tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31860462.post116538047808061688..comments2023-08-21T08:30:03.301-04:00Comments on Just Me Copper: How much is that doggie in the window ...JustMeCopperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06379312617853464601noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31860462.post-1166980597663318932006-12-24T12:16:00.000-05:002006-12-24T12:16:00.000-05:00Instead of a doggie your mom may consider a kitty....Instead of a doggie your mom may consider a kitty. Dey can be lots of fun to hang out vith vhen da humans are out. I live vith 3 kitties and dey are all bigger den me but I am da boss.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09844565975863390695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31860462.post-1165788179372099172006-12-10T17:02:00.000-05:002006-12-10T17:02:00.000-05:00Hi Copper,I was very sad to read this post. Your m...Hi Copper,<BR/>I was very sad to read this post. Your mom seems to love you so much, I am surprised that she would talk about getting rid of you.<BR/><BR/>First, please tell her that if you do have separation anxiety, her getting angry at you and scolding or spanking you will not help, it will only add to your anxiety.<BR/><BR/>Second - putting anything that you can chew up in your crate with you is not a good idea, since you seem to be more anxious in your crate because you are not used to it yet.<BR/><BR/>Crate training is a process that takes time. There is no magic quick fix solution that will work in one day. A pet is a commitment, just like a child. Children don't learn how to behavir in one day either. <BR/><BR/>It would be a good idea for your mom to not leave anything that you can destroy with you. <BR/><BR/>Your Kong - this is a GREAT tool. If peanut butter or the Kong cookies don' thrill you, your mom might want to try putting canned dog food inside the Kong and putting it in the freezer overnight. <BR/><BR/>Treat dispensing toys are a great tool, but they only work if your mom finds treats that you really love. <BR/><BR/>Also, how much excersise are you getting every morning? If you have excess energy to burn when your mom leaves for work, that will make it harder for you to behave. Do you get a walk in the morning?<BR/><BR/>As far as another dog - it can be more work. Is there any way your mom can try leaving you with another dog during the day for a few days to see if it does help?<BR/><BR/>There are many books available on the topic of separation anxiety. It's not an easy thing to resolve, it takes consistency, time, dedicaton and patience. Punishing a dog for anxiety won't help. <BR/><BR/>If you want my mom can send you some info on dealing with separation anxiety, just post your email address on my blog.<BR/><BR/>IndyIndyPindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17995642798737607038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31860462.post-1165520454664649672006-12-07T14:40:00.000-05:002006-12-07T14:40:00.000-05:00i think you must try medication, either for you or...i think you must try medication, either for you or the dog (ha-ha),<BR/>it is just too upsetting for both of you! or can you go and live with hershy?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31860462.post-1165517934209985882006-12-07T13:58:00.000-05:002006-12-07T13:58:00.000-05:00Poor Cooper and Cooper's Mom, Sounds like your bo...Poor Cooper and Cooper's Mom, Sounds like your both going through a rough time.<BR/>I think Elizabeths idea of doggy day care is a good idea or maybe a dog walker who comes in in the middle of coopers mom workday and takes you out for a while. Another dog is a huge commitment, Issabella is right but I don't completely agree that all adult dogs available for adoption are have behavioural issues. <BR/>Another deterent to chewing is apparently hot pepper spray. I read it on the blog of a vet www.dolittler.com or I wouldn't suggest it.<BR/>Good luck Cooper and Coopers mom<BR/>ShannonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31860462.post-1165469216261603862006-12-07T00:26:00.000-05:002006-12-07T00:26:00.000-05:00Cooper, I'm sorry you and your momma are havin' su...Cooper, I'm sorry you and your momma are havin' such a hard time. If you're gettin' bored, is there a doggy day care you can go to sometimes? <BR/><BR/>Whenever I think Lulu hasn't been around enough dogs, I take her there for the day. I'm on a budget but for $20 it's worth it. Plus, she comes home exhausted.<BR/><BR/>ps...if you could come over and play with Lulu she'd just love it. too bad you are far away.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03263588140420221505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31860462.post-1165426118504913822006-12-06T12:28:00.000-05:002006-12-06T12:28:00.000-05:00oooooh nooooooo ... you can't go .. we just have t...oooooh nooooooo ... you can't go .. we just have to figure out why you are so mad and unhappy when your peepol go to work. I don't have any help for you because I'm not locked up when Mom leaves. She does close all the doors and makes sure I can't get hold of anything though. I hope your Mom figures it out - it can be very frustrating for the humans.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31860462.post-1165424373294234022006-12-06T11:59:00.000-05:002006-12-06T11:59:00.000-05:00Oh, Copper! it sounds like it was a bad day for yo...Oh, Copper! it sounds like it was a bad day for you and your mom both. <BR/><BR/>Linda said she hopes your mom thinks it through before getting another dog. A puppy would be hard to train with your mom's busy life and obligations, and people usually don't offer well behaved and problem free older dogs for adoption. You all could end up with a dog with lots of behavior problems. As we learned with Emmy, people often lie about dogs they are wanting to get rid of. <BR/><BR/>Could your mom leave you in the kitchen with just a rug to lay on and one cotton blanket (with no feathers in it-hee hee). If you peed on just two things, it wouldn't be as much work to wash and dry. There are also things called portable ex-pens. Linda used to have lots of them when she showed dogs. Her favorite one even had a top on it and was imposssible for a dog to escape. They can be a bit pricey but it would be worth it if it solved the problem and both you and your mom were happy. They can be set up anywhere- even in the ktichen and you couldn't get into much trouble in one of those. They collapse flat so it could be put away when your humans are home or company was coming. If your mom is interested in that idea, Linda can find some links to places where you could get an ex-pen. <BR/><BR/>I hope you can find a solution to your problem because I think your mom would really miss if she placed you in a new home.<BR/>Big Wags,<BR/>IsabellaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31860462.post-1165401843057179482006-12-06T05:44:00.000-05:002006-12-06T05:44:00.000-05:00Oh dear, Copper,I'm sure you're mom would miss you...Oh dear, Copper,<BR/><BR/>I'm sure you're mom would miss you and doesn't really want to give you away...<BR/><BR/>...maybe a friend or a regular visitor, like Hana suggested, might solve your problem. You're probably lonely and don't even know it.<BR/><BR/>Sorry I can't offer more advice. I'm a live outside doooog myself.<BR/><BR/>I got yours and Hershey's card today, thanks so much. You guys are soooo handsome.<BR/><BR/>Chow for now, li'l guy,<BR/><BR/>Tin Tin xoTin Tin Blogdoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08329647921273903129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31860462.post-1165386555864010782006-12-06T01:29:00.000-05:002006-12-06T01:29:00.000-05:00See, here is a boxer looking for playdates. Maybe...See, here is a <A HREF="http://augusta.craigslist.org/pet/244364331.html" REL="nofollow">boxer looking for playdates.</A> Maybe after some play, it will tire you out and you won't be so worried about when your mom is coming home from work. You could post something and see if anyone responds, but make sure everything sounds legit before you meet them or give them your personal info. Maybe you could post something at your vet's office, or ask Dr Cindy.<BR/><BR/>p.s. The word verification for this comment is: ESVPAW. Since it's got "paw" in the word, this must be a good sign.Hanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12367696714189195311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31860462.post-1165386182874483262006-12-06T01:23:00.000-05:002006-12-06T01:23:00.000-05:00Get rid of you???!!! Heavens no! Where did your ...Get rid of you???!!! Heavens no! Where did your mom used to leave you before she bought the prison? Was the only thing bad that happened before was that you tinkled on your blankies? As a last resort, would you try a behaviorist? And, this may sound crazy, but how about a pet psychic so that you can communicate and the humans can understand. My friends have used them, and they swear by them. Or, how about a doggie sitter that comes in each day? Or, what if, at least on a trial basis, Hershey comes to stay with you? Or, how about finding a doggie playmate for the daytime... maybe you can go to the playmate's house everyday or every other day? I see postings for this on craigslist in my area.<BR/><BR/>Oh Copper, I will be very sad if your mom takes you to another place to live.Hanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12367696714189195311noreply@blogger.com