We are trying to keep our tone positive and are prepared to offer praise if he would just come. He has been with us for a little over a week. He is very gentle and actually a bit timid, may have been abused before, as he came out of rescue to us through a foster home. Tonight, I carried all 50 lbs of him into the house and he led us on a chase around the house before we had to force him into the crate for the night. I say this is sudden because when he first arrived, last weekend, he was so willing to please and now it's just whatever he feels like.
2006-10-02 14:47:28 · 8 answers · asked by jaxsahm 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
somethings I forgot to add last night... we had a very nice canvas crate that collapses for travel, he likes to ride in the kennel in the van, in fact he rode all day from western Tennessee to the NC coast to live with us and did great. Sunday morning however we returned after only hour and a half to fins he had busted out of the crate, ripping the seams open. He is so gentle we were baffled, near as we can figure he got sppoked, the crate was on its side too. I like all the ideas ppl have offered about getting him comfortable with the crate, we'll work on interesting him in the crate during the day. I am thinking he associates going in there with punishment/separation and maybe even sees separation as punishment.
I think we (DH and I) maybe having trouble alternating between the discipline we use for our three under6yo kids and the dog. I am realizing the dog needs praise and treats every time. Whereas the kids... that's a different story.
2006-10-03 01:48:27 · update #1
Please be more patient because your praises will pay off. Try putting toys or treats in the crate. Also if you have the crate in the room you are in helps for them to get comfy. Instead of chasing and then immediately putting your new buddy in the crate, try to persuade to go in the crate during play time. Sounds like you already know that positive reinforcement is the way to go. I think patience now is your best bet and keep the same routine up daily. When a dog has a routine, they feel more safe and know whats expected of them. Just keep up the good work. I wish I could give you points for rescuing a dog!!
2006-10-02 15:00:23 · answer #1 · answered by l'il mama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's "whatever he feels like." I think he's feeling very secure around you already, and wants to spend time with his new family. Unfortunately, with only a week there, he doesn't know your schedule yet, and wants to hang out with you. He runs when being chased, well, because that's what dogs do.
He probably thought he was going to get to spend the night with YOU, his new family, and didn't want to get in that crate. Crates are not for punishment, but if he's been abused before, he may have been forced into one for every mistake he ever made. That's how crates get a bad rep, and dogs don't see them as a secure place to go anymore. So go slow with that.
Is it critical that he be put in it at night? Has he chewed furniture yet or had accidents that warrant him getting locked up at night? If not, can he be allowed to hang out beside someone's bed every other night? He won't be crazy about the crate for awhile, but if allowed to spend a bit more time with his new family, he will not view time in the crate as punishment, but as "one of those things" dogs have to put up with :-) This isn't giving in to his behavior, this is helping a new dog adapt to a new family. Please be patient with him. A week is nothing. You're still finding out things about each other.
Good luck to you, and blessings on you for rescuing him!!! 50 pounds is a lot of dog to take care of :-)
2006-10-02 15:00:51 · answer #2 · answered by Charlotte M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs somehow know the difference between 'come' for training and that final 'come' that predicts the end of play. It could be the jingle of keys in our pocket; unlocking the car; putting out the cigarette; a slight change in tone; putting away a toy. Maybe you are unknowingly giving your dog such a cue. Good luck identifying it. Maybe you can have an observant friend watch a session. Add: Not sure why would your dog would want to come if it results in drilled heeling. Almost as bad as correction. You're right about the nieces and playing chase. Nip that in the bud.
2016-03-27 02:46:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is the crate he is scared of you could try feeding him in it so he becomes more comfortable. Shut him in the crate for short periods of time during the day, like 15mins and then let him out so he becomes accustomed to it.Try putting the crate in the bedroom so he is still in your presence when you are sleeping.
Tie him to the bedleg overnight for sleeping until he is comfortable with the crate, but I agree with Charlotte - you won't gain anything by forcing him into it and he will see it as punishment. Give him some time.
2006-10-02 15:14:29 · answer #4 · answered by Em 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its hard to say what is wrong especially if he came from a rescue you dont know how they treated him and if they used a cage as punishment or just left him there all the time that is probably why he is resisting you so bad. I got my pup from the pound about a week ago and he is terrified to go into his cage at night. Even though he is doing wonderful on house training Im not at the point yet that I fully trust him at nights for 8 hrs by himself with full run of the house.
This is what I have done and alot of people just get upset letting their dogs sleep with them but I dont mind . I have short leashed him to the bed . He has enough leash to make himself comfortable on the bed and be close to me if he wants to be. And I know he wont wet on the bed because they wont wet where they sleep and he is a happy puppy now instead of caging him at night and we both get a good nights sleep.
When the time comes and I can fully trust him at night then he wont be leashed at all to the bed
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2017-02-15 17:17:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-02 14:55:56 · answer #7 · answered by sublime2500 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
He is crate sour.....can you leave him outside in a fenced yard?
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