HELP!! ... dog sitting ... what do i do!!!

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softness -> HELP!! ... dog sitting ... what do i do!!! (6/15/2007 12:35:46 PM)
my friend has a family emergency .. so i am taking care of her dog i live in a small flat, on the second floor ... and i am a cat person! my poochie experience consists of a) being a puppy myself on occassion b) helping this dogs mummy walk her in the park any advice?????

Mikal -> RE: HELP!! ... dog sitting ... what do i do!!! (6/15/2007 12:44:52 PM)
If you don't already have one, get a chew toy ASAP! More than one isn't a bad thing either. A half hour or so after drinking and/or eating, take the pooch out to potty. Belly and ear rubs will make the pooch love you. At least until you stop.

Aileen68 -> RE: HELP!! ... dog sitting ... what do i do!!! (6/15/2007 12:57:56 PM)
They're very good in a wok with some soy and snow peas. Make sure you skin em or you'll be coughing up hairballs all night long.

softness -> RE: HELP!! ... dog sitting ... what do i do!!! (6/15/2007 1:20:22 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Mikal If you don't already have one, get a chew toy ASAP! More than one isn't a bad thing either. A half hour or so after drinking and/or eating, take the pooch out to potty. Belly and ear rubs will make the pooch love you. At least until you stop. it comes with a chew toy ... it is mostl;y crying at the door for its mummy this is heartbreaking

mnottertail -> RE: HELP!! ... dog sitting ... what do i do!!! (6/15/2007 1:24:17 PM)
electric blanket or hot water bottle tonight. take it out for a walk, prolly needs to pinch a loaf.

softness -> RE: HELP!! ... dog sitting ... what do i do!!! (6/15/2007 1:30:57 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Aileen68 They're very good in a wok with some soy and snow peas. Make sure you skin em or you'll be coughing up hairballs all night long. that is sick plus i already ate

cjenny -> RE: HELP!! ... dog sitting ... what do i do!!! (6/15/2007 1:34:20 PM)
A loud ticktock clock at night might help. Poor lil pup must be confused and lonesome. How long will you be sitting on the dog? What kind of dog and how old is it? Most dogs are easy to care for, they just want attention.. food.. then more attention [:D] .

agoodboy -> RE: HELP!! ... dog sitting ... what do i do!!! (6/15/2007 1:34:42 PM)
Crying at the door is often a sign of needing to toilet. If uo're correct that it's seeking its owner, go with the suggestion about petting him, rubbing his ears. Belly only if he turns over.

softness -> RE: HELP!! ... dog sitting ... what do i do!!! (6/15/2007 1:45:36 PM)
she is almost 2 ... and a rescue dog .. clear abandonment issues with this one she has dragged my pillow into her dog bed .. and is sat looking at me ... she doesn't seem to want to be petted ... she just looks sad

agoodboy -> RE: HELP!! ... dog sitting ... what do i do!!! (6/15/2007 1:49:17 PM)
Find a piece of cheese or a cracker or anything non greasy or too salty. See if she'll eat from your hand. That sometimes breaks the ice.

MstrssPassion -> RE: HELP!! ... dog sitting ... what do i do!!! (6/15/2007 1:54:43 PM)
dogs love walks & it is a bonding thing for you to walk the animal Don't just snap a leash on the collar & let them walk you where they want to go. You take the lead, let them walk where you want to walk. This will reassure the animal that you are security in their time of stress.

softness -> RE: HELP!! ... dog sitting ... what do i do!!! (6/15/2007 2:27:22 PM)
oh thank god ... have found a ball

Mikal -> RE: HELP!! ... dog sitting ... what do i do!!! (6/15/2007 2:34:34 PM)
If the toy is a Kong (or something like it)... fill it with cheese. Poochy will be zen'd out for hours.

lonlyrossInNeed -> RE: HELP!! ... dog sitting ... what do i do!!! (6/15/2007 3:26:54 PM)
get chew toys a watter botle spray bottle and if it dose anything bad spray it

softness -> RE: HELP!! ... dog sitting ... what do i do!!! (6/15/2007 4:11:35 PM)
am being Dommed by a fricking dog .. i am pathetically grateful because she just came when i called her .. the fact she ahs kicked me out of my own bed we wont go into right now

windchymes -> RE: HELP!! ... dog sitting ... what do i do!!! (6/15/2007 5:19:12 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Aileen68 They're very good in a wok with some soy and snow peas. Make sure you skin em or you'll be coughing up hairballs all night long. That is disgusting, shame on you. Everyone knows hot mustard goes better on dog.

TheHeretic -> RE: HELP!! ... dog sitting ... what do i do!!! (6/15/2007 6:41:27 PM)
It's very kind of you to take this animal in your friend. Whining at the door is a good time for a walk Dogs communicate their needs differently than cats. If it seems to be trying to tell you something, it is. Potty, food, attention you can do something about, missing the Human, not so much. A two-year old still has a puppy's outlook on life. A little tug-of-war with a knotted old t-shirt might be good. If it gives you any comfort, We leave our dog with my folks occasionally for over-night trips. He loves visiting over there, enjoys playing with their dogs, but every time I leave him, he'll start giving them the little noises and big sad eyes that he wants to go home now. Don't let it get away with growling at you EVER. If it climbs into your spot on the chair or bed and growls, say NO in a sharp tone and push it down (if you think it will try to bite, a spray of water right into the face as you say NO sometimes works). Several good walks a day will help a lot.

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