I just moved and my dog has to be on a long lead outside while the grass grows in the yard. She is a 3 year old dutch shepard lab mix and she paces and whines for up to 5 hours at a time! She has to stay out side...and she has shelter and blankets! What can I do to stop this??!!
2006-12-27 15:04:33 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
She gets walked at least 45 min daily and gets play time in the part of the yard where the grass is not growing. She does not live on the leash, its temporary. Remember, dogs live outside in the wild people....
2006-12-27 15:20:21 · update #1
An answer but there are some questions for you also.
Did she have to stay outside before you moved? If she didn't have to stay outside before she's confused. She doesn't understand why the rest of the pack is in the house and she's stuck outside. Why can't she be in the house now? Maybe you can give her access to one room, like the room that leads to the back door. You can use child gates to block access. I have baby gates all over my house to keep the dogs out of where they shouldn't be.
Did you have her on a lead at the old house or did she have free access to the backyard?
If she did have access to the backyard before she's probably wondering why she can't run around freely and it will take some time for her to get use to it.
How much time do you spend with her? Did you spend more time with her before? If you did, you need to get back out there and spend time with her. Also the old training adage is "a good dog is a tired dog" Get her out on some long walks, play some games of fetch till she's tired out.
I will tell you that no amount of yelling, screaming, hitting or other type of physical punishment will stop the whining. She will whine until she either sees or hears you and then immediately stop. If your neighbors are complaining I would get to each of them and explain the situation and ask for some time to get her adjusted. You could try a citrinella bark collar or a shock collar. If you decide on a shock collar I would seek the advise of a certified dog trainer.
The last resort would be finding a new home for her. I know she's a member of your family but if she was once an indoor dog and now has to be an outdoor dog it might be the best for both of you.
2006-12-27 15:25:36 · answer #1 · answered by bastcat8 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sorry, the move and being tied up and in a strange place too is hard on the dog. They are like kids. Was it inside before? Can't you make it a place that is confined inside for at least part of the time, bring it in when you are home for a while to ease it's mind. Too bad it's having to go through this. They are meant to run and not be so confined. I hope you plan on a fence and a place for the dog to run, at least get her out someplace like the park once a day. I can't help you with the whining, luckily she isn't barking. Most large breeds have problems being tied and not able to run and play at 3 yrs. especially. It's not fair to the dog. Hope you enjoy the grass.
2006-12-27 15:13:42 · answer #2 · answered by MISS-MARY 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whining is a symptom of anxiety-she needs more exercise and attention. A dog like that needs at least 2 45 minute brisk walks a day, plus chasing a ball, etc. Leaving her out like that is cruel.
2006-12-27 15:11:33 · answer #3 · answered by hoodoowoman 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Commonly, an unneutered make will whine any time the is a female in heat within a few blocks of your home. Neutering will certainly fix this, although, if he is over 2 years old, it may take a few weeks for the hormonally caused functions to desist..
2016-03-28 21:46:36 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dogs are a pack animal...
my personal belief is that a dog needs too socialize with the family and become part of the pack... you are Alfa.. and he is a dog so there is a time he needs to be outside...
My dauschund has a back room, I let him social then into the back room he goes at night.. I left a light on too keep him from getting lonly...
my dog would sleep on my bed, by my side if it wasn't for the wife... which bites harder then he does, so she wins..
I know this doesn't solve your problem... so I guess more attention and keep it busy then bedtime and out too the line...
2006-12-27 15:14:47 · answer #5 · answered by Maken trax 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As weird as it sounds, try spending time with her in her area, she'll love the attention and you can gradually start spending less and less time with her and she should be fine. Also, make sure that she's got plenty of things to keep her occupied like toys and balls.
2006-12-27 15:07:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get her a male dog to play with, that or plenty of toys. Poor baby, why does she have to stay outside? Can you sneak her inside?
2006-12-27 15:08:10 · answer #7 · answered by It's been awhile 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shock collar.Every time she starts to whine?----zzzzzzap!
2006-12-27 15:10:43 · answer #8 · answered by Sweet Willy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
she's pretty much craving some attention, so if you have time just go out and play with her from time to time.
2006-12-27 15:07:20 · answer #9 · answered by Dory Ian 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She's lonely!
2006-12-27 15:06:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋