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Krissy8364 · 08-06-2006, 06:58 PM

I think I may have found a solution. I have an 8 year old chihuahua (who had only child syndrome until the new baby came home) He doesn't really bother her or try to hurt her, he just basically ignores her. Almost like a big brother and an annoying little sister. I began to observe them when they didn't know I was watching and he was so sweet to her. It's like he loves her be he doesn't want me to know. Anyhow, I had originally put him in the kitchen and her in the bathroom----but, now I put them both in the kitchen and I come home to 2 dogs who are much more content!!

Thanks for everyone's concern!

Krissy

dcelmo · 08-06-2006, 07:44 PM

I hope your baby is feeling better. I crate train all my dogs and it is done in a manner that they enjoy being in their crates. They are never put in for punishment. I always gave them a treat when they were learning to go in and they associated it with a good thing. You have to leave them in a bit at a time at first, then gradually take them as long as needed. Now that Chewie is completely housebroken, he only sleeps in the crate at night. He doesn't mind it al all. My doxie who died at 13 years old, used to ask to go to bed. She would come sit up in front of me and I would look at the clock and sure enough, it would be about 9pm. She would follow me to the pantry, then run right to her crate for her cookie and her bedtime. A lot of times it is a much safer option for the puppy. I hope I have put a positive spin on this for you, but what works for one doesn't always work for all. I have been extremely lucky, my dogs have loved their crates.

starleneo · 08-06-2006, 08:24 PM

Taffy and Baby are crate trained. They feel safer in their own crates. Mine is wire crates and both of them sleep each night in there "bed" plus, I leave a light on. When I first got them I would take a sock or towel and rub it on the mother dog and get the pup a large stuff animal for the pup to lay with at night. If I left during the day I also left on a the T.V. to music for them to listen to once they became house broke or at least paper trained they had the run of 2 rooms.
The pup would feel safer in a more confine smaller space. That is why a crate is best.
Good Luck.

08-06-2006, 06:58 PM	#16
Krissy8364 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 16	Update! I think I may have found a solution. I have an 8 year old chihuahua (who had only child syndrome until the new baby came home) He doesn't really bother her or try to hurt her, he just basically ignores her. Almost like a big brother and an annoying little sister. I began to observe them when they didn't know I was watching and he was so sweet to her. It's like he loves her be he doesn't want me to know. Anyhow, I had originally put him in the kitchen and her in the bathroom----but, now I put them both in the kitchen and I come home to 2 dogs who are much more content!! Thanks for everyone's concern! Krissy

08-06-2006, 07:44 PM	#17
dcelmo Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Victorville, CA Posts: 181	I hope your baby is feeling better. I crate train all my dogs and it is done in a manner that they enjoy being in their crates. They are never put in for punishment. I always gave them a treat when they were learning to go in and they associated it with a good thing. You have to leave them in a bit at a time at first, then gradually take them as long as needed. Now that Chewie is completely housebroken, he only sleeps in the crate at night. He doesn't mind it al all. My doxie who died at 13 years old, used to ask to go to bed. She would come sit up in front of me and I would look at the clock and sure enough, it would be about 9pm. She would follow me to the pantry, then run right to her crate for her cookie and her bedtime. A lot of times it is a much safer option for the puppy. I hope I have put a positive spin on this for you, but what works for one doesn't always work for all. I have been extremely lucky, my dogs have loved their crates.

08-06-2006, 08:24 PM	#18
starleneo YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: central Illinois Posts: 322	Taffy and Baby are crate trained. They feel safer in their own crates. Mine is wire crates and both of them sleep each night in there "bed" plus, I leave a light on. When I first got them I would take a sock or towel and rub it on the mother dog and get the pup a large stuff animal for the pup to lay with at night. If I left during the day I also left on a the T.V. to music for them to listen to once they became house broke or at least paper trained they had the run of 2 rooms. The pup would feel safer in a more confine smaller space. That is why a crate is best. Good Luck.