ned04 0 Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 We got our pup by accident we heard a man was trying to drown him so we took him, weve been told hes a bull lurcher. Hes been a great dog weve had him for 5 months and hes about 7 months old. Since we dont know much about this type of breed we were wondering if anyone can shed some light on him. He absolutly loves human contact ive never known a dog like him and if you leave him for more than 5 minutes he goes absolutely biserk. I got told by the vet that lurchers suffer with seperation anxiety but this seems to be more than that. We came home today to find he had destroyed the kitchen floor because we had left him on his own for an hour. We want to keep him as we have grown so attached to him but hes so demanding with our attention that we just dont know what to do. Weve been told that these type of dogs are not house pets and that they should be used for hunting and what not. We take him out everyday for a couple of hours but i just dont want things to get worse and we have to get rid of him. Could anyone tell me if these type of dogs can be house pets and has anyone experienced a dog like this that craves human contact and attention all the time that could give us advice. Thank you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sandymere 8,263 Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Lots of questions! If you post a piture there are many on here who will suggest the pups breeding if your not sure. Many dogs dislike being left probably if your not experienced I'd get advice from someone ie a dog trainer but in the mean time get a indoor cage and get the pup used to using it, open, as it's bed so it will feel secure when shut in when left which will stop the damage. Yes lurcher make good pets. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tsteve9999 456 Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 We got our pup by accident we heard a man was trying to drown him so we took him, weve been told hes a bull lurcher. Hes been a great dog weve had him for 5 months and hes about 7 months old. Since we dont know much about this type of breed we were wondering if anyone can shed some light on him. He absolutly loves human contact ive never known a dog like him and if you leave him for more than 5 minutes he goes absolutely biserk. I got told by the vet that lurchers suffer with seperation anxiety but this seems to be more than that. We came home today to find he had destroyed the kitchen floor because we had left him on his own for an hour. We want to keep him as we have grown so attached to him but hes so demanding with our attention that we just dont know what to do. Weve been told that these type of dogs are not house pets and that they should be used for hunting and what not. We take him out everyday for a couple of hours but i just dont want things to get worse and we have to get rid of him. Could anyone tell me if these type of dogs can be house pets and has anyone experienced a dog like this that craves human contact and attention all the time that could give us advice. Thank you He's chewing because he's bored. Give him lots of toys and dog chews if you have to leave him, and even better take him long walks 2 or 3 times a day and tire him out. The good news is most pups chew things but grow out of it as they age. Cheers, Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY77 2 Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 We got our pup by accident we heard a man was trying to drown him so we took him, weve been told hes a bull lurcher. Hes been a great dog weve had him for 5 months and hes about 7 months old. Since we dont know much about this type of breed we were wondering if anyone can shed some light on him. He absolutly loves human contact ive never known a dog like him and if you leave him for more than 5 minutes he goes absolutely biserk. I got told by the vet that lurchers suffer with seperation anxiety but this seems to be more than that. We came home today to find he had destroyed the kitchen floor because we had left him on his own for an hour. We want to keep him as we have grown so attached to him but hes so demanding with our attention that we just dont know what to do. Weve been told that these type of dogs are not house pets and that they should be used for hunting and what not. We take him out everyday for a couple of hours but i just dont want things to get worse and we have to get rid of him. Could anyone tell me if these type of dogs can be house pets and has anyone experienced a dog like this that craves human contact and attention all the time that could give us advice. Thank you hi buddy how about trying a dog cage in you house. put his ( bed toy or blanket ) in the cage and put him in it while you are home. and make a big fuss when he gos in it just a bit at a time see if that works. then when he has got usted to the cage. then you can start to lock him in it for 10 minutes then build it up from there. then hopefully you will be able to look him in it when you go out. at least if he is in the cage he will not destroy your house. atb with him bud Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ned04 0 Posted May 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 (edited) this is him at about 5 months Edited May 19, 2009 by ned04 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild_and_Irish 11 Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 this is him at about 5 months Helooks like he has a bit of labrador in him if you ask me, im probably wrong though, and thats just goin by his snout in those pics Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stormrider8 59 Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 All the bull breeds can be very distructive if left alone. If you dont work it just give it loads of exersize. Or better still ,work it!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richard25 0 Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 lovely looking pup there You have been given some good advice allready so i would stick to that ie long walks, dog crates etc, i would also suggest just leaving him in different rooms of the house for a minute or two whilst your home so he can just get used to his own company. Separation anxiety is a problem for alot of owners & theres two schools of thought on it, either the dog has such a high social pack drive that he just does not want to be left by his pack leader or the other end of the scale is he is the pack leader & getting anxious that one of his charges has left without permission.... So its important to work out the pack dynamics of your home & how your dog is seeing this if you want to sort out the problem. Goodluck & keep us updated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oggy808 24 Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 I always leave a radio on for mine does calm him down, good luck with the dog, keep trying they get better with age !!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest lurchers n lamps Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 just whats been said lots of exercise and a cage could help and lurchers are great house dogs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
otter 61 Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 We got our pup by accident we heard a man was trying to drown him so we took him, weve been told hes a bull lurcher. Hes been a great dog weve had him for 5 months and hes about 7 months old. Since we dont know much about this type of breed we were wondering if anyone can shed some light on him. He absolutly loves human contact ive never known a dog like him and if you leave him for more than 5 minutes he goes absolutely biserk. I got told by the vet that lurchers suffer with seperation anxiety but this seems to be more than that. We came home today to find he had destroyed the kitchen floor because we had left him on his own for an hour. We want to keep him as we have grown so attached to him but hes so demanding with our attention that we just dont know what to do. Weve been told that these type of dogs are not house pets and that they should be used for hunting and what not. We take him out everyday for a couple of hours but i just dont want things to get worse and we have to get rid of him. Could anyone tell me if these type of dogs can be house pets and has anyone experienced a dog like this that craves human contact and attention all the time that could give us advice. Thank you hi buddy how about trying a dog cage in you house. put his ( bed toy or blanket ) in the cage and put him in it while you are home. and make a big fuss when he gos in it just a bit at a time see if that works. then when he has got usted to the cage. then you can start to lock him in it for 10 minutes then build it up from there. then hopefully you will be able to look him in it when you go out. at least if he is in the cage he will not destroy your house. atb with him bud dog cage i hate the use of these disgusting items ............... if you have no room for the dog or you have no room to build a decent kennel then get rid of the dog ... how would you like to be locked in a cage ???? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blackpack 70 Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 otter he doesnt want to get rid of the dog. Dog cages are ok as a last resort if it stops him wrecking the place he will soon grow out of it. As said plenty of walks work him a little if you want too open his mind to the countryside. Give him some good bones to chew on raw meaty ones. Good luck and he will come ok Quote Link to post Share on other sites
otter 61 Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 otter he doesnt want to get rid of the dog. Dog cages are ok as a last resort if it stops him wrecking the place he will soon grow out of it. As said plenty of walks work him a little if you want too open his mind to the countryside. Give him some good bones to chew on raw meaty ones. Good luck and he will come ok yeah well if you want to keep an animal in a cage buy a feckin hamster !!! dogs do not belong in cages Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blackpack 70 Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 i agree otter i dont like them but surley thats the best until he gets sorted out the dog doesnt deserve to get passed from pillow to post Quote Link to post Share on other sites
otter 61 Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 i agree otter i dont like them but surley thats the best until he gets sorted out the dog doesnt deserve to get passed from pillow to post sorry if i seem a bit blunt ... but if a person is not prepared to take on the responsibility of homing a dog correctly then don't have the dog in the first place .... simple as that really !!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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