Unexplained Mysteries Discussion Forums > Looking after a little dog..

Silent-Storm

Jan 18 2005, 08:25 PM

Hi guy's i need some tips from you dog lovers out there..
I'm looking after a lovely little dog for my friend, she is called Looner, she is only a couple years old and she is sweet..As i am a cat owner i know more about looking after a cat than a dog, but my heart couldn't let her go to the dog kennels as i love all animals...I have got her a nice big bone to chew on, and some play toys, but she keeps on jumping on the bed and when i ask her to get down she just sits there with these big eyes and her little tail wagging...
So some tips off you guys will be a great help..

Love S-S...

spooks

Jan 18 2005, 08:41 PM

my mum has a long haired chihauhah so if your like watching tv or something, put her basket on the sofa next 2 u, and each time she tries to climb her out, just look at her and say no, or the alternative is put her lead on, and tie it to a table leg or something and leave some toys out for her,

Sweetpumper

Jan 18 2005, 08:54 PM

Pepper spray!

BurnSide

Jan 18 2005, 08:57 PM

Well, dogs are basically like small children. Toddlers. You can not ask it sweetly to get off the bed and expect it to comply if it's quite happy there, you have to be stern with it, not threatening but very strict. Reward good behaviour, punish bad depending on the seriousness of the dogs bad behavior. teach it where it's bed is and make sure it knows that is where it sleeps so that BED means go to your bed and stay there. Play with it, let it know it is adored just as much as it adores you. But do not let it be bad or continue to behave badly.

JennRose

Jan 18 2005, 09:02 PM

Did your friend leave the dog a kennel (it's like a big carrier)? Most dogs that are kennel-trained love to be in their kennel in a strange place. It's like their own little space where they can feel safe.

BurnSide

Jan 18 2005, 09:03 PM

Absolutely. Here we call it a 'Crate' and it's sort of like a cage. Dogs always need to be crate-trained.

Silent-Storm

Jan 18 2005, 09:04 PM

Yeah she seems to have been spoilt rotten, wich isn't a bad thing, but she does find it hard to take notice..
Thanks guy's...

Dancing_Dumplings

Jan 18 2005, 09:05 PM

QUOTE(BurnSide @ Jan 18 2005, 03:57 PM)

Well, dogs are basically like small children. Toddlers. You can not ask it sweetly to get off the bed and expect it to comply if it's quite happy there, you have to be stern with it, not threatening but very strict. Reward good behaviour, punish bad depending on the seriousness of the dogs bad behavior. teach it where it's bed is and make sure it knows that is where it sleeps so that BED means go to your bed and stay there. Play with it, let it know it is adored just as much as it adores you. But do not let it be bad or continue to behave badly.
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that is very true indeed

especially a mix between a Lab and a Golden Retriever. They are like sugar high 2 year olds

but dont feed them chocolate, that can kill them if they eat too much

and it just breaks your heart when they whimper at you when you leave

and those big puppy eyes

so adorable!

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ohhh can we see a picture of the little darling

Silent-Storm

Jan 18 2005, 09:06 PM

Can you get a cage in different sizes...

BurnSide

Jan 18 2005, 09:08 PM

Yes definately. The dog feels more secure if, say it's a small dog, it doesn't have a MASSIVE crate.

It's mainly for his bed, you can leave the door open and whatnot, but it's also good for if you have a bad chewy dog and you need to leave it, you can put the dog in the crate.

My dog's crate was too close to the couch though. Chewed a hole in it.

Silent-Storm

Jan 18 2005, 09:09 PM

I will get my camera tomorrow from mum and post one for you D-D, no problem.

Dancing_Dumplings

Jan 18 2005, 09:09 PM

QUOTE(Silent-Storm @ Jan 18 2005, 04:09 PM)

I will get my camera tomorrow from mum and post one for you D-D, no problem.
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ohh thank you! thank you!

JennRose

Jan 18 2005, 09:12 PM

QUOTE(Silent-Storm @ Jan 18 2005, 05:06 PM)

Can you get a cage in different sizes...
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Yeah, it's small enough they can feel secure, but not cramped. It's good especially for when you leave the house. Most dogs LOVE their kennel and know that it's their place. (I guess "crate" sounds a little better then kennel.

) And they won't go to the bathroom in it if they can help it, in case you are concerned about that.

Silent-Storm

Jan 18 2005, 09:14 PM

QUOTE(JennRose @ Jan 18 2005, 10:02 PM)

Did your friend leave the dog a kennel (it's like a big carrier)? Most dogs that are kennel-trained love to be in their kennel in a strange place. It's like their own little space where they can feel safe.
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No i don't think they had one, but if it's worth the dog been happy and i can put her somewhere when i go out, then i think it will be worth getting one..I just hope our local pet shop has some in..

BurnSide

Jan 18 2005, 09:19 PM

A dog crate is the best thing you can do for not only your dog, but for you as well.
Beware, new onces aren't cheap.

Silent-Storm

Jan 18 2005, 09:24 PM

I think my worst fear is incase she start's to frett, what are the symptoms, as would hate her to be unhappy...

JennRose

Jan 18 2005, 09:27 PM

QUOTE(Silent-Storm @ Jan 18 2005, 05:24 PM)

I think my worst fear is incase she start's to frett, what are the symptoms, as would hate her to be unhappy...
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Unless she is hurting, hungry or needs to potty (as Burns said, they are like babies) she shouldn't fret. If she is just fussy, she needs to learn that she can't always get her way.

Must not spoil the child.

Silent-Storm

Jan 18 2005, 09:29 PM

QUOTE(BurnSide @ Jan 18 2005, 10:19 PM)

A dog crate is the best thing you can do for not only your dog, but for you as well.
Beware, new onces aren't cheap.
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So do you think it might be worth looking in our local add paper for a good second hand one..

Silent-Storm

Jan 18 2005, 09:38 PM

You guy's have been fab, i'll post again, and let you all know how things are going...
Love Silent-Storm.xxxx

brittish_gurl

Jan 18 2005, 09:41 PM

My friend took care of a little dog for her freind when she went on vacation...... ummm.... she actually started to train him..... why don't you do that? It will learn a lot.... and a fun thing to do.... teach it to sit, etc. Don't concentrate on the cute face

...... then you won't be able to do it.

BurnSide

Jan 18 2005, 09:50 PM

QUOTE(Silent-Storm @ Jan 18 2005, 04:29 PM)

So do you think it might be worth looking in our local add paper for a good second hand one..
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Yes absolutely! Find out if any friends or anyone in your area is getting rid of one.

Hope it works out for you.

Silent-Storm

Jan 24 2005, 04:49 PM

Hi all.
Just to let you all know the little dog has gone home, D-D sorry i didn't get a picy for you like i promised but i can't find the lead to go into my pc..
The first night of keeping the dog was a night mare, she howled all night bless her, she must of been so unsettled, but the second night and after that she was great.
So a big thank you to all for the help. THANK YOU...