We have an 8 month male Spoodle puppy. He is hyperactive, but gets lots of exercise on a regular basis. However, my wife and I work, and as a result he does spend a lot of time in a medium sized backyard.
Some days he's great - but other days - he can be quite destructive. He likes to dig holes - both in the lawn, and in garden beds, he likes pull apart shrubs and small trees, pull off clothes off the washing line (how he jumps that high I dont know) and above all - loves to chew on anything he can find. He has heaps of toys, gets a new bone each day etc - but nothing seems to be enough!
We have not taken him to puppy training as we've heard mixed stories about their value and have tried to train him ourselves. He walks on a leash fine, is well behavored at the park - but when he's alone we can't be there to keep an eye on him.
If anyone who's got some experience in this matter please help me out.
Thankyou
2007-04-25 21:04:50 · 10 answers · asked by Mike B 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
First, there is no such thing as a spoodle. It's a crossbreed, or to be plainer, a mutt or mongrel. So, you haven't done too well at training him yourselves, so perhaps this should be telling you it's time to take him to puppy classes and ask a professional trainer for tips on how to keep him busy while you're out. It worked for me.
2007-04-26 00:39:10 · answer #1 · answered by aussiepom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've heard from several dog trainers in some yahoo groups I belong to that food plays a big part in dogs that are hyper. Better quality foods have little to no sugar and fillers. That might help drop the energy level somewhat. They also reccommend tongue hanging out panting kind exercise at least once a day. If possible, I know it can be hard too, maybe there is someone who can stop by while you and your wife are working to take the dog out. Rawhides and bully sticks last a long time for chewers. There are also some products on the market that supposedly keep dogs, cats, etc. out of certain areas. You might find them at a garden center or someplace similar.
2007-04-25 21:21:14 · answer #2 · answered by kristendw78 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Find what motivates your dog. Some dogs do anything for food. Some dogs do anything for Toys. Some do anything for a good petting. Some do anything for only one type of food, like cheese, or hotdog. Some only have interest in training for 5 minutes at a time, and others can go for an hour. Figure out what your dog is willing to work for, and then work with her in sessions that are no longer than she can tolerate. How to train your dog properly https://tr.im/NzvHv
Sign up for a dog obedience training class. It will not train your dog. It will give you training on how you can train your dog. Most people understand the idea of training, but there is a right and a wrong way to do it, and there is good and bad technique. Timing and consistency is very important, and it helps to have feedback of someone watching you who can help you improve your technique to get more efficient results with your dog.
However, she may be somewhat anxious around other dogs, sort of like the shy kid on the playground. She will benefit from continuing what you are doing as far as asking her to sit before entering, but there are more things along those lines that will help her to calmly go in and out of the dog park. She may also benefit from going in short bursts, or only when fewer dogs are present, or avoiding times when other dogs that make her nervous are present. Maybe she just plays loud - my brother's dog is this way - or maybe she is a dogpark bully - sorry it is possible. But more likely she is just a little anxious around new dogs and she wants to play but just doesn't quite know how to do that and still feel comfortable. Don't be surprised if your dog does not actually like the dog park, and maybe she would get more enjoyment and less stress out of simply going for a good walk somewhere else.
A wagging tail does not mean that your dog is happy or even comfortable with the situation. It means your dog is emotionally aroused. This could be a happy arousal, or it could be a nervous arousal, or it could be an aggressive arousal. Go youtube it, there are plenty of videos of 'vicious' dogs who are throwing a very aggressive fit of barking and snarling while their tail is wagging vigorously. Even police dogs who are not let off the leash to chase down a suspect can be lunging and barking and snarling, and their tails are still going.
2016-04-26 05:41:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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A friend recommened it to me a few years ago, and I was amazed how quickly it worked, which is why I recommend it to others. The dog training academy also has as an excellent home training course.
2016-06-01 05:27:54 · answer #4 · answered by danyell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your puppy is clearly bored, and he is trying to tell you that by being destructive while you aren't there to play with him. If you absolutely can not change your shifts at work or if you can't come home at lunch to play with him, you can either get another pup (or older dog) to play with (this may or may not be a good idea as the other dog may start to dig holes as well), take him to doggy daycare or you can crate him. If you are gone for longer than 6 hours, I would NOT recommend crating him. Personally, I think doggy daycare is your best option. You will be able to take him there in the morning and he will be able to play and exercise all he wants. Also, you may want to consider obedience training. That won't help with his destruction but it will help train him. There are many things that obedience training will help with that you can't do.
2007-04-25 21:51:58 · answer #5 · answered by Elena 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your puppy is bored. B.O.R.E.D.
You should, obviously, not leave this Spoodle 'to his own devices' while you are at work. He needs to be in a crate.
When he is not in a crate, play with him in the backyard, take him on walks, clicker train him, take him to dog class....anything. Just do NOT leave him unattended in your backyard.!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Without stimulus, a puppy will MAKE work for himself. If you have not propoerly instilled what is required of him, how is he to know not to 'entertain' himself by digging up plants?
Not to mention, no dog should be left alone in a backyard all day. You will have a dead or missing puppy one of these days. Either someone will dog-nap him or your neighbours will be tired of his yapping and poison him.
If you want to assure his safety you will crate him while you are gone.
2007-04-25 21:16:32 · answer #6 · answered by Emily S 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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You pup is young, and probably lost out a lot of lessons from his mother and littermates. best thing right now ou can do is ignore him when he bites you, or growls, but you only need to do it would a minute, or the pup will loose interest in it. Repeat as many times as it takes. Also You pup also lost out on a lost of it social skills, so at 10 weeks sign him or her up for a puppy socialization course.
2016-04-10 11:14:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We fenced our dog off when we had this problem, We also got her a sand pit, Just put up a barrier and fill with sand she loves it she sleeps there and digs in it ect.
Also put up a fence around the gardens and clothes line.
With the toys get a toy you are able to stuff with his fav food, Also mix up some beef stock and freeze over night, put it in a dish for his or just through it outside, And he will eat it and love it and look fored to it,(dogs love ice)
2007-04-25 21:13:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
what is a spoodle?
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2007-04-27 01:32:36 · answer #10 · answered by body 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋