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Hi, I had posted a bit ago about not sure what kind of dog to get... HAHA we just recently inherited my sis in laws lab mix. She is about 8.5 years old.
I say that because my sis in law found her as a stray about 6 - 6.5 years ago and the vest est. her age. Anyway, my sis in law works full time and has nursing school full time and internships every other weekend and works opposite weekends. Anyway, she just didnt have the time for her anymore
So instead of dumping her off I told her to bring her to us.
So now she is here. She is a really good dog. She does have her issues though and that is why I am here.
Sorry this is so long..
She lived with cats and she does here as well. She gets in her moods where she likes to chase them. She does listen to leave it and then I put her in a down stay. It just drives me nuts. Obviously she was never corrected or taught not to chase them. This happens especially when I start the vaccuum cleaner. Very Strange!! Also, my sis in law stated that she has lately been getting into the trash. Now, she hasnt been alone much since I stay at home but I am scared to leave her alone for a long period.
Probably just my paranoia. I know I could crate her but she gets so nervous that she drools all over the bottom of the crate and gets very upset.
Anyway, any advice on how to make her adjustment a bit better and to stop the cat chasing?
She does go for 2 one mile walks daily and we play with her and her toys in the house.
Oh, she is also very very leary of certain men. She always has been.
She totally dispises our neighbor and I am not quite sure why.
I say that because my sis in law found her as a stray about 6 - 6.5 years ago and the vest est. her age. Anyway, my sis in law works full time and has nursing school full time and internships every other weekend and works opposite weekends. Anyway, she just didnt have the time for her anymore
So instead of dumping her off I told her to bring her to us.
So now she is here. She is a really good dog. She does have her issues though and that is why I am here.
Sorry this is so long..
She lived with cats and she does here as well. She gets in her moods where she likes to chase them. She does listen to leave it and then I put her in a down stay. It just drives me nuts. Obviously she was never corrected or taught not to chase them. This happens especially when I start the vaccuum cleaner. Very Strange!! Also, my sis in law stated that she has lately been getting into the trash. Now, she hasnt been alone much since I stay at home but I am scared to leave her alone for a long period.
Probably just my paranoia. I know I could crate her but she gets so nervous that she drools all over the bottom of the crate and gets very upset.
Anyway, any advice on how to make her adjustment a bit better and to stop the cat chasing?
She does go for 2 one mile walks daily and we play with her and her toys in the house.
Oh, she is also very very leary of certain men. She always has been.
She totally dispises our neighbor and I am not quite sure why.