Posted Date: 2003-10-16 08:59:21 By: SNButterfly
Hello!
Lexi, Ruben and I are new here, but this looked like a great place to ask some questions!
Let me give you a little background on the dogs so you understand why I am asking! Lexi was my first dog, and she would bend over backwards to please humans. Ruben on the other hand is my second dog, and training him is really a challenge for me. He is crate trained, and potty trained (6 mo). But, we are having a lot of problems with him barking, and whining when he wants something. Usually what I do is put a toy in the cage, and then ignore him until he is quiet. But, even with this treatment, the barking is getting louder, and louder. Soooo, what should I try next? We have been doing the above treatment since July. I almost think he just doesn't like to ever be away from us. Even ouside, he sticks to your side :), but, I know THAT is not a bad thing!
I am also wondering, I saw someone on the boards asked about ears awhile back. Ruben does have one ear that stands up great. The other one has a curvy tip, and at other times doesn't stand up at all, and my husband can't stand it. Personally, I think it is cute. It did go through a stage where it stood up pretty good most of the time. WHy would that change, and what can I do about it? Any help would be much appreciated on both things! Thanks so mcuh!
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