i have a 70 pound lab/ red bone hound/ curr mix. well, i have 2. one female, one male. the female is great, she hardly barks, doesn't bite, scratch on doors or whine for attention... the male however, is nuts, he has actually chewed through 2 bedroom doors while we weren't home, ok separation anxiety.. but we can't do anything about it, we all have jobs, so we got him a big cage and threw a sheet over half of it to try to make him feel safe while were gone, he can't chew thru it because its metal so at least we know he won't get out. but, during the day, and i mean EVERY DAY, this summer, i am home more than others and ALL he does is whine. he paces, he shakes, he won't let me out of his sight, and it continues even when everyone else gets home. he continues to scratch on doors, bark LOUDLY and whine at the top of his lungs, so we try to put him in the cage, no. he attempts to bark and whine louder. there has got to be SOMETHING we can do. my whole family was up at 3:30 this morning because of him and my dad hit him really hard three times and let him out of his cage, where he proceeded to come into my room and crash, then throw up in the hallway. it's horrible. i don't want to beat him, i don't want him to be put down but there is something that has to happen. he just constantly whines, barks and scratches on doors and it has to stop. PLEASE HELP ME!
maybe you should give him more attention, take him to parks and dog parks. and walk him too
You need help from a behaviourist. It isn't necessarily separation anxiety, but even if it is this is a potentially complex thing to work through. I am a behaviourist but there's only so much anyone can do over the internet. A lot more detail is needed. I will say, although it's desirable to confine a dog to stop your home being destroyed, the confinement will make any anxiety worse.
I strongly suggest you seek the advice of a qualified behaviourist who can work with you.
Chalice
I strongly suggest you seek the advice of a qualified behaviourist who can work with you.
Chalice
vet nurse
mora attention more exercise
That is animal cruelty!!!
There is no reason to put him down or hit him. Your best beg is to re-home him to someone that knows how to train him out of that. Or someone might call the RSPCA!
There is no reason to put him down or hit him. Your best beg is to re-home him to someone that knows how to train him out of that. Or someone might call the RSPCA!
Animal carer
If you google "separation anxiety in dogs" you will find loads.
I take your point about all being at work and you might not have time to put that all in place - but I can't see an alternative other than get a behaviourist in, but I think they would only say the same things.
It has got to a level where it is extreme. Do they get a good long walk before everyone goes off to work.
The only answer could be rehoming him BUT who does want to take on a dog with severe separation anxiety as everyone has to go out sometimes. Very difficult.
I take your point about all being at work and you might not have time to put that all in place - but I can't see an alternative other than get a behaviourist in, but I think they would only say the same things.
It has got to a level where it is extreme. Do they get a good long walk before everyone goes off to work.
The only answer could be rehoming him BUT who does want to take on a dog with severe separation anxiety as everyone has to go out sometimes. Very difficult.
He needs more exercise. He needs to be walked for an hour a day and to be played with for 30-60 minutes with either training or ball or tug of war. He needs attention.
As for crate training, he has learned that when he whines you give in and let him out. A dog should NEVER get what they want when they display a behavior that you disapprove of. That only allows them to think "Hey, when I do this, they do what I want."
Also, get him more toys. Something to chew on and leave it in his cage. A kong toy with some peanut butter in it will keep his attention for a couple hours and it's good for his brain.
As for crate training, I think you might want to look into how this is being done as well. Throw treats in there until he goes in on his own, then let him come out. After this happens a couple times, lock him in there, while you remain in the room, then let him out again. Each time make the stay longer and take yourself closer to the door. Eventually, you'll be outside. He won't be allowed out until he is exhibiting a behavior that you approve of.
Good luck.
As for crate training, he has learned that when he whines you give in and let him out. A dog should NEVER get what they want when they display a behavior that you disapprove of. That only allows them to think "Hey, when I do this, they do what I want."
Also, get him more toys. Something to chew on and leave it in his cage. A kong toy with some peanut butter in it will keep his attention for a couple hours and it's good for his brain.
As for crate training, I think you might want to look into how this is being done as well. Throw treats in there until he goes in on his own, then let him come out. After this happens a couple times, lock him in there, while you remain in the room, then let him out again. Each time make the stay longer and take yourself closer to the door. Eventually, you'll be outside. He won't be allowed out until he is exhibiting a behavior that you approve of.
Good luck.
Some vets can give your dog some medication to help his behavor
DO NOT USE A CAGE!
when u get a dog, you do realise they are meant to get exersise and go on walks. they need attention. I feel so sorry for this dog it sounds so neglected. please take him on a walk. Maybe there is someone you could give him to while u r at work. There r other methods of training other than using cruelting. please don't hit this dog. If you look up things on the internet or go to dog training schools there are lots of ways of helping this dog.
when u get a dog, you do realise they are meant to get exersise and go on walks. they need attention. I feel so sorry for this dog it sounds so neglected. please take him on a walk. Maybe there is someone you could give him to while u r at work. There r other methods of training other than using cruelting. please don't hit this dog. If you look up things on the internet or go to dog training schools there are lots of ways of helping this dog.
This lad needs EXERCISE. Loads and loads of it. And right from the start, if you can't provide him with this, including lots of free running, I don't hold out much hope of any improvement any time soon.
I would advise getting a trainer in to see exactly what he's like, and what's going on. There is a point in the life of some males, when they push the boundaries big time, but what's going on here sounds extreme to say the least. Some dogs are just their own worst enemy and it may sadly be that he's not in the right home, for his temperament. And your best option could be to find a suitable, experienced (with the hound-part in him) home where he can be taken in hand.
Crating this type is not going to help (apart from saving the rest of your house from destruction). He's only going to get more frustrated and worked up and uncontrollable when he is let out. And neither is beating him!
Get a personal trainer in, and take it from there.
I would advise getting a trainer in to see exactly what he's like, and what's going on. There is a point in the life of some males, when they push the boundaries big time, but what's going on here sounds extreme to say the least. Some dogs are just their own worst enemy and it may sadly be that he's not in the right home, for his temperament. And your best option could be to find a suitable, experienced (with the hound-part in him) home where he can be taken in hand.
Crating this type is not going to help (apart from saving the rest of your house from destruction). He's only going to get more frustrated and worked up and uncontrollable when he is let out. And neither is beating him!
Get a personal trainer in, and take it from there.
2 hour walks a day one am one pm, its gruelling but it will change him.
through out the day put him into garden with your ***** regularly for 10min every hour when your home and gradualy leave him longer etc. make sure hes got lots raw bones beef from butcher. get a gate for kitchen and try to leave him in there with ***** at night. if he causes trouble do the same as with garden 10mins at a time then gradualy get it longer. amd mainly completly ignore him at all times for 2weeks. then only comfort him when hes been good. hopefully he will ssee your ***** as his main mate and not you. should work quiet quickly if you stick with it.
through out the day put him into garden with your ***** regularly for 10min every hour when your home and gradualy leave him longer etc. make sure hes got lots raw bones beef from butcher. get a gate for kitchen and try to leave him in there with ***** at night. if he causes trouble do the same as with garden 10mins at a time then gradualy get it longer. amd mainly completly ignore him at all times for 2weeks. then only comfort him when hes been good. hopefully he will ssee your ***** as his main mate and not you. should work quiet quickly if you stick with it.
TAKE HIM OUTSIDE!!!!!!
Have a behavourist come in and assess your dog. As you can see, he has fear problems and lacks confidence.
Please tell your father to keep his hands to himself. He obviously distressed the dog enough that poor thing vomited. What your father did was outright animal abuse.
The dog was crated, your father beat him and let him out of the crate.
By beating the dog and letting him out of the cage your father was actually giving the dog the idea that he was being beaten for being in the crate because when he was out of the crate the beating ceased.
This being so you can expect an even worse reaction from the dog next time he is put in the crate. The dog will be terrified both of the crate and of your father.
Can you bring this dog and crate in your bedroom at night so the dog will settle. If you can't bring the crate in your room, at least bring the dog in where he will be safe.
If you are uwilling or unable to work with a behaviourist with this dog, surrender him to a no kill shelter. With your father's attitude the dog is not safe from abuse in your home and his behaviour will get worse due to his well founded fear.
ADDED: I wonder if your father has made a habit of beating this dog which is why he's (the dog) is a nervous wreck.
Please tell your father to keep his hands to himself. He obviously distressed the dog enough that poor thing vomited. What your father did was outright animal abuse.
The dog was crated, your father beat him and let him out of the crate.
By beating the dog and letting him out of the cage your father was actually giving the dog the idea that he was being beaten for being in the crate because when he was out of the crate the beating ceased.
This being so you can expect an even worse reaction from the dog next time he is put in the crate. The dog will be terrified both of the crate and of your father.
Can you bring this dog and crate in your bedroom at night so the dog will settle. If you can't bring the crate in your room, at least bring the dog in where he will be safe.
If you are uwilling or unable to work with a behaviourist with this dog, surrender him to a no kill shelter. With your father's attitude the dog is not safe from abuse in your home and his behaviour will get worse due to his well founded fear.
ADDED: I wonder if your father has made a habit of beating this dog which is why he's (the dog) is a nervous wreck.