He is outside all day but now wants outside at nite also but barks all nite. He won't come in to go back to his crate. This is strange behavior for him. He seems fine otherwise, just driving us crazy at nite. Any suggestions?
2006-12-14 13:58:00 · 8 answers · asked by lydia o 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
He may be having kidney problems or a urinary tract infection - making him think he needs to "go," all the time. Dogs do not like to have accidents where they sleep, and it would account for his wanting to go out all night - but barking to come in, too.
Take your dog to a Vet, because this does not sound like something that will go away by itself, and could endanger your dog if you wait too long.
2006-12-14 14:06:06 · answer #1 · answered by CC 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did you take him off of his crating schedual? or put him in the crate to punish him? or did he expereince something bad when in the crate? Did he go to the bathroom before going in the crate? or Did you let him out while he was barking?
IF any of the above this could have caused him not to want to stay in the crate. There are lots of ways to re-introduce him to the crate. Try leaving him in the crate more often for short periods of time. You can also just let him bark...but it might take a few days for him to get the point. Always keep him on a schedual...put him to bed at the same time every night. If these dont work you might have to start at the very begining. This involves introducing him to the crate slowly. Leave the crate in the area he is in the most with the door open. Put treats in there and when he goes in praise him. When he gets comfortable then he will start sleeping in there.The next step is to close the door when he goes in for a few seconds then open it and give a treat, do this repeatedly with increasing time. You should also bring him in the house more often. It sound like he doesnt want to come in anymore. Make sure to feed him and give him treats in the house so he makes a happy association with the house.
Remember never to let him out when barking! I hope it works, my dog got the message eventually. Good Luck!
2006-12-14 14:53:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't put up with this. Don't change your rules because the dog has chosen to not do what he's told. Of course, for the dog, it's MUCH more reinforcing for him to hang out and bark at the neighborhood. Before your neighbors start making life really unpleasant for you, take steps to encourage your dog to be in his crate. First, be sure that he's getting enough exercise during the day. Then, if you give your dog chewies etc, only ever give them to him in the crate. Definitely feed him his meals in there. Whenever you think of it, drop amazing treats in there for him to find (keep the door open for this). Don't expect him to come right in when you crate him the first night - even if you have to really coerce him to get in there, don't give in, and reward him a LOT when he's in. Cover the crate to cut down on the noise. Never ever let him out if he's making any noise at all. Always, always give mega treats whenever he voluntarily goes into his crate.
If you're up for it, there's a link below with instructions for crate games - which will really turn your dog's attitude around! Good luck!
2006-12-14 15:37:22 · answer #3 · answered by Misa M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a rottie x that stayed in her crate at night too, and she also drove us crazy with her barking. Then a mama bear and her 3 cubs got too close to her and she crapped in her crate. Literally got the crap scared out of her I guess! Do you live in the country? Maybe there's something out in the yard that she hears. We get bear, deer, moose, fox....you name it. I think I would have her crate out in your carport and try that for awhile. A lab is a dog that should be outside anyway, I think. Depends on where you live of course. If this is strange behaviour for him though, I would get him checked. I had an older dog that just kept barking whenever, and we found out that he had a brain tumor! Take him in.
2006-12-14 14:04:44 · answer #4 · answered by Xena 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-18 07:42:24 · answer #5 · answered by benavidez 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you taken him anywhere that he may have had a bad experience being in a crate? Perhaps a vet or a groomer? Os someone watched him while you were on vacation. He may have had a bad experience and may be scared of it now!
2006-12-14 14:21:27 · answer #6 · answered by trotsky990 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have some friends who have dogs who prefer being outside. Could you move his crate outside in a sheltered/safe area?
2006-12-14 14:04:07 · answer #7 · answered by Dani42379 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe Timmy fell into the well and you just aren't listening!
2006-12-14 14:09:20 · answer #8 · answered by woooh! 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋