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Post by xanadu on Apr 28, 2013 19:07:56 GMT -5
Hi everyone. We adopted Xanadu a month ago...and we need some help! It was a little bit of a rough start with having to have her tail amputated ...it was so infected. Now we're dealing with a little bit of aggression when it comes to her bed and my nine-year-old daughter. Does anyone have specific books that I should Purchase for training? And one last thing...every time we leave her alone...she has an "accident". Anyone have any idea how long the separation anxiety lasts? I haven't left her for longer than an hour yet!
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pebbles
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Post by pebbles on Apr 29, 2013 8:40:08 GMT -5
Dogs don't know time. If you leave an hour or five minutes the dog will be happy like you had gone forever. So make a routine before you leave get her outside to tired up and before leaving don't talk to her. First time leave for five minutes and when you cameback no mess wow give her a treat. Do it again for a little bit longer same thing no mess a treat then do it again and it will become a routine and usually no mess but you have to make a long ride before leaving. That will give her confident in a routine. A stress dog works well in a routine hope it will helps you. And for the bed well you gonna have to own it back otherwise that will keep going and your daughter too will have to own it
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Post by newtothis1 on Apr 30, 2013 17:17:06 GMT -5
Try and remember that the only thing these dogs have ever had that was theirs, was their crate and bed. They really have no idea how to share that one thing that was always their was private place. I agree, you do need to claim the bed as yours, but I just wanted to try and give you some in site into the possible reason why she is claiming the bed.
It's still early days yet with her, so you can nip it in the bud. I would suggest letting her have the bed but sit beside her when she is on it and gently touch her and praise her each time she does not react. Avoid trying to cuddle her when she is on her bed or if she has food,. You can get closer and closer and do more touching and patting etc.. she will learn that it'so.k. to have someone near her bed.
It's slow and steady with any dog, just be patient with her but firm. Hope that helps some.
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Post by angelollie on Apr 30, 2013 18:26:34 GMT -5
Hi xanadu .... You were asking for greyhound reading material ... on the main page of the forum right at the top is a title called "New to Greyhounds". There are several articles there that will provide an understanding why she reacts to certain things and people. Most of those articles will also provide answers on how to correct/train her.
Just so you know, the problems you are having with xanadu are common to so many greyhound owners in the beginning .... so just be patient and persistent and she'll come around. Greys are intelligent and so willing to please.
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