I let him in at night because of the cold, but he will not stop staring at the rabbit I have in my room. I have tried covering the rabbit, taking the rabbit out of my room, and most recently I tied the dog to the bed. Nothing is working. He will just pull at the leash so he can get as close as he can and whines, all night. I really don't think he sleeps and if he won't stop whining I put him back outside but then he claws and jumps on the outside door and will literally bark all night. Im at my wits end. Any suggestions?
2006-12-19 10:19:44 · 8 answers · asked by Stephanie 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
If its really bothering you that much, then maybe move the rabbit to the lounge area, or somewhere else. maybe the dog is craving a bit of attention from you, so that why he keeps barking when you leave him outside. you may also want to take him to the vet.
2006-12-19 10:23:24 · answer #1 · answered by Pandemonium 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easy get a shock collar and when he whines or barks at your rabbit it will give him a slight shock until the dog stops if the dog doesnt stop it will usally increase to a higher level.One more thing you can try it to shackea empty coke can with some pockect change when the dogs is making noise that usually will shut up a dog without a whole lot of money or fear of shocking it.Other than that contact a local trainer and see what thye can do for you your dog and rabbit all getting along peaceable.
2006-12-19 18:25:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do you have a dog that was bred to chase rabbits and other small animals? Some breeds instinctively chase smaller animals and I'm not sure that there's another great option other than to do your best to keep them separated if he's indeed a rodent or small-mammal chasing breed.
2006-12-19 19:06:28 · answer #3 · answered by writerchick 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Breeds whose purpose in life is to hunt rodents and small vermin can't help the kind of behavior you describe. Check into the history of your dog's breed. Not sure what he is? He's probably mostly what he resembles. You might not be able to help your rabbit here.
2006-12-19 20:32:55 · answer #4 · answered by Ginbail © 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make him lie down in front of the rabbit. (This works best if he already knows the "down" command).
It sounds like you and your dog could do with some basic obedience training-the dog should listen to you regardless of the distraction.
2006-12-19 18:23:40 · answer #5 · answered by hoodoowoman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try introducing him to a lady dog - at an appropriate time perhaps?
2006-12-19 18:22:41 · answer #6 · answered by Tony B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put him outside your room and gettem a shock collar so he stops barking,or make the rabbit into soup,you choose
2006-12-19 18:23:13 · answer #7 · answered by Jaden B 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Get him a hot *****?
2006-12-19 18:22:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋