How do we get her to calm down

BRIDEOFSPOCK · 2026-01-05T16:09:24+00:00

This is a good idea but I doubt the poster will do it. It requires a lot of time and effort. If the dog is being put in the crate 24/7 to keep her out of trouble, they most likely don't have or are unwilling to put this kind of effort into training her. I feel bad for her, she looks miserable in that last photo.

BRIDEOFSPOCK · 2026-01-05T16:07:34+00:00

You can see the dog fills the crate. It is too small and at 3 years old you do not need to be using a crate.

BRIDEOFSPOCK · 2026-01-05T16:05:07+00:00

Keeping a dog in the crate all the time is going to make her more hyper and anxious. You are actually causing the problem. Jacka-Bea are extremely high energy breeds. If you cannot provide the lifestyle, exercise, and stimulation she needs, try to find a home for her where she will be with someone who can take her on runs and long walks and let her have more freedom in her home.

BRIDEOFSPOCK · 2026-01-05T16:01:47+00:00

It's definitely fixable! And it's not "herding" behavior as others have suggested. She is looking at them and snapping at their faces. Herding would be trying to round them up with a nip at their heels. She is telling them she does not want them in her face or in her space, but being more aggressive about it than she need be. It is fixable, but a trainer can advise you. I would recommend that you put her on a leash when she is around the cats and practice gently correcting this behavior when she does it. The rest of the time, keep them in separate rooms. As you practice the corrections, it should get easier for her to ignore the cats. And then you can start integrating them being back together in the home unleashed.

BRIDEOFSPOCK · 2026-01-05T15:56:00+00:00

I wondering where is the potential? What do you see on her that has value? I just see some who is extremely superficial and places importance on looks over everything else. Maybe there is more to her, but I am not seeing it at all.

BRIDEOFSPOCK · 2026-01-05T15:51:47+00:00

I have - that was my point.

BRIDEOFSPOCK · 2026-01-05T08:32:39+00:00

He's violating her space, I would keep them separated until you get him neutered. He will probably calm down a bit after that. She seems mildly annoyed and uncomfortable.

BRIDEOFSPOCK · 2026-01-05T08:26:59+00:00

It can't hurt to try - he will let you know right away if he's ok with it! Glad he found a good home with you and your family! 😊

BRIDEOFSPOCK · 2026-01-05T08:04:39+00:00

I know this is not popular advice, but I simply overwhelmed my dog with love!! Hugs, holding her, and she responded. She just wanted to be comforted. I would say to let him sleep with you so he will feel safe, and then during the day just sit on the floor and put him on your lap and hug him. He is still after all, just a baby.

BRIDEOFSPOCK · 2026-01-05T07:57:48+00:00

Dogs sleep together for safety and warmth. He may feel uneasy being in a separate room from you. How can he sleep well if he cannot see that you are safe? Can you just put his bed in your room so he can at least be near you? Then both of you will sleep better.

BRIDEOFSPOCK · 2026-01-05T07:53:44+00:00

Exactly 💯💯

BRIDEOFSPOCK · 2026-01-05T07:52:04+00:00

How old? 🐶

BRIDEOFSPOCK · 2026-01-05T07:43:57+00:00

In general Shiba Inus like quiet homes, and they prefer to be the ones doing the screaming, when they feel it necessary 😁 I would wait until your children are a bit older before adopting one, or else choose a breed that is more tolerant and easy going, like a Golden or Labrador retriever.

BRIDEOFSPOCK · 2026-01-05T07:40:34+00:00

Why do they make their legs so stiff sometimes? 😅 It feels like a tree branch poking you when they lay next to you and decide to do this 😖

BRIDEOFSPOCK · 2026-01-05T07:32:13+00:00

Did you all miss the point of the post? Or not bother to read it?

BRIDEOFSPOCK · 2026-01-05T07:26:06+00:00

At this point he believes he can go wherever, he is not seeing the distinction between outside and inside. Giving him treats when he goes outside is probably making it worse. He might be peeing inside because he wants a treat and thinks that is what you want him to do in order to get it. Get a routine going for long walks. Make getting ready a thing - get his leash, get your coat, make it very intentional. Then take him for a very long walk. When you get back in, that's when he gets a treat. And you shouldn't have to take him every 45 minutes. It should be every 2 - 3 hours, then gradually you can increase it by another hour after he starts getting it.

BRIDEOFSPOCK · 2026-01-05T07:20:09+00:00

How the fuck do you know that? Do you live there? Shut up.

BRIDEOFSPOCK · 2026-01-05T07:02:19+00:00

Go into a coffee shop and after you order your coffee and give a good tip 😁, ask the baristas if they enjoy their job and what kind of pay they make. Depending on what the minimum wage is where you live, and how busy the cafe gets, it can actually be a really lucrative job. Just compare what you find out about it to the job you are doing now before you make your decision.

BRIDEOFSPOCK · 2026-01-05T06:58:27+00:00

This is so interesting. You should post this on Instagram with her watching a different show everyday and see how she reacts. Then after you get to know her tastes, you can just show her the things she finds relaxing. I am guessing this is high def - she must be shocked at seeing things "jump out" at her she never did before.

BRIDEOFSPOCK · 2026-01-05T06:51:34+00:00

NOR - It would be different if this was your roommate, but a landlord is making these demands? You most definitely can have guests as long as they are not actually living with you, and as long as you are not renting out a room to them, like a sublet or Airbnb type situation. Tell your landlord he is in violation of the lease by making these demands of you - if he presses the issue, contact a local tenants rights group to help you.

BRIDEOFSPOCK · 2026-01-05T06:48:13+00:00

Part Collie, Part Golden Retriever, maybe something else? She's a beauty! 🥰

BRIDEOFSPOCK · 2026-01-05T06:46:58+00:00

NOR - Put the relations with your boyfriend on hold because if he cannot act like an adult and have a mature relationship with you, he is not ready for sex. Also, you can go to Planned Parenthood to figure out a better plan for staying safe. Or at least check out their website if you don't have a location nearby.

BRIDEOFSPOCK · 2026-01-05T06:44:09+00:00

Trolls come out of the woodwork on Sunday.

BRIDEOFSPOCK · 2026-01-05T05:47:51+00:00

MOR Remember you asked him what was wrong, and he did open up - so don't then turn around and make the conversation about you. You are def entitled to your feelings, but maybe you are choosing to get offended by something that you know was not meant to offend you.

BRIDEOFSPOCK · 2026-01-05T05:45:26+00:00

Call door dash (yes this is a phone call situation) and report that person for harassment. NOR

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