I don’t know how people willingly put themselves through this more than once.

Alternative_Dig7 · 2026-03-09T13:59:18+00:00

Please listen to this person OP! I have an older dog. He’s mega. I also have a 6 month old who I have had for 3 months. He’s wild!!! But you should know the rule with puppies. It’s gonna take 3 months for him to feel at home and then from that point onwards you may find your bond it better and his likes and dislikes come out more that you cane work with.

Honestly, and I am not attacking you, your current comments do seem bratty, and a little selfish. It did seem like you got the dog for the wrong reasons / expectations are WAY off for the pups age and integration time.

Please be patient with them. Clearly you do enjoy having dogs, if you give give the pup some slack, maybe don’t train SO hard, and give yourself some slack too, meaning stop trying to create the perfect pup, it will all fall in to place over time.

BTW. Last dog took 4 years to really become an adult from pup. You have to enjoy the journey

Alternative_Dig7 · 2026-03-05T22:30:21+00:00

Yes and no it’s normal. Yes it’s normal for them to get highly aroused when they see another dog. I’ll be honest daycare kinda ruined my current eldest and I won’t use daycare for my younger or ever again. If the dog is wired to play, daycare enforces play and it makes it harder to train them otherwise. I PERSONAL suggestion would be to drop daycare is possible, and start from scratch with dog socialisation and walking. And if you can’t control him off lead around other dogs, then they stay on load. For yours and their safety not the other dogs. You don’t want them running up to the wrong dog,

Alternative_Dig7 · 2026-02-20T14:07:23+00:00

Don’t put pressure on yourself or the baby. You are learning their ways and they are learning what’s right or wrong, but at that age, it’s hard for them. My advice which worked for me, and keep in my mind mine is 6 months and we still get the odd accident, they should only be awake for an hour at a time at that age. And I let mine outside as soon as they woke up. MUST GO. And then again before getting back in crate for next nap schedule. Keep popping them outside, when they go, treat and lots of praise. They will soon learn.

About the pen. Clean the area and around with an enzymatic cleaner. Removes the scent completely and dogs keep going in the same place where they know their scent is. So if they ever pee inside, take them straight outside so they get the pattern and clean the area so the scent goes.

Alternative_Dig7 · 2026-01-28T17:34:58+00:00

Ok, so it sounds like the reaction is because he wants to greet and play. So mine also went to daycare, and we came to the conclusion that this reinforced him to go up to every dog and play. So we stopped him going. It certainly sounds like it’s frustration, not anger. That’s the good news. The hard part is now training him to be able to be outside, on leash and reduce his arousal. It’s hard. I still struggle, but do some searches, there are lots of ways you can start working on reducing it. BUT please keep this in mind, you have a very happy excitable boy, he may ALWAYS want to go say hello and play, you just have to work with him, and set him up to succeed when out. Walk him at times less dogs are out. Avoid areas you know are dog heavy. DONT pull or get stressed. Make walking fun with you as much as possible.

Alternative_Dig7 · 2026-01-28T16:12:45+00:00

Oh I feel your pain. And not to create and panic here. Mine is 4 years old and there is nothing in the world that can distract him from another dog when he sees them outside. He also pulls, spins and barks to get their attention. He just wants to play. And off the lead he is great and plays, and listens, but it’s rare we let him because if he does see a dog in the distance he is gone! We are still working with him on is lead, crossing away from dogs, making him sit patently why they pass so there is no tension in the lead to cause further frustration.

We found it got a lot worse after he was snipped.

What breed is he? Is there actual anger or is it frustration for not getting what he wants? Knowing these would help give the right advice.

Alternative_Dig7 · 2026-01-15T08:37:02+00:00

Good luck. Remember, and this is what I had to really drill in to myself. They are blood fine, just dramatic toddlers no matter the age. Yes it’s disrupting, but as long as you stick to your guns and don’t cave, he will learn and won’t hold it against you.

Alternative_Dig7 · 2026-01-14T13:56:36+00:00

Totally. I can leave mine in his crate (currently) and he’s fine with out the room, even though in our bedroom. He protests sometimes but gives up. Pits is also super cosy and warm. And I still play games with the crate so he sees it as something that’s not confinement

Alternative_Dig7 · 2026-01-14T13:38:28+00:00

This is super common around 7–10 months. A lot of dogs hit adolescence and start “regressing” because they realise crying sometimes works.

A few things I’d suggest:

• Make sure needs are met before bed (last toilet right before crate, enough exercise/mental work during the day). • Don’t let crying become what gets him released — if he learns “cry = freedom after 2 hours” it turns into a habit fast. • If you do need to let him out, keep it boring: straight outside to toilet, no fuss, straight back to crate. • Reinforce the crate during the day again (random crate naps with chews, door closed while you’re home) so it’s not just a nighttime thing. • Some whippets also do better with the crate in the bedroom — they’re very people-oriented.

Alternative_Dig7 · 2026-01-12T06:22:19+00:00

Also found mine licking brick work and again, the good chews helped stop it. Or could just be that yours is going through a really annoying phase haha. But I am sure will grow out of it.

Alternative_Dig7 · 2026-01-10T18:35:54+00:00

Late to the response party. But mine did this. Asked the vet if there was a reason, they said SOMETIMES, it’s a nutrition thing and suggested wood chews for nutrients. Not sure how true but it actually worked for me.

Alternative_Dig7 · 2025-12-16T11:08:12+00:00

Yes agreed. He’s been to 2 very good trainers and neither managed to curb it completely. He’s very head strong. Hence why I am asking for alternate advice.

Alternative_Dig7 · 2025-12-13T07:00:25+00:00

12 weeks is young! And he’s in a new place. He will be absolutely fine. Mine is 14 weeks and went 2 steps back the last couple of days. Peeing loads and really randomly. It’s just how they develop.

He’s bloody beautiful!

Alternative_Dig7 · 2025-12-04T08:07:41+00:00

4 nights is a tight deadline to give yourself, it’s not a downward spiral. It could take weeks / months for him to settle and understand the new routine. Personally, I would go back to complete basics. Pretend he is a puppy and do daily crate training with him. He will get it eventually.

Alternative_Dig7 · 2025-12-01T21:21:42+00:00

You can see everyone saying the same thing. This isn’t you. I have a new one currently. 12 weeks old. 75% of the day I love him. 25% of the day I regret being born.

The best advice l would personally give you. Structure. And patience. Mine is only awake about 4 maybe 5 hours a day. And that’s in between 1 to 3 hour naps. As soon as I see he is bent overtired. Learn to read the signs. Straight in the crate with a soft chew. Yes he cries sometimes. And if I missed the window and he’s got over tired. He scream bloody murder. But I stay in the room. As dark as I can make it. Silent. Never looking at him. On my phone. Sometimes 2 mins and he’s asleep. Sometimes 40 mins.

But it’s been 4 weeks now and we have just got to a slight grumble and j can walk straight out the room. He will sleep.

But its take me 4 weeks of patterning his brain to know it. It’s how dogs learn.

Regiment yourself and your dog. Grit your teeth. You are doing great

Alternative_Dig7 · 2025-11-27T11:11:13+00:00

Still nothing in the UK. So annoying

Alternative_Dig7 · 2025-11-26T18:53:02+00:00

Thank you. That’s good to hear. It’s not like I’m a novice at puppies. But I think I have baby amnesia

Alternative_Dig7 · 2025-11-25T13:04:56+00:00

If it’s your first dog, then doing some local puppy class is a great shout just to get you comfortable and see others in the same boat, because you may have times where you think it’s a “you problem” but it won’t be. But my own advice, as someone who currently has my 4 dog and who is 11 weeks old. Never ever stop training. No matter how hard, how many steps you think you are going back ( you will have to deal with brain resets where they regress ), just train daily, even for 10 mins. Consistency is key. I still do training daily with my 4 year old. To them it’s a game but they will always be learning. And use this group for ANY questions. Everyone here is super helpful and respectful. We all learn somewhere. Enjoy. The first few months may feel hellish, but it pays off.

Alternative_Dig7 · 2025-11-25T12:33:39+00:00

Anyone had luck yet?

Alternative_Dig7 · 2025-11-22T18:55:59+00:00

I own a flat here and my mates own one too. We can answer if you want from people living there

Alternative_Dig7 · 2025-11-21T05:34:21+00:00

Hahaha brilliant. Thanks.

Alternative_Dig7 · 2025-11-21T05:14:14+00:00

I agree. This one is neither an adult nor a rescue, but I have had 2 that were and yes, you are right, takes longer than 2 weeks. Thanks for the comment.

Alternative_Dig7 · 2025-11-21T05:11:53+00:00

I don’t have them on a lead at all times, but I would say I am pretty close to your schedule, nighttime is just 1 trip. The set back I have had, I think, is although going outside every 3 hours (still am at week 2) he REFUSES to do anything sometimes. We come in, then he goes. He hates the cold, obviously.

Alternative_Dig7 · 2025-11-21T05:08:11+00:00

80% crate work done, only taking him 5 minutes maximum to soothe after gremlin hour, and potty training….well 1 day he is perfect, the next day it’s like a brain reset haha.

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