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This is fantastic advice. We are definitely going to try hand feeding for a while and report back. Thanks so, so much!

Quote: Originally Posted by MikeB aklowe, So when she got scared the first time with the man and the van slaming the door or the second time with the storm door did you make over her trying to comfort her. Telling her "it's OK don't be scared or something like that? Petting or hugging her? Like you would a child??? If so that would be praising her for being scarred. That is the way dog interpit human behavior. Any attention...

I hope it works!!!!

aklowe, So when she got scared the first time with the man and the van slaming the door or the second time with the storm door did you make over her trying to comfort her. Telling her "it's OK don't be scared or something like that? Petting or hugging her? Like you would a child??? If so that would be praising her for being scarred. That is the way dog interpit human behavior. Any attention to her when she gets spooked only...

Quote: Originally Posted by MikeB If you would Google Food Aggression and or Food Guarding I know you will find plenty of help and information on the subject. I agree with NILIF and also WHO'S IN CHARGE HERE A Lesson in Being Alpha. Both on Google Search. I wouldn't use the crate as a punishment when she is bad. The crate should be a good place where she can go and relax and not be bothered. Not put as a "time out"...

No she poops first thing every morning then we feed her while were getting reay and then take her out again before we leave but she doesnt alway crap then. I dont think she knows how to tell us because just yesturday we were playing and all of the sudden she just started going. That was a first.. She has never done that I was shocked.

We just bought this little device, called the tattle tale, it's an alarm that goes off from vibration. Trying to use it to keep our little couch eater off the couch... so far it doesn't go off when he jumps on the couch but does as soon as he sniffs at it. So it at least lets us know when he is on the couch and we can get to him before any damage is done. Anyone use this with any success for behavioral training?

Agreed with Shelby's comments. Also-our younger boston Elsie (1 year 4 months old) was hard to potty train-well probably normal but Emma was so easy to train it made elsie seem like quite the task. Anyway, even now when I'm home I take elsie outside every hour n a half to two hours-if I see she has drank a ton of water, I take her out shortly after drinking it. same goes for food. As for pooping-some bostons need awhile to find...

Quote: Originally Posted by Ottobon I would try and exercise him and give him mental stimulation before resorting to drugs. Lots of exercise. Treat puzzles. Simple training. He's a puppy. It's easy to forget when they look grown. I have a 15 month old and sometimes he drives me nuts with his energy, but it's part of having a young dog that needs activity. Most dogs are surrendered between 6 months and 2 years. He's an...

Yeah, if she's in there for the entire day, that just may be too long for her. All dogs are different in the amount of time they take to get it. She's probably also in the routine now of pooping in her crate. I'd try to interupt that routine and get her on a new one by coming home at lunch, or paying someone to come and let her out for a mid day potty break.