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What to do about a naughty doggie?

Lately my Vanilla (my mal-shi mix) don't listen to me anymore. It started when I would leave my room and I would tell her its time to leave she would hide under my bed (but she doesn't like being left alone in the room either). I have to find ways to get her out of the room. And she likes to hide in between the stove/oven which she knows is off limits and my mom caught her so my mom tells her off. Instead she barks at my mom (like my mom was wrong). What can we do to make her listen to us?


Asked by Vanilla on Dec 15th 2008 in Commands
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Ace

I think its an attention issue. If this just started recently, then its because something in the home has changed, or she just decided she isnt getting enough attention. My dog does this, he gets on my bed when I leave the room, and wont come out. He wants me to play with him, and I dont want to sit in the room to play with him, because I am afraid he will get hurt in there bumping into something. I just walk out of the room and turn the light off. As soon as he realizes I am leaving him alone, he is right behind me. Sounds like you may be giving into her a little to easy. She knows you wont leave her alone, so she stays there. As for getting between the stove/oven, everytime she does this, pick her up, carry her outside, or into the other room, and leave her there. Kind of like sending a child to the room. You have to let them know they are doing wrong, otherwise they are going to keep doing it for attention. Good luck.


Ace answered on Dec 15th.

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Gray Dawn Treader

What about rewarding her for coming out of your room? Lure with a treat or toy, toss it out of the room, and let her have it for leaving the room.
Should work. Best of luck.


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Dexter

Sounds like she is seeking attention. It is also a training issue. Always reward good behavior with a small treat with extra attention at first-about a week. You want to taper off the treats to every other time, then every third time, etc or she will expect them every time she is good and that is not good for her. Then after that reward her with extra attention (without the treat), every time. This is essential for dogs even after they are trained as it reinforces the good behavior. When she is naughty, firmly tell her "No" then remove her from the situation-you may have to crawl under the bed or behind the stove to get her-don't 'tell her off'' because this is still attention. Put her in another room and ignore her for a few minutes. She will eventually figure out that when she acts a certain way, she gets no attention and she should quit. Obedience training is always a great idea for dogs.


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Miss Buddie

In my experience, rewarding good behavior is a whole lot more effective than punishing the bad. Treats are powerful motivation for my Brat Pack. When you try to call her out, have a treat ready and praise the heck out of her.

If you catch her in the act of doing something naughty, pick her up and say a strong NO! Make it quick. Dog's have a very short attention span, so if you let any time elapse, she's not going to know what she's getting punished for.


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~Emma~

You might try setting up a kennel for her. Sounds like she might like her own den. Dogs love their kennels, esp. if you put some yummy bones and blankets in their. Feed her in there, let her sleep in there, and if you can't watch her, Vanilla should go in. That way you don't have to worry about her, and you dont' have to worry about the stove.

Sounds like she is a little scared to come out from under the bed?...you might try luring her out with toys/treats.

I don't think she is just not listening to you, I'm not sure enough training has been done so Vanilla knows what is required of her. Or is she did know, maybe you need to do a little refresher training.


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Daisy

I think this is definitely an attention issue.
Like Ace was saying, it could be because something has changed.
Has a baby been born recently, and you've been focusing on the newborn and not your loving old dog?Have you moved to a new house, or something like that to make the dog think she's not loved? If it is, just try to spend more time with the poor pooch. She obviously loves you, and is feeling a bit peeved at the family now. When she does something wrong, say a firm 'No', and put her outside. Take her on walks more often, and cuddle with her when you're watching T.V. or reading a book. These acts of kindness will convince your dog that nothing is wrong, and that you love her very much.


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