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Trikedog unregistered |
posted 11-03-2003 02:56 PM
My boyfriend has recently moved in with me. Mainly becasue he works nights and I work days. The time we get to spend together is short, so when I get home from work, we try to spend as much time together as possible. Well a few weeks ago I notice that Trike would hang out in her cage while he was home. Right when he would leave she would hop right out and seem ok. Lately though its been getting worse! She use to love to get into the kitty litter box, but after some hard work she got over that problem, and when i first got her she wasnt potty trained. Again another problem Trike and I worked out. She has been great. but it has come to my attention that when I am not home and my boyfriend is she does all of these things. And its not like I just trained her and she just making a mistake from time to time. She has been trained not to do those things for a while now. At first everything was fine, then she would hang out in her cage while he was home, then she started doing "bad things" again, now she even staying in her cage when I am the only one home!! its breaking my heart. I am trying to give more attention, but it doesnt seem to work. I need help. she has never been this way about a person before!! IP: Logged |
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puttin510 Member  Posts: 839 |
posted 11-03-2003 03:50 PM
This is a longshot and I hope you don't get mad, but is there a possiblity that your boyfriend dislikes your dog and possibly does not treat her well when you are not there. Dogs also do get jeolous. She may not be used to sharing you. I hope you do not take offense to what I said. Its just something to think about. She does not seem fearful of him does she? ------------------ IP: Logged |
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jeminn Member Posts: 166 |
posted 11-03-2003 07:22 PM
putting510 makes some good points. Animals are a pretty good judge of character (jmo). I would proceed with caution if my dog did not like someone or acted up this way. Take no offense- but make sure this guy is treating both of you well.  IP: Logged |
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LottynTrike Member Posts: 64 |
posted 11-04-2003 09:37 AM
thanks for your thoughts. I did think about that at first, but he came from an animal house! He is great with my cat, and truely is good to Trike, I just dont understand why she is acting this way. We are both animal lovers and plan to adopt more animals, but maybe that plan will have to go on hold until we figure out whats up with trikiepoo!! IP: Logged |
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Ahkahna Member Posts: 91 |
posted 11-04-2003 10:05 AM
Actually, I think that since there's someone new, your dog is testing your new man. Animals do that, just like kids. They will see how far they can push someone to get away with things. Tell your bf how you've punished her in the past and when you are gone, allow him to do the same if your dog acts up. Imagine being a kid IP: Logged |
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Jamiya Member Posts: 501 |
posted 11-04-2003 10:27 AM
You might also try to make sure you are not humoring her. If she is acting funny and staying in her box and you are trying to coax her out and murmuring soothing words to her, then in her mind you are really just reinforcing that there is something she should be concerned about. Or, you are giving her attention that she wants and thinks she may not get anymore. I know our trainer told us if your dog starts carrying around about the gentle leader, for instance, you shouldn't act all concerned and apologetic. You should just say "quit it" and carry on as normal, ignoring their antics. Perhaps this will help. Also, maybe he could start carrying a little bag of treats around. Perhaps set a treat or two out by his feet as he sits on the couch. Soon maybe she will come out to investigate, and he can work up to giving them to her from his hand. And like the others said about the misbehaviors - consistency is key. Get with your boyfriend and decide exactly how you will handle problems and then make sure you both stick to it.
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LottynTrike Member Posts: 64 |
posted 11-04-2003 01:03 PM
OMG! When he goes to work and she stays in her cage i go a lay done right in front of it and talk to her and pet her while she is still in her box. Is that another reason she staying in there? she feels she gets more attention while inside her cage? I'll try to ignore her when she stay in there, but it will break my heart. She's a beagle, so she has those big hound dog eyes that just beg for attention. when she's in her cage she'll just look at me with her big ole sad eyes. I'll try not to pay attention, but it will be hard!! IP: Logged |
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