I have an appenzeller sennenhunde which is a swiss dog. She is 8 mths old and really to the point annoying now days. She has learn´t not to ruin things such as the clothes and she is always very good now, but she still sneaks on to the bed when my boyfriend and I are sleeping. She usually lays on me or takes my blanket and I end up having to move to the couch and sleeping there! We have kicked her off the bed so many times but nothing seems to work. What should we do? I beginning to be even more tired every day and don´t think I can handle this any more especially since we have a new puppy coming into the house on Friday. Please help.
2007-01-29 22:35:27 · 6 answers · asked by daniellenrainey 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Sorry to have to tell you but you've made this a problem for yourself.Keep the dog out of the bedroom.Give her a basket and blanket and train her that there is where she sleeps.She will wine for a few nights but will,in the end get used to the new arrangement and accept it.
2007-01-29 22:40:19 · answer #1 · answered by bearbrain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have forgotten the golden doggy law you are top dog without you nobody eats top dog has to have best sleep or else nobody eats yet again. There is no being nice about it it's the law of survival but on the more human side you could get her a big sleeping basket or blanket and let her know in no uncertain terms that this is where she sleeps. It may be hard to start with but persevere eventually you will just have to point a finger and she will know. The problem should not have got so out of hand so possibly long term you should think about taking her to doggy school. A lot of the schools are run by volunteers and are not expensive require only an hour a week of your time at the most. Dogs of all ages can be taught not just puppies mine went back to school at 7 years and the difference it has made is unbelievable. I can now communicate with her in simple language and sometimes sign language and she willingly obeys amazing ! so good luck and remember to be stern for a start. Once this is established one can and does relax because all know there place in the scheme of things.....
2007-01-30 00:31:00 · answer #2 · answered by njss 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your puppy thinks she is the leader of the pack - and if you give in to her then she is. You must remain the "dominant doggie" in your house. The leader of the pack eats first, has the best sleeping place, goes through doors first, keeps all the toys, etc.
She needs to have a specific area that is HER bed, and it should be away from and lower than yours. It is going to take repetition before she gets the idea. When she jumps on your bed, make a simple "uh-uh" noise (loud and sharp) and remove her to her own bed. When she does lay in her bed, she needs to be rewarded. If she gets treats when she gets in her own bed, she'll start to see it as a pleasant place to be.
She shouldn't be allowed on the furniture either, it sends her a confusing message. Dogs belong on the floor and at the bottom of the "pack".
2007-01-30 23:25:50 · answer #3 · answered by Milady8451 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hahaha, that sounds lots like my first actual Dobermann. She concept that she substitute into human beings and alter right into a extensive mattress-hog. She had her very own pillow and blanket, yet faster or later in the process the night, she needed something of the mattress too. i substitute into left with in basic terms a sliver to sleep on. of path that I even have found out my lesson and if my dogs decide to sleep in mattress, they could p.c.. a niche on the tip of the mattress to curve up on. (i'm a short guy or woman, so there is a super number of room to p.c. between)
2016-10-16 07:15:50 · answer #4 · answered by holcy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to get the puppie a crate approet that will fit your dog size and start making him stay in it at night. it may take a little bit but he will learn to stay in it with out making a fuss. make sure that the new puppie has a crate of its own right from the start. you and your bofriend will sleep better and you clothes and other stuff will be a little safer. I hope this helps you good luck
2007-01-29 23:02:42 · answer #5 · answered by Skyhoss 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes I agree - you made this problem for yourself....I bet at first you thought it was cute, right?
Look at it this way it could be worse, our dog (a rottie) tells us when he thinks its time to go to bed-usually somewhere around 10PM, and he is very insistant, we go & then he takes up the whole bed (our fault) & farts all night long. I used to blame my husband, but its the dog.
Be happy - they are nice to cuddle!
2007-01-29 23:39:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋