mojo

my lovely dobe harley 4 trampoline dog bed covers 2 furskin lined dog bed covers Rockcote render on our house - back sliding door and front door Custom made timber entry door to our house 1 single bed mattress 1 entire yard of sir walter grass 1 dry as a bone dog coat A number of cigarettes 5 beach towels 1 dog balnket 1 small dog bed (from small puppy days) 1 large moving box full of childrens books Every single dog toy we have purchased (except the kongs) A number of thongs all in just 12 months!

Overall whining is not huge in her bag of tricks, because we made a conscious decision to ignore it so she knows its ineffective. Hi Flames Dad - I have kept on ignoring the wining thanks to your advice - it seems to be working. Just over 1 week now without Harley wining at 5am. Thanks for the advice.

Good Luck Mojo! I liked your reference to Harley being like a "Cartoon Dog". It's like they have the full complement of Scooby-Doo style "acting" methods. Have you posted any pics of Harley? Hi - Posted some pics of harley and mojo in photos!!!

Perhaps I shouldn't get too bent out of shape about it - in reality this is the only frustrating thing he really does. I am very much in awe of what a lovable affection/attention seeker he is (very different to GSD who perhaps is too well behaved). Harley reminds me of a cartoon dog, so pretty and perfect that he dosn't seem real. I can say that I have seen the above mentioned routine from him, minus the barking. At least he has carisma!! I will continue to ignore and see how that goes.....

Blue Tack is not much good for it's intended purpose - but it does make good ear plugs. Thanks for the advice - will leave some in the letterbox for the neighbours as well.

Thanks for all of your responses. The Dobe and the GSD are together all the time - I only ever seperate them if the playing and afternoon zoomies gets too rough. They have kongs, toys, trampoline beds (harley has a coat at night to keep him warm) so the essentials are there. Plus nearly 100% of my attention when I am home. I guess I feel better knowing I am not the only one. So be it if there is a bit of whinging - he is worth it!!!!! Sorry I havn't replied earlier - just logged onto the computer and being a first time poster I really didn't expect such a big response. PS - all your dobes are gorgeous Looks like the earplugs might be the best option!!!!

After sucessfully training our beautiful big GSD into a well rounded behaved dog my Hubby and I decided to add to the family, enter Harley, our Dobermann. Harley is nearly one year old and I just cant seem to get a handle on his constant winging. Harley usually starts winging and wining (never barks) at about 5-5.30am and will not stop until I go downstairs and stop him. Given we do not have a huge backyard I either walk them or take them to the off leash beach every day. I have tried controlled crying with him, slighty changing times so he does not get into such a routine, ignoring him. Making him sit and settle but to no avail. He also does this at dinner time and to a lesser extent when I get home from work. He is a beautiful loving dog but is driving me and I imagine my neighbours crazy. Any suggestions?