cushner@ttidcb.UUCP (Jeffrey Cushner) (04/22/85)
My one question is: Does she have a doghouse? Her security depends on being inside a structure (and obviously she trying to do just that). Also, I imagine she has an ample supply of water. I just say that to remind you, but I'm sure she does. Without wanting to repeat the wordy reply I gave to another poster, I will refer you to my reply of "A chewing problem" and request you to do the same basic procedure. It requires work but, as I'm sure you'll understand, it's worth it in the long run. There's one more thing that I want to say; If your dog has anxiety problems like this, have you ever thought of obedience training? It's not only for problems with walking your dog but it gives her mind something to think about and anticipate while you're away. And it really is quite fun for both of you to work as a team! >Here's hoping some of you dog experts may have a solution to >a new problem. My dog, Ginger, is a ~4 year old golden retriever/ >cocker spaniel (we think). She looks just like a puppy retriever, >and fortunately has stayed about that size. > >When we got her from the pound 3 years ago, she was a well behaved >dog. She's loosened up a bit now (which we wanted), but is still >a polite friendly dog (eg, she stays off furniture, won't jump up >on strangers, won't sit on top of you when you're trying to eat, etc.). >By 'loosening up' I mean that she now plays (before she just sat and >stared, watching for commands, I suppose). > >Anyway, during the day when we're at work, she's in the backyard. >Just recently we've discovered that she's actually eating away the >the door frame to the back door (trying to get inside?). A friend told >me about similar behavior in another retriever who ate a hole through >the living room wall!! > >What's going on here? What can be done to stop this? We leave bones >and chew toys for her, but she prefers the house. She's tried tackling >the wooden slats in the gate, too. Is it the wood? Or is it being >locked up? > >Please don't tell me she needs to be spayed -- her former long lost >owners already took care of that. > >Thanks and help! > > Pat Boren >-- >decvax!randvax!boren -- ============================================================================== Jeff Cushner @ Citicorp-TTI Santa Monica CA 90405 (213) 450-9111 x2273 {vortex,philabs}!ttidca!ttidcb!cushner