Is it normal i'm overwhelmed by dog?

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I've never had a dog before... To the point, someone gave away their dog and I took it cause my son really loves dachshunds and it would have gone to the pound. She's friendly and cute but she's so much work! I've only had her a few days and she's escaped from her harness twice, chased the cat under the bed and she cries if she can't see where I am. She's also not totally housebroken or maybe it's cause she's stressed. I know it's early but I feel like I should have stuck to cats :/

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  • seekelp
    8 years ago

    Take the dog to training.

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  • [Old Memory]
    8 years ago

    Just get a dog crate, put the dog in the crate when you aren't there and it will learn to hold it and not shit or piss all over the house.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      8 years ago

      She has a crate , she doesn't do it when were away she sneaks off upstairs and does it in a certain room. How do I get her to do it outside? Is it possible for small dogs? My mother in law just uses pee pads for her small dog:/

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      • [Old Memory]
        8 years ago

        I'd try to catch her doing it and correct it right then and there.

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  • kingofcarrotflowers
    8 years ago

    Owning a dog is a big responsibility and an expensive one, and one you shouldn't take on lightly or underestimate, there's an period of acclimatisation for both you and the dog which can be a stressful time for both, there are many places for tips and advice online to help you train your dog, also, it could be wise to take the dog to the vets, that way you can check to see the dog has everything it needs and you can ask the vet for advice on your current situation, I did and the vet was more than happy to give me a lot of helpful advice

    It's normal to feel stressed but as hard as it can be try to be as calm as possible around the dog as dog's are very good at picking up on human emotions and anxiety and stress can stress out dogs further, it will get easier even if it may not seem so at the momemt, training is crucial but you should notice a difference just as you and the environment becomes familiar

    Congratulation on the new member of the family :D it will become easier

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      8 years ago

      Thanks for your comment.

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  • ReginaFalange
    8 years ago

    I've always heard dogs are much more trouble than cats...
    but I have my own theory that it's kind of proportional to what they give back to you in terms of loyalty and love.
    XD

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  • RoseIsabella
    8 years ago

    Poodles rule!

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      8 years ago

      I've heard poodles sort of train themselves.

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      • RoseIsabella
        8 years ago

        Poodles are very smart, they could train us if they wanted to do so.
        :-)

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    • donteatstuffoffthesidewalk
      8 years ago

      how many times does i hasta tell yall

      dixie dingo dawg is the best dawg

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      • RoseIsabella
        8 years ago

        Poodles rule tha world!

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        • donteatstuffoffthesidewalk
          8 years ago

          my dixie dingo dawg chased a black bear up a tree and wouldnt let him down for an hour

          i witnessed the whole spectacle from my porch as i sure as fuck werent goin out there to git him and expected to have a squished dixie dingo but hes too fuckin smaht to let a big ole dumb bear git over on him

          never seen a poodle chasin no bear

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          • RoseIsabella
            8 years ago

            Nope, they hire other pooches to do it for them.
            :-)

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            • donteatstuffoffthesidewalk
              8 years ago

              sorta like the leona helmsley of the dawg world

              although she kinda looked like a bulldawg

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  • Aries
    8 years ago

    You can train the dog if like . It's a chore but will pay off long term .

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