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| Oh no...that must be frustrating..
How old is he? Can you maybe crate him in the morning? (I don't think scolding him about the mess will do any good, but I do think dogs know when you are upset about something.. like his poop on the tile floor.. ) |
| He's probably just adjusting to being alone again and is acting out. He misses you! I'd try going on with your normal routine that he was in previous to your being off of work and just stay consistent with that. Lots of praise for going when he's supposed to and not making a big deal when he goes in the house. If you aren't there to see it or stop it, doing something after the fact will probably just confuse him. I'll bet he'll be back to normal soon! |
| I've had a very similar problem with my dogs lately. They both seem to have forgotten all of their potty training. At first I thought they were mad at me for not being home, but I think I finally have it narrowed down to it raining so much and their normal spot has been wet lately. Apparently they are picky about the spot they go in.
In terms of scolding I don't make a huge deal about it if I don't catch them in the act, but I do a lot of stomping and huffing so they know that I am not happy about it. In terms of correcting it, I've gone back to basics, going out with them and praising and treating for doing the right thing, and making them go out with me while it is raining so they know they have to go outside no matter what. It sounds like yours just needs to be reminded of the correct behavior. Try not to blame yourself. |
Yup - I'm thinking he's P.O.ed (so to speak) about me going back to work. While I was off work he went with me almost everywhere except when it was too hot to wait in the car. He is a fanatic about going in the car. He tries to get past me into the garage and when that doesn't work he barks until I close the door behind me then rushes to the front door to look out as I drive away. I'm sure hoping this is the only problem. He has had an occasional accident when he just had to go and no one was home to let him out but this is getting crazy! He's 3 years old and has been housetrained for ages. As for his crate - that's a whole other story. He actually has panic attacks during the day if he's locked up in his crate. We spent a bunch of $ finding that out from an animal behavior specialist. He actually does better when he can get to a window and see what's going on in his little corner of the world. Thus, the free roam of the house. We do keep a few rooms closed off so the area he roams in is tiled, thankfully! He just came in here while I'm on the computer and gave me his soulful look. How can I be mad at him  |
Deskwench wrote: He just came in here while I'm on the computer and gave me his soulful look. How can I be mad at him
The guy has a broken heart  -he loves you, he loves rides 
Why not give him a substitute for the ride. When you leave, say nothing and give him a treat dispensing toy. Refocus on the positive, its worth a try for a sensitive guy who misses you . Or you could just take him along to school ( Trumans preference ) |
I'd love to take him to school but he hasn't been through CARES training. We have 5 therapy dogs at school already so maybe one more wouldn't be a big deal! We have 2 black labs, 2 newfoundlands and a Japanese chin. Actually, when we've had inservice days I've been known to take him with me for a half day.  |
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