Whining bitch...

[Gaz_1989 9,539]

I've just taken on a 2 year old lurcher bitch. She is a dream in every way, good with kids, good worker, obedient, good in the house, good with food. You name it. Except one... Being left.

 

She is sound in the day. Has a little whimper and then settles. At night though she crys like feck. All night long. I can sleep through anything but my lady is ready to kick us all out.

 

She breaks into the living room in the night to sleep on sofa so today I've fitted a bolt on the door. Ive tried leaving radio on. No joy.

 

It's just dawned on us that she may be scared of the dark? The living room light is left on so maybe that's why she wants to get in there? And she only makes a real noise when we go bed and turn the light off.

 

So I've just gone down and put the kitchen lamp on... At last. Silence

 

What's the chances she's scared of the dark?

 

She spent her first 2 years living with an old man, presumably inside. Then lived with someone else for a few weeks in a kennel and run and he says she was silent. But I don't believe him.

 

I've just ordered a kennel and run tonight as I want the dogs out of the house.

 

How difficult is this likely to be to get her to kennel quietly without the constant crying? Is there a solution?

 

Thanks

 

Gaz

 

[gnipper 6,543]

If she does it in the kennel get a little battery powered night light in there. Hopefully she's not scared of the dark as lamping could be a bit of a problem.

[Gaz_1989 9,539]

I've took her lamping mate and she is sound. Stalks the beam. Runs rabbits.

 

However. She really really surprised me by waking to heal off the lead and coming straight back when lamp goes off. Not hunting up.

 

So maybe she is?

[Millet 4,497]

I'm pretty certain she will not be scared of the dark.. ..remember this bitch has been in 3 different home's in a short space of time..she won't know weather she is batting or bowling..and she will probably be even more confused when you stick her in a outside kennel..you will just have to be patient and ride it out...she should settle down eventualy when she is some where perminent..

[Gaz_1989 9,539]

Ok thanks for reassurance mate.

 

 

[skycat 6,174]

You have put up a photo of the dogs on your bed (I'm assuming its your bed). When you get a new dog, adult or pup, it is not a good idea to give the dog free run of the house or let it always be with you, or it will get into the habit of always to be at your side. You need to establish house rules where the dog has a place it can call its bed. Don't forget that even a laid back bitch like the one you have will be confused, a bit uncertain (even it she isn't showing it) so it is natural for her to want to be at your side all the time to make her feel more secure. Be firm but fair: don't let her on the bed one moment and banish her the next: this will confuse her even more. If you want a dog that is forever whining to be with you, then by all means let it go everywhere with you, otherwise, establish rules and stick to them.

[Gaz_1989 9,539]

Thanks penny. She hasn't been on the beds. The photo was on the sofa the day I got her home.

 

From the first time I told her off and out she has had her basket in the kitchen and knows its her place.

 

I can now leave the living room door open and have my tea in there and she won't come in. But at night let's herself in there.

 

My main concern is her not taking to being kennelled outside.

 

Shoyld I start by kennelling them out in the day and in at night? Or just put them out for good?

 

Thanks

 

Gaz

[skycat 6,174]

If a dog has always lived in the house you may have a few problems, especially as you've started off with her in the house. Best thing to do is start her off gently: feed her in the kennel, put her in there when you have come back fro a walk: she'll be happy to sleep for a couple of hours: in theory! Make sure it is comfy and warm in the kennel.

 

Or, some would say put her straight in the kennel, ignore any whining and hope she gets used to it!

 

But why do you want to kennel her if she's fine in the house? It looks as though she's used to being a house dog from your photos. I have kennels but the dogs live inside during the day, sleep out at night or are put in the kennel when I go out. They see the kennel as home from home, and are used to both. That way I have the pleasure of their company when I want, but they also have their place outside. Treated with consistency and fairness as well as firmness, dog get used to all sorts of compromises.

[Gaz_1989 9,539]

I think I will start them off slowly, few hours at a time like you say.

 

If I lived alone they would live inside full time but mu missus wants them out. The kitchen stinks especially when I get back from a walk and I'm bringing wet dogs inside.

 

Also there's the crying at night thing driving us mad in the room above.

 

And the terrier pisses everywhere anyway so will be good to get her out.

[Brian-911 210]

I think I will start them off slowly, few hours at a time like you say.

 

If I lived alone they would live inside full time but mu missus wants them out. The kitchen stinks especially when I get back from a walk and I'm bringing wet dogs inside.

 

Also there's the crying at night thing driving us mad in the room above.

 

And the terrier pisses everywhere anyway so will be good to get her out.

The dogs pissing all over your house.. your letting it on the sofa...mate you gotta sort it out get your boot up there arses and into the garden. f**k having a dog messing in the house you and your mrs will end up ill

[martnmagik 68]

hello gaz. do you sleep the dogs together or seperate? sounds like she just needs to settle in properly to me and if you have the terrier up in the bedroom with you she is wanting to know why she isnt if that makes sense! but get the kennal sorted and gently break her to it while we have all this extra daylight and she will be fine.

[Millet 4,497]

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Edited May 25, 2012 by Millet

[Millet 4,497]

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[salukiman 28]

make the kennel a place of comfort and her happy place. common sence is needed like she has just whinned for hours and you put her in her kennel would be considered a punishment.

you put a bowl of her fav food down in her kennel and let her discover it would be a positive

keep it all positive and she will exept the kennel as her space only you know the sensativity of your dog and how far you can go at what speed but work out a plan and stick to it she still needs to know what is expected of her or she cant fit in

[Gaz_1989 9,539]

Thanks for all the replies lads. My kennel arrived just after I made this first post and they have settled in great.

 

Very little crying, well none really. They have a whimper when I put them back after a walk for about 10 seconds.

 

The terrier barks if anyone is around the back alleyway which can sometimes be 2 or 3 times a night but this isn't really a problem and let's us know someone is about.

 

Thanks for advice

 

Gaz