My dog is on borrowed time
I don't know the breed, but I have experience having only 1 dog doing alot of damage but if they have a companion, they are more than likely to play instead of tearing up things. So boredom or loneliness could be the why.
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After a year and a half of absolute delinquent behaviour so bad I will never get another molosser puppy, my dog fooled me.... he has behaved perfectly for the last three months and I breathed a huge sigh of relief thinking that he may have grown up at last. Imagine my surprise and fury coming home the last two nights to a demolished back yard and a repair bill I can't bear to think about. Can anyone give me an insight as to what may have caused this reversion to his earlier behaviour? Nothing has changed in his surroundings, no new people no new anything... Any advice would be MORE than welcome regarding the why and how to fix. Thanks
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I don't know the breed, but I have experience having only 1 dog doing alot of damage but if they have a companion, they are more than likely to play instead of tearing up things. So boredom or loneliness could be the why.
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Have a companion can and possibly make things worse. I highly suggest getting a Obedience trainer who has experience in Dog Behavior. As we can all here try to help you with your problem they will be able to actually see the problems in hand and give you the best advice. I can say one thing if they dog is only a house/backyard dog with no Job then he/she will create her own job. Another thing do you crate the dog while you are gone? Well, if no that would be one thing to start with. Let the dog know where his Den/crate is and that the rest of the home is yours and he is only allowed there when he/she is good or when you are home. But again look for a good trainer in your area.
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Sound like boredom to me. A tired dog is a happy dog.
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I was thinking that the fact that his behaviour has gone thru such a reversion lately with no change to his lifestyle at all was an important part of my question. But I doubt that anyone would disagree that boredom will be playing a part
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I have to agree with everyone here too. All the dogs I've worked with who have that "spark" or yearn to work are wonderful pups, quick to learn, and very well behaved. Once a plateau has been reached in obedience training (no more challenge), the frustration sets in. A good working dog craves new lessons and a purpose constantly. I have always lived by the adage "A good dog is a tired dog" as well, but like my female, which I could exercise and run or walk for miles, she was still "bored" and acting out. Once I uped the mental stimulation as well, she was happy. It sounds about right for your pup. It's time for a job!! 8) 8) Have you had any thoughts as to what activity/job he might excell at? The best way to decide, is to look to his strengths and interests. I have always said a dog is at it's best when you harness their strengths and interests. :D
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