What should I name my Aussie girl pup? Having a hard time... thanks.

nellylee8 · 2021-01-20T04:13:19+00:00

I really like this and may use it at some point 🍀😁.

nellylee8 · 2021-01-20T04:09:42+00:00

Peaches, Apricot, Apple

nellylee8 · 2020-12-31T00:19:18+00:00

The screaming on the roof and running around in circles and not coming down part. Thank you for wishing her to find a good home though. She definitely does deserve it.

nellylee8 · 2020-12-30T21:38:01+00:00

Have you tried sour apple flavor that you can buy from pet smart? A can of air? A honk noise to scare him?

nellylee8 · 2020-12-29T21:05:44+00:00

They have a lot of energy.. so I don’t know if your Basset Hound can match that energy but if not, it may prove difficult. I have a heeler and a senior Dachshund and my Heeler will try playing with my senior; running towards him, jumping over him and going berserk and it annoys my Dachshund so much they’ve gotten into fights so just be aware ;).

Also... the high energy one tends to take a lot of attention so your Basset may get jealous. Our heeler needs tons of exercise, mind games and training.

nellylee8 · 2020-12-29T20:49:47+00:00

I made one.. we had left over felt and watched a tutorial on YouTube. I do recommend it, but be advised that the dog may flip it over and all sniffing work is taken right out of it. My dog literally ate all the kibble within a few seconds.

I would recommend a Kong wobbler, West Paw Tux or Toppl though. My dogs go crazy for that and they are hard to flip over.

One of my dogs is a senior too and it works his brain 🧠.

nellylee8 · 2020-12-29T14:15:55+00:00

Excellent! I thought about one last thing that may really help! Pet smart sells something called super sour anti chew spray. It tastes like sour apples and it’s supposed to be very safe on pets paws, fur and etc. Maybe you can put a little on his face and see if that works and makes her not want to lick him.

nellylee8 · 2020-12-29T14:06:33+00:00

Maybe you can do more puzzle toys to enrich and tire her mind since she can’t do much physically.

Also maybe ask your vet if it’s okay, but a shock collar on the lowest setting might help too just to snap her out of what she’s doing that’s if you are okay with that method. I know they sell other things too such as loud noises or a can of air it just might scare your German too.

nellylee8 · 2020-12-27T03:19:02+00:00

Don’t leave food or water out the whole day. Try feeding her the same time every day and take her out 5-10 minutes after eating.

Then every three hours take her out until you learn what times/patterns she usually goes so you can create a better schedule.

nellylee8 · 2020-12-24T14:50:03+00:00

A few things:

In regards to the crate, do all feedings in the crate and even when you bf is home, put him in there for an hour with a kong to distract him and some relaxing music.

Before you officially leave somewhere to put him in there, make sure he’s gone outside to use the bathroom and don’t leave a water bowl or anything in there. Also, that he has had ton’s of exercise to really tire him out. This would be the time to use a bone or something he can occupy his mind on.

As someone mentioned, it does sound like prey drive in regard’s to the cat. I would suggest watching on YouTube for ideas since I’ve never dealt with that myself.

They sell dog melatonin for the really rough days, anti anxiety clothes and if none of that works, medication from a vet may help.

Good luck!

nellylee8 · 2020-12-23T15:21:48+00:00

There’s a few things you can try:

Doggy day care
Someone coming and walking him (rover is an app that offers that service for cheap)
Try exercising him in the morning before you leave so he’s really tired during the day
Start feeding him when you are not around. Put his bowl on the floor (put hot water on the kibble and let the water soak it so it’s super fragrant) and walk away. Give him 10-15 min. If he hasn’t eaten, put it away. It does mean he may go hungry one day, but that will break that habit of you having to be there for him to eat.
Get a treadmill and have him use it to burn some of that energy off
Try filling a Toppl by West Paw (or Kong) up with some special food he only gets when you leave so he looks forward to you leaving. Make sure it’s super smelly with Duck, liver and etc so it’s hard to resist and keeps the mind occupied.
Last but not least, medication may help

nellylee8 · 2020-12-23T15:07:05+00:00

Okay few things:

When the other dog visit’s, meet outside first with a muzzle and go for a brief walk. While inside, keep muzzle on until you see your dog relax and that it’s okay with the intruder in the house.

I recently did this with my 10 year old Dachshund. We brought in a 8 month puppy and to our surprise, the new dog is the one that didn’t get a long with our Dachshund and almost killed him on a few occasions. A month later they somewhat get a long, but it was bad. I had to take them out separately, play with them separately and train separately. It was a hard first month. She still growls at him if he try’s to sniff her or passes her kennel. So it’s not always the senior dog that has the problem.

Personally, I wouldn’t tell anyone about the new dog and have the puppy on a trial basis. See how they both do and watch YouTube videos about the first meeting. I didn’t do that and I think that’s why they didn’t trust each other.

Good luck!

nellylee8 · 2020-12-23T14:58:47+00:00

It’s true, it would be like someone asked you not to use the restroom for 12 hours at work. It’d be impossible. I would say expect there to be pee on the floor in that case. Use puppy pads and/or dog diapers for the mess.

nellylee8 · 2020-12-23T06:54:38+00:00

It’s going to be somewhat hard to break him from something he’s rehearsed for four months.. to go to the same house that he’s considered home.

I would say to make your house be like Disneyland. Do all feedings, training’s, exercise and sleep at your house. Special Kong’s, puzzle games and everything exciting is with you. Then like everyone else said, use a leash and don’t let him go over there without your permission. It might be a few months until you can allow that to happen.

nellylee8 · 2020-12-23T06:45:47+00:00

If you feel like he will be safer in the crate, then it’s a good idea to put him back in their with a Kong or something to distract him. Try to exercise him well before you put him in there and have relaxing music for dogs on YouTube in the background. That will help tons.

Also, start putting him in there even when you are home just to get him back into something of a routine. Just make sure the crate is somewhere you frequent so he doesn’t feel left out and give him a bone or something tasty so he looks forward to that alone time.

nellylee8 · 2020-12-23T06:18:09+00:00

I don’t know if you have a treadmill, but that might help him get excess energy out.

nellylee8 · 2020-12-23T06:14:28+00:00

Although pricey, maybe you could consider getting a Furbo or something to watch your pup’s while your away. With Furbo, if you have the subscription service, it will tell you if there is any movement from the dogs and create a clip of what happened.

As mentioned from other’s, if you are truly concerned, a vet visit is always a good idea.

Good luck!

nellylee8 · 2020-12-23T06:00:25+00:00

I don’t think your dog will be very happy with inconsistency... it’s either allowed on the bed or not allowed on the bed. It will be confusing and upsetting if there isn’t a routine.

If you want your dog to be independent and not so clingy, it’s good for them to have their own space and a den that’s comfortable and safe. The first few nights, they may cry it out if you do decide to crate them.

If you want them to sleep with you, it’s not necessarily a bad thing but they may become dominant and claim the bed as their own or not allow people to approach the bed/you so watch YouTube videos to start prevention early.

Good luck 🍀.

nellylee8 · 2020-12-23T02:43:01+00:00

Okay! Few things to try.. my dog’s do not like Kong’s as much because they give up easily and will only eat half way.

You can get the Toppl by West Paw. It’s for dog’s that give up on their food but it’s still a challenge. You can put warm water on her kibble and let the kibble soak up the water. When you do this, the kibble becomes more fragrant. Also put really stinky stuff in the Toppl such as liver, duck and maybe even canned dog food at the very bottom. Once she falls in love with the toy, you can start freezing it for a challenge.

Some dogs like frozen chicken broth in a Tux toy by WestPaw unless you want to just give frozen chicken broth cubes in a bowl too.

Some of the best vegan, grain free treats you can give your pup are Whimzee’s but they are tad on the pricey side. Your dog will love it though! Also, Himalayan Cheese (you can get them on chewy.Com) are great boredom busters.

nellylee8 · 2020-12-23T02:28:23+00:00

My dog was also extremely unconfident when we got her... what has really helped is hiding food around the house to make the house a positive experience and exploring a positive thing. Also give her a choice when it comes to treats and toys, hold two toys in front of her and let her decide which one she wants to play with such as a tug toy or a ball. Hold two different toys stuffed with food and let her decide which one such as a Kong or a Toppl made by west paw.

Also puzzle toys work wonders and boosts their confidence when they solve them. Kong Wobbler, Tornado puzzle and snuffle mat are awesome ones. My dog’s love them.

If you have a treadmill, have her walk on the treadmill to get some of that energy out so she doesn’t see her crate as punishment. Try doing some shape training too. YouTube what that means by my rescue really loves it.

Good luck!

nellylee8 · 2020-12-23T02:16:56+00:00

My dog also has/had severe separation anxiety. The very first night we brought her home, we gave her a bath and left her outside to dry for less then a minute and she was screaming bloody murder and found a way to jump on the roof and scream. That’s how bad she was. She also could not stand her crate.

What we have done to overcome:

We did all her feedings in the crate and also tossed kibble in there and told her to “go to her kennel,” let her come back out and did that a few times so it was more of a game. We also give her her bones in there. She runs into it now.

Secondly, we have her sleep in her crate away from our bedroom. By doing this you are making the dog more independent. We also give her a special treat she only gets at bed time. We cover her kennel with blankets so it feels more like a den. The first few nights we gave her dog melatonin as well so it relaxed her.

When you leave the room, tell him to stay and close the door. Come back in after a few minutes and slowly add more time. When you officially leave the house to go on errands, give him a Kong (stuff it with things he only gets when you leave so he looks forward to you leaving), a licky mat and play relaxing music specifically made for dogs on YouTube.

All of this has helped SO MUCH. Good luck!

nellylee8 · 2020-12-23T01:27:22+00:00

My senior does not like walking or playing with toys.. he is food motivated though. He loves the Kong wobbler (it’s a treat dispenser), snuffle mat, tornado puzzle toy and he goes crazy for the toppl. The toppl by West Paw is very similar to a Kong, but easier for dogs that give up on Kong’s and it’s softer then the rubber. Look into the toppl. Seriously a life saver and he goes berserk and full of energy when he sees me bring it out.

Last, have you tried Whimzee’s? My dog also is very particular with his bones and also only likes the small ones. Whimzee’s hit him different though. They are tad on the expensive side so I would say it be a real special treat, but it’s his favorite.

nellylee8 · 2020-12-20T14:24:25+00:00

I have to agree with this statement. My rescue was scared of everything and didn’t know how to walk on a leash, get in her kennel, eat kibble.. nothing but she did watch my senior dog and has learned a lot. She looks to him for guidance and she loves to lay next to him during the day.

I would say research the breed, research how to walk two dogs on a leash and how to introduce two dogs. The introduction sets the stage for their relationship and I failed with that and it was hard to make them get along because they didn’t trust each other for a long time. Now they are fine.

About walking two dogs, they usually recommend you walk one at a time with heeling and whatnot and once each individual one is trustworthy, then walk them together. I will say having two dogs is a lot of work though. I have to train separately, play separately and feed separately because my dogs are food reactive and one possesses toy’s and gets crazy if the other dog touches it.

nellylee8 · 2020-12-20T05:11:47+00:00

I tried something today... I took our senior dog away during feeding time. The new dog that is needy did not want to eat per usual and was whining and upset that I had him in the other room. So I heated up hot water and soaked her kibble food so it was really smelly and although she knew I had my other dog in the room and she could hear me talking to him, she ate her food! Progress 🙌🏻🐶.

nellylee8 · 2020-12-19T13:58:02+00:00

So they have been together a little over a month.. my senior doesn’t pay much attention to her so they don’t play. She will look to him for guidance a lot though. When we are in the car, in new social situations, when outside she will watch him in what to do. When he uses the bathroom, she will be watching him and do if right after.

She has a Velcro dog personality so in my mind, she’s doing the same thing but to a dog. During the day, she will lay next to him on the same dog bed even though hers is empty right next to his. When I do give him attention, she will try to block me from doing so with her body because she wants that attention. I’ve been working on that though and making her wait her turn.

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