Hey yall!
I have a Senior rescue dog that has a lot of problems & I don’t really know what to do. I didn’t get him until he was 10 y/o. I also work full time.
PSYCH
attention tied to behavior:
If i work I can expect mylo peed on the floor, tears in his eyes, & howling.
If i am completely a task like school on laptop he does the cat behaviors hell rub his body on my laptop.
– He also will pace the house. Pee small amount (i think it’s attention seeking because it can be 10 mins after outside time.)
– He also has no problem peeing in his kennel, beds, indoors etc.
– Hates other dogs unless they are old & don’t acknowledge him.
– Eats when bored: no human present
– Eats with positive reinforcement (goodboy) otherwise he kinda eats like a cat one bite per hour.
– only likes interactive play with humans
– Coping skills help: classical music, puzzles for food, & heartbeat toy
– Pacing the house
– Adjustments to new environments increases problem behaviors: pacing, peeing
PHYSICAL
– needs sticky paws to not lose balence
– Partially blind
– peeing after being inside for 10 mins
– Probably has joint pain: cries to be let on couch & scared to jump off.
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