New Dog Problems - Page 2

Lemonwalrus

United States5465 Posts

March 07 2010 00:53 GMT

#21

Daisy has yet to respond to any toy. Chasing her just seems to scare her. The only way we have been successful is that either me or my sister's boyfriend have been able to semi-wrestle with her on occasion which she enjoys for a minute or two. Unfortunately she was spayed only 2 weeks ago so we can't really roughhouse as much as you normally would.

mahnini

United States6862 Posts

March 07 2010 00:57 GMT

#22

http://www.youtube.com/show?p=ygVF8eWNrAk
dunno if there's any episode in particular but they are all pretty interesting to watch to see how he approaches each situation. i don't even have a dog but i like watching his methodology. it's fucking awesome.

SoLaR[i.C]

United States2969 Posts

March 07 2010 01:00 GMT

#23

If Daisy has too much energy for Scarface on walks then take Daisy on an extra walk BEFOREHAND. You want them on a level playing field. Take Daisy on a daily run and THEN take them on a 15 minute walk together. I know this requires a lot of time but dogs are a responsibility. If your sister wasn't willing to spend at least 45 minutes a day walking/running the dog, then perhaps she shouldn't have an animal at all.

Additionally, you need to be walking them the CORRECT way. During the walk, make sure they are beside you rather than in front of you. Those extendable leashes that go 20 feet are the worst thing to ever happen for dog/human interaction. They need to be by your side, following your orders. Not the other way around.

As far as Daisy not knowing how to play, it sounds like you're addressing play time in the wrong manner. The purpose of playtime is not to wear them out. This happens only indirectly. The purpose of playtime is for them to interact with each other in a playful way (chasing balls, sniffing butts, etc etc.) If you are getting on all fours with the intention of riling her up, then this could very well be exacerbating the problem. As Cesar says - always show discipline before affection.

And for specific episodes - I can't remember exactly which ones, but he has rehabilitated hundreds of dogs with both of the problems you mentioned. YOU need to watch them too, not just your mother and sister.

ps - DO NOT CHASE HER. It will make things worse.

Lemonwalrus

United States5465 Posts

March 07 2010 01:06 GMT

#24

I know, but I also need to get myself a degree. Neither of these dogs are mine, I am doing all that I can to help, but in the end I am only here 3 months out of the year and so it can't be left up to me.

SoLaR[i.C]

United States2969 Posts

March 07 2010 01:11 GMT

#25

I understand, the only reason I say that you need to do it is that your sister sounds like she has no idea what she's doing is detrimental to the dog. Somebody needs to step up to the plate and I think you are the most obvious person to do that. If you act in a certain way while you're here, it'll hopefully rub off on them.

The6357

United States1268 Posts

March 07 2010 01:27 GMT

#26

ur sister and her bf should get a room...living with ur parents?...not fun...