HELP PLEASE!!!
 I went to work this morning like I usually do and my daughter slept soundly like she usually does and Holly proceeded to go into my room get a hard cover Nora Roberts book that a friend LOANED me and chewed it to sithereens!! Then she went under my daughters bed and retrieved a BIG box of crayons and destroyed them!! She has not done this in a long long time and she has NEVER chewed any of my things!! She usually will get one of my bras and bring it into the livingroom and just lay with it but not destroy it.
What do I do??? Start crating her again like she was when she was a puppy? Is she trying to tell me something?? HELP   |
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| My husband's 9.5 y/o Irish Setter had never really chewed anything (well except tissues - he is a paper hound!) A week ago he went into the library and took a small paper back book and destroyed it. I assumed he was trying to tell me a few things:
1) Doors close for a reason 2) I am a sloppy housekeeper and need to pick eerything up before I leave the house. 3) It is my job to keep my dogs safe. Cedric has lost access to the library, and although he isn't crated, his crate is available to him in the hallway where doors or babygates restrict access to all the rooms except the master bedroom where he likes to sleep during the day. If he gets into anything in there it is obvious that we left it within his reach and shouldn't have. |
| LOL You are right and I do close my daughters door when she is NOT home b/c she will have a field day in her room but I have NEVER had to keep her out of mine! I do have her crate there but she never goes in it she would rather lay on cool tile or sleep on my bed. |
| my dogs dont have access to the upstairs as they reek havoc! |
I wonder if that "loaned" book could have had an unfamiliar, and tempting smell on it?  My dogs are definitely not chewers, but when a guest comes over, they often show a lot of interest in that person's shoes, purse, etc. The crayons may just have been a victim of ..."well hey...I remember now...chewing is fun!"  |
| yeah, she either needs more exercise...physical exertion or mental exercise. Trying to keep these guys mentally challenged it tough. Every few days vary the routine just a wee bit. |
So Holly may have learned her lesson......... maybe not about eating CRAYONS.... they are not easily pooped out and they make the poo very colorful!!!  |
| She was just thinking you need something different to pick up. Keep the glitter free, next time she may provide easier to find in the dark poop. They are so thoughtful. |
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| Yeah, they do choose weird times to do weird things don't they?
As for the crayons, I had that experience with our first sheepie. He got a sixty four pack of Crayola (I was comforted that they were a safe, non toxic brand). They passed ok. I guess he's a pretty thorough chewer. And, I must say, the technicolour poo was actually rather pretty. Yes, I know. I'm warped.  |
traciels28 wrote: And, I must say, the technicolour poo was actually rather pretty.
Yes, I know. I'm warped. Well, then you and me both apparently, because I had just been wondering what end result, hm, would have looked like!
Kristine  |
| Sounds like she is looking for a hobby. After she "finished a book", she thought she would sketch for a while. Quite the refined lady, don't you think?
Actually, doesn't the meaning depend upon just how small the pieces were? Did she tear big huge chunks out of the book indicating her lack of editoral zeal for Nora Roberts, or did she make confetti (come to think of it, maybe she was begging for a party!) And did she take just one nibble out of each crayon or make wax shreddings (the precursor to candle making!) We all know Kerry is right, but your dog really could just be highly creative and seeking a hobby! 
Decoupage all of it onto a canvas, get her to sign it and then you can sell it on Etsy! |
| Well this morning I woke to the TWILIGHT hard cover books of my daughters were touched by Holly's teeth!! My daughter is going to freak when she wakes up this morning and sees that!! I guess you guys are right Holly is looking for a Hobby and she has chosen reading
My daughter does not think Holly is cute or funny so this latest move will not bring them any closer!!  |
I would crate her again before she does something REALLY dangerous..like, oh I dunno, eat a house plant and almost DIE...You HEAR me LOLA?!
 <---Gina who aged 15 years and is out $1100. BTW, Lola IS crated at night. My Father didn’t want to be 'mean' and crate Lola until I get up. I know, I know, I shouldn’t have had the plant....  |
Well I don't have house plants b/c they can be dangerous and Holly can not be trusted so I hear ya there.... I crated her yesterday and she was soooooo mad at me  She put the brakes on and was very upset....
I have the puppy pads down for the new puppy Bella and now Holly has decided she will use them!!!! I just can't seem to win!!
I know I have to get Bella potty trained to go outside but when I trained Holly I did the puppy pads inside then I moved them outside after awhile and she was trained , the new puppy is alittle more difficult for some reason.... maybe b/c she is so small I'm not sure  I never had such a small dog b4  |
| Holly - toy breeds in general are much more difficult to potty train. Just one of the quirks they have. Little bladders and a dislike of going outside to do their potties. |
got sheep wrote: Holly - toy breeds in general are much more difficult to potty train. Just one of the quirks they have. Little bladders and a dislike of going outside to do their potties.
I read an article once about how for most people the little dog is not such a big issue to train - the "oh look they peed, get a tissue" kind of attitude. Even if they poop in the house not such a big deal as say a St Bernard. The gist of the article was they are no harder to train, just harder to be consistent with. Not sure that helps - but it was a funny article  |
kerry wrote: got sheep wrote: Holly - toy breeds in general are much more difficult to potty train. Just one of the quirks they have. Little bladders and a dislike of going outside to do their potties. I read an article once about how for most people the little dog is not such a big issue to train - the "oh look they peed, get a tissue" kind of attitude. Even if they poop in the house not such a big deal as say a St Bernard. The gist of the article was they are no harder to train, just harder to be consistent with. Not sure that helps - but it was a funny article I agree - part of that is definitely true. But, they definitely are more likely to pee and poop in the house than bigger dogs in general. I know longer get mad when little Tazz pees or poops. he is old, in poor health and not going to be with us much longer. His little pees (I know all his favorite spots to spike) are easy to clean up. I go around with 2 squares of paper towels and my bleach spray...... I figure it's me giving him the diuretcs after all.... |
| Kerry That is EXACTLY my daughters attitude "It's just a little pee or poo no biggie " But now my sheepie is starting to use the puppy pads again and her PEE is NOT SMALL!! More like a lake I guess I need to step in and really start trying to get this puppy to go outside and do her business |
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