Our dog is trashing our new house.

[alzi]

Did he act out in your old home? How long have you had him?

Ugh that has to be so frustrating.

[MWOS]

xanax

I LOVE DRUGS! DRUGS FOR EVERYONE! DRUGS FOR DOGS!

[isabel]

Yikes! Is this new behavior? I'm really sorry.

[daisybuchannan]

I'm really sorry.

We had to rehome our yorkie after my son was born, and yorkies tend to be aggressive with children, so be careful there.

[daisybuchannan]

Mar 6, 2014 20:41:16 GMT -5 MWOS said:

xanax

I LOVE DRUGS! DRUGS FOR EVERYONE! DRUGS FOR DOGS!

Xanax didn't even touch my 5 lb yorkie.

Seriously, no difference.

[VeryViolet]

I'm sorry most people I hear bitching about their dog being destructive I assume it is a lack of something on their part. In your case I highly doubt that. I am sorry you are dealing with this. My dog always seem to pick the times right after he is the biggest asshole to be sweet and cuddly. It is like he knows I am a sucker for a cute face.

[MWOS]

Mar 6, 2014 20:47:24 GMT -5 daisybuchannan said:

Mar 6, 2014 20:41:16 GMT -5 MWOS said:

xanax

I LOVE DRUGS! DRUGS FOR EVERYONE! DRUGS FOR DOGS!

Xanax didn't even touch my 5 lb yorkie.

Seriously, no difference.

My sister brought her two cats home for Thanksgiving. My 90lb lab mix was afraid of ONE of the cats (not the other, and he'd lived with a cat in the past). He's completely ridiculous.  But the xanax totally worked for him. Now if I could just feed some to my mom during Thanksgiving...

[daisybuchannan]

Mar 6, 2014 20:47:26 GMT -5 @scottydeux said:

Mar 6, 2014 20:46:02 GMT -5 daisybuchannan said:

I'm really sorry.

We had to rehome our yorkie after my son was born, and yorkies tend to be aggressive with children, so be careful there.

I was shaking after it happened. It was so close, and so disappointing. We don't have kids, thank god, or it would be a must. He went Cujo.

I totally understand. I loved my dog SO MUCH and seriously cried for what seemed like forever when we realized he had to go. He had previously tried to bite my niece and I brushed it off (outwardly) by saying she was in his space, he felt threatened, etc. I knew the truth was that he was an aggressive dog. I worked with a vet behaviorist and he was on meds for a year before I had C. After a week of having C home, he just started chasing my H one night while he held the baby, bearing his teeth and jumping trying to bite the baby's toes. Even though it was awful to go through the emotions of realizing he had to go, it was crystal clear at that point

Keep him away from kids whenever they come over, obviously. Such a stress

[daisybuchannan]

Mar 6, 2014 20:51:10 GMT -5 MWOS said:

Mar 6, 2014 20:47:24 GMT -5 daisybuchannan said:

Xanax didn't even touch my 5 lb yorkie.

Seriously, no difference.

My sister brought her two cats home for Thanksgiving. My 90lb lab mix was afraid of ONE of the cats (not the other, and he'd lived with a cat in the past). He's completely ridiculous.  But the xanax totally worked for him. Now if I could just feed some to my mom during Thanksgiving...

It's that secret something special in my garlic mashed potatoes! Try it for mom!

[VeryViolet]

Mar 6, 2014 20:56:45 GMT -5 @scottydeux said:

I am so sorry. I used to judge people who rehomed until I fostered an aggressive dog who required special training. It was scary and my main focus was protecting my 'kids'. I told H I am going to find a blind poodle next time around. Quiet, calm, is cool with wearing ridiculous clothing. Our dog will be kept in a separate room from kids, always.

There is nothing scarier than an aggressive dog especially when they are bigger dogs but even little dogs when aggressive are so scary. I have been so paranoid about our dog around kids. He has never been anything but docile and wonderful I just never want him to be in a position to fail. I can't imagine what I would do if I was ever in a situation with a dog who was aggressive.

[TC]

I'm sorry Scotty

Aggression with kids is probably our one and only hard line with dogs, and I know you know dogs well enough to know the difference between some appropriate irritation and straight up aggression. There's a lot we would put up with, and a lot we HAVE put up with, but aggression towards kids would just break me. We don't even give him the chance because I know what it would mean for us.

We're also going to take our time searching for an "easier" dog next time, so I totally relate to that feeling. Hope you guys are able to find a livable solution soon.

[BunnyMacDougal]

(((hugs)))

My new pup is a pee idiot. He holds it in the crate, and has learned to ask to go out. But he will still totally just stop playing and pee, randomly, after just having been outside. Our carpet is taking a beating. We watch for circling and take him out regularly....he just doesn't have a tell some of the times. He's stupid in other ways too. Dense!

[cheeseandcrackers]

ugh, my dog isn't a big fan of kids, but i am really hoping she will like my future kids because she will be around them all the time. it's something i def worry about.
sorry about your bad habit dog.. how old is he now?

[pinkpinot]

My 11ish year old GSD (best dog ever) is going crazy, I think. Just recently she's decided she's afraid of beeping noises and goes insane when she hears one (like the kitchen timer when I cook or a beeping noise on a tv show). Today she's decided to be petrified of the baby's toys that play music. I've been keeping her in our bedroom (we all sleep there so I guess it's like her crate) because she's absolutely terrified of noises for some reason. She does calm down in the bedroom though. But omg. I do not have the patience to deal with this right now. She's really going crazy.

[alzi]

Mar 6, 2014 20:45:27 GMT -5 @scottydeux said:

Alzi, since 2006. He was euth-bound. I feel bad even bitching but, ugh.

Strange for it to kick up now. Do they have a dog version of Feliway plugs to relax them?

[alzi]

Mar 6, 2014 21:38:18 GMT -5 pinkpinot said:

My 11ish year old GSD (best dog ever) is going crazy, I think. Just recently she's decided she's afraid of beeping noises and goes insane when she hears one (like the kitchen timer when I cook or a beeping noise on a tv show). Today she's decided to be petrified of the baby's toys that play music. I've been keeping her in our bedroom (we all sleep there so I guess it's like her crate) because she's absolutely terrified of noises for some reason. She does calm down in the bedroom though. But omg. I do not have the patience to deal with this right now. She's really going crazy.

Are the noises loud? Could she be losing her hearing and getting startled by these noises? (Yes I apparently apply my ear crazy to dogs now)

[pinkpinot]

Mar 6, 2014 21:43:37 GMT -5 alzi said:

Mar 6, 2014 21:38:18 GMT -5 pinkpinot said:

My 11ish year old GSD (best dog ever) is going crazy, I think. Just recently she's decided she's afraid of beeping noises and goes insane when she hears one (like the kitchen timer when I cook or a beeping noise on a tv show). Today she's decided to be petrified of the baby's toys that play music. I've been keeping her in our bedroom (we all sleep there so I guess it's like her crate) because she's absolutely terrified of noises for some reason. She does calm down in the bedroom though. But omg. I do not have the patience to deal with this right now. She's really going crazy.

Are the noises loud? Could she be losing her hearing and getting startled by these noises? (Yes I apparently apply my ear crazy to dogs now)

Not exceptionally loud. She's going to the vet next Friday so we'll see if he can check her ears. We'll be watching tv and a beeping noise will start and she'll jump up and start going psycho. It's so weird. I feel really bad for her too because she's terrified.

[pinkpinot]

Mar 6, 2014 21:50:02 GMT -5 mooselovah said:

Have you posted about him before? It really sounds like he has dementia or his senses are going. Is this possible?

I guess it's probably possible. We've noticed her eyes are getting really cloudy when you look at them in direct light. She's got a checkup next week, I have a lot to talk to the vet about. I don't think I've posted about her before. I have 3 dogs and she's always been the easiest, most mellow one. I usually complain about my crazy Chihuahuas

[daisybuchannan]

Mar 6, 2014 20:56:45 GMT -5 @scottydeux said:

I am so sorry. I used to judge people who rehomed until I fostered an aggressive dog who required special training. It was scary and my main focus was protecting my 'kids'. I told H I am going to find a blind poodle next time around. Quiet, calm, is cool with wearing ridiculous clothing. Our dog will be kept in a separate room from kids, always.

Thanks. We kept our dog in our master bedroom anytime we had friends with kids over. His problem (in addition to aggression) was that he would literally jump and scratch at the door while barking the ENTIRE time he was in there alone. We tried so hard and spent sooo much money on "fixing" him, but nothing worked. You name it, I've tried it. I was so hesitant to even mention the situation here bc I was sure I'd be flamed for rehoming him. By the end, it was clear that the best situation, especially for him, was one where he wouldn't be exposed to the triggers that set him off.

[lavender444]

Can you try to kennel train him? That might help save at least your house. Then you could put him away safely when other people come over.

[justsam]

Mar 6, 2014 22:01:06 GMT -5 @scottydeux said:

Mar 6, 2014 21:42:13 GMT -5 alzi said:

Strange for it to kick up now. Do they have a dog version of Feliway plugs to relax them?

That's a good idea. Thanks!

They do. 

www.amazon.com/Comfort-Zone-Diffuser-Single-Refill/dp/B003E71E06/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1394162542&sr=8-3&keywords=dog+appeasing+pheromone 

I haven't used it, but my vet recommended it when my last dog started getting anxious during thunderstorms. Storm season ended before I got around to buying it, and he didn't have any issues the following summer - I think his hearing had started going by then. (He was 8 when we adopted him.) 

I hope your pup is okay. The sudden change in behavior like that would leave me worrying about illness if that happened to mine. Granted, mine is already touched in the head, just not destructive. 

[nomad100]

You have gotten alot of good suggestions from PP but what the weather is like where you are? Here it is freezing with a shitton of snow and even my easy going dog is starting to act out because we just can't get enough exercise in due to the weather. It is trying. Nevermind the one that already has a tendency to destroy everything in his path. :/ We tried walking him in the snow and he starts crying to go home after 5 minutes because his feet get too cold (but won't wear booties.)

I am so ready for nice weather and our usual nice long walks.

[shopgirl07]

I'm sorry. Did you just move? My little poodle mix was scared out of his mind when I moved back in October. He just sat against the front door shaking like a leaf. Sometimes change can be really hard for dogs, hopefully he'll settle down soon!

[Deleted]

Have you heard of the Thundershirt? It is available through Amazon Prime. I'm skeptical but our veterinarian and a couple of my friends swear by it. Combine that thing with some doggie Prozac. Good luck.

[nomad100]

If it makes you feel any better, this is what DH came home to one day last week.  Cricket's crate wasn't locked up correctly and he got out.

 

Tally for this 4 hours of freedom without supervision "episode"
3 shoes (none from the same pair, of course) including 2 pairs of heels and my running shoes
3 pillows (2 were a total loss, 1 can be fixed)
1 bottle of glue
various glue sticks
1 box of tissues (there were bits of tissue everywhere)
1 roll of paper towel
several packages ripped open and contents strewn about the basement
contents of basement trashcan flung about the room (including orange peels, which were chewed then spit out)
trash from the kitchen bin strewn about the kitchen, family room and dining room
1 tube of Neosporin cream chewed and possibly eaten
2 pencils
1 antique doll stripped naked (but not chewed)
1 pile of poop

[osulori]

Mar 6, 2014 22:02:43 GMT -5 @scottydeux said:

Mar 6, 2014 21:38:18 GMT -5 pinkpinot said:

My 11ish year old GSD (best dog ever) is going crazy, I think. Just recently she's decided she's afraid of beeping noises and goes insane when she hears one (like the kitchen timer when I cook or a beeping noise on a tv show). Today she's decided to be petrified of the baby's toys that play music. I've been keeping her in our bedroom (we all sleep there so I guess it's like her crate) because she's absolutely terrified of noises for some reason. She does calm down in the bedroom though. But omg. I do not have the patience to deal with this right now. She's really going crazy.

Omg, he has started flipping out over sounds. I wonder if this is an old dog thing. I'm sorry for your pup.

My parents' dog was like that.  Starting around 10, he went from only getting upset when the fan over the stove went on (because fan=something burning=smoke detector going off, which is what he was REALLY afraid of) to being afraid of storms, the stove beeping, anything beeping really, the kid across the street standing outside blowing his whistle (he likes to pretend he's a police officer, Max had been hearing this kid blow that damn whistle for years), you name it.  Whatever set him off would result in him pulling stuff out of the laundry room or my parents closet so he could hide, pee/poop all over the house, etc.  Benadryl and thundershirt would help when they knew something was coming, but it was so hard to figure out what'd set him off   I hope you're able to figure things out.

[Deleted]

Mar 6, 2014 20:46:11 GMT -5 @scottydeux said:

Mar 6, 2014 20:41:16 GMT -5 MWOS said:

xanax

I LOVE DRUGS! DRUGS FOR EVERYONE! DRUGS FOR DOGS!

Amen!