I have a question about my dog. I keep her indoors with the exception of tolet needs (then she goes out doors). Any way when she is out side she will play, run, and all the typical puppy things.
But when she is indoors she sleeps all the time. She don't play. She just stays in one place. She will walk over to her food and water only when she thinks no one is looking. Other than that she will not move. If you are wondering she is 5 months old (I've only had her for about 3 weeks.)
I have not had that many dogs in my life time, but I do know that they are usually more active than that. I am begining to wonder if she thinks she is a cat. (She is trying to make friends with a calaco kitty, who lives across the street.)
Now my question ----
I need suggestions on how I can get her to be more active indoors. I know she is not sickly, the vet gave her a clean bill of health.
A question about dogs.
by Tammie 6 Replies latest jw friends
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Tammie
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BeautifulGarbage
What kind of dog is it, Tammie?
I know that some breeds are more active than others. However, something does seem amiss.
Andee
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plmkrzy
she just sounds lonely and bored. she misses her playmates. get her some fun sqweeky toys and stuffed things she can tear up hehe. and pet her A LOT
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DakotaRed
Tie a couple ragged old socks together and try to get the pup to pull one end while you pull the other. Leave them out and let her know they are her toy, no other sock. But, if you have only had her for three weeks, she may not be adjusted to the new surroundings yet. So, play with her a bit and help her get used to the new home. Puppy treats may help too.
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waiting
Making her have her "own" special toys - given by you with attention in playing will be a great help. And at 5 months.....she might really miss her prior company.
But if she was in a pen by herself, she might not know how to interact well. I had an Irish Setter I rescued one time who had never been out of a 6x8 pen (with another setter) for 9 months. The poor dog really didn't know how to run - and they're big dogs. She really didn't know how to stretch her legs out. She got the knack.
Btw, are you sure she's had all her shots & dewormings? Also heartworm medicine? All absolutely necessary for health - don't take prior owner's word - proof in writing or repeat, test for heartworms.
Congratulations on your pup! I have 3 dachshunds, btw. Happy dorks.
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myself
what is her background? she was probably never socialized. she was probably kept in an outside kennel and is more familiar with the outside life.
continue to play with her outside so she looks to you for companionship and learns that she can trust you. you can even get her used to a favorite toy and then work that into her time in the house.
dont pressure her to play inside if she isnt comfortable, she should eventually come around.
since she probably hasnt been socialized take her to a public places outdoors and get her used to people a little at a time.
you dont want her to get used to only other animals or she will look to them as her companion instead of you. -
Tammie
When it comes to her health I'm going to have the vet check out every thing. Right now I am treating her for ear mites. She had a pretty bad case of that. It was so bad that her ears was blood red. After a week of treatment they are a nice shade of pink. I got one more week of treating her ears.
She is starting to play a little in side now. I do take her out to the park at least once every other day. The kids really love that part. I do that so she can get use to being around other people and animals. But that is working out ok, she loves all the attention.
I'm not sure, but I get the feeling that she was possibly made for being a regerster dog. But with her ear not being perfect, they could not sell her. One of her ears is folded back. The vet thinks she was born that way.
I cut her hair short. She looks really adorable. I cut her hair, because I wanted to see what shape she is really in. I found and removed a couple of ticks, and found some sores on her back foot. And also found a brown hairless spot on her front paw. Not sure what it is, but I am going to set up an appointment with the vet.