I left for seven hours

[The Gaddrow]

Originally posted by Mr. Rhinoceros
If anyone says I shouldn't put him in the carrier I'll come to your house and set fire to your hair.

You shouldn't have put him in the carrier.



And, I would be willing to suffer a charred scalp if it means we could hang out and have a few beers afterwards. So, what time should I expect you?

[BeautifulLoser]

Originally posted by Mr. Rhinoceros
I put Chauncey in a dog carrier since he can't handle being loose while I was gone. Well when I come back I let him out of his cage and for a solid hour he's completely hyperactive and can't get enough attention. The last half hour of which he's shaking so bad he looks like a little furry blur. Now that I'm not petting him because well, it's getting tiresome (I was happy to see him again but this shouldn't go on for over an hour), he's now sulking in the bathroom shaking like a bobblehead inside a paint shaking machine.

I'm at my wits end here. If anyone says I shouldn't put him in the carrier I'll come to your house and set fire to your hair.

It's not that you shouldn't put him in there, it's that you should train him to not mind it..

Put a treat in there, and when he's to get it, shut the door. Leave him in there for an hour. Then let him out...

Next day, up the time a little bit. And so on, and so forth.

Never put him in the carrier as a punishment.

And eventually, he'll get used to it. But you can't just start out at 7 hours on an untrained dog.

[Isle]

RAPE THAT DOG TO DEATH

[ammy]

Originally posted by BeautifulLoser

here is an elaboration on this.

read up on crate training! it's not just something you do, you need to understand the methodology behind it and all that.






CRATING AN ADULT DOG
The most commom behavior problem of older puppies (over 6 months) or adult dogs is caused by the lack of a feeling of security when left alone. A crate can help to fulfill this need, and will hopefully solve the problems, but it must be introduced gradually. You must make every possible effort to be sure that the dog's association with the crate is positive and pleasant. The owner must also remember that the crate is not to be used for frequent long-period usage.

How to condition the dog to the crate
Be sure that the crate is of adequate size (see How Big Should the Crate Be ?). Be sure that the crate is properly positioned (see Crate Location in The Home). Secure the door open, so that it can not accidently shut and frighten the dog. Do not put the bedding in the crate. Allow the dog to investigate the crate, then lure the dog inside the crate by tossing "special" tidbits (cheese, liver, hotdog) into the far end. Allow the dog to turn and come back out. Praise him enthusiastically for his conquest of his fears. When the dog is confidently entering the crate place his bedding and an object with your scent in the crate. Coax the dog inside the crate and try to intice him (with food if necessary) to lie down and relax. Do not wrestle him into place, he must be comfortable - not forced. Continue this pattern for several days. Encourage the dog to use the crate as much as possible, and shutting the door briefly while you sit beside him or are nearby. The dog may resist in your efforts to give him a secure home. You must remain firm and consistant, so that the dog will understand you want him to be in the crate and be quiet. He may not be content in the crate but he will accept that this is your desire.
As soon as he has accepted the crate and you are confident that he will remain quiet when closed in, you can safely leave him alone. Give him a chew toy or a safe bone to entertain him while you are gone. Be sure that his collar is removed, so that it won't get caught on anything. You may want your first outing to be brief (1/2 to 1 hour), proving to yourself that he has quietly accepted confinement and reassuring him that you have indeed come back to him. With the acceptance of the crate as his "special place" the dog will stop being a problem and start being a pleasure. In due time you may be able to start weaning him from use of the crate without resuming problem behavior.





http://www.barkbytes.com/training/crate.htm

[BeautifulLoser]

Also, leave a radio or the TV on while you're gone. Dog's go nuts if there's complete silence for an extended period of time while they're alone.

[ammy]

i leave the TV on animal planet alot. sometimes when i come home i catch all three animals on the couch seemingly watching it.

if nothing else.. it amuses me!

[BeautifulLoser]

Originally posted by ammy
i leave the TV on animal planet alot. sometimes when i come home i catch all three animals on the couch seemingly watching it.

if nothing else.. it amuses me!

Holy crap, my dog does that too...

[Debaser]

fuck it. just never leave the apt. problem solved.

either that or just only buy shitty stuff.

Originally posted by BeautifulLoser

And eventually, he'll get used to it. But you can't just start out at 7 hours on an untrained dog.

Maybe I should apoligize to him for having a life.

[ammy]

Originally posted by Mr. Rhinoceros


Maybe I should apoligize to him for having a life.

having a dog is a big responsibility! he's as much people as you, now play nice.

Originally posted by ammy


having a dog is a big responsibility! he's as much people as you, now play nice.

Yeah sure. If I'm out for that long then that's what I do, I don't think I should tailor my life around a little wussy dog that can't be away from me for more than 10 minutes.

What if I worked every day for 8 hours? Shit, when school starts up I'm going to be there for five or more hours a day.