Dog Babysitting?
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Kschraf
Feb 6, 2012, 8:57:05 PM2/6/12
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Hi Everyone,
I am a new dog owner so I don't know if anything like this is
available. We've adopted a wonderful dog, his only problem is his
severe separation anxiety when we have to leave him in his crate for a
few hours. We're working with him on this, but in the meantime he's
injuring himself trying to get out. Are there any doggie daycare
services in our neighborhood where you can drop your dog off just
every once in awhile? I am home most of the time and take him with us
most places, but sadly, there are places you just can't take a dog.
Any input is most welcome.
Thanks!
Kirstie on Grindon
I am a new dog owner so I don't know if anything like this is
available. We've adopted a wonderful dog, his only problem is his
severe separation anxiety when we have to leave him in his crate for a
few hours. We're working with him on this, but in the meantime he's
injuring himself trying to get out. Are there any doggie daycare
services in our neighborhood where you can drop your dog off just
every once in awhile? I am home most of the time and take him with us
most places, but sadly, there are places you just can't take a dog.
Any input is most welcome.
Thanks!
Kirstie on Grindon
Richard on Parkside
Feb 7, 2012, 9:49:37 AM2/7/12
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Good Doggie Daycare in Hampden is a nice place. But it may be a bit
too far away for you. This is their website - http://gooddoggiedaycare.com/
too far away for you. This is their website - http://gooddoggiedaycare.com/
James Proctor
Feb 7, 2012, 10:07:12 AM2/7/12
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Not sure if she is still around but my neighbor here in Hamilton Hills
used to use Liz ,l...@droptheleash.net.
used to use Liz ,l...@droptheleash.net.
Regards, Jim in HH
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James Proctor
Feb 7, 2012, 3:18:06 PM2/7/12
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Hello all, Also wanted to let everyone know that Lynn that has done
the mosaic work on the front of the old Hamilton arts gallery walks
dogs . She also restores old stained glass panels on homes and store
fronts. Her number is 410- 215 - 6809 . Just spoke with her while
walking a dog. Give her a call. She said she was taking on new
clients.
the mosaic work on the front of the old Hamilton arts gallery walks
dogs . She also restores old stained glass panels on homes and store
fronts. Her number is 410- 215 - 6809 . Just spoke with her while
walking a dog. Give her a call. She said she was taking on new
clients.
Regards, Jim in HH
Kschraf
Feb 8, 2012, 6:36:02 AM2/8/12
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Thank you, everyone, for all your great replies and emails on the
subject of dog care. I knew this would be the right place to turn with
all the animal lovers in the neighborhood! I've got some great
resources to look into now. ~Kirstie
subject of dog care. I knew this would be the right place to turn with
all the animal lovers in the neighborhood! I've got some great
resources to look into now. ~Kirstie
Ali
Feb 11, 2012, 6:53:57 PM2/11/12
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Mary Pat who lives on Grindon runs a small doggy day care. She has
great experience and loves, loves, loves dogs. Her phone number is
410-254-0376.
great experience and loves, loves, loves dogs. Her phone number is
410-254-0376.
Dakini
Feb 12, 2012, 11:34:34 AM2/12/12
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Hi Kirstie,
I read an entertaining and informative book some years ago by a woman
who knew the original horse whisperer
and decided to study and write about the language and behaviors of
dogs. (The Dog Listener by Jan Fennell)
What she said really made sense, and it worked - astoundingly well
actually!
At the time my first dog was around 5 or 6 years old.
He didn't tear things up when I wasn't home, but was clearly anxious
until I returned.
He also did not follow commands very well - but I put that up to the
fact he'd lived as wild dog for over a year in the mountains of WV
from about age 1 to 2.
In the book, the woman explained that dogs are wired to think in
terms of who is "alpha" and therefore in charge.
When, in their own mind,s the dog is alpha if the human goes off
somewhere, the dog cannot rest because the humans is in their charge.
The book delineated 3 key ways to show your dog that YOU are alpha.
She also said that a dog being alpha in a human's world isn't fair to
them, nor safe - and I agree.
(I don't particularly like an uneven paradigm like that, in humans its
called dominance/submission and all too often its women who wind up on
the underside of that!
So, it took a little convincing that this paradigm, while not at all
appropriate in the human world, really holds up in the dog world.)
The 3 things that demonstrate who is alpha are:
1) Who eats first
2) Who enters a space first (and note that dogs seem to view all
transitions as entering - not exiting -for example, they are entering
outside when leaving home)
3) Who greets first
The suggestion I followed was to keep a small package of human snacks,
like those small fish-shaped cheddar crackers, near the dog's food.
Before feeding the dog anything - even a treat - I let him see me eat
something first.
The first few times I did this you could have knocked Tippy (my old
dog) over with a feather!
It was comical how flabbergasted he looked!
Up until then, it had been my habit up until then to feed him first,
and then eat my breakfast or dinner.
Although it was awkward, when coming or going, I'd enter or leave
first - then bring him behind on the leash.
I learned to command him to sit, to more easily accomplish this.
I have to admit I wasn't very good at doing the 3rd: "greet first.".
When I got home, he often ran enthusiastically to greet me.
It was hard for me to ignor him because I was so glad to see him,
too.
You're supposed to let 2 minutes pass at least, and ideally wait until
the dog stops trying to greet
- then you initiate the greeting as enthusiastically and long as you
want at that point.
I guess if the dog is in a crate, you ignor them for 2 minutes - which
feels like a very long time! - then initiate the greeting.
The changes in Tippy, after I implemented only the "eating first," and
"leaving first" were remarkable - and within a week!
When I returned home, he'd often be in the back bedroom sleeping,
instead of anxiously waiting at the door.
He also listened to me much, much better - always (well, to be honest,
usually - a squirrel in the vicinity could trump this!) coming when I
called.
I wish I had known all this when I first got Tippy, as it would have
saved him and me a lot of anxiety!
I hope this helps you with your dog.
Good Luck! ~ "Dakini"
I read an entertaining and informative book some years ago by a woman
who knew the original horse whisperer
and decided to study and write about the language and behaviors of
dogs. (The Dog Listener by Jan Fennell)
What she said really made sense, and it worked - astoundingly well
actually!
At the time my first dog was around 5 or 6 years old.
He didn't tear things up when I wasn't home, but was clearly anxious
until I returned.
He also did not follow commands very well - but I put that up to the
fact he'd lived as wild dog for over a year in the mountains of WV
from about age 1 to 2.
In the book, the woman explained that dogs are wired to think in
terms of who is "alpha" and therefore in charge.
When, in their own mind,s the dog is alpha if the human goes off
somewhere, the dog cannot rest because the humans is in their charge.
The book delineated 3 key ways to show your dog that YOU are alpha.
She also said that a dog being alpha in a human's world isn't fair to
them, nor safe - and I agree.
(I don't particularly like an uneven paradigm like that, in humans its
called dominance/submission and all too often its women who wind up on
the underside of that!
So, it took a little convincing that this paradigm, while not at all
appropriate in the human world, really holds up in the dog world.)
The 3 things that demonstrate who is alpha are:
1) Who eats first
2) Who enters a space first (and note that dogs seem to view all
transitions as entering - not exiting -for example, they are entering
outside when leaving home)
3) Who greets first
The suggestion I followed was to keep a small package of human snacks,
like those small fish-shaped cheddar crackers, near the dog's food.
Before feeding the dog anything - even a treat - I let him see me eat
something first.
The first few times I did this you could have knocked Tippy (my old
dog) over with a feather!
It was comical how flabbergasted he looked!
Up until then, it had been my habit up until then to feed him first,
and then eat my breakfast or dinner.
Although it was awkward, when coming or going, I'd enter or leave
first - then bring him behind on the leash.
I learned to command him to sit, to more easily accomplish this.
I have to admit I wasn't very good at doing the 3rd: "greet first.".
When I got home, he often ran enthusiastically to greet me.
It was hard for me to ignor him because I was so glad to see him,
too.
You're supposed to let 2 minutes pass at least, and ideally wait until
the dog stops trying to greet
- then you initiate the greeting as enthusiastically and long as you
want at that point.
I guess if the dog is in a crate, you ignor them for 2 minutes - which
feels like a very long time! - then initiate the greeting.
The changes in Tippy, after I implemented only the "eating first," and
"leaving first" were remarkable - and within a week!
When I returned home, he'd often be in the back bedroom sleeping,
instead of anxiously waiting at the door.
He also listened to me much, much better - always (well, to be honest,
usually - a squirrel in the vicinity could trump this!) coming when I
called.
I wish I had known all this when I first got Tippy, as it would have
saved him and me a lot of anxiety!
I hope this helps you with your dog.
Good Luck! ~ "Dakini"
Susan E.
Feb 9, 2014, 6:23:52 PM2/9/14
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I know of a good dogsitter in this area who does daycare, and who has said I could share this phone number with you: 443-854-5844.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
Kristin
Feb 10, 2014, 12:19:53 PM2/10/14
to Susan E., nogli-news
Isn't there a way to partition a portion of your house for the doggie? Maybe it is the crate itself adding to the problem. Leave a TV or radio on as well. My apologies if you have already tried that.
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