My dog scratches the window when she wants inside?

Question

The problem is my dog Jill came from a foster home with a doggy door; we can't install a doggy door and when Jill wants inside she scratches the window. SHE CAN"T DO ANYTHING WRONG OR ELSE MY PARENTS WILL SEND HER TO THE POUND AND I CAN NEVER HAVE A DOG AGAIN AND MY LIFE WILL END AND I WILL DIE BECAUSE NO ONE LIKES ME EXCEPT MY DOGGIE

PLEEEEEEEEASE HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELP

first of all i am NOT a drama queen thats my sister. If you are going to answer a question give a real answer and don't insult!!

Second of all the scratching is wrong because its like nails on a chalkboard, AND it means Jilly is giving us a command. That cant happen

Third of all, if you're going to insult my social life then give me some advice on it!!! its hard for me to talk to people because I SUCK ok??!! ALL i asked for was advice for my dog to stop scratching the window so that she doesnt go to Doggy Death Row!!!

I can't be outside with her all the time; I am homeschooled but i can't do my school outside.

Also, our backyard is a fenced in area. how is that supposed to stop Jill from scratching?

Answer 1

Ok this is going to sound over the top, but it's the only thing I can think of off the top of my head. Instead of letting her out by herself, go with her or watch her closely through the window so she doesn't scratch. Please keep in mind that dogs no matter the size need exercise. You could also take her on long walks/runs to get her puttered out. A tired dog is not as likely to get into trouble. Don't set your dog up to fail, meaning that if she likes to chew don't leave your favorite shoes out :). It sounds to me that your parents didn't want this dog in the first place, so if scratching is not her only quirk you might try obedience training.
Wow those guys are harsh. It's not the friends that make a person. You love your dog, there is NOTHING wrong with that.
Good Luck!

Answer 2

This may sound a little silly depending on how big his dog house is, but while he is adjusting, you could bring the doghouse inside and let him sleep in that inside. This way, he still has the comfort of being in the dog house, but out of the cold. Once you have had the doghouse inside for about 2 weeks or so, you can take it back outside and replace it with a nice big warm bed for inside- If you put it in the same place as the dog house was he shouldn't mind too much sleeping there, and will eventually get used to it and not want to go back outside :-)

Answer 3

Even though the yard is fenced-try tying her to a post where she can still run around but not make contact with the door. She'll probably figure since she can't scratch the door she'll probably bark to let you know she wants in. You just have to be able to respond to her telling you she wants in.

Answer 4

Unfortunatley it will take time and patience to teach her this is not right. If she scratches on the window say NO and then ignore her.....She basically just wants attention and that's her way of saying Hey let me in! Because she used to use a doggy door it will take her sometime...I am sure she is just confused ...GOOD LUCK!!!

Answer 5

Scratching on the window isn't a bad thing, she's telling you she wants to come inside. Maybe if you went outside with her to go potty/play then brought her back inside you'd avoid the scratching. My dogs scratch on the door when they want to come in and it doesn't annoy me, I'd rather that than have them barking nonstop to be let inside.

Answer 6

You should be outside with Jill, she shouldn't be outside unattended. So if you're outside with her, then you'll know when she wants to come in, or better yet, you will tell her when it's time to come in.

And if you and/or your parents will send a dog to "Doggy Death Row" if she does things wrong, you shouldn't have a dog.

Answer 7

Get a fenced in area for her. As long as you open the door for her when she scratches, she will continue this behavior. Even some sort of lead she can be on for potty time will help.

Answer 8

She can't do anything wrong? She's a DOG... unless she is VERY well trained, I assure you she will do SOMETHING that your parents consider wrong. If you don't want her scratching the window to come inside, then sit out there with her until she wants to come in!

Answer 9

Scratching the door is her way of telling you that she needs to go in or out. This is a good thing, it means that she is well trained. Wouldn't you rather her alert you when she needs something rather than... say... go potty on the floor? I know I would.

Answer 10

What's wrong with scratching the window to let you know she wants in?