Tuesday January 10
Woke up to a poopy crate again. Wondering if whatever she ate is still working out of her system. She's acting fine otherwise. We went for a 2 mile walk and then washed her butt haha.
We've noticed that she's chewing/shredding her leash. The gum bottle doesn't seem to do anything more than distract her for a minute. We've given her other toys to have around to prevent this, but the leash is more attractive. I think we should get a new leash that isn't as tempting...
I think we're starting to hit the defiance phase in that she doesn't want to be next to us all the time... especially if I'm in the office and someone is working around the house (that she doesn't know). There's more biting (nibbling, really), jumping, 'testing', and curiosity. She was barking like crazy when the man was working around the house, when I had her tethered to me at my desk - sign of protecting us? When I put her in her crate she calmed down.
We actually had two different sets of workers at our house today - she was much better for the second set. Although, the second set was more out of her sight, if that has anything to do with it. But she could still hear them.
She was great in class, pooped a bit when we got home, and when Dan had her inside, she started growling at him and jumping up at him. This repeated a few times, and he would shuffle and knee her to quit it, which she would, only to start the process again. Very odd, we've never heard her growl before! We thought maybe she had to poop some more, but had no interest in it. What would start that?!
Actually, Dan told me that he was cheering for a Hawks' goal, and while she's seen him celebrate before, it was never while tethered. And, like any kid, we think she was overtired - she had a long and exciting day!
Questions -
Are there any behavior reasons behind diarrhea? Is she nervous/anxious with the new training?
How do we handle car trips? She loves them but doesn't understand yet that she does not belong in the front seat
Thoughts on grain free dog food? Any brand recommendations? I did a bit of research and read that Natural Balance is a good brand, as well as Acana (although I think that's not dry), and Taste of the Wild. I also found Nutro but saw a few not as good reviews.
Wed, Jan 11
Woke up to a small poop in her crate today - definitely not excited about it, but much better than previous deposits! Went for a short walk and when we got home, we practiced our boundaries at the end of our driveway into the street, in the back of the (unfenced) yard, walking out the back door, and walking into the mudroom. Next up - walking into the garage (one of her favorite places ever)!
We had the first guy from yesterday come back to the house in the morning to finish up some work - and she was much calmer today, instead of her crazy barking like yesterday. Thank goodness!
Ended up napping in her crate most of the day. We took another 1.5 mile walk in the afternoon, and then she took a nap under my feet at my desk.
Woke up to a poopy crate again. Wondering if whatever she ate is still working out of her system. She's acting fine otherwise. We went for a 2 mile walk and then washed her butt haha.
We've noticed that she's chewing/shredding her leash. The gum bottle doesn't seem to do anything more than distract her for a minute. We've given her other toys to have around to prevent this, but the leash is more attractive. I think we should get a new leash that isn't as tempting...
I think we're starting to hit the defiance phase in that she doesn't want to be next to us all the time... especially if I'm in the office and someone is working around the house (that she doesn't know). There's more biting (nibbling, really), jumping, 'testing', and curiosity. She was barking like crazy when the man was working around the house, when I had her tethered to me at my desk - sign of protecting us? When I put her in her crate she calmed down.
We actually had two different sets of workers at our house today - she was much better for the second set. Although, the second set was more out of her sight, if that has anything to do with it. But she could still hear them.
She was great in class, pooped a bit when we got home, and when Dan had her inside, she started growling at him and jumping up at him. This repeated a few times, and he would shuffle and knee her to quit it, which she would, only to start the process again. Very odd, we've never heard her growl before! We thought maybe she had to poop some more, but had no interest in it. What would start that?!
Actually, Dan told me that he was cheering for a Hawks' goal, and while she's seen him celebrate before, it was never while tethered. And, like any kid, we think she was overtired - she had a long and exciting day!
Questions -
Are there any behavior reasons behind diarrhea? Is she nervous/anxious with the new training?
How do we handle car trips? She loves them but doesn't understand yet that she does not belong in the front seat
Thoughts on grain free dog food? Any brand recommendations? I did a bit of research and read that Natural Balance is a good brand, as well as Acana (although I think that's not dry), and Taste of the Wild. I also found Nutro but saw a few not as good reviews.
Wed, Jan 11
Woke up to a small poop in her crate today - definitely not excited about it, but much better than previous deposits! Went for a short walk and when we got home, we practiced our boundaries at the end of our driveway into the street, in the back of the (unfenced) yard, walking out the back door, and walking into the mudroom. Next up - walking into the garage (one of her favorite places ever)!
We had the first guy from yesterday come back to the house in the morning to finish up some work - and she was much calmer today, instead of her crazy barking like yesterday. Thank goodness!
Ended up napping in her crate most of the day. We took another 1.5 mile walk in the afternoon, and then she took a nap under my feet at my desk.
Thurs jan 12
Dan and I are on our way out of town, so my parents are watching
her, With the help of their 9 year old passive golden.
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