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Back in October I had to take in my mom's 7yr old American Toy Terrier. He had the run of the house and slept on my mom's lap at night.(In a lift chair because she has Parkinson's disease). He also got into the habit of going to the bathroom in the house because my mom couldn't get him out fast enough.
Since coming to live with me I have to keep him confined during the day (on a leash in the kitchen) because he marks his territory and has bitten 2 of my kids when he has been surprised. I do not want to give him up because I take him to the nursing home to see my mom. He is the bright spot in her life.
When I crate him at night he whines yips and barks. I have tried several different ways and after 2-3 weeks of things going fine he will start the whining allover again. I don't want to hit him and hurt him so I have used a fly swatter to smack him and say "no". It worked last time but now he is starting again. I am now thinking about sedatives. My family needs sleep!
I really got an entirely different take on your story obviously, and I appologize. I guess that is what happens when it's over the computer. I was picturing young children running around screaming and possibly taunting him, and him being sad and frustrated because he was taken away suddenly, and you said wanted to sedate him.
I didn't realise how attached he had gotten to you, and that you have grown children that hold him and play with them. I just pictured this dog tied up and away from human contact. I'm sorry.
How long has he been with you now, and how long did your mother have him? I'm sure he has not forgotten your mother and knows who she is. Maybe it's a bit of nervousness? This is a tough one. I'm not sure why he would ignore her.
This really is a training issue though, as far as your home issue goes. Exercise is definitely important. He needs to drain excess energy, and that will sure help with the rest of the training.
I use a muzzle on my dog when I go out in public and at home for short periods (ex children present). I got her used to it by putting it on her and giving her small pieces of treats while she had it on. Dogs regulate their temperatures by panting so you have to make sure the muzzle is either a basket type or that the mesh is big enough that the dog can pant drink water and eat, but is unable to bite. I don't think my dog would ever bite anyone but there is a dog law that says she has to wear one in public. Also I'm not a dog specialist but I've heard that dogs who are tied up are more aggressive and more likely to bite when given a chance to bite.
Sorry. I tried to keep my info. short and to the point like the website said. There usually is more to the story as they say.
He was a stray that my mom got from the animal shelter in 2004 and he came to my house multiple times before with her and without her. He has been here now since October.
I understand your initial response and I originally deleted your response while I was crying, but I am very glad that I changed my mind and responded.
yes, I had success doing it gradually. First it was just getting it on, then off right away and a treat. Then putting it on again and giving a treat while its on. I did that several times a day, increase length of time gradually.
Sorry. I tried to keep my info. short and to the point like the website said. There usually is more to the story as they say.
He was a stray that my mom got from the animal shelter in 2004 and he came to my house multiple times before with her and without her. He has been here now since October.
I understand your initial response and I originally deleted your response while I was crying, but I am very glad that I changed my mind and responded.
Please do come back to the site, it's a great place, wonderful caring people.
It's often hard to convey what we are asking with just a few paragraphs, that's why we often ask for more info so we can get a better understanding of the problem.
Starbuck aka Starby is a good friend of mine, we met on this site, talk every day. She's an advocate for animal rights, as am I, we do our best to make sure that all animals are treated humanely so we sometimes get a bit heated. If you read some of the other posts we have to deal with, you'll understand why.
Starby is a wonderful person, has a heart of gold, I'm glad you came back and offered more info, I really hope that it all works out for you and this little dog. What's his name by the way?
It's not hard to misunderstand someone's intentions when it's all written, not face to face.
Keep us updated, let us know how it goes with this little fella, post a picture if you like, we'd love to see him.
We went for our walk. It calmed me down. I know I do not want to give up on him. I guess I am as stubborn as he.
I went to the store and bought a muzzle. He let me put it on him and I took it off right away. I will slowly increase his wearing time, but I will not leave it on him all day.
What do you think of doggy diapers?
I saw the outer pants at the store and thought maybe that would be the answer for stopping the marking in the house while we are sleeping, but would allow him his freedom. He doesn't whine when he is free.
I will still supply his crate,
but as his own space rather than his cage.
Keep your fingers crossed.
I appreciate all the help and criticism I received.
Thanks, You have all really helped. I will keep you updated.
Please keep us informed - and, as I said, when my husband died his dog suffered horribly, didn't understand, still looks for him now and then. It's been a long road but she did straighten out and now it's okay.
I will try to put a pic on with my kids help. I really am not much of computer person when it gets into that stuff. I actually am very suprised that I figured this site out all by myself.
JudyKayTee Thank you for your sympathetic ear. You kept me from leaving when everyone was getting mad at me. I am sorry about you loss. May God Bless you and keep you in his prayers. I know I will tonight.
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