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<blockquote data-quote="Star*" data-source="post: 480053" data-attributes="member: 4964"><p>My first question? </p><p></p><p>HOW long is he in that cage each day BEFORE you get home and "LET HIM OUT" ........</p><p></p><p>(answer............................) </p><p></p><p>Collies, wolves - neeed to run. </p><p></p><p>If the answer is : Longer than 2 hours............then your FIRST problem is - to get a dog walker and/or get a fenced in yard (ABSOLUTELY NOT A CHAIN) or a dog sitter - during the day. He's a 9 day clock in a 3 day box and when you get home he's sprung sister - and I mean SPRUNG..........wild, crazy - OMG look. people - wow.....koo koo......Like a felon out of a 23 hour lock down. </p><p></p><p>a.) He's high energy dog that needs at THE VERY LEAST 1 hour of HARD play a night and by that I mean - a field with a ball chasing it, bicycle running beside it, tread mill, or beach swimming....ONE HOUR MINIMUM. If you can't commit to that while he's a baby? While he's a teen? My advice is to give him up, and get a dog that suits your needs or these problems will NEVER correct themselves. You are going to end up with a dog that is miserable, annoyed, and out of control. </p><p></p><p>b.) OBEDIENCE CLASSES at a local pet smart for YOU......and him. IMMEDIATELY. He's six months old - HE and YOU are ready. IMMEDIATELY. He lacks discipline and control of ANY kind. THAT will help with some of the peeing (submissive -I don't know WHO to roll over for, be under to......who is my master???) and when you (YOU) say NO about the counter surfing it will have MORE effect - not perfection but NO will mean NO in a bigger sense. </p><p></p><p>c.) The crate training was easy because it was a SAFE place - not because he was a genius. (FYI) Some dogs take to it - some don't. </p><p></p><p>d.) KEEP the bathroom door shut for now......and KEEP HIM blocked off to only rooms YOU want him to be in - I recommend NOT allowing him access to the entire house until he's trained. </p><p></p><p>if you can get the exercise thing down. I've had mine 12-13 years and we STILL get 1 hour of play on days we can due to weather.......(and less now due to age) no matter.......even if it's dark.....(they sell glow in the dark toys) - and if something keeps us from playing and it's not possible? They have a sandbox, and outdoor toys, and indoor toys that are ROTATED.....so they don't get bored......and tons of different snacks.....their own cookie jar.......and it's a big deal to get snacks from the magic bag or whatever....not just OH here's a biscuit. And peanut butter - they love a little taste -----variety so they aren't bored. Rides in the car, trips to the park....just even around the block. Think about HIS life from HIS point of view....then ask yourself if you would be happy being HIM. It's not that hard. Be him for a day.......then see what you think of his thoughts as a child - not just THE DOG. </p><p></p><p>Take it one day at a time........Hugs & Good luck.......</p><p></p><p>Oh and the garbage? That ones easy - Lidded trash can OR put the trash up until it's no longer a problem for him........OR sit in the kitchen with him.......and in a deep THREATENING voice - SAY over and over as he approaches it...........NOT YOURS......when he leaves it alone.......say good dog.......or good boy or good (name) and wait a minute then toss him a bit of treat. It takes time too. </p><p></p><p>I have one foster dog - (who am I kidding) that will walk WIDE circles to avoid the trash can......just to get a biscuit. lol. But it was NOT YOURS........for two days.....OMG she was horrid - but after living OUT of trash cans I thought she'd never get it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Star*, post: 480053, member: 4964"] My first question? HOW long is he in that cage each day BEFORE you get home and "LET HIM OUT" ........ (answer............................) Collies, wolves - neeed to run. If the answer is : Longer than 2 hours............then your FIRST problem is - to get a dog walker and/or get a fenced in yard (ABSOLUTELY NOT A CHAIN) or a dog sitter - during the day. He's a 9 day clock in a 3 day box and when you get home he's sprung sister - and I mean SPRUNG..........wild, crazy - OMG look. people - wow.....koo koo......Like a felon out of a 23 hour lock down. a.) He's high energy dog that needs at THE VERY LEAST 1 hour of HARD play a night and by that I mean - a field with a ball chasing it, bicycle running beside it, tread mill, or beach swimming....ONE HOUR MINIMUM. If you can't commit to that while he's a baby? While he's a teen? My advice is to give him up, and get a dog that suits your needs or these problems will NEVER correct themselves. You are going to end up with a dog that is miserable, annoyed, and out of control. b.) OBEDIENCE CLASSES at a local pet smart for YOU......and him. IMMEDIATELY. He's six months old - HE and YOU are ready. IMMEDIATELY. He lacks discipline and control of ANY kind. THAT will help with some of the peeing (submissive -I don't know WHO to roll over for, be under to......who is my master???) and when you (YOU) say NO about the counter surfing it will have MORE effect - not perfection but NO will mean NO in a bigger sense. c.) The crate training was easy because it was a SAFE place - not because he was a genius. (FYI) Some dogs take to it - some don't. d.) KEEP the bathroom door shut for now......and KEEP HIM blocked off to only rooms YOU want him to be in - I recommend NOT allowing him access to the entire house until he's trained. if you can get the exercise thing down. I've had mine 12-13 years and we STILL get 1 hour of play on days we can due to weather.......(and less now due to age) no matter.......even if it's dark.....(they sell glow in the dark toys) - and if something keeps us from playing and it's not possible? They have a sandbox, and outdoor toys, and indoor toys that are ROTATED.....so they don't get bored......and tons of different snacks.....their own cookie jar.......and it's a big deal to get snacks from the magic bag or whatever....not just OH here's a biscuit. And peanut butter - they love a little taste -----variety so they aren't bored. Rides in the car, trips to the park....just even around the block. Think about HIS life from HIS point of view....then ask yourself if you would be happy being HIM. It's not that hard. Be him for a day.......then see what you think of his thoughts as a child - not just THE DOG. Take it one day at a time........Hugs & Good luck....... Oh and the garbage? That ones easy - Lidded trash can OR put the trash up until it's no longer a problem for him........OR sit in the kitchen with him.......and in a deep THREATENING voice - SAY over and over as he approaches it...........NOT YOURS......when he leaves it alone.......say good dog.......or good boy or good (name) and wait a minute then toss him a bit of treat. It takes time too. I have one foster dog - (who am I kidding) that will walk WIDE circles to avoid the trash can......just to get a biscuit. lol. But it was NOT YOURS........for two days.....OMG she was horrid - but after living OUT of trash cans I thought she'd never get it. [/QUOTE]
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