they go for?

Around $22 or so. They are worth it though

LoveMyBeowulf · 11-02-2015, 01:32 PM

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Around $22 or so. They are worth it though

Thank You

I will look into it.

mariasanchez · 11-02-2015, 01:39 PM

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Thank You

I will look into it.

Your welcome. I'm glad I could help some.

those pee pad holders are life savers

11-02-2015, 09:13 AM	#1
LoveMyBeowulf YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Redwood City, CA, USA Posts: 405	Behavior Advice We put Beowulf in his play pen Mon- Wednesday from 7am -3pm when we have to go to work or sometimes when we can't take him with us. Beowulf ruffles up his pee pad and paws at his play pen (trying to get out) and it ends up pulled in. Mind you I have the Pee pads with sticky corners and he still manages to ruffle it up there are claw marks on the pee pad as well like he scratches it trying to get it off. He is just a hot mess when hes left alone Lol. Is there anyone on here who has experienced something similar with their puppy? Could this maybe be separation anxiety? Thanks! __________________ Beowulf's Mommy

11-02-2015, 10:36 AM	#4
LoveMyBeowulf YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Redwood City, CA, USA Posts: 405	Here is the size of his play pen. __________________ Beowulf's Mommy

11-02-2015, 10:49 AM	#5
Mreich Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Park ridge il Posts: 41	Mine plays with pads too Hi I have a new puppy too. I work too and need to leave my puupy too. He stays in my master bath. Its got floor space larger than your play pen but I don't think thats the issue. I think they just start playing and they mess with those pads. I have a play area in my family room too when we're home that I put him in when I can't watch him every second because I'm paper training him for when I work and I don't want him peeing all over the house and he chews up the peepads to play. I think thats just what puppies do. I think they'll get over it. But it does drive the type A in me NUTS !!! __________________ Michelle,Mom of Duncan Rest in Peace my darling Rocky

11-02-2015, 11:55 AM	#8
LoveMyBeowulf YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Redwood City, CA, USA Posts: 405	LOL That is so true they really are relentless until they get what they want. That is why I think he ruffles up his pad out of anger that he can't get out. That is too funny, he does try to use his bed for a little more height to jump out lol. I hope he never makes it. __________________ Beowulf's Mommy

11-02-2015, 12:12 PM	#10
mariasanchez Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2015 Location: Royse City,Texas,U.S Posts: 60	I've caught my puppy playing with her pee pads at times. So I think it is just normal puppy behavior for them to tear it. I did get a pee pad holder though and that fixed the problem. No more torn messy pee pads. You could try one of those if your baby really likes to play with them. I know Petco and Petsmart carry them. __________________ Isabelle

11-02-2015, 09:59 AM	#2
yavenay Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Delaware Posts: 2,663	Hard to tell if it's separation anxiety or normal puppy behavior. Try putting a webcam on him to see what's he is doing while you are not there. My Brandi hated being in a crate and would act a fool. I thought it was separation anxiety until I gave her a little more freedom at which point she would just curl up on the bed and go to sleep. Turns out she just really hated being confined to her crate.

11-02-2015, 12:10 PM	#9
Belladea Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: USA Posts: 235	I noticed you only had a couple of toys and not many different types.......puppies often times need a variety of textures and shapes to keep their interest. Zoey has been trained on pee pads also, but she had at least 12 different toys at a time in her play area. She never tore her pee pads apart, because she kept focus on her toys. She is fully trained now, but she still loves lots of different types of toys. Maybe you could try to get him more toys he might enjoy. All the best with his training !!!!