hes a golden retriever and i just bought him a new igloo dog house, XL. its cold and he wont go in. ive tried to shove him in but he just comes back out.
2007-12-09 16:05:12 · 26 answers · asked by joshthebowhunter 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Probably cause Goldens are house dogs and not meant to live outside in the cold.
2007-12-09 16:23:15 · answer #1 · answered by DP 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I had your same problem a while back, I can tell you this: Don't shove. He'll make up his own mind when he's ready. But I do suggest putting an old blanket in the house sometimes that helps. And when he does go into the house, give him a treat, you want it to be a good thing. Or maybe your dog's not as cold as you think. Dogs have two layers of fur and lots of natural oils to keep them warm.
2007-12-09 16:13:48 · answer #2 · answered by AppyGirk 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Is he chained up near the house or is the house just in a fenced in yard? Also, since it is new he may be scared of the scents that are accompanied by it. Putting a blanket or stuffed animal with his scent on it inside the house as well as his food and water if you can. If he feels really close to you (and if its big enough) you could try getting into it with him... sounds silly, but like children they follow by example.
2007-12-09 16:10:59 · answer #3 · answered by Sara 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think they like those igloos. See if you can return it and get a regular one. Both my dogs love the dog house I have. I got it at Wal Mart, but I had an igloo before and my dog would not go in it either.
2007-12-09 16:33:18 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hello! Golden Retrievers want to be part of the family! They don't want to be chained outside or be kept outside! A doghouse isn't the same as a nice warm house. Shame on all you who say tie him to it. Would any of you like to spend your life tied to a small doghouse? Would any of you like to live outside in all seasons? Didn't think so. Bring that dog in the house and train him, or surrender him to a rescue group!!
2007-12-10 07:03:59 · answer #5 · answered by angie m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it outside ? If it is its cold out there.Bring the dog in the house
to keep warm.Most people don't keep their dogs outside anymore anyway.Dogs these days are part of the family now
and if you have neighbors its really rude because dogs bark all night and keep the neighbors awake.Bring the dog inside and
let the dog be a part of the family.Another thing is dogs don't like to be alone.They want to be with you their family.
2007-12-09 16:14:10 · answer #6 · answered by j.p. 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
during the day, go out side and go in front of the dog house. give him a treat.
a little later, do over and put a treat right in the dog house.
keep doing this, and move slowly all the way to the back of the dog house.
2007-12-09 16:09:03 · answer #7 · answered by the jman 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Does he sleep on A blanket or rug ? if so, put his favorite one in there.
Throw his favorite toy in there as A game during the day
allow him to go in and out several times during the game
Do not force him in he may be afraid you are going to close him in there , many dogs do not like being "crated" and pushing him in there can scare him more of going in.
He needs to feel that he is in control of being able to go in or out.
Treats tossed in may also work , just remember he has to be the one to discover that when he goes in he also can come out so stay back away A little bit and just toss the treat in, when he comes out give him another outside then trow another in repeat till he becomes comfortable with the idea.
Good luck
2007-12-09 16:15:35 · answer #8 · answered by lost in az 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
So this dog house is the only thing to protect this dog from the cold? Why do you not allow in your HOUSE? This is very cruel. And even more cruel the fact that you're trying to SHOVE HIM into it. What's wrong with you????
2007-12-09 16:22:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
everyone pretty much nailed it
make it as inviting as possible and he'll go in when he gets cold, dogs aren't dumb
I just bought a thermal, self heating bed from Petsmart. It cost $39.99, might be a good idea. It seems to really work!
2007-12-09 16:29:05 · answer #10 · answered by sunluvr_1976 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋