I'm realizing more and more that Rory is lonely. He suffers from incredible separation anxiety, pooping and peeing all over the house, even if I go to the 7-ll for a slurpee. I'm not sure what to do. Can Great Danes find happiness (sexually) from other breeds, as two Great Danes is quite a handful. I was thinking of a German Shepherd, a French Poodle ( a larger one) or an Afghan. Please advise.
2006-09-14 03:13:17 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
you may want to consider getting Rory fixed. also, i'm not sure it's sex he's missing, but companionship. getting him a companion may be ideal.our dog has been happy ever since we got her a buddy from the shelter, but the other dog is a girl, as well. there's no need to add to the unwanted pet population(i.e. puppies) just bc Rory's lonely. Plz consider shelter adoption. those poor dogs need your help far more than breeder's dogs do.
2006-09-14 03:19:35 · answer #1 · answered by kelleygaither2000 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
we have a great dane and he has 2 companions and yet he still gets bored or over excited. If someone comes into our yard when we are away he vomits in the house. As for the peeing my sympathies they have very large quantities available to wet down your floor and ours has done it on occasion since becoming an adult. If yours has a temperment like ours I would definitely go with a slow introduction of another dog. Your dog won't be any happier with a female dog in the house our other dogs are both smaller males and all are intact. You also didn't say how old Rory is and that might be part of the problem. We had to work constantly to get ours to potty train and he was slow to learn compared to small breed dogs.
2006-09-14 03:49:32 · answer #2 · answered by oldmomma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before you get another dog Rory should see his Dr. to make sure there's no medical problem that needs addressing. If he gets a clean bill of health, maybe you should ask yourself why he's so lonely and if there's anything you can do to fill that void. If he's already getting all the human love possible, yes, get him a buddy. I'd be careful about getting another male dog because Rory may see him as a challenge to his Alpha status at home and with you, but if you decide on a female, please, at least one of them should be fixed. The world is full of unwanted puppies. I also recommend you take Rory with you to meet his new companion before you bring him/her home. That way you can see if they're compatible without Rory feeling challenged.
2006-09-14 03:29:38 · answer #3 · answered by Oreo's Mom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As an owner of 2 great danes myself, let me say that your dog is not hungery for sex - he is suffering from separation anxiety (as you stated). Yes, a companion might be helpful, but then again, what he is worried about is you leaving him and never returning - another dog will not completely help that. One of my dogs suffers from this as well, and unfortunate as it is, the options were either to take him with us wherever we go, don't go anywhere, or to get him on a medication regimen. The option would be yours, but I think it would be best if you got your mind out of the gutter and took your dog to the vet and see what he/she has to say about the situation.
2006-09-14 03:36:43 · answer #4 · answered by Angel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 2 dogs with separation anxiety and I put them in a kennel when I leave and only when I leave and let them know I will be back soon. Give him a few toys and something yummy to chew on this should keep him occupied for a while then he will sleep. Also leave on the TV or a radio for him to help comfort him. When you get home let him out right away and praise him for waiting in his kennel for your return. This should help. Good Luck.
2006-09-14 03:53:03 · answer #5 · answered by stacy g 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rory wants you, not another dog. Take him to the 7-11 with you; dogs love Slurpee's.
2006-09-14 04:05:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
a great dane peeing all over the house good grief granny get some large dog pads they sell at wall mart , yes get him a great dane female a female that he can relate too and be happy
2006-09-14 03:22:04 · answer #7 · answered by cindysmr_summers 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get Rory a companion. Yes. :)
2006-09-14 03:20:49 · answer #8 · answered by tysavage2001 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have enough trouble with one great dane.
I can only imagine how you would do with twice the trouble.
2006-09-14 04:32:28 · answer #9 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
get him not one but two or three...how could let him go without it for soooo long...did you go without it for that long,don't let him go thru' life like that.It's too cruel!!
2006-09-14 03:23:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋