The thieving dog strikes again

It seems that Shilo has behaviour problems. She seems that she wants more time with you and thus she is protesting by behaving irreponsible. I would consider putting her in a dog cage while you are away so you would stop her destructive behaviour. What breed is she? © 2008 Ronaldinu

Oh Wow!! That's terrible! My Tina is the same; she is almost always confined now, except when I am around to supervise her. I give her enough exercises, but darned if I let her romp around the garden unsupervised. She will destroy everything. This sure sounds like hyperactivity to me. Is she getting enough exercises? A big dog like that might need loads of exercises. You must simply wear her out with exercises. A tired dog is always a well-behaved dog. I also read somewhere that hyperactivity can be cured by medication. Talk to your vet or a dog trainer about it, and see what they see. If your dog is hyperactive, she will continue wrecking the house unless you do something about it. She might also be suffering from separation anxiety. So, when you are not around, she would act them. In this case, you need to take help from dog experts. Wish you loads of luck with your big four-footed darling. :) Cheers and happy Mylotting

Sounds like she knows how to get your attention. Even if it is bad attention. Just like a kid when they want attention, they will go about getting it. Even if it is bad attention. The hard part is breaking them of the habit once they get the bad habit. My dogs don't take anything. But one thinsk he has to in between my husband and me at all times. Even in our bed. He will whine if he doesn't get his way. I take him and put him on the floor every time and tell him thats my spot. As I don't play. I have even went as far as putting him out of our room. As he is suppose to me my sons dog. Lol.

I forgot to say, try to exercise her a lot. It depends on her age. Go for long walks. Try not to be away for long hours. Try to arrange with a neighbour to take her out if you are away for long hours. this might settle her anxiety.

It sounds like separation anxiety to me. I find out if I do not walk my dog everyday or almost everyday she acts up more. What I have learned is they need to use their muscles and get their exercise. I also need to get my exercise. I wish we had a doggy park near so I can let her run and throw the ball. Have you thought about taking her to a doggy park and letting her run some energy out? I also let Daisy may go into the bathroom with me if I do not she tries to scratch down the door. She sits with her feet at the side of the tub and watches me shower. Silly girl.

My dog Hank used to do that when he was really young. Now he just barks a lot and wants to be treated like a king.

Sounds to me as if Shilo is bored! Would it possible to make her an outdoor run so she could work off some of her excess energy before she destroys your house completely? The worst act of destruction my partner's dogs ever committed was when he left them in his van and they ate his steering wheel! It still has chunks missing.

Hi sweet~I'm sorry to hear that shilo is being such a bad girl! She seems to be trying to get your attention for some reason. I don't think that she is puposely doing it to be bad. I have had cats that did things like that and I couldn't ever figure out why except to get more of my attention and that's what the vet said. There was no other logical explanation. She still is a baby. Even at one year she is still considered a baby so I'm not sure that will be the end of her mischeivous behavior. I wish I knew what to tell you. I'm sure she loves you and doesn't mean to make you angry. All I can say is try giving her a bit more attention and see if that helps?