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Problem with 2nd dog

Posted : 1/30/2007 6:06:52 PM

Hey guys. I know I should probably introduce myself in the other section but I figured I would post here first. I am having a problem with our second dog lately. We have a boston terrier(around 1.5 yrs old) and a boston/beagle mix(just turned 1 yr). The beagle has always been hyper and really starved for attention. He'll jump on you and lick your face till you can't breathe. He's very nosy too. He also barks constantly if he doesn't want to be in his crate( only when there is stuff going on). This is part of the way he was condition. We bought him from a breeder and found that he wasn't socialized properly and now wants to be the center of attention whenever possible.

All that is fine, but it gets annoying sometimes, we love him just the same. Our boston is very well mannered and gets along with him fine. We did take our boston to training. We did not with the Boston/Beagle. We realize this maybe part of the problem.

He has been doing stuff we don't want him to do obviously lately, hence the point of this post.
Some times when playing with the other dog in our house he'll just stop and tinkle a little bit in random places. He is potty trained and usually rings a bell we have at the door when he wants to go out.

Also recently, he has ripped part of our couch, a rug we had in our living room, and most recently and most destructive, he ripped carpet on our stairs to the point where we need to replace it. Then today he scratched up our new dining room table.

Like I said, I love our dog and he definitely has good moments, but these bad things he is doing is definitely taking its toll on us and our bank accounts. I just wonder if it will stop. I had heard we should seek training with a beagle trainer. Does anyone think this is what is needed? Any help is appreciated.

Steve

Chuffy

Posted : 1/30/2007 6:58:39 PM

First - Vet check! You need to rule out an underlying medical problem that may be causing or exacerbating the bhvr (like a UTI)

Is either dog neutered? What do they get in the eay of physical and mental stimulation? They might need a bit more (tired dog = good dog!)

It sounds like they might need a more structure and more boundaries.

Classes!

And NILIF for both dogs.

You may want to also consider a behaviourist to help you but you might be astonished at the difference NILIF can have if you don't use it already, so give that time to work first.

snownose

Posted : 1/30/2007 7:19:42 PM

I have to agree with Chuffy there, but also, it seems to me you let the dog get by with a lot of bad behavior, and when it gets too much you want a change.

Can't just snap your fingers and expect it to happen without you working on it........all the time......[

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Steve Zachara

Posted : 1/31/2007 10:48:17 AM

thanks for the replies. yea I realize we have been lazy with the second dog and now I realize that would explain much of his behavior. we will probably take him to training. Can you explain about NILIF? I am not sure what that is.

Thanks again,

espencer

Posted : 1/31/2007 12:35:06 PM

ORIGINAL: stevezachara

thanks for the replies. yea I realize we have been lazy with the second dog and now I realize that would explain much of his behavior. we will probably take him to training. Can you explain about NILIF? I am not sure what that is.

Thanks again,

NILIF - Nothing In Life Is Free, just go to google and look for it, you'll find it fast

Chuffy

Posted : 1/31/2007 12:53:12 PM

NILIF is a way of teaching rules, boundaries and respect without using physical means or confrontation. The dog gets to practise "commands" and learns to work for you in exchange for everything good in life. Google it - but be aware that it's not copyrighted or a trademark, anyone can use the term and at the same time dish out some godawful advice!! Do a forum search here too to get more info.