sydking Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 since Ive brought my 8 week pup home she has been sleeping in a box in my room at night and during the day hangs around the living room. she will eat and drink on the veranda (a sliding door leading form the living room). she also wont really eat unless someone is with her, but is become more independent on that. when i put her out side for a bit she will cry and whine, i know 8 weeks is to young to put her outside but i need her to start getting used to it as she will be an outside dog. any advice on this please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam&Saki Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Have you explored the yard with your pup so she's become familiar with it, before leaving her out there by herself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Are you meaning outside dog 24/7 or outside when at work. What breed?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassie Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 (edited) She is only a baby and is used to having her dam and littermates (presumably?) by her side. It is scary for her to be left alone, hence the crying. I agree she needs to get used to short periods of time on her own, do this slowly be leaving her for only a couple of minutes at a time, then gradually building up to a few more minutes, then a few more, etc. Only go to her when she is calm and not whining. But is there any reason she has to be an outdoor dog? Edited January 18, 2009 by cassie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Okay have re read old post & this is the pitbull pup?? That you where asking about cable tieing to the clothes line or a run?? Have you decided which option you are using?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydking Posted January 18, 2009 Author Share Posted January 18, 2009 Okay have re read old post & this is the pitbull pup??That you where asking about cable tieing to the clothes line or a run?? Have you decided which option you are using?? thinking on a dog run woruld be the better option, athough i would prefer no restrictios at all. Have not thought about an inside dog ever, smell, ripping furiture apart. But it could be a option if the pros outweight the cons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 thinking on a dog run woruld be the better option, athough i would prefer no restrictios at all. Should have thought about that before you bought a Pitbull. You are going to have to make sure your property is like Fort Knox. Not only from her breaking out but also dickheads breaking in to steal your dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Okay have re read old post & this is the pitbull pup??That you where asking about cable tieing to the clothes line or a run?? Have you decided which option you are using?? thinking on a dog run woruld be the better option, athough i would prefer no restrictios at all. Have not thought about an inside dog ever, smell, ripping furiture apart. But it could be a option if the pros outweight the cons Dogs only smell if the owners let them. Furniture issues are training . The pros outweight the cons,what dog wantsto be tie outside or in a run 24/7 without being part of the family. If you want this pittie to be a great dog then you will need to do the training . Otherwise why get a dog if you dont like the smell etc etc?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydking Posted January 18, 2009 Author Share Posted January 18, 2009 i would keep her indise but not my house therfore not my rules, it took my long enough to convince my perants to get a dog let alone keep it inside, ive go a granny flat out back, il see if i can convince them to section of a room and keep her in there when im not home, its very big and she has no way to get out at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Have not thought about an inside dog ever, smell, ripping furiture apart. You sound like an inexperienced , younger new dog owner. You have a restricted breed, and, while keen, sound as if you don't have much idea of what is involved in keeping a pup/dog of this breed. ANY dog's cleanliness, manners, training, bad habits ARE A RESULT OF WHAT THE OWNER DOES. If YOUR pup is smelly, if she barks, if she destroys things.... it is YOUR responsibility, and not the pup's fault. Please read up anything and everything you can on puppy care, dog behaviour and traits of your chosen breed.... so that you will be confident and practised in getting her to be an accepted part of your household Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fainty_girl Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 i would keep her indise but not my house therfore not my rules, it took my long enough to convince my perants to get a dog let alone keep it inside, ive go a granny flat out back, il see if i can convince them to section of a room and keep her in there when im not home, its very big and she has no way to get out at all So your parents were reluctant to even let you get a dog in the first place? Doesn't sound like the ideal living situation for a puppy or dog. Also, dogs don't smell if they are washed regularly. Personally I believe that dogs are part of your family and should not just be left outside or kept in a room to be alone. If you want to learn more about dogs, then I really recommend either watching "The Dog Whisperer" on cable tv's Bio channel or buying a series on dvd: http://www.ezydvd.com.au/item.zml/793077 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Does anyone have any good links or cheap books they could show the OP about basic training? SydKing, a puppy is so much hard work and a bull breed even more so, so use the Puppy Forum and Training Forum to your advantage I highly recommend buying your pup alot of toys. You can do a forum search on 'chew toys' and heaps of ideas should come up. Kongs and Buddy Bones are a great start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Midol Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Dogs always smell. We get used to it, but they always smell. The idea that only a dirty dog smells is kind of odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Must be something going on on your end Midol, because I can say with certainty that my dogs do not smell 'doggy'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Nah, dogs that are not properly looked after may be smelly, but the only people who say dogs smell, are not doggy people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassie Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Mine are always inside, do not get bathed often at all, and they do not smell. My Mum is a non-doggy person (as an exception though, she loves my two to bits ) and she is a fastidious house-owner and clean-freak, and she has always agreed that they and my house don't smell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 dog smell depends on diet, if they smell then you need to change what they are eating. I have never had issues with 'doggy smell' unless the dog had an allergy to the food. Now they get fresh food and you cannot smell then even after a couple of weeks unbathed. www.leerburg.com has a lot of free articles and books about puppies, adolescents etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Fox 001 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 There are plenty of people who keep their dogs outside (even here on DOL ) not 24/7 which the OP never said the pup would be. Very bad form to make the OP feel like he is a bad dog owner for asking I reckon. It is the quality time you spend with your dog either inside or out which will count towards you have a well adjusted best mate. As others have said training, for any breed, is the most important thing. Not necessarily formal obedience training if that's not what your into, although they are great places for socialisation for your pup and a wealth of information for all dogs owners. I mean teaching the dog manners and to be a good canine citizen, a dog you want to spend time with and who is a joy to take places with you. Come, sit and stay really are the basics and your dog will be a much happier one if he knows where his place is in the heiracy and some basic commands that he can respond too. Most dogs want to please their owners and giving them boundaries makes for a happier dog (and owner). You have a short coated breed who will not require the weekly bathing and daily brushing some of us dufuses got ourselves into . He has a low maintenance coat, and with minimal effort on your part will not smell at all. Good luck with your pup. Read everything you can get your hands on, ask questions and don't feel overwhelmed. I am sure you will do the best for your new best friend and it isn't rocket science, even though others might have you believe it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 There are plenty of people who keep their dogs outside (even here on DOL ) not 24/7 which the OP never said the pup would be. Very bad form to make the OP feel like he is a bad dog owner for asking I reckon. Who did that? Can you quote that bit please, cos I must have missed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticks1977 Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Have you possibly thought about installing a doggy door? Our labrador sleeps in the laundry and I have installed a doggy door so he has access to the backyard. He has learnt that his entry and exit out of the house is through that doggy door and will only go out to the backyard via the sliding door if we invite him through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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