Bedroom Talk - would you keep a dog who ruins your house furniture,craps and pees all over houser?

would you keep a dog who ruins your house furniture,craps and pees all over houser?

ive had here since she was 6wks and she is now 1yr 5 mos.she always pees when some new comes around and when we go somewhere we have tried to leave her in bedrooms or bathrooms instead of her cage but everytime she ruins our house or items.she has ruined things my kids have made, chewed up our wood fence outside,ate a huge!!!!!hole in my kitchen tile ,chewed up the bottom of my bathroom door(vanished gone),eats mine and my childs underwear and sometimes poops all over .i will feel bad getting rid of here.should i just get over it and let her go?she also has had surgery because she has a bad digestive system and she is very sensitive to what she eats,if by chance she has something that upsets her she will crap EVERYWERE!What should i do? the dog is fully trained chooses to be disobidient when left alone.does not chew normal items chews things like TILE FLOORS,DOORS,FENCES but again only when left alone and isn't the point of having a dog is to guard the home when alone.NOT TO KEEP IN A CAGE LIKE A CRIMINAL

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Hire a ABSOULUTE Pro Trainer! Try not to get rid of your dog, hit it, or yell at it to harsh. Just scold it mildly! Hopes that helps! :P
well it depends if its a puppy Yes but if its old NO!!!
It may be hard but my dog isnt trained too well either. When we got him he ran all over the house in these outburst of energy and just started using the bathroom everywhere .Your best bet is to catch your dog in the act of using the bathroom REGARDLESS of what is coming out of her scream no and pull her outside immediately and keep the dog there until she uses the bathroom again, make alot of commotion and excitment right after she uses the bathroom. (So keep a leash on her) it took about a week for my dog to catch on and whenever he needs to go he runs to the door and barks. yea he got different types of barks.. be patient, it takes time. As for the chewing squeeze lemon juice on some of the objects that she chews on because dogs dont like the taste or simply buy the actually "No Chew" spray form the stores, your dog is stil kinda young so it is not uncommon for her to chew up everything..right now we're still trying to fill up the hole in the wall my dog chewed froim when we first got him. The peeing when someone new comes around could be that she it afraid or is simply making her territory..so y9our best bet is before the person comes inside have your dog sniff em out or simply leave the dog outside while visitors are in the home... Hope it helps... Sorry about the typos, just got my nails done...
That's a very hard decision especially when you have kids that I'm sure love the dog. Can you make her an outside dog?? Or give her to a family that could keep outside? At least then you and your kids could visit her. If not, then you better let her go. I know I wouldn't/couldn't put up with all that!!
I would never get rid of a dogs because of a behavioral problem. Hire a great trainer. My dog does the same thing and we just keep her in her crate when we are not home. She gets a Kong toy filled with peanut butter and then just falls a sleep. I would suggest a trainer though. Good luck!
well, tough deal you got with that dog, but to get a pup is a lifelong commitment and you have to stick with it. i suggest using his crate regularly. put him in it before guests come in, when he gets too hyper, starts destroying stuff, or when you go out. take him out to the potty as soon as you let him out. the pooping problem could be a result of her digestive problems, i would strongly suggest you put a doggy diaper on her while she roams the house. the peeing could very welll be submissive urination or a lack of controll of the bladder. lots of love and patience, take her to a good trainer, and excercice her alot, often times that helps curb destructive behavior. Good luck to you
what everybody else say i cant help you on that one sorry
yes i would keep it. he's probably bored to death. take him to training and also think about possibly putting him in to doggie daycare. don't laugh. where i work as a groomer, we have daycare. sometimes ther's 30 dogs in it. they find other dogs that your dog gets along with and they have activities for them all day. by the time your dog comes home in the evening, he'll be so tired and so happy, he'll just eat dinner and go to bed. and wake up the next morning ready to go again. think about it. it's made a world of difference in 100's of dogs. check with kennels and pet care centers in your area.
Crate it,get rid of it,what ever happened to doing enough research before buying a dog,to know the proper way to train it?A dog that has been there for over a year and 3 months behaves that way because it was not properly trained.Yes you should keep it,and you should buy some books,search the net,or go to a professional for training help.It's not the dogs fault that it was not taught what kind of behavior is acceptable.
no i wouldn't***
Your dog sounds like she has separation anxiety. That is why she tears things up, pees & poops uncontrollably and chews her way through your house. She is very, very afraid of being left alone with such a large area to "defend". First stop, should be your Vet. Ask about a medication called Clomicalm which is used specifically for dogs and cats with SA. This needn't be a forever-thing - but it will get both of you to a much calmer level to start undoing the damage. Second stop is to buy her a crate, a blanket to go over part of the crate and a comforter or blanket for inside the crate. Before you use the crate however, you need to learn how to crate-train. Set up obedience training with a qualified trainer and maybe some time with a animal behaviourist who specializes in SA if your Vet does not know enough about it. Your dog is peeing when people come over because she is a/ very submissive and b/ very anxious. Many animal lovers have gone through what you are going through with your dog - there are many good books, videos and on-line resources - try websites like pets.ca for a start. There is absolutely no reason to "get rid" of your dog -unless of course you aren't willing to invest the time and patience to help her through this - and she can get through this with your help.
Sounds like several issues here-- medical and behavioral. The main behavioral issue sounds like separation anxiety as manifested by the "escape" behaviors of digging, chewing, and inappropriate elimination that occur when she is left alone. I'm a veterinary technician and behavior consultant-- this is my NUMBER ONE behavioral issue with dog owners, with aggression/dominance being a close number two. A couple of questions: How does she do in the cage? You might consider crating her-- many dogs actually feel more secure in their "den" when alone. How do you respond to her when she does these things, or when you come home to destruction? Your responses will greatly influence her behavior. The Kong toy filled with a food substance that her tummy can tolerate is a great idea! We suggest that all the time for such problems. It will help occupy her time and provide her with a reward for her hard work. This is a very complex issue which would require much more time and space than I can provide here on Yahoo! Answers. I would consider getting a behaviorist/trainer locally to work with her and your whole family, and also talk with your vet about medication for anxiety. There are many great meds that can work for her, and some are more like antidepressants than tranquilizers. Clomicalm is one such drug, and used properly (like any medicine), it can be very effective for many pets. Of course, like any medicine, not all pets respond to it, and it is NOT a substitute for proper training. These drugs are meant to HELP with training! I have provided some links, one of which features several awesome articles on this topic. I urge you to read them and discuss your concerns with a trainer and your vet since you also have medical issues. Good luck!
The cage is until the dog has earned its freedom to be out when you are not home...the destroying things is because he has too much energy, and you haven't taken the Alpha role or else he would respect your house or you would take charge and earn the respect...you can turn that dog into a good dog i know for a fact it can be done. If you are uncertain about what it means to be the Alpha you should watch The Dog Whisperer...he helps put dogs in perspective. Good Luck..oh yes I would keep the dog that does all that..i'm currently living with a dog that has done most of that at one point or another..but once you communicate to the dog who is in charge (calm and assertively) You will be surprised..please keep your dog, watch the show..own your house and your dog.
is your dog a lab or something similar? ive heard that those types of dogs are extremely disobedient when they are pups but when they become older like 1 to 2 years they'll "shapen up"?? its hard to put it...but i know that in a lot of cases many people disown their dogs and when they go back to see it again it becomes extremely obedient.
most certainly.we had about the same problem only not to the extent you do.your dog not only has seperation anxiety but lacks confidence.you don't say what breed you have but it makes little difference.we have a german shepherd who had to be neutered due to having a locked testicle.he had seperation anxiety before he was neutered and my husband said i babied him too much so it was my fault.but the truth is that from the day we brought lucas home he went almost everywhere with one or both of us.when either of us went to the door a new adventure awaited him and he could'nt wait.he knew i went to work and he had to stay home with daddy and daddy is impatient and not very understanding of a puppy being lonely and lucas destroyed the last thing daddy touched when daddy left him alone because daddy was'nt smart enough to pick up his toys before he left.when mommy had to leave lucas alone she told him calmly that he could'nt go this time and she'd bring him back something and lucas climbed on the couch and layed down to wait for his treat.this made daddy upset and caused more yelling and alot of threats against lucas that made mommy mad.when mommy got tired of listening to the yelling and replacing the things lucas destroyed she got smart and made a few phone calls and took daddy and lucas for a ride to a farm where lucas was introduced to 11 8 wk.old pups and allowed to play until it became apparent which one of them he favored.it did'nt work that way because the pup we got chose lucas and he hated him until we got home then it took about 5 minutes for them to bond.lucas and ozzy have been inseperable ever since.luas housebroke the pup we did'nt.lucas has kept him occupied and out of mischief.we rarely have to correct ozzy but when we do it's only a matter of saying "ozzy"sharply and lucas runs to him and snaps at him letting him know he's being bad or he's gone too far from us.not one thing has been destroyed since the day we brought ozzy home,lucas seperation anxiety is gone and if he ever lacked confidence he regained it looking after his buddy.i can't seperate them for so much as a trip to the vet without the other moping around or acting anxios at the other being gone but it's worth it to have 2 happy dogs rather than one miserable one.i can't stress enough to you the importance of allowing your dog to pick her playmate if you decide to try this remember that she's the one who'll have to share toys and attention and she may not be getting enough attention as it is so make sure she's happy with the choice.like people not all dogs are compatible.and you also have to remember that no matter how well they get along there's still likely to be some jealousy so you're gonna have to give her some extra attention.when they're in the same room pet them at the same time give the same amount of treats do not favor one over the other.but you can maybe allow her on the couch with you while the pup stays on the floor or take her in the bathroom with you and close the pup out and spend a couple of minutes washing her ears and face with a washrag.give her extra praise when she's helping you with the puppy by going outside when it does to potty or sharing her toys,etc.
Pets are not disposable. Please don't teach your children that they are... Here is a good site by Dr.Mike. I hope it helps: Click on 'Things You Can Do'>>> http://www.vetinfo.com/dsepanx.html#Separation%20Anxiety%20in%20Older%20Dog
Yes I would most definitely keep the dog. You have received some very good answers, I have a 14 year Shar-pei would had separation anxiety and destroyed TWO couches and urinated in the house. It took some time but he has grown to be the best companion I could ever have. When I would leave for work I would hide treats all through the house giving hime something to while I was away. You want to begin leaving your dog for short periods then increase the length of time, it can be done in a weekend. Check this site out and watch his show Dog Whisperer. He is great it's not the dog's fault it's our interpretation of the dog's behavior that is the problem. http://www.dogpsychologycenter.com/