How do you keep your 2 year old beagle/basset dog from ripping everything apart and from running away all the time and sleeping all over the furniture and going to the bathroom inside the house??? Yeah I need help. I WANTED a dog. I got a dog, But I love my dog, I've just never had this much trouble with such a smallish type dog!!! HELP ME PLEASE!!!
2007-01-18 13:00:02 · 7 answers · asked by kendra dowson 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Have to agree with the others. Crate training is key. I have two beagles and when I first got them it was all about crate training. You can't get all emotional about putting them in the crate and feeling sorry for them. Once you get them in the "hey this is my den, I can't poop in here" mode you can probably get rid of the crate. My crates are in the attic now. Read up on crate training. The crate can't be a punishment place. It should be a place the dog wants to go to, someplace safe and comfy.
As for running away, beagles/bassets are going to do that. You either have to keep them on a secure lead or a very well fenced in yard.
Give the dog chew toys. Use bitter apple to spray items you do not want him chewing. If you catch him chewing something he isn't supposed to give a squirt of the bitter apple to his snout and a stern "no".
As for sleeping all over the furniture... Good luck. Dogs want to sleep/sit where the humans do. I have seen some beagles trained to stay off couches/beds. Bitter apple being sprayed on them every time they are found on the couch/bed seems to work for some.
2007-01-18 15:39:22 · answer #1 · answered by on02151blueline 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should use a crate. That will help house break the dog because most dogs will not soil where they sleep. A crate will keep him from destroying your house and he should get no unsupervised freedom until you can trust him not to soil inside or chew things in the house. Every time he get on the furniture push him off and tell him off. This dog needs some disciplining, it is not okay for the dog to run the house it is your house and your dog must obey. I think some obedience classes will do both of you some good. It will teach you how to correct the dog and the dog will learn to respect you.
2007-01-18 21:07:53 · answer #2 · answered by Shepherdgirl § 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
These problems can be solved it's not hopeless, the main things that you need to focus on is being the the dominate one & giving your dog lots of exercise, taking walks everyday for at least a half and hour will make a big difference........The Dog Whisperer has worked mircales with me and my pets, you should watch his show on national geograhic if you don't already I put some sites that may be helpful! don't give up be consitant with your dog and remember your the boss! having postive energy when working with your dog will make things alot easier. if you put those factors to work you and your dog with live a happier life together.
2007-01-18 21:41:16 · answer #3 · answered by ~*Tanya*~ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Crate train the dog.
2007-01-19 15:24:01 · answer #4 · answered by jkc92618 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
crate train your dog.. and remember,, you got a dog that was specically bred for following its nose, burrowing in the ground and running and barking.... you should have done your homework and gotten a dog better suited for your lifestyle,,, unless you are a hunter.... geesh
2007-01-18 21:27:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I feel sorry for you. I you live in Australia call bark busters. They'll help. Just type it in on google.
2007-01-18 21:06:00 · answer #6 · answered by Shivi 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have you tried using a repellent spray?
2007-01-18 21:08:49 · answer #7 · answered by ixamxthexwalrusx 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋