she was abused badly by a male before i got her. she seems to get along well with my boyfriend and my teenage boys. however whenever she is put outside she will destroy the house to get back in......in less than 6 months time she has destoyed 7 blinds, 4 sets of drapes, chewed through 2 doors and many many other things ll to get immediately back inside. this happens wether we are home or gone for the day. she is a yellow lab....maybe a mix. we love sadie but something must change or unfortunately her address will have to...... my landlord saw some of the damages and is furious.
2006-06-28 06:37:50 · 11 answers · asked by mister s 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
she is inside with us whenever we sre home. the only time she goes out is when we leave and by the time we get home she is inside again and there is serious damage from her re-entry to the home. she needs to learn she can be outside as well as inside. but how to do this......
2006-06-28 07:08:11 · update #1
Dogs are pack animals, not solitary. She is desparate to get back to you - her pack. If she is better off inside the house, keep her there. If you can send her to a good doggy daycare, that would be very helpful - a tired dog is a good dog. She needs lots of exercise and things to keep her busy such as stuffed Kongs. You could also consider having a pet sitter come over.
2006-06-28 06:43:52 · answer #1 · answered by sim24 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some dogs do this. Sounds like she needs an obedience school trainer. They're non abusive. They spend time with the dog to teach them not to do this. The only other options is a chain in the back yard until you get back home. The chain isn't cruel if it's just temporary. The other alternative is to just build a chain link fence for her. They have them at lowes or home depot. A little mix of all these solutions wouldn't hurt. The dog is just wanting the attention and the comfort of the house. He's frustrated so he takes it out on objects. Once he learns that the house is off limits then he'll come around. Just make sure he has a shaded area to lay in, plenty of water & food and one last thing shelter from the cold and rain. Get's to cold then bring him in the house or if weather is super hot bring him in. Dogs can freeze and they can have a heat stroke.Don't forget them out there. Pay attention to them every single chance you get to. They love you.
2006-06-28 06:53:03 · answer #2 · answered by LARRY P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe putting some things for her to do outside would help such as toys. You also may have to stay outside with her for a while at first. Eventually she should feel comfortable outside. If putting a dog door in is an option I might also reccomend that. You may just have to put her on leash and walk her more for her to go to the bathroom or get exercise. It's hard with a dog that had been abused, but if you are patient I'm sure you will learn what works best. Good luck, and glad to see you were willing to adopt her in the first place.
2006-06-28 06:42:52 · answer #3 · answered by ekaty84 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is an overly exciting query. I have very near Muslim peers in Kota Baru, Malaysia. I commented as soon as that I not ever noticed puppies in Muslim persons's houses, and my buddy answered, that Muslim will have to no longer maintain puppies. I requested him why and he advised me that there used to be anything within the saliva of a puppy that used to be no longer "halaal", kosher. I am no longer certain whether or not this comes from the Koran itsself, he didn't say. Like a earlier contributor mentioned, for those who can not permit a puppy BE a puppy, then you definately will have to no longer maintain a puppy, licking, being petted and so forth and so forth, those are matters that a puppy WILL do, and so if you're going to prevent this, then might be this can be a well suggestion to not get one.
2016-08-31 09:14:55 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it absolutely necessary for her to stay outside? Consider for a moment that she might be an inside dog. You might try confining her to one area in your home that is "dog proof". (I say that tongue in check because I had one try to eat a wall!) If you cannot, for whatever reason, have her inside you will probably have to build a fenced run for her. Be sure to provide her with plenty of protection from the elements (rain, heat, cold). Also, speak with your vet and make sure she isn't having some other "issue" you don't know about.
Good Luck!
2006-06-28 06:48:57 · answer #5 · answered by DogLover 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're leaving her alone outside, the answer is simple: don't do that. When a dog is outside, wether or not you have a fenced-in yard, it should never be left unattended. When in the home, try crate-training her for when you are not home. This way, she can't tear up the inside of the house.
But again, NEVER leave her outside unattended!
2006-06-28 06:44:29 · answer #6 · answered by KL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs should be kept inside when you are not at home, unless they have some form of shelter and access to water. If you're worried about damage inside your home get her a crate.
2006-06-28 10:10:11 · answer #7 · answered by Jenn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fix her a fenced in area away from the house where she can be left in there while you are away. Make it large enough so that she has room to move around and always make sure she has plenty of food and water available. Take her in when you are home.
2006-06-28 06:43:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dog is bored - everydog should be walked at leat twice a day for at least 45 minutes at a time - also, get him some toys - but this is a behavior for boredom!
2006-06-28 07:23:47 · answer #9 · answered by KK 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't even know how to answer this since I believe in dogs living indoors with their family.
2006-06-28 06:49:25 · answer #10 · answered by Stick to Pet Rocks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋