My wifes German Shepard has a howling problem. I like this dog but the howling has me at the end of my rope. Is there any way I can curb the howling?
ANY! WAY!
Scootter
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Howling
Scootter
Nov 12, 2004 05:52 PM
Replies (3)
KDiamondDavis
Nov 12, 2004 06:52 PM
>>My wifes German Shepard has a howling problem. I like this dog but the howling has me at the end of my rope. Is there any way I can curb the howling?
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>>ANY! WAY!
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>>Scootter
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What is the situation when the howling occurs?
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Kathy Diamond Davis, author, "Therapy Dogs: Training Your Dog to Reach Others," 2nd edition, and the free Canine Behavior Series at www.veterinaryforum.com
Scootter
Nov 13, 2004 10:32 AM
He's laying down in the yard, picks his head up and howls from 30 seconds to five minutes. Nothing has to happen, he just does it.
I don't believe it's an attention getting device. If I walk out of the house to shush him it doesn't stop. He goes until he decides he's done.
Scootter
KDiamondDavis
Nov 13, 2004 03:27 PM
>>He's laying down in the yard, picks his head up and howls from 30 seconds to five minutes. Nothing has to happen, he just does it.
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>>I don't believe it's an attention getting device. If I walk out of the house to shush him it doesn't stop. He goes until he decides he's done.
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>>Scootter
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Training would teach the dog to change focus from whatever is triggering the howling to what you ask of him. A training class can teach you how to do that. If training doesn't work, it might be a seizure disorder and he's actually "unconscious" during this action.
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Kathy Diamond Davis, author, "Therapy Dogs: Training Your Dog to Reach Others," 2nd edition, and the free Canine Behavior Series at www.veterinaryforum.com
