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Jun 10, 2015 20:03:06 GMT
Post by SueA on Jun 10, 2015 20:03:06 GMT
Bob will cry KC as he won't like being left on his own especially as he'll be missing his little pal, you'll just have to try lots of different ways to occupy him. When we had our dog we used to take her for a walk before work & leave her with lots of toys but we used to leave her in the house, at first just in the kitchen which she wrecked when she learnt to open cupboard doors (we fitted child locks!)& then in the entire house where she decided she was happy lying on an old curtain on the bed so that she could look out of the window. When she was a pup I used to go home every lunch to see her & she got long walks at night with O.H. Watching a programme about dogs recently they were saying you should not make a fuss of the dog when you leave or when you get home (but I could never resist) & give them a toy such as the type that you put a treat in & the dog has to work out how to get it out. I'm sure Bob'll get used to being on his own eventually, or you could just get another dog to keep him company!  |
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Jun 11, 2015 6:09:41 GMT
Post by Cherry on Jun 11, 2015 6:09:41 GMT
We have a part Jack Russell staying here in the static caravan and it runs miles after a tennis ball, bringing it back for the next throw. Keeps the dog fit.
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Jun 11, 2015 9:07:52 GMT
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Post by KC on Jun 11, 2015 9:07:52 GMT
Bob will cry KC as he won't like being left on his own especially as he'll be missing his little pal, you'll just have to try lots of different ways to occupy him. When we had our dog we used to take her for a walk before work & leave her with lots of toys but we used to leave her in the house, at first just in the kitchen which she wrecked when she learnt to open cupboard doors (we fitted child locks!)& then in the entire house where she decided she was happy lying on an old curtain on the bed so that she could look out of the window. When she was a pup I used to go home every lunch to see her & she got long walks at night with O.H. Watching a programme about dogs recently they were saying you should not make a fuss of the dog when you leave or when you get home (but I could never resist) & give them a toy such as the type that you put a treat in & the dog has to work out how to get it out. I'm sure Bob'll get used to being on his own eventually, or you could just get another dog to keep him company!
Yesterday our son was with him all day, and today, he's now off for summer. I took him for a walk yesterday evening after work before tea and son took him again for another walk round half 8, in between times we played fetch and tug with him. I didn't let him sleep much last night before bed time. It may have helped, I hope it helped, as he didn't want in this morning until our alarm went off at 615. You're right though it's so easy to make a fuss when we get home to him, he's so lovely. I am interested in the toy with the treat inside though, I think that could be good, so I think I have just bought one of those after reading your message. We definitely won't be getting another dog to keep Bob company, that's certain. Infact, I think if we didn't get Bob while we had Harry we probably wouldn't have got another dog. We're glad we do have Bob though, mind you I wish we still had Harry too. Bob does have all of his toys outside with him when we're not there, maybe I should get him a collection of toys to keep only for when we're not there with him to try and get them novelty for him.
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Jun 11, 2015 9:24:21 GMT
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Post by Cherry on Jun 11, 2015 9:24:21 GMT
My daughter makes up different cardboard boxes with trick methods of opening for her two dogs. These keep the dogs busy looking for the good things inside. I used to change the toys for my son in the same way as you are thinking of doing for Bob. It keeps them fresh like you say.
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Jun 11, 2015 9:26:51 GMT
Post by KC on Jun 11, 2015 9:26:51 GMT
It's all worth trying, I wouldn't want him upset or frustrated while we're all out. That'd be horrible. Though, touch wood, he'd leaving my plants alone at the moment which is great lol.
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Post by KC on Jun 12, 2015 13:47:41 GMT
Just to update, last night I brought Bob out to bed, got him comfy, said ni-night  went to bed, lay down and cuddled in... THEN he scratched the door lol  so up I got and went back out to him, opened the door, he tried to get in, I said ah-ah, he still tried to get in, I said ah-ah stay Bob, he stayed, I scooped him up and put him back in his wee house, told him to stay, wee rascal up again and peeped out at me, I told him bedtime Bob, you stay, I went back to bed, silence, silence ALL night, silence this morning, alarm went off twice, 10 minutes apart, still silence, OH up and getting ready for work, he in bathroom, still silence, scared he'd (Bob not OH!!!) SOMEHOW managed to get out of the back yard (virtually impossible) I peeped through the curtain and where was he I hear you ask lol nope not escaped, not trying to escape, not in my plants or eating my plants but sitting being REALLY GOOD waiting to get in wooooohoooooooooooo seriously chuffed, needless to say A LOT of fuss was made telling him how good a boy he was long may it continue! |
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Jun 12, 2015 19:14:27 GMT
Post by SueA on Jun 12, 2015 19:14:27 GMT
He's a fast learner KC !  |
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Jun 15, 2015 8:51:46 GMT
Post by KC on Jun 15, 2015 8:51:46 GMT
I thought it was too SueA until 430am this morning ;(
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Jun 15, 2015 9:12:09 GMT
Post by Cherry on Jun 15, 2015 9:12:09 GMT
Bob might like to sleep in the kitchen KC. This is where my dog sleeps and he spends time in his bed just to be out of the way. He loves it and it is all his. He also has a bed next to my feet in the office. |
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Jun 15, 2015 10:07:34 GMT
Post by KC on Jun 15, 2015 10:07:34 GMT
We did let him sleep in the house a few times, until one time he peed on the wooden floor in the living room (we're open plan) and he still scratched the door, so that put a stop to that but I wouldn't mind trying him again. Unsure what to do but I'm constantly shattered at the moment
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Jun 15, 2015 13:59:46 GMT
Post by Cherry on Jun 15, 2015 13:59:46 GMT
A pup will always bring noise, accidents and damage until they grow out of it. The damage and vet bills are part of the expense of the pup. Perhaps newspaper in one area of the kitchen may work. I have seen this torn up though. My daughter-in-law used to get special mat things like nappies for her pup. It didn't use them. Trial and error.
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Jun 15, 2015 17:50:07 GMT
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Post by SueA on Jun 15, 2015 17:50:07 GMT
We used to put newspaper down by the back door for our dog when she was a pup & she used it, it gave her the idea to go to the door when she needed to go so it was good training, she didn't bark or cry to go out though, she just thought we were psychic & sat there waiting for someone to notice her & let her out! |
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Post by Cherry on Jun 15, 2015 19:23:34 GMT
Sammy points at the door and sits looking at it.
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Post by Fractal on Jun 15, 2015 20:24:57 GMT
Poppy a few days ago   |
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Post by Cherry on Jun 15, 2015 20:31:20 GMT
We haven't seen Poppy for a long time. She has matured into a beautiful cat Fractal. I love cats and like Poppy's name too. |
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went to bed, lay down and cuddled in... THEN he scratched the door lol 
