For the last few months I have been dog sitting. The dog I am looking after is as good as gold.
However a few weeks ago he was a little bugger.
Why did he behave like this? Obviously he didn't say to himself 'I am going to play up today'
Is it something to do with his hormones or what?
Answers appreciated.
Ta
2007-06-07 05:55:17 · 15 answers · asked by Walter 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Dogs have good days and bad days just like adults. They can get bored and need attention also. You don't know what they are thinking. He could have been saying that to himself, who knows. They are be very funny at times.
2007-06-07 06:06:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You never mentioned that you had made any attempt to actually train this dog to come. Try it; use a long line and just reel him in, praising cheerfully. No dog, not even the best trained K9 officer, can be trusted to stay in a back yard when the gate is open. Either close the gate or put him on a longline tie out when he's outside unsupervised. When you're out there with him, you hold the line and keep him from going out the gate by shortening the line. Dogs have to be taught to walk on a leash. His marking the sofa isn't because he has to pee; it's because he's a sexually mature intact male. Have the sofa professionally cleaned and have the dog neutered; it shouldn't happen again. If you want him to ask to go out, try dog bells. Don't try to groom him alone; you hold him with his favorite treat held right in front of his nose while a family member or friend does the brush-out and clip. IF he holds still, he gets to lick and nibble the treat; when he growls or struggles, pull the treat just out of his reach and make that "Ah-ah-ah!" warning sound we all heard as kids. The moment he shuts up or holds still the treat goes back within reach. Poodles are smart; he'll catch on. I strongly recommend you sign up for a beginners obedience class at a local training club, not a pet shop. The club's trainers will almost certainly have more experience, and they can help you figure this out. Good luck!
2016-05-19 00:45:19 · answer #2 · answered by renetta 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dog is maybe feeling a bit down, and just like a child will act up if unhappy. Could be it is missing its owners. Another reason a lot of dogs play up is because they arent being walked enough, the rule of thumb is the bigger the dog the bigger the walks. A large dog needs to be walked often and it will get rid of a lot of pent up energy if its needs are met. Does the dog spend a lot of time on its own while you are out? Dogs need the company so when you are with it take it for long walks and take a toy with you. If its safe to let it off the leash to play then do this.
2007-06-08 06:13:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK let's talk dog =psyche 101.
Did you know that most dog have the measure able IQ of an average 5 year old child?
That said, Here's what Dog is thinking:
Mummy and Daddy are not here - but this strange person that I don't know or am not around very much is here instead. I'm going to be as threatening as I possibly can - and perhaps as naughty as I possibly can to make him go away. Ah. He left. I'll keep this up tomorrow .
Darn he came back! But I barked and misbehaved yesterday so I'll do that again. Hey, it worked before. Well, by golly, it worked again. He left. Cool beans.
What! He came back! I'll bark and be naughty again. Yep. He left. Great.
3 weeks later - You know, I'm bored. And I'm kind of lonely too. This strange man always feeds me and walks me and cleans up my accidents. I think I'll just ignore him - not that I"m not glad to see him - and he must like me because he keeps coming back - even when i bark at him.
2 months later - He's HERE! Yay! My buddy! My Friend! Oh I"m so happy to see you pal! Wow! I'm glad to have someone to be near. Someone to pet me! Oh boy! You mean, if I behave you'll pet me some more? Wow! Gee! That's easy to do...
Am I close?
2007-06-07 06:52:09 · answer #4 · answered by Barbara B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why on earth would he not say to himself today i am going to be naughty, all of the dogs I have ever had or known have always had naughty days especially when younger and grouchy, moody days when they seem just not in the mood to talk to anyone so I think you are wrong. They do have personality just like you and me and on top of that they do have a certain amount of intelligence, I know for a fact that our dog, an Airedale, is keenly intelligent and does have discernible moods that she often times picks up from the other members of the household. If my partner and I have a row, the next morning the dog is very keen to try and get us talking again by going from one to the other until we have to reassure her that neither is going to leave her. I wouldn't underestimate the intelligence of dogs.
2007-06-07 06:41:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its their training
They are like little kids
If they sense that they can get away with it
They will
so anything new they are going to test the water and be naughty
2007-06-07 06:18:11 · answer #6 · answered by ~*tigger*~ ** 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe he just wants to give you something to do, you know your the big squeaky toy for this dog, be good to him.
2007-06-07 06:07:36 · answer #7 · answered by DR DEAL 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dogs act up just like people do when they are lonely or depressed and even when they miss their owner
2007-06-07 06:04:12 · answer #8 · answered by Justin Z 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to be the dominante one and put the dog in its place and you are the alfa male not the dog
2007-06-07 07:33:37 · answer #9 · answered by lisagrndy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are just like kids, sometimes they will disobey and act out
2007-06-07 06:04:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋