behavior problems
- tkinney86
- hockeymom218
- lbuggy2618
- ttaylor
- howarthl
- Pebbles17
- shanson
- SunBeam9
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» tkinney86 - My Lhasa is 2 1/2 years old.
My Lhasa is 2 1/2 years old.1st problem: When no one is around,or when we are asleep, he will go pottie in the house. I don't know how to get him to understand that he needs to do this outside.
2nd problem: Instead of barking, he scratches the doors to come inside. He has ruined 2 doors and several screens. He also has figured out that he can dig under the fences to explore new terriorties. It frustrates me that he let's me know very well when he wants to come inside, but does not do the same thing when he needs to go outside to relieve himself.
3rd problem: He nips at some children with no apparent prompting from the children. Because of this, I either tie him up or hold him when children are near.
I need help.
Thank you!
-- posted by tkinney86
» hockeymom218 - Re: My Lhasa is 2 1/2 years old.
In response to message posted by tkinney86:Hi! I also have the same problem with my Lhasa, I have had her for about 2 years, and Brandi is about 3-1/2, just recently she has started urinating in the living room when we are sleeping! I was and still am in shock. My rugs are ruined and I do not know what to do about it. I have recently began crating her at night to help solve the problem. If you find out why your baby is doing it , let me know, maybe together we can find the answer.
-- posted by hockeymom218
» lbuggy2618 - Re: My Lhasa is 2 1/2 years old.
In response to message posted by tkinney86:My Llhasa is 3 1/2. My husband and I love her dearly but she has become such a terror over these last three years. My problems with her are the following:
1. We cannot have company without her growling at them viciously or trying to bite them. She also nips at children for no apparent reason. When I am around children I get so nervous because everybody thinks she is this cute loveable dog...but boy can looks be deceiving. I also hold her tight (as if she was a big German Sherpard)when kids are around.
2. She took over our bed. I let her sleep in it (which is my fault) when she was a puppy, thinking she would eventually sleep in her bed. Boy, was I wrong. When I try to move her, she growls.
3. She jumps on the table, which I thought only cats do. I can't leave a table with food unattended because she will eat it.
4. She throws up almost every other day. I took her to the vet and they said it was allergies. They gave me medicine to give her but it doesn't seem to work. Is this common in Llaso Apso?
5. She is a VERY barky dog. She barks at everything and anything.
My husband and I are planning to have children within the next two years, but I don't know what I'm going to do with my little terror. Llaso Apso are usually NOT good with kids, but then I know some people that swear their Llasos are the best with their kids.
-- posted by lbuggy2618
» ttaylor - Behavior Problem
I have had a Lhasa Apso in my life for the past 18 years. I have never had the problems with my Lhasas that everyone else has had. Of course, I have always had two at the same time. This way they are able to keep one another company. I am not implying that my Lhasas were perfect and never got into mischief or were never reprimanded. Lhasas are intelligent and loving little creatures with extraordinary human qualities that I adore and find endearing.Lhasas have to be taught from the very beginning that you are the boss, otherwise, misery looms in the future for you both. With just a little quality time, a Lhasa or any dog for that matter can be socialized. My first Lhasas came from a pet store and a backyard breeder, but I was young and did not know to research breeders. However, I still did not have bad problems with them. Donnelly and Roxanne were loving to the very end. When well-behaved children were around them, I had no problem. When I could see that there were children that had not been brought up properly and annoyed my pets, I told their parents to make the children sit down and behave. This made a few inconsiderate, lazy parents mad, but I did not care. I did not allow my little dogs to go into their home and misbehave and I was not going to allow their children to come into my home and disrupt it.
Bringing up and socializing a pet is the same as rearing children. Pets, like children, do not know social behavior unless taught. It is an ongoing lesson. Patience, persistence, and kindness go a long way. It is up to the individual to dedicate time each day to training their pet, otherwise, the pet will assume that his behavior is acceptable.
I have a husband, a home, garden, laundary, and cooking that need my attention every evening when I return from work, but there to greet me are two sweet little Lhasas that are full of kisses and hugs. They're not perfect, but they try very hard to be.
I have never allowed my pets the run of the house while I am away at work. This provides an opportunity to misbehave. They have my large kitchen and a hallway to play. I leave the radio or television on for them to listen to and fresh water in their bowl and, of course, they have a basket of toys in which to play. In the winter I leave a light on because by the time I return home in the evening it is beginning to get dark. I also leave a night light on in the kitchen after we retire in the evening so they can easily find their way to their puppyjohn (this is a tray that holds unfolded newspaper -- my Lhasas are paper-trained).
Training is not easy -- it takes commitment. A commitment to succeed and the rewards are a sweet, nurtured pet that not only you will adore, but others as well.
We live in a rather sad society. People seem to think that little puppies can train themselves and children can raise themselves and still be expected to be perfect. Everyone needs human contact and affection, each day we all learn a lesson, we grow. It is our duty to pass our knowledge along to others whether it be human or canine or feline.
Cherish your little gifts -- they are more precious than gold. Set aside time for training, socializing, and loving. You may find that all your little Lhasas are asking for is guidance.
I lost Donnelly (15) and Roxanne (14) three years ago. Prior to their deaths, I researched breeders and found one that I could work with. Barnaby and Gabriella are my newest Lhasas. They will be four years old July 26. They are very socialized, friendly, and loving. They still bark and get into mischief, just as Donnelly and Roxanne did, but we learn and grow together. From time to time, my Lhasas have taught me a thing or two -- unselfishnes, forgiveness, and strength. Good luck to you and your priceless gifts.
-- posted by ttaylor
» Pebbles17 - ANOTHER 2-1/2 yr. old lhasa
My dog is about 2-1/2 years old and just this morning he has become extremely possessive. I left Sunday morning for my job as a camp counselor (my first week) and came home yesterday for the July 4th holiday. My lhasa slept in my room for a change and when i woke up, my dad was trying to get him from under my bed to take him outside to do his business. The dog was barking and growling and snapping. He's only done this when he's felt threatened. And my dad has been nothing but loving to him. Has anyone else faced this problem?? I don't want to have to go through this everytime I come home for camp on the weekend. If you can, please e-mail me at Star5554@yahoo.com. Thank you.-- posted by Pebbles17
» shanson - Re: behavior PROBLEMS
In response to message posted by howarthl:The best thing I did when I got Dahli 5 months ago as a baby was to kennel train her. This way I do not have to worry about her messing in the house. She is in her kennel during the day while I am at work (I come home at lunch to take her outside)and all night while asleep. She loves her kennel and feels safe and secure in it. Dogs will not soil where they sleep.
-- posted by shanson
» SunBeam9 - Re: Behavior Problem
In response to message posted by ttaylor:We have has our 7 month olLhsasas for about a month. He is exceptionally tolerant of my 4 year old daughter's antics. They are the best of friends. The only problem we seem to be having is house training. He always seems to go do it in another room - even after a stint outside. Of course, he only does this when we are home. He holds it all night long while everyone is in bed too. I'll have to be patient and persistent. We also confine to a galley kitchen with baby gates when we are not home. Doesn't seem to have watch dog tendencies. The neighbors' dogs were creating ruckousus and ours didn't even flinch. Puppy number two is arriving in 2 weeks - hoping this will cut down on the amount of whining when we have to work or go to school.
Would love to hear from you.
Colleen
-- posted by SunBeam9
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