The dog keeps the stuffed animal in it's mouth and prances around proudly and will not release it for days. This dog does not get along well with other dogs and has been rejected for obedience training and regularly pisses off the owner by peeing inside the house.
2007-02-02 00:29:38 · 5 answers · asked by Bonathon M 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
do i know you... i have a very similar problem, we gave our now 12 year old little dog a stuffed animal right when we got him as a puppy, he still has it, will not let the other dogs play with it and sits infront of the cupboard where we put it away at night... It is his comfort toy.. But the peeing thing when he is mad we find little sprinkles all over.. WHAT GIVES!
2007-02-02 00:50:37 · answer #1 · answered by EllieKelli 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A dog that's been 'rejected' for obedience training hasn't gone to the right trainer. Most any dog is teachable...there are very, VERY few cases where a dog truly cannot be rehabilitated.
The stuffed animal thing could truly just be a matter of territoriality. Where most dogs see a toy as a plaything or temporary amusement, some dogs 'latch' onto them and feel the need to claim them as territory wherever they go. It can also be a sign of dominance.
This dog needs some structure...it sounds like the owner is fed up and has probably given up, which is the worst thing for a dog like this. While I wouldn't worry about the toy necessarily, the pottying in the house has to be stopped. It's clear that the dog believes he is the pack leader, and his owner must clarify his place in the pack.
Crate training is an excellent way to avoid pottying in the house when the dog is unsupervised. When at home with the dog, the owner will have to begin ritualistically bringing the dog outside, 10 times a day if need be, until the dog learns that outside is his toilet, not the house. The owner will also have to remove all of the dog's scent from the house, wherever he has peed, to avoid the dog revisiting that spot.
If the dog begins showing signs of aggression around the stuffed toy, then it's time to address that as well. This behavior is also indicative of dominance, so the owner will have to establish that the dog plays with the toy at the owner's discretion, not the dog's. Taking a toy away from an aggressive dog can be a dangerous prospect, so please consult a professional for assistance and be extremely careful. Remember, you can't back down; if you make a decision to take the toy away, you have to follow through. If you let the dog win, it's already over, and the dog has established dominance over you.
Good luck!
2007-02-02 01:05:25 · answer #2 · answered by Kelly R 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Some people take dog actions to the extreme. Most dogs like stuff animals, mine has one that he loves. It's okay and is not a sign of anything.
As far as not getting along with other dogs, this means it hasn't been introduced to other animals properly. As far as being kicked out of training, it didn't have a good trainer. ANY dog can be trained with the correct skill and lots of patience.
Dogs don't pee inside for spite, it means they haven't been properly house trained. This dog needs a patient owner that is willing to take the time to train it, start from the beginning, and able to show dominance over the dog.
2007-02-02 01:17:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is probably a maternal instinct thing. I've seen a lot of cats and dogs do this, both male and female, and I think the commonality between all of them was that they had never had puppies or kittens. It seems as if they are satisfying that urge to be a parent.
2007-02-02 00:44:40 · answer #4 · answered by HermannzeGerman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because the dog likes the stuffed animal
2007-02-02 01:08:05 · answer #5 · answered by Brandon_X 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋