HELP!!! Cockapoo Puppy Bad Behaviour - Constant Barking!!!!

[Moobli]

I agree, I have just rehomed a young husky who has spent his entire young life (until he ended up in a rescue kennel) crated in a room on his own, he had never even been taken for a walk, he is now 2 & experiencing the big wide world for the first time.
Although I don't like crates & have never used one myself, I think they can have their uses, if used in moderation. Cockerpoos are cute looking dogs but it is a potentially tricky cross, I know 2 & they are both high energy, fun dogs but they are not for everybody.

That poor dog. I am glad you are offering him a life outside of his crate. No dog should spent hours alone in a crate but it beggars belief that people choose to own working breeds like huskies and then do this. Sadly I think huskies and other Northern breeds are suffering from an increase in popularity due to fashion and certain TV shows Personally I don't think anyone should even consider choosing a husky unless they are going to work it in some form or another.

 

[JillA]

I am not anti-crate and do think they have their uses in responsible hands, but it is interesting to note that in Sweden they are actually banned!

This is what the law states (along with their other dog specific laws)

*You are not allowed to tie your dog up indoors (you may keep it leashed for an unspecified shorter amount of time if the dog is being unruly)

*Outdoors a dog may be tied up for 2 hours maximum. It may be kept in a dog pen but has to be taken out once a day.

*It may not ever be kept in a crate with a closed door. Exceptions are: shows, competitions, exams, hunting (up to 8 hours), during transportations (may not be crated for more than 3 hours in a standstill vehicle). Play pens are also illegal.

*Electric- or prong- collars are strictly forbidden. Electric (invisible) fences are also forbidden.

Which law is that please? Are farm dogs exempt? Many are tied up for way more than 2 hours

 

[Moobli]

Which law is that please? Are farm dogs exempt? Many are tied up for way more than 2 hours

It is Swedish law. I am trying to find the official paper, but the above was posted by a Swedish dog owner on a UK dog forum.

 

[MotherOfChickens]

a friend has a cockerpoo a few months older than my dog. Cute little thing and a first time dog owner-dog gets away with perhaps more unwanted behaviour due to her size (pulling on lead, lunging, jumping up) but more to the point, owner is just discovering the joy of the coat and groomer costs. still, she adores her and she can afford it.

 

[Moobli]

This leaflet gives the info on the Swedish dog regulations JillA

http://www.lansstyrelsen.se/jamtlan...ioner/2016/Animal-welfare-regulations-dog.pdf

 

[JillA]

This leaflet gives the info on the Swedish dog regulations JillA

http://www.lansstyrelsen.se/jamtlan...ioner/2016/Animal-welfare-regulations-dog.pdf

Thanks for that - pity we can't persuade the government to pass something like that here. Still, at least they are bringing in legislation to restrict puppy farming (although enforcement is another matter, I thought licensing was already a requirement?)

 

[TGM]

I am not anti-crate and do think they have their uses in responsible hands, but it is interesting to note that in Sweden they are actually banned!

This is what the law states (along with their other dog specific laws)

*You are not allowed to tie your dog up indoors (you may keep it leashed for an unspecified shorter amount of time if the dog is being unruly)

*Outdoors a dog may be tied up for 2 hours maximum. It may be kept in a dog pen but has to be taken out once a day.

*It may not ever be kept in a crate with a closed door. Exceptions are: shows, competitions, exams, hunting (up to 8 hours), during transportations (may not be crated for more than 3 hours in a standstill vehicle). Play pens are also illegal.

*Electric- or prong- collars are strictly forbidden. Electric (invisible) fences are also forbidden.

That's interesting. I wonder whether they have a similar law banning the stabling of horses, given some horses are confined to stables for longer periods than many crated dogs!

I also wonder how they define play pens - if you portioned off a corner of your kitchen with a baby-gate would that count, for example? And presumably you could still shut your dog in a small utility room or a contained porch, but not crate it or put it in a pen.

 

[turkana]

That poor dog. I am glad you are offering him a life outside of his crate. No dog should spent hours alone in a crate but it beggars belief that people choose to own working breeds like huskies and then do this. Sadly I think huskies and other Northern breeds are suffering from an increase in popularity due to fashion and certain TV shows Personally I don't think anyone should even consider choosing a husky unless they are going to work it in some form or another.

Thank you, luckily he's a nice boy & is adjusting well to his new life (he must think he has died & gone to heaven) he was removed from his previous home as he made so much noise the council put a noise abatement order on his owers, which they ignored. I asked our neighbours to tell us if he makes any noise when we are out, they haven't heard him, which hopefully means he's happy with us.
The poor boy ended up on death row in a council pound, luckily he found his way to Paw Prints Rescue & he is now with us.
I agree that huskys are not the best pets for working people but we seem to be managing ok with him, although it's a lot of work it's a pleasure seeing the change in him as he adjusts to normal life.

 

[Mister Ted]

I agree, I have just rehomed a young husky who has spent his entire young life (until he ended up in a rescue kennel) crated in a room on his own, he had never even been taken for a walk, he is now 2 & experiencing the big wide world for the first time.
Although I don't like crates & have never used one myself, I think they can have their uses, if used in moderation. Cockerpoos are cute looking dogs but it is a potentially tricky cross, I know 2 & they are both high energy, fun dogs but they are not for everybody.

I have rehomed a 2yr old terrier.It had been crated at night with another dog and for a certain amount of time during the day.The owner an extremely obese lady said she did not did not realise how high energy terriers are hence the rehoming.He was nervous of everything when I took him for a walk and was scared of other dogs and had obviously been indoors for most of the day. I dont like crates but I bought a crate because the dog was so used to sleeping in it at night and was restless and would not settle otherwise.I have gradually got to him sleeping in a cosy dog bed at the side of my bed and the animal shelter has the crate.I agree crates have their uses only if the dog has had enough exercise and been fed and ready for sleep and not left caged for too long.I am glad your husky has a happy life now.