I gave my friend this dog. I spent the last three days looking for her and found her after looking day and night.. She was a nearly starved stray when I got her. I spent months looking for her owner, and when I found none, gave her to my friend who has post polio syndrome, and loves and pampers and loves this dog unbelieveably. I brought her home yesterday from a three day spree during which time she was hit by a car. Today she got out, and was gone again. We found her and secured where we think she got out, But why does she leave? Is there help for it?
2006-08-18 05:08:17 · 7 answers · asked by choo-Choos Mom 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
First, I have to say this is a HOUND breed, and they have a tendancy to 'roam', even if they are pampered to the sky's limit. I had a Bassett Hound that was THE sweetest dog on Earth but she would run away at the drop of a hat if she wasn't tied up (I hated that but it was eventually the only thing that would keep her in the yard!). They just get the scent of things-I don't know what- rabbits, cats, birds, whatever, and off they go. The shelter I got her at gave me a 'profile history' of her and she was always a roamer, and this was why she was always abandoned, because she was always running away. I thought I could 'change' her, or make her happy, but it was not to be. I rescued her from the pound several times after she got out and I couldn't find her, someone would and turn her in, and they would call me, "We have your dog again!" We eventually moved and I gave her to my aunt, where she also ran away from, was retrieved, and given away to another man who had her the last time I knew. It was such a bad life for her I would think,. but it was self imposed, you know? Hounds have these noses that just don't slow down! LOL!
I hope she is okay, I have lost a pet to a car(fatally) so she was lucky. It is not easy and I know the feeling of dread, that heart dropping thud when you open the door and she's not there. I know and understand.
I would also talk to your vet and see if they can give her some sedatives. I know this is not the best, but maybe something to calm her a little. I have to give sedatives to my cat when I bathe her or I become shredded meat. LOL!!!
I personally think it's the breed. Does she have plenty of room to roam? These types of dogs need a lot of room, but even my hound was not content on the open range! LOL!!!
Hope this helps and give her a hug and get well soon for me! ;) SD
2006-08-18 05:25:36 · answer #1 · answered by misteri 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you should make sure to leave the dog inside the house, locked securely(no open doors or windows) or tied up outside with plenty of food, water, and shade. she is probably used to being a stray and not used to having an owner. give her lot's of love and get her used to being around people. good luck.
2006-08-18 05:16:24 · answer #2 · answered by curious 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my parents had a cat that would not move with us. we moved six blocks away and this cat would go back to the old neighborhood every time it got the chance. we kept bringing it back it never did stay !!!! who knows??? is the dog fixed??? good luck hope it all works out!!!!!!
2006-08-18 05:20:10 · answer #3 · answered by hillbilly wife 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think of your dogs needs some stability. it relatively is a possibility that she continues to be finding for her unique vendors. She does not must be going from place to place - this might in basic terms confuse her.
2016-12-11 10:58:04 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this breed is normally used for hunting so they have a strong desire to chase animals or follow scents that interest them. Here is a web site with information about the breed: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/bluetick.htm
2006-08-18 05:16:45 · answer #5 · answered by stall_out 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
DUH?!?! It's a DOG!!! And a HOUND to boot!!!!I
IF it CAN,it WILL take off to do dog THINGS!
Hounds WILL HUNT!!
What planet are you from??
Dogs DON'T *do* "grateful" or any other half-witted PEOPLE TRAITS!!!
NEVER allow ANY dog loose un-supervised! ALWAYS use SECURE FENCING!!!
2006-08-18 05:27:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she is an unspayed dog, she is problably in heat...and mating...
If she isn't, she should be put on a leash, or in a fenced yard...It may also be that she just needs some excersise!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hope this helps!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:)
2006-08-18 05:16:08 · answer #7 · answered by bijjiggitty 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋