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Post by Irena on Jul 21, 2005 9:51:08 GMT 1
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Post by marjolein on Jul 21, 2005 10:48:56 GMT 1
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greyghost
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YOU CAN'T KEEP A GOOD DOG DOWN!
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Post by greyghost on Jul 21, 2005 12:06:13 GMT 1
Now I know why I don't want to take on another dog just yet when I have such a little angel.  |
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Post by Ingvild on Jul 22, 2005 0:01:09 GMT 1
OMG, I can't read a word of it but my heart goes out to those dogs. They must have a bad case of separation anxiety:(  Thank god Atlas goes to sleep in my bed the second I go out the door. Sirius, the Weimaraner I had that passed away (very young) a few years ago, had separation anxiety and we tried "everything". It got a bit better, but we always had to crate him. I remember one time I was only gone for about 5 min and had forgotten to crate him; I came back only to find he had eaten my wallet with half my pay check in it  |
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Post by szarasfora on Jul 22, 2005 7:49:00 GMT 1
My friends had a doberman female which destroyed the house the same way. It was terrible but it was lack of care and training that made their dog doing that! Of course it was their fault...
When she ate their sofa and books they attached her to the floor with a chain, when they were out of home.
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Post by Irena on Jul 22, 2005 8:45:48 GMT 1
Oh, this is exactly why I keep telling people to start working with the dog on staying alone while it is still a PUPPY. Of course, not all dogs are like that, and my 13 y.o. hound mix has never destroyed anything in her life, but I think most Weims are high on this list. Knowing this fact, it only makes sense to work on it while the puppy is still a puppy, and get him/her to be comfortable with staying alone. I could manage it with a crate only, because I am afraid to leave her in the room where there are so many temptations. She can start chewing on something even when I am in the same room, just because she doesn't know she is not supposed to. So for me it is crating, but I don't plan on crating her for too much longer, hopefully.
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Post by marjolein on Jul 22, 2005 10:17:51 GMT 1
but I think most Weims are high on this list. Knowing this fact, We just had a discussion on another board about differences between show and working Weims, and if this is correct or not. Somebody suggested that it would be good, to have a more placid line, for people who cannot cope with the breed. I think the fact that so many Weims are destructive nowadays, is the result of lack of training and ability to train from owners. A lot of people want a Weim coz he looks so gorgeous. Which is true of course, but this breed had a very strong head on it's shoulders. Not everone is capable of training a dog like this properly. |
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Post by Jaeger on Jul 22, 2005 20:05:35 GMT 1
Think you all narrow this subject down to your own breed. Look around people it isn't just the Weimaraner who has this separation anxiety and will rebuild your house while you are away. It is in all breeds!!!! 40% of all dogs has this anxiety more or less. Training will help, but is no guarantee to succes for all..
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Post by slava on Jul 28, 2005 21:23:04 GMT 1
The similar topic is already 14 page long on the russian dog forum.
But what do you think about to crate a parrot?
Any large parrot can be more destructive than a dog!
The only answer I know is just make an attempt to understand the needs of the pet and
provide the conditions which are acceptable for the both sides. Or not to buy any pet at all.
If the cage is the only decision it should (and can) be done in the corresponding way that will not injure the pet.
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