eesh. grandpuppies.

[mopinko]

so, my daughter moved home a couple months ago, along with biscuit, who appears to be a rott/pointer mix, 6 years old. she is a sweet hearted thing, but rambunctious, bird-dog brained, doesn't know her own strength, and basically spoiled. she gets fed and let out without any real input from daughter, who is now free to go to school, and doesn't need the boyfriend to help with their "offspring". she took a big bite out of one of the terriers, and i didn't really cry about the $500 vet bill.
she is a real whiner, very emotional. she was pretty much caught the other day taking a dump because i came home, and she got all worked up. someone has also taken a couple of huge pees on my new maple floor. the terriers do have accidents, but this was tooooo huge for either of them, and not one of their "spots".
so, did i kill anyone? no. but daughter is, right now, irate with me for insisting that it is her dog. she doesn't pee, she just dribbles a little when she is excited to see people. um, no, she has full on emotional spasms when someone comes home, or walks by the house, or has a pet dog in the neighborhood somewhere, or......
sheesh. we will work on it. we will work it out. but jeeeezuz. the kid is way worse than the dog. maybe the dog should just stay penned up all day like she would if she didn't live here at the big house with the family. or maybe someone would just grow up. nah, that can't happen.

[BrklynLiberal]

1. Sounds frustrating..

Perhaps local shelter or ASPCA, Humane Society has obedience classes.
That might give dog an opportunity to play with other dogs..and get tired.

The Dog Whisperer always says a tired dog is a good dog.

[mopinko]

2. yeah, she promised pup would still go for walks

even though we have a big yard. so far pup has gone for, lemme see, i think about 2.
she keeps blaming my poor ole boxer for everything. she is good girl and aside from liking to smell her slippers, hasn't caused anything. boxer was getting knocked around at first, and she kept insisting she was starting it.
she is at least figuring out how to play with dogs that are half her size. but it has become quite the job keeping a lid on.

[BrklynLiberal]

3. Sounds like you really need some help.

Have you considered some doggie downers? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:


Maybe even some Rescue remedy...

But it sure sounds like the pup needs to get more exercise..
She needs something to tire her out...
Any kids in the neighborhood who might want to take her out for a while each day?
or even play with her in the backyard?

[mopinko]

5. second son has been pretty helpful

we have taken to calling him little cesar. he is very good with all the dogs, and does take them walking from time to time. but i am sure she really misses her walks with mom, and now absent dad. she needs that daily thing.
daughter just got a combination chewing out and big hug over the fact that she is not her dog. i think we might be on the road.
but oy.....

[beac]

4. Definitely sounds like she needs a LOT more exercise AND some training.

I would insist that your daughter enroll grandbaby in an obedience class STAT. The local SPCA should be able to direct you to an affordable one if they don't offer classes themselves.

I think crate-training would also help the dog learn to calm herself but, again, this requires some commitment of time and effort.


The Dumb Friends League has many great down-loadable pamphlets on dog behavior (including house-soiling and crate training) here: http://www.ddfl.org/tips_dogs.htm


GOOD LUCK! :hug:

[MiniMe]

6. Exercise, Exercise, Exercise. And training

Sounds like a very active breed, or mix of breeds. Will she chase a ball or anything in the yard? I agree that this should be your daughters problem, but since she is living in your house it becomes your problem too. A tired dog is a good dog.

[nadinbrzezinski]

7. I am sorry, but that dog needs exercise

and stimulation.

I hate it when people just throw their pets on others...

:-)