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Suzanne H I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
Joined: 03 Aug 2007 Posts: 1145 Location: N. Lanarkshire
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Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 10:21 am Post subject: Teenage problems - and not the dog |
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I came home earlier than the Teenager expected yesterday evening and got a good insight into why the dog's been misbehaving since Teenager lost his job.
Teenager is holed up in his bedroom with a young lady, while Otto's running about the house unsupervised with young lady's shoe in his gob. He hadn't been walked or fed despite instructions being left.
It's a tough one - as it's better for the dog to not be in his crate if we're out, but despite assurances, I think mostly he's either sleeping/on computer/getting up to God knows what and we come home to a hyper, naughty young dog, undoing all the work we do.
All I can think of is to draw up a set of rules and threaten with expulsion once again, and explain to him that he's actually being cruel by confusing and not exercising him. He's flipping 19.
Anyone else go this issue? |
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Janis I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
Joined: 18 Apr 2007 Posts: 4643 Location: CUMBERNAULD
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Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 10:27 am Post subject: |
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oh yes!...................would love to say it gets easier and here is the answer!..............however i sill don't have it! _________________ Cockapoo's...a little of this, a little of that..........
the perfect combination!
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Lisa/Colin I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
Joined: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 1494 Location: Cumbernauld
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Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 11:36 am Post subject: |
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I really feel for you!
Sorry, no bright ideas as still have all that to look forward to, when Ewan is 15 Laura will be 13, cant wait!!!
Would it be deemed too extreme to crate Teenager instead of dog?? |
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marcella Guest
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Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 11:42 am Post subject: |
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try a prong ................. |
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Enid Site Addict
Joined: 16 Jul 2007 Posts: 642 Location: Dullatur
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Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 12:29 pm Post subject: |
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marcella wrote: |
try a prong ................. |
And where should said prong be placed for maximum effect, Marcella?
Suzanne - you have my sympathy. _________________ "My little dog - a heartbeat at my feet" - Edith Wharton |
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marcella Guest
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Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 12:40 pm Post subject: |
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Enid wrote: |
marcella wrote: |
try a prong ................. |
And where should said prong be placed for maximum effect, Marcella?
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oh Enid .............. you're even more wicked than me! |
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Suzanne H I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
Joined: 03 Aug 2007 Posts: 1145 Location: N. Lanarkshire
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Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 1:10 pm Post subject: |
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I have considered a prong (for Otto not the Teenager - he's going to get a slap instead) - but Ian's not keen.
Anyone got a spare we could we borrow for a week or even for Thursday training. We had a quick shot before, and dog acted like he'd been kicked which is what put Ian off.
I also gave the Teenager a print-out of some of the pack stuff on here (and reminded myself) and told him that he has to be supervised and corrected, and if he can't do that, then he's better in his crate than left to roam. And also to stop wrestling with him and letting him lie on his bed. And that a 5 min game of footie with him is not the same as a walk.
He's just getting big, fit and strong and pushing boundaries - both of them! |
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Ashley I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
Joined: 08 Nov 2007 Posts: 1791 Location: Cumbernauld
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Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 1:12 pm Post subject: |
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Enid wrote: |
marcella wrote: |
try a prong ................. |
And where should said prong be placed for maximum effect, Marcella?
Suzanne - you have my sympathy. |
Oh Suzanne... we've all been there... sneaking people home when the parents arent in
I never done it, of course
I like the prong idea, and the crate! And only feed him after you have all eaten!
_________________ Ashley with Holly & Murphy.
I hope to one day be as great as my dog thinks I am right now!! |
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jackdeb I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
Joined: 07 Mar 2008 Posts: 2389 Location: Cumbernauld
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Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 1:36 pm Post subject: |
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Enid wrote: |
marcella wrote: |
try a prong ................. |
And where should said prong be placed for maximum effect, Marcella?
Suzanne - you have my sympathy. |
Enid you made me blush.
If it had been my mother who came in and caught me.
It would be the young lady that got the prong.
Jack _________________ springers rule!!! our house |
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Suzanne H I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
Joined: 03 Aug 2007 Posts: 1145 Location: N. Lanarkshire
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Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 2:01 pm Post subject: |
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Oh we do all that - he doesn't get on beds/sofas, is ignored until he calms down when we come in, etc. And me and Ian are fairly consistent and firm with him.
Just at the moment, the person he's spending most time with is someone who does none of those things and hands us a hyper, demanding and naughty young dog every evening. There is no routine to his day anymore.
I also don't know whether to ignore him when he's being naughty, correct him, do some training with him or give him some attention...and probably do all of the above. Which is a big part of the problem. Just not used to him being bad - he was so good in the house.
A prong might just help, but I'm off for a weekend in London with my pal to get away from them all!!! That's what's really needed - I just chill out a bit. Then come back and sort them all out!
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Suzanne H I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
Joined: 03 Aug 2007 Posts: 1145 Location: N. Lanarkshire
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Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 2:04 pm Post subject: |
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I was more annoyed he hadn't fed the dog than the fact he was up to no good, but now I come to think of it....
He knows death would await him if he went near our bed.
I love being a stepmum, can you tell. |
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Margaret J Site Addict
Joined: 23 May 2007 Posts: 531 Location: Cumbernauld
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Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 2:06 pm Post subject: |
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Lisa Smith wrote: |
I really feel for you!
Ewan is 15 Laura will be 13, cant wait!!!
Would it be deemed too extreme to crate Teenager instead of dog?? |
i have Nathan 15 who acts like a 2 year old but wants to be treated like a young adult ................................................................................................................................then there is Megan who is 13 going on 30 knows everything listens to nothing and has parents from the dark ages who skipped childhood altogether.
life in our house is shear bliss .......................when they are asleep |
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Ashley I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
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Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 2:08 pm Post subject: |
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Suzanne H wrote: |
He knows death would await him if he went near our bed.
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_________________ Ashley with Holly & Murphy.
I hope to one day be as great as my dog thinks I am right now!! |
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kendal I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
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Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 2:26 pm Post subject: |
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behold the reason im not having kids. its bad enough having a wee brother who is 16 years younger than you. _________________ microchiping and grooming www.chipnclip.co.uk
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Enid Site Addict
Joined: 16 Jul 2007 Posts: 642 Location: Dullatur
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Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 2:38 pm Post subject: |
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jackdeb wrote: |
Enid wrote: |
marcella wrote: |
try a prong ................. |
And where should said prong be placed for maximum effect, Marcella?
Suzanne - you have my sympathy. |
Enid you made me blush.
If it had been my mother who came in and caught me.
It would be the young lady that got the prong.
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Awww, Jack, can you do no wrong in your mother's eyes?
Just how I feel about my boys!!! These awful girls who lead them astray...... _________________ "My little dog - a heartbeat at my feet" - Edith Wharton |
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