My Maltese refuses to go in this dog house. I've tried treats, toys, etc. He still naps in bright/noisy areas of my house instead. Any suggestions?
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Not sure but have you tried putting the dog house itself where he does nap just to get him use to it. Another suggestion is to take the roof off until he does get use to it. I had to do that with one of my dogs. She wanted to make sure she could see out. She was a rescue dog and was shut up for most of the day and night. It took a bit but when she finally realized she could come and go as she wants she accepted the dog house and I was able to put the roof on it.
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Seems like you have tried everything. However. I had a thought. Put it in a sunny place without the roof for a while. Later if he goes in add the roof after a few days. My dog was kenneled trained and found him at the human society. If your dog doesn't like kennels or crates that is the problem.
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I can't imagine what to do! My pug has loved it from the beginning. We had to replace it several times because it's torn up. She takes all her toys in there and hides things she's not supposed to have in there. Maybe just give him time and he'll get used to it...?
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Since he likes bright places,try taking off the roof to let more light in and then if he goes in put it back on after he's comfortable. Also keep putting him in there yourself and then give him a treat if he stays even for a few seconds.
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I would try taking the roof off and putting in your dog's favorite blanket, or your dog's favorite persons t-shirts. It seems like your dog likes the light so maybe a step by step with the roof part might help. I mean add half the roof and then maybe the other half the roof but let him get used to the darkness inside the house a little at a time
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I have a husky and it helped tremendously. She was really unruly. Husky usually run away. It keeps her around the house. We only has to use tone now. She stays around the house now. I high recommend it.
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I take my dog Mister to.daycare. He was so nervous and scared he wouldn't get out of my.vehicle. I put it on him before we left. He jumped out to go into daycare. When I picked him up they said that he played with the other dogs. I asked them to keep it on him. I am so relieved it calmed him down. Yes, it helped him tremendously. He seemed more relaxed when I picked him up.
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Our 7 week old lab seems to like the constant heartbeat we put a reg pillow in his crate and he sleeps fine I would suggest try rice bag and see how puppy responds
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On my very stubborn Airedale-Great Pyreenes, I used it all the time initially. (Ionly use the vibration, not the shock but he acts as if he has been stung by bees.) Although he wore it constantly, I would just work on one behavior (barking, eating poo, 'wait', and now, I have given up on the poo thing because I just wasn't up to watching him every second he was outside). I've also failed in the 'don't eat off the counter' thing. He just drank a whole glass of Baileys, so this could be an interesting evening. I take it off now (he's nearly two) until the behavior we've been working on pops up again, or he's having a particularly bad day. I can't say enough nice things about the widget. I tried a shock collar first, and I would watch him grit his teeth and just take it...not stopping barking at all.
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I have a 13lb eskipoo and he still continued to bark regardless of the zaps he got but then again my dog is a rebel so I'm sorry if this doesn't help you
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this helped, but didn't completely solve the problem. My dog quickly figured out when the mat was there equals zap. We tried 'setting her up' and she never took the bait. She is a basset hound, but can get up there somehow and does all the time. She has now taken to licking the dishes when I don't get to them right away. We had SOME luck with the Pet Agree (it's a wireless remote that does high pitch noise) and we could be out of the room and push it. Worked for a few weeks and now she doesn't care. Good luck!
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I've got 3 dogs that love dog beds!! Their favorite always have bumpers or pillows so they can prop their heads up. I actually put Loki's furry bumper bed on top of his big barker so he could rest his head on something. I'd go for the pillow if I were you.
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Hey Trish, my dog (a black lab) seems to respond more to the noise than the shock itself. If the noise does not work well for you dog try to put the shock to the highest to see if it works. Hopes this helps :D
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How high it's your tower? I would think you would need a med. I got a small I have very small Maltese and it would work for them if my tower was higher
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Hi Michael, I got the smaller one for my maltese...but she quickly grew out of it...but she is a bigger dog at 10 lbs. I think if your pup is just 4-5 lbs...the small one would work. It is a good looking product and I enjoyed using it when my girl was a puppy. Hope this helps. I gave mine to the local shelter and they plaeend on using it for the smaller pups and kitties so they could work and still have them with them. Good Luck...Julie
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I'm not sure but I want to say no. Snuggle pet helped when our dog was a puppy to sleep at night but did not help when being in his crate. He never did get used to the crate, we gave up!
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JF my active, playful 7 year old Bichon-poo just went blind suddenly (SARDs) 3 days ago - would be interested to know what else you've found that your dog enjoys. Just found a treat-ball that got her "snorty" trying to get the treats out. It makes noise when it rolls while the treats are in there. PetCo had a stuffed duck that quacks when you squeeze it, and keeps squeaking for a bit of time. Made me smile to see her find it. :)
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I have to agree with the other replies, mine still whines and soft growls, but no barking is totally under control.
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Maggie figured it out pretty quick too. I still will hide the treats in the toy when I leave but just ordered and received the kong toys where you hide the treats inside, or use peanut butter. I think that will keep her occupied a little bit longer. i don't know of any other toys but will keep looking. Please let me know if you find something too!
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I suppose you could try it, but catnip would probably work a lot better. You might check with your vet and ask about a med that would calm the cat, w/o making him/her groggy. We do this with our Doberman when we travel, the med we give him does not "put him to sleep", he is still very alert, but not anxious.
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Might try dog-order-removing carpet cleaner. O you might check with your vet. I would think they have experience getting those orders got of things.