Runs in crate, when she's in trouble.

Anthony8858 · 12-28-2011, 03:13 PM

I noticed something the past few days.

If I correct Kira for ANYTHING, she runs inner crate,and just lays there.

Examples:

Kira was torturing Coconut yesterday.. Coconut wanted no part of her, and she wouldn't leave her alone.
From the other side of the room, I said "KIRA, leave IT!!. That's all I said. Kira looked at me, tucked her ears, and went into her crate.

Today, she jumped on the sofa, and started digging into the pillow. I didn't realize that her bone was stuck between the cushions. So again, I said KIRA, KNOCK IT OFF!... LOL... She tucked her ears, head down low, and into her crate she went. She just sat there, and stared at me, until I said "OK" come out.

I never taught her this... What the heck???

Marnie · 12-28-2011, 03:25 PM

Good dog! Lucky owner.

Emoore · 12-28-2011, 03:30 PM

Sounds like she's handler soft, which is a good thing.

HeyJude · 12-28-2011, 03:31 PM

Wonderful!

wyominggrandma · 12-28-2011, 03:33 PM

Cause a crate should be a dogs "own"place where they will not be disturbed or bothered. She figures she is in trouble, so she goes into her safe place until you say ok, or she feels its okay to come out.

Anthony8858 · 12-28-2011, 03:37 PM

Her actions never cease to amaze me.

So you're saying that her behavior could be normal? I know i didn't enforce this, nor did I encourage her to go into her crate.

If she could talk, I can hear her saying to herself.... Umph.... In trouble again... LOL

Marnie · 12-28-2011, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anthony8858

Her actions never cease to amaze me.

So you're saying that her behavior could be normal? I know i didn't enforce this, nor did I encourage her to go into her crate.

If she could talk, I can hear her saying to herself.... Umph.... In trouble again... LOL

You taught it, you just weren't aware you were doing it. No, it is not common, but it is a very good thing! Don't ever be sorry you have a soft dog. Rare but she will be a very good all around companion. It's the ones that stare you down and continue to chew on your new Uggs when you say 'no' that will try your soul

PaddyD · 12-28-2011, 04:48 PM

Agree with all the above. Let her crate be her safe place.
My dog goes in the corner behind a chair when she feels threatened.
That is her cozy 'lair'. Her crate is outside the house and she is cozy there too.
As long as the safe place is really safe then it is a win/win. Dog feels safe and dog is out of your hair.

Anthony8858 · 12-28-2011, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marnie

You taught it, you just weren't aware you were doing it. No, it is not common, but it is a very good thing! Don't ever be sorry you have a soft dog. Rare but she will be a very good all around companion. It's the ones that stare you down and continue to chew on your new Uggs when you say 'no' that will try your soul

LOL... The only time she stares me down, is when I try her recall, and she wants no part it. She knows, my old, lazy ass won't chase her, and she takes advantage of it.

Otherwise, she's doing great.

Anthony8858 · 12-28-2011, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emoore

Sounds like she's handler soft, which is a good thing.

Can you elaborate a bit on this? I'd like to learn a bit more about "handler soft".

12-28-2011, 03:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Anthony8858 Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,314	Runs in crate, when she's in trouble. I noticed something the past few days. If I correct Kira for ANYTHING, she runs inner crate,and just lays there. Examples: Kira was torturing Coconut yesterday.. Coconut wanted no part of her, and she wouldn't leave her alone. From the other side of the room, I said "KIRA, leave IT!!. That's all I said. Kira looked at me, tucked her ears, and went into her crate. Today, she jumped on the sofa, and started digging into the pillow. I didn't realize that her bone was stuck between the cushions. So again, I said KIRA, KNOCK IT OFF!... LOL... She tucked her ears, head down low, and into her crate she went. She just sat there, and stared at me, until I said "OK" come out. I never taught her this... What the heck???

12-28-2011, 03:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
Emoore Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North DFW, TX Posts: 9,215	Sounds like she's handler soft, which is a good thing. __________________ Rocky vom Backyard- 10 years young Kopper vom Felssclucht Bach - 17 months At the Bridge: Cash van der Animal Shelter 2006-2010

12-28-2011, 03:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
HeyJude Master Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 728	Wonderful! __________________ Owned by: Hannah-Toy Poodle-15 years young! Harley-GSD-12/19/10

12-28-2011, 03:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
Marnie Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 233	Good dog! Lucky owner.

12-28-2011, 03:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
wyominggrandma Master Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 989	Cause a crate should be a dogs "own"place where they will not be disturbed or bothered. She figures she is in trouble, so she goes into her safe place until you say ok, or she feels its okay to come out.

12-28-2011, 03:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Anthony8858 Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,314	Her actions never cease to amaze me. So you're saying that her behavior could be normal? I know i didn't enforce this, nor did I encourage her to go into her crate. If she could talk, I can hear her saying to herself.... Umph.... In trouble again... LOL

12-28-2011, 04:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
PaddyD Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MassaCHEWsetts Posts: 5,222	Agree with all the above. Let her crate be her safe place. My dog goes in the corner behind a chair when she feels threatened. That is her cozy 'lair'. Her crate is outside the house and she is cozy there too. As long as the safe place is really safe then it is a win/win. Dog feels safe and dog is out of your hair.

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