enough of him and kennel him or put him outside we are considered, by some, as irresponsible pet owners?
2007-12-21 04:52:01 · 13 answers · asked by KneeKnee 5 in Pets ➔ Dogs
We are dog sitting, but he is still snapping, growling,and biting (no broken skin) my son.
2007-12-21 05:05:39 · update #1
Never OK to allow your dogs to snap at you. This is not behavior that should ever be tolerated.
OK to kennel your dog or have them go outside in a fenced yard and run it off as long as weather is OK - they should just never be kept in these situations for very long periods of time or kept out all night or outside all the time.
2007-12-21 04:56:25 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes you've "had enough of him?" Just the fact that you would say that tells me a lot about you as a pet owner.
I think you are misunderstanding something crucial about dogs. Dogs are not a possession that you can "put away" when you are done with it. Dogs are not something that you only have when it's convenient for you. If your dog is misbehaving, throwing him outside or locking him up is completely pointless and will do much more harm than good. Training, exercise, leadership, and 24 hours of love (not just "when you feel like it" love) is what any dog needs to be a well-behaved member of the family that you could never possibly "have enough" of.
Crates, when used to keep your dog safe and/or out of trouble while you are away, or when used to assist in training, can be a valuable tool. When used as a place to keep the dog when you've "had enough of him," they are cruel prisons.
He snaps at you when you bug him in his bed (I'm not sure why you would do this in the fist place)? That is very dangerous and undesirable behavior, and is completely your fault as his owner. A dog should never snap at anyone, much less a member of his own family. You should be able to go right up and lay on his dog bed without him reacting negatively at all.
2007-12-21 13:07:49 · answer #2 · answered by Mandy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First you referred to yourself as the pet owner, and now you are sitting for the dog. Whose dog is it? We can give you advice on how to get through the weekend with someone else's dog, or we can help you with training your own dog, but first we'd need a truthful answer about whose dog it is, and what kind of life the dog leads, along with more details about the kinds of situations you are experiencing. The only advice I can give right now is to KEEP YOUR SON AWAY FROM THE DOG. Kids and dogs can be dangerous to EACH OTHER. Dogs are not toys, and kids under 8-10 should always be supervised with dogs...if this dog is biting your child, it's the fault of the adults in the home...not the dog or the kid...neither of them know any better.
2007-12-21 15:23:15 · answer #3 · answered by Leigh 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup. For a couple of reasons.
#1. The snapping behavior is indicative of poor training. That behavior should never be permitted, and always disciplines.
#2. Dogs are not disposable. If you've had enough of him, you should be able to tell him to go lay down, and not have to kennel him or toss him out like garbage. Another indicator of poor training. The crate is not supposed to be a place of punishment, or a place to 'store' the dog when you're done playing.
2007-12-21 12:57:01 · answer #4 · answered by Rachel-Pit Police-DSMG 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Since you are dog sitting you are not the one responsible for the way it was trained. There have been times when I was dog sitting that I had to put the guest into her box for a bit. It's not cruel as long as you don't leave it there for an extended period of time. I know how difficult it can be to bring a new dog into the house. Good luck.
2007-12-21 13:10:24 · answer #5 · answered by noonecanne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gee, the dog should not be snapping at you, and you should not be bugging him. You should not be putting him outside and leaving him. You should not be kenneling him. You decide what you are.. You must be worried if you are writing here w/ a rant, rather than a question...
2007-12-21 13:08:58 · answer #6 · answered by DP 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, but I would never tolerate a dog snapping at me and my dogs would NEVER get away with that behavior.
Sounds like your dog needs a lot more training so you probably aren't the most responsible pet owner.
2007-12-21 13:00:35 · answer #7 · answered by Shanna 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your question is disturbing on three accounts. Why do you refer to 'the dog' rather than by name or even breed? and why would you 'bug' him when he is in his bed. Any dog should have a place to retire to and remain undisturbed.
Also whatever can you mean by having had enough of him? If he is tiresome and demanding when you want peace and quiet could it be that he has not had enough exercise? Some breeds want a lot of attention but regular exercise and playtimes and gentle but firm discipline should be enough without resorting to banishment.
2007-12-21 13:06:31 · answer #8 · answered by little nell 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do you even want the dog? It doesn't sound like he has had training.
When the dog snaps at you put him in the crate for 15 minuets no longer and no less then that. do not put it outside, keep him inside.
He should only be crated when he shows aggression ( it will show him it is not okay) or when he is being left alone if he is a puppy.
You cant just dispose of him when you want.
2007-12-21 13:04:30 · answer #9 · answered by Kristi 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Your Dog is exhibiting sign of Territorial Aggression,and you need to see a Specialist.Letting him continue this is bad for his Psychological Health,and to not do something about it IS irresponsible,especially if you don't educate yourself about it.Dogs can be re-conditioned into behaving if worked with.See any good Dog Trainer.
2007-12-21 12:59:34 · answer #10 · answered by RowanSilverSkye 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋