Archive for July, 2011
What do you do with a dog who won’t listen ?
I’m dog-sitting the most ill mannered dog in the world. I swear he’s at the top of the stupid chain. He won’t come when he’s called, won’t sit on command, has bit me when I was giving my own dog a treat (after I already gave him one), has been trying to pee on my dog & tried to hump her tonight. He has a stuffed animal toy that all he does is hump. Yes, he is fixed. He’s a 2 year old King Charles Cavalier spaniel that’s been having seizure problems since very young so wonder if he’s got major brain damage. Am doing my best using all the training techniques that I know but it’s like talking to something that’s there physically but not mentally – it’s like he’s empty upstairs.
If anyone has any bright ideas can you let me know. I still have another week & a half with the damn thing. Thanks………
Unfortunately, it sounds as if you have a dog that hasn’t been trained by his owner. I’m also wondering if he doesn’t need medication. If he has seizures, who knows what else is going on upstairs? Does he have the seizures when he’s over excited, scared or when? That could be a big key to his behavior problems. You might try keeping the dog as entertained as possible (wear his little butt out!). Play ball, tug of war, etc. He’ll be too tired to hump too. LOL
You said you’ve been using all the training techniques, but you won’t be able to train this dog everything in the amount of time you have him. I’d start with the most basic; sit. As hard as it is, try ignoring the bad behaviors, keep him on a leash while outside and try to relax around him (hard as it may be). He may be sensing your frustrations, causing him to act out even more. Last, but not least, he may really be missing his owners. Dogs, like kids, can sometimes act out because they aren’t able to express their feelings in other ways. Hang in there! Keep in mind; this is only a moment in time. Soon, the dog will be back with his owners, and you can take a deep breath.
Melissa & Doug – Farm Animal Train Set
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Tomy Gearation Refrigerator Magnets $12.68 Now make gear-agous fun on the fridge! Great way to keep the kids in sight and out of trouble while you’re making dinner!… |
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Baby Einstein – Baby Santa’s Music Box $8.87 A joyous celebration of holiday magic through the eyes and ears of a child!– A delightful introduction to a holiday-themed winter wonderland– Exposes babies to traditional sights and sounds of the seasonSharing the joys and traditions of the holiday season with your little one is truly one of the greatest gifts of parenthood, and Baby Santa’s Music Box makes this magical time even more special! … |
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Dolphin Neck Pillow All aboard! Snuggle in comfort with the most adorable portable pillow. This aquatic companion wraps plushly around your neck providing endless comfort for a perfect dreamland departure. Miniature companion dolphin is detachable and ready to travel by your side. 13″ diameter, includes detachable baby dolphin…. |
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Birthday Caravan $35.98 A kids favorite! Eight happy wooden animals parading on the birthday table. Lenght 27.6 inches / 70cm. Complete with the numbers 1-6…. |
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Charlie & Lola Party Paper Plates $27.99 8 Charlie & Lola paper plates in a shrink wrap with label. Perfect party plates to match the Charlie & Lola cups, napkins and table cover…. |
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Wood World 45-piece Wood Toy Train Set $61.99 This fun toy train set includes a multi-purpose table. This toy train set includes houses, trees, track, animals and a person. |
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Discovery Kids Wooden Wild Safari 63-piece Train Set $36.56 The Discovery Kids Wooden Wild Safari 63-piece Train Set allows kids to learn and enjoy the diverse wildlife and plantlife of Africa on their own personal kid-powered safari railway. Animals can even be transported in the magnetic freight cars. |
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Playmobil Animal Clinic Play Set $63.99 The ultimate set for veterinarians in training, this Animal Clinic play set features detailed accessories with which kids can explore and play. This Playmobil Animal Clinic is an animal hospital where all the animals will be carefully treated. |
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The Book of Miniature Horses (Paperback) $10.83 As pets or show horses, for driving, therapy, or guide animals, Minis are ideal whether you have limited space or a larger property. The Book of Miniature Horses is full of information on finding and selecting Minis; their care, e… |
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Clear Toy Candy (Paperback) $10.51 For generations, children have received Christmas gifts of hard, sweet, crystal-clear edible shapes of red, green, and yellow animals, trains, ships, and other objects called clear toy candy. This book provides tips and techniques for making the tradit… |
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Helping Hooves $26.4 This personal account details the pioneering attempt to train miniature ponies to guide the blind. Training tiny ponies to ride escalators, safely guide the blind through urban traffic, and tolerate flight in the passenger cabin of a commercial ai… |
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Hop-A-Long Bunny $5.92 An innovative idea, a plush animal, a cloth book and a pull-string toy all in one — and priced great too!Pull the string and watch Bunny hop, hop, hop! Babies and toddlers will love to touch Bunny`s soft body and pet his furry tail and hear about Bunn… |
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Big Top Animal Train Soft Book $14.95 Manhattan Toy, ***Usually ships within 24 hours*** 20120218110011573 |
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Your Poodle’s Life: Your Complete Guide to Raising Your Pet from Puppy to Companion $1.11 As a caring Poodle owner, you want the best for your pet. But you may not know all the special steps you need to take to raise a happy, healthy Poodle. Your Poodle’s Life was written with one purpose in mind—to give you the most up-to-date information and guidance you need about the health, nutrition, training, and care of your dog. Reviewed by a nationally known veterinarian, this book shows you how to give your Poodle the best life possible—whether you’ve just welcomed a new puppy into your family or adopted an older dog.Includes a special training section written by renowned training expert Liz Palika.Inside—What Every Poodle Owner Wants to Know: Is a Poodle the right dog for me? How much exercise does my Poodle need? What type of Poodle—Toy, Mini, or Standard—is the best for me? Do Poodles make good companions for children? How often should I groom my Poodle? What’s the best way to house-train my Poodle? How do I ensure that my Poodle gets the best-possible medical care?About the AuthorsVirginia Parker Guidry is a long-time animal enthusiast, writer, and editor. A former professional small-animal groomer and veterinary assistant, she is currently a contributing editor for Dog Fancy magazine. She writes for many pet-related publications, and lives in Southern Californiawith her husband and son.Joanne Howl, D.V.M., Your Pet’s LifeTM series editor, is the president of the Maryland Veterinary Medical Association. She lives in West River, Maryland. |
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Your Poodle’s Life: Your Complete Guide to Raising Your Pet from Puppy to Companion $13.99 As a caring Poodle owner, you want the best for your pet. But you may not know all the special steps you need to take to raise a happy, healthy Poodle. Your Poodle’s Life was written with one purpose in mind—to give you the most up-to-date information and guidance you need about the health, nutrition, training, and care of your dog. Reviewed by a nationally known veterinarian, this book shows you how to give your Poodle the best life possible—whether you’ve just welcomed a new puppy into your family or adopted an older dog.Includes a special training section written by renowned training expert Liz Palika.Inside—What Every Poodle Owner Wants to Know: Is a Poodle the right dog for me? How much exercise does my Poodle need? What type of Poodle—Toy, Mini, or Standard—is the best for me? Do Poodles make good companions for children? How often should I groom my Poodle? What’s the best way to house-train my Poodle? How do I ensure that my Poodle gets the best-possible medical care?About the AuthorsVirginia Parker Guidry is a long-time animal enthusiast, writer, and editor. A former professional small-animal groomer and veterinary assistant, she is currently a contributing editor for Dog Fancy magazine. She writes for many pet-related publications, and lives in Southern Californiawith her husband and son.Joanne Howl, D.V.M., Your Pet’s LifeTM series editor, is the president of the Maryland Veterinary Medical Association. She lives in West River, Maryland. |
