Billdog

Thanks sooo much guys, I've already started implementing some new rules eg. no more lying on the couch, that's banned. I've been on her back a bit with the naughty behaviour like standing at the front door and barking at the people walking past....she's a territorial little bugger!!! I have heard everything you guys have said, even if I don't like it so much. I totally understand that a dog can become dangerous if it believes that it is the leader of the pack, even one as small as mine. I figured that she was not a confident dog, that she was unsure of her place in the family, making try to fill all the rolls, I think that she feels like she is the boss, the protecter, not the protected. I'm going to change the whole dynamic in the house. The dog is going to become the dog, not my baby. This will probably be harder for me than for her, but I will persist. Thanks again, I'll keep you posted......... BTW, what's the NILIF program??

I really do appreciate the help guys, an outside opinion is excellent. However, at this point I would like to say that I work with dogs on a day to day basis, I know what you're saying. I am more enclinded to think that it is a cry for help as it really has been only in the last month or so. I did not say that I repremanded her for doing anything... I simply call her to me (not in the angry voice) I pick up the poo in a tissue or the underwear (whatever) and take it to the bin. Simple as that. This is why I am so stumped....because I don't get angry, I don't yell, and I don't smack. I don't do any of those things... I clap or come in with the quick shap response if I catch her in the act. But that is a rarety. I might take her to the Vet for a check up and go from there. Thanks for your help.

Well, other reasons which make me think its a lack of respect (dominance) is, everytime we have a cuddle, or she gets pats off anyone, she always pushes your hand onto her chest (her favourite spot) and leaves her paw over the top of yours. If you try to pat her somewhere else, or stop altogether, she gets in your face and almost forces you to pat her. No doesn't mean no until you say it sternly. It may not sound like much, but its the little things that make a differece right? As for the food and toilet...We both work during the day, so she is outside during the day, when we come home, both the back door and the front are open, so she can freely come and go. We have a routine of doing wee's just before bed, and as soon as we get up in the morning. She is spot on with that. I feed her at about five o'clock at night, when I get home. She has a mixture of roo meat, dry food, and rice. A few times a week she gets veggies mixed in with that. She doesn't get any food during the day. When I find a mess, or a chewed piece of underwear I call her name (she comes immediately) and show her, she runs a mile. I definately don't rub her nose in it, that of course doesn't fix anything, its always after the fact, she's pretty sneaky...I taught her toilet manners from the second I brought her home, its only been the last month or so. Reading this back I sound like the worst pet owner in the world!! She is a spoilt little brat, I'm not denying that, but I love her. If you could swing any advice my way mate, I'll definately give it a shot.

Well not much has changed, that's the thing!! I initially thought it may be attention seeking, or trying the passive dominance business on me...But I'm not sure, I hope she's not sick...I just couldn't believe it, in our bed, while we were sleeping!!

My little girl is almost two now, she is a silky cross. She went through the horrible puppy stage, pooing and weeing in the house, chewing mummy's undies and daddy's shoes, pretty much anything that she could sink her teeth into...as they all do. That was fine, I knew she would grow out of it. Which she did. She has been excellent for almost a year now, but all of a sudden she's started doing it again. I keep finding little suprises in the corners of rooms, under the dining table etc. The other night she even pooed in our bed!! I don't know what's going on, or more importantly, how to fix it. I love her to death, she's my pride and joy, but I'm tearing my hair out!! Any help would be a blessing... Concerned parent ;)