Current Events > It's been 8 months, and oreo pupper is still causing fucking mayhem

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Most of you know, or are at least familiar, with Satan. I mean Oreo Pupper. But she really is Satan tho...

Here's a pic.


The crate was originally in the corner to the left of the door. She kicks the tray out of the bottom, and then is able to somehow move across the floor. Idk if she's flipping it or scooting it. She eats the floor and the couch this way.

SO, with her causing this damage while crated, we tried letting her free roam while we're gone.

Mixed results, but I'm worried that she's "learning" she can now potty in the house now
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I'm going nuts
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My man I thought you wouldn't be crating @ this point based on the other topic
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Have you tried a potty pad?
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She hasn't been crated in a week. That's an oldish picture
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How long do you leave them alone for everyday? Maybe you should get someone to come by and take them out and stuff if you can.
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MrK3V posted...

Have you tried a potty pad?

She'll eat them unfortunately. She loves anything close to paper
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SSJCAT posted...

How long do you leave them alone for everyday? Maybe you should get someone to come by and take them out and stuff if you can.

Usually 3 hours. Long days are more like 7, which I expect accidents.

Today is the first long day she'll be free roaming
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This is why I'm a cat person >_>
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Lmao that dog is wild

Puppies chew my man. Some are worse than others. My dog did about $8k in damages before she settled down. Elk antlers might help you. Nailing the crate down, too
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EnragedSlith posted...

Puppies chew my man. Some are worse than others. My dog did about $8k in damages before she settled down. Elk antlers might help you. Nailing the crate down, too

Yeah I would try to just give her stuff she is allowed to chew up and destroy and maybe hopefully she will transition and stop destroying your stuff lol

But
NeonOctopus posted...

This is why I'm a cat person >_>

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7 hours I think is way too long for a pupper to be alone tho man I try not to leave my parents dogs unattended for more than 4.

Not that theyll break stuff they just get all sad and depressed when theyre alone lol
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EnragedSlith posted...

Puppies chew my man. Some are worse than others. My dog did about $8k in damages before she settled down. Elk antlers might help you. Nailing the crate down, too

We were trying Yak cheese for awhile. But it's $20 for 4 bones.

But dude 8k?! Holy fuck. Mines at 2k and I thought that was a lot
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SSJCAT posted...

7 hours I think is way too long for a pupper to be alone tho man I try not to leave my parents dogs unattended for more than 4.

Not that theyll break stuff they just get all sad and depressed when theyre alone lol

I mean it's not ideal, but far from an every day occurance.
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I just don't know why she seems to be getting worse with her potty training at this point
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oreo pupper did nothing wrong
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Bruhhh she tried overdosing on my gf's multivitamins a few days ago
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lww99 posted...

I just don't know why she seems to be getting worse with her potty training at this point

How much exercise does she get? This sounds more behavioral than routine.
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lww99 posted...

We were trying Yak cheese for awhile. But it's $20 for 4 bones.

That's cheaper than repairing or replacing carpeting, furniture, etc.
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s0nicfan posted...

lww99 posted...

I just don't know why she seems to be getting worse with her potty training at this point

How much exercise does she get? This sounds more behavioral than routine.

We play a lot of fetch in the backyard. About hour total each day, of her sprinting from one end of the yard to the other. She also has another dog to play with

Australian Cattle Dogs are one of the most high energy breeds out there.
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I'd get rid of it.
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PoopPotato posted...

I'd get rid of it.

My gf has wanted to for a few weeks. I've never given up a pet, and I'm really trying not to start now. But fuck this is difficult
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Euthanize.
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Are you not covering your cage? It helps them a lot if you train them to have a cover over it

lww99 posted...

s0nicfan posted...

lww99 posted...

I just don't know why she seems to be getting worse with her potty training at this point

How much exercise does she get? This sounds more behavioral than routine.

We play a lot of fetch in the backyard. About hour total each day, of her sprinting from one end of the yard to the other. She also has another dog to play with

Australian Cattle Dogs are one of the most high energy breeds out there.

Are you doing this in the evening? Or in the morning before you leave?
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In the evening. I could try waking up a little earlier and playing with her before work, too.
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Vindris_SNH posted...

Euthanize.

stop it

DeadSite posted...

Are you not covering your cage? It helps them a lot if you train them to have a cover over it

You'd benefit a lot from putting her in a puppy obedience class, and a board and train class after.
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lww99 posted...

In the evening. I could try waking up a little earlier and playing with her before work, too.

I think morning would help a lot more, but you should do both. That dog has like 10x the energy that you do and t needs to get it out
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lww99 posted...

In the evening. I could try waking up a little earlier and playing with her before work, too.

Yeah, I would try to tire her out in the morning before leaving.
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DeadSite posted...

Are you not covering your cage? It helps them a lot if you train them to have a cover over it

We aren't really caging her anymore. She does more damage inside than she does when she free roams.

Sackgurl posted...

You'd benefit a lot from putting her in a puppy obedience class, and a board and train class after.

This would be nice, but some obedience classes are over $1,000. Just not in the budget right now, especially after 2k in damages, and about to have a new floor installed because of her.
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lww99 posted...

This would be nice, but some obedience classes are over $1,000. Just not in the budget right now, especially after 2k in damages, and about to have a new floor installed because of her.

Just saying a 1k class would have been cheaper than the repairs you're forced to do.
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lww99 posted...

We aren't really caging her anymore. She does more damage inside than she does when she free roams.

Ehhh that sounds like you didn't properly crate train her tbh. My Australian Shepherd mix doesn't love his cage but goes in fine and doesn't cause a ruckus at 5.5 months

meestermj posted...

lww99 posted...

This would be nice, but some obedience classes are over $1,000. Just not in the budget right now, especially after 2k in damages, and about to have a new floor installed because of her.

Just saying a 1k class would have been cheaper than the repairs you're forced to do.

Not every dog needs the class, but hindsight is 20/20.
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DeadSite posted...

Are you not covering your cage? It helps them a lot if you train them to have a cover over it

Yep! This helped with my 8 months old. She's always been very high energy, seems like she's constantly has the zoomies.

But when we put her in the crate, either from letting her be out for a long time or if she gets to over excited, we've always covered the crate and she relaxes.

Also yak cheese, even tho somewhat expensive like you said, last a long time, my dog been on the same one for the last 2 weeks.
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I would totally buy it if one bone/cheese lasted her weeks. But it barely survives a day. $100 a month on Yak cheese seems like a lot
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lww99 posted...

meestermj posted...

lww99 posted...

This would be nice, but some obedience classes are over $1,000. Just not in the budget right now, especially after 2k in damages, and about to have a new floor installed because of her.

Just saying a 1k class would have been cheaper than the repairs you're forced to do.

Not every dog needs the class, but hindsight is 20/20.

Not every dog needs it, but every dog will benefit. Not trying to pile on man, just my viewpoint.
Obedience training is always my #1priority with dogs simply because it's impossible to tell if they'll need it, but it's always a good thing to do.
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meestermj posted...

lww99 posted...

meestermj posted...

lww99 posted...

This would be nice, but some obedience classes are over $1,000. Just not in the budget right now, especially after 2k in damages, and about to have a new floor installed because of her.

Just saying a 1k class would have been cheaper than the repairs you're forced to do.

Not every dog needs the class, but hindsight is 20/20.

Not every dog needs it, but every dog will benefit. Not trying to pile on man, just my viewpoint.
Obedience training is always my #1priority with dogs simply because it's impossible to tell if they'll need it, but it's always a good thing to do.

I'll look around and see if I can find any viable options
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josiskrazy posted...

Yep! This helped with my 8 months old. She's always been very high energy, seems like she's constantly has the zoomies.

But when we put her in the crate, either from letting her be out for a long time or if she gets to over excited, we've always covered the crate and she relaxes.

Yeah cage with a cover is my go to training. People heavily underrate what crating does for a dog.

DeadSite posted...

josiskrazy posted...

Yep! This helped with my 8 months old. She's always been very high energy, seems like she's constantly has the zoomies.

But when we put her in the crate, either from letting her be out for a long time or if she gets to over excited, we've always covered the crate and she relaxes.

Yeah cage with a cover is my go to training. People heavily underrate what crating does for a dog.

Yeah, I was totally on board with it. They need a "den". She just fucking HATES being in there, but as someone else said, we didn't crate train well enough.
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Good on you for continuing to try.

Have you kept a camera around to see what your dog does? Maybe has separation anxiety?
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MrK3V posted...

Good on you for continuing to try.

Have you kept a camera around to see what your dog does? Maybe has separation anxiety?

Separation anxiety is definitely the cause. No doubt in my mind.

We've considered cameras. One that you can "talk" to would be nice, if I can catch her in the act doing something. Got any you recommend?
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Yeah they have those pet cams that can run from 200 bucks or so onward, but honestly it might be better just to get some general security cameras with a built in voice feature. Then you'd get an actual system, plus you can see contact your dog.

The Furbo like many can pop out treats too. Others can fit right onto a wall.

https://www.amazon.com/Furbo-Dog-Camera-Tossing-Designed/dp/B01FXC7JWQ

So that is a pro to having a dog specific camera.
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Damn, those are nice some features. Our other dog barks at all passerbys, so my phone would dinging non stop
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We should take bets on what I'm gonna come home to today.
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Time to trade it for a good dog.
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SK8T3R215 posted...

Time to trade it for a good dog.

Na I won't replace her. If we have to get rid of her, that will be that. But I won't get rid of a puppy just to get a different puppy.
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lww99 posted...

SK8T3R215 posted...

Time to trade it for a good dog.

Na I won't replace her. If we have to get rid of her, that will be that. But I won't get rid of a puppy just to get a different puppy.

If it does come to that, please find someone yourself that you trust to take her and dont just drop her at a shelter. But I believe in ya TC, just be patient and loving, your pet will love you, and eventually learn what behaviors are rewarded. Positive reinforcement always trumps punishment.
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