I've bought him toys, chew sticks, he doesn't eat very much but I mean he eats. He wont play. He just looks at you like he is distraught. He dug under the gates and back area of our new wood fence. What can I do? Id get him a dog friend but my mom says absolutely not. Uh!
2006-11-28 08:18:26 · 14 answers · asked by KelBean 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
he is neutered.
2006-11-28 08:35:12 · update #1
He is a wirehaired dachshund.
2006-11-28 09:06:44 · update #2
He is bored.
Walk him daily.
Play fetch.
Set up a doggie sand box, and hide treats, toys, and bones there. Encourage him to dig in his sand area, and praise him when he does. If you catch him digging else where, tell him no, lead him to his area, and tell him "Dig."
Put his poop in the holes he dug and then fill with dirth. Make sure the poop is only a couple of inches under the dirt. This will deter him from digging in the same places.
He's unhappy because he is bored. If you get him a doggy friend, then most likely the new dog will pick up your dog's bad habits, and you will have two escape artists to contend with!
By the way, this is a breed that tends to dig. They were bred to dig out and chase small mammals. The sandbox/digging area is definately the way to go with this little guy!
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2006-11-28 10:28:23 · answer #1 · answered by libertydogtraining 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dog BADLY needs exercise. I have a terrier who has boundless energy and will find something to do if I don't give him enough exercise. "Finding something to do" usually means digging holes or trying to tunnel out under the fence. Dogs need activity and stimulation just like we do! It's not enough that your dog has a big backyard. He needs long walks and lots of play.
Oh, and I go along with getting your dog neutered. My dog is neutered already, so neutering only solves some of the problem.
2006-11-28 08:28:41 · answer #2 · answered by clarity 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More exercise and more walks will help. I had a dog once who *needed* to go for regular daily walks, and she needed lots of variety -- none of this stuff about taking the same old boring walk around the block. She would become physically depressed if she did not get out enough. My other dogs have always done best if they get out often, but some dogs clearly need it more than others.
2006-11-28 08:36:54 · answer #3 · answered by FairlyErica 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does he get enough attention? What kind of dog is he? Some terriers dig because they find it fun. Keep him busy doing something else. Also, if he is stuck out in the yard all the time, he may be trying to escape to where someone will let him in the house!!!
2006-11-28 08:53:28 · answer #4 · answered by Bev 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-07 22:24:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have him neutered. Maybe a friend could bring his dog over for a play date and you do the same with yours.Take him for daily walks.
2006-11-28 08:21:52 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Is your dog fixed? If not, get him fixed ASAP.
Remember, some breeds are diggers and need more attention that just toys and chew sticks. They need tasks and personal attention. Take him for walks. Visit dog parks. Join you local club for his breed of dog and see what they do for their dogs to keep them entertained. Set up play dates with other dogs. Do what you can for him. : )
2006-11-28 08:22:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Walks, dog park, running, social events for animals, play time, sounds like you dog wants attention and exercise.
2006-11-28 08:21:12 · answer #8 · answered by Yutow 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Seems to me you've got plenty of right answers... Dogs need more than toys and chew-sticks... They need exercise and attention...
2006-11-28 08:27:07 · answer #9 · answered by Daniel L 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi, There might be a lady dog on heat near by, which he can smell and is trying to get to. This would also make him sad.
2006-11-28 08:25:24 · answer #10 · answered by tastychef 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋