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jefffox18 Member  Posts: 14 |
posted 02-01-2004 06:20 AM
 
I just brought home a mini dachshund puppy and he is adorable! However, the second he goes in his crate (and i shut the door) he does not stop whining! But whenever I let him out of the crate he cannot be without me. I mean, he follows every single step I take and even if I get him playing, the second I look away he stops and tries to jump/lick/get at me. What do I do?????? IP: Logged |
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3Dogsihave Member Posts: 156 |
posted 02-01-2004 06:32 AM
Hi Jeff, you might want to do a search on this board. There have been alot of posts about young puppies and whinning. There was alot of great advice on what might help. My poms are terrible for following me. They jump on the back of my legs and I call it attacking, when I sit they gang up on me. I have broken them of doing this to everyone else but they still do it to me. They are not mean about it but it gets old having two little poms at your feet everywhere you go and having them trying to lick my face off every time I sit down. Anyway good luck with your pup and hope someone with some more suggestions comes along. IP: Logged |
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jefffox18 Member Posts: 14 |
posted 02-01-2004 06:51 AM
thanks for the response. i guess my bigger question is, how much and how long is it okay to crate him during the day? the nighttime was hard, but i understand that. but now i just want him to get used to being alone? how do you go about doing that??? IP: Logged |
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susan_cude@hotmail.com Member Posts: 813 |
posted 02-01-2004 08:22 AM
Hi! I have a mini dauchshund as well! she is the love of my life! her name is Casey, she's almost three yrs. old now. One thing you will notice about this breed, is that they are very stuborn. It takes alot of persistance and patience to train dauchsies. But they are the best companions! they are a one person dog, you will become his whole life! The crate needs to be a place where your dog loves to go, not a place that he feels he's being punished. If you're home with him, I suggest that you keep the door to it open and put his favorite things inside, like toys, treats, blankie or whatever he likes. Thier are alot of knowledgable people on this site that know a great deal more than I about crate training, so hang in there! and I'm sure you'll get the answer's you need, or do a search on this topic. There was a good one a while back. The topic was: my pomeranian puppy, look for that one, it will help. And if you ever want to talk about this breed, I would love to discuss it with you. Not that I'm an expert, I'm not! I just have one and love them. Good luck to you! and congradulations on the new member! Susan IP: Logged |
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Karriesue Member Posts: 277 |
posted 02-01-2004 10:16 AM
First off, you have to remeber that puppies are just like babies. Plus, it takes some time to crate train them (about a week or maybe two. Patience is the key here. Please be patient with him. It is a lot of work having a puppy. Educate yourself in the right ways to train him. Things will go smoother that way. I recommend you read the following posts. There are some people who recently have had the same problems as you and the advice everyone gave is excellent. This should give you some big help with your puppy. "Need Help With My Puppy" "Please Help Me With My Pomeranian Puppy" I bumped them up towards the top so you can easily find them. Good luck with your puppy. IP: Logged |
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charmedagain Member Posts: 790 |
posted 02-01-2004 11:37 AM
Hi, The one thing puppys pick up on is if i cry i get attention if i bark i get attention. When its time for your dog to goto bed place him in his crate with a piece of old clothing or cloth with your aftershave deodrant whatever you wear and this will give him the security he is wanting. I dont believe in crates on no level never used them never will but thats my opinion. When he whines never goto him and open the door as he will soon associate whining with getting what he wants just like a baby if they cry and are picked up they will do it all the more. Like susan stated place his favourite things in his crate and he will soon learn the crate is not a bad place but a place to rest or to get away from the hussle and bussle of the household. Also placing a ticking clock under his blanket may also help especially on a night Patience is a key factor and the more training he has the better he will become so dont give up he will get there in the end. good luck with the little guy and keep us posted of his progress. mike. IP: Logged |
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jefffox18 Member Posts: 14 |
posted 02-02-2004 04:46 PM
i know that this question has been answered elsewhere and the responses have been very kind in directing me to the right places, but here's a very specific question and perhaps i'm just not giving it enough time or being patient enough, but here goes. the pup's been home w/ me for 3 days. my big concern is that i'm taking only this week off from work, but nexxt week he needs to be okay w/ being alone for a little while. so i'm tring to ease him into it, by crating him while i'm home, or going out for a bit, or confining him to the kitchen while i'm in the living room. problem is, every time i leave him, whether it be in the crate or kitchen, or just to go to the batrhoom, he starts crying immediately and doesn't stop. i went out for an hour, and when i returned i could hear him crying from outside. i know you're not supposed to give in, and i've been good about that. but i guess my question is, what's not giving in? and if you can't give in, and the tricks that everyone says (hot water bottle, radio, my t-shirt, etc.) don't work, what do you do??? do i not look at him or talk to him? (when i do, he temporarily stops crying, but that feesl like giving in too). is it just a matter of time??? i haven't slept for 3 nights, so any help would be greatly appreciateed!! IP: Logged |
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charmedagain Member Posts: 790 |
posted 02-02-2004 04:56 PM
Hi I know its hard but ignoring him should also help only goto him when he has done good by being quiet praising him and giving him a treat for being quiet may also help. I have never had the problem with any of my puppys whining all the time they stop when they realise i am not going to them and i am not gonna look at them when they being noisey they usually goto there bed and just eiter sit there or lay there most of the time they are with my other dogs and just bounce around biting and tugging on the older dogs. Patience is the key. mike IP: Logged |
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susan_cude@hotmail.com Member Posts: 813 |
posted 02-02-2004 05:55 PM
Hi again, I know it's hard and you haven't slept much! but I promise you, it will get better! he's just a baby, and babies cry. Pet's are very loyal little things (or big) he knows you love him, you're doing all the right things like feeding, playing, loving on him and trying to train him. Unfortunantly it just takes time! He won't always be a cry baby. continue doing what your doing, just make sure that he gets the attention he needs also. Every hour or two take him out to potty then play with him a bit. Good luck! It will get better! Question! how many hours is he going to be alone each day while you work? IP: Logged |
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lotsOdots Member Posts: 15 |
posted 02-02-2004 08:48 PM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- hello a great toy to ware your puppy out is a kong toy it is make of rubber. The puppy will not be able to chew pieces off. The come in red and black if you get one get the blakc it is for heavy duty chewers. The kong has opening in them to stuff treats or carrots or even a cup of frozen puppy food in it. However i would not give the puppy alot of food before it goes to bed because what goes in must come out. But the kong is just an idea to tire the puppy out and once the puppy gets into the chewing stage kongs can save your entire house. It keeps them busy with some brain stimuli too IP: Logged |
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susan_cude@hotmail.com Member Posts: 813 |
posted 02-02-2004 08:52 PM
Lotso, I'm so glad you mentioned that! great idea! IP: Logged |
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