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vesper
05-08-2008, 11:01 PM
Okay, So new question. When Layla gets tired she tends to act out. Such as.. Chewing on things she's not supposed to chew on, not responding to "no" or other noises i make with the same meaning, or trying to bite. When she acts this way i usually put her right in her crate and she goes to sleep. That seems to be the only way i can get her to settle down. But i'm wondering if i should be doing anything else, or if it's normal. Anyone have any ideas on this?
jacko
05-08-2008, 11:41 PM
hmm.. looks like shes very active... thats usually normal.. most animals act weird when they get stressed...
corgipower
05-09-2008, 11:09 AM
How old is she? If she's a puppy, yea it's not uncommon. I get crabby when I'm tired...
Give her a chance to rest before she gets that far, that way you prevent the misbehaviors.
milos_mommy
05-09-2008, 12:04 PM
Totally normal. Just like tired kids act out. It means she needs a nap. Unless she's been napping all day, in which case she needs exercise.
maple
05-09-2008, 01:07 PM
Okay, So new question. When Layla gets tired she tends to act out. Such as.. Chewing on things she's not supposed to chew on, not responding to "no" or other noises i make with the same meaning, or trying to bite. When she acts this way i usually put her right in her crate and she goes to sleep. That seems to be the only way i can get her to settle down. But i'm wondering if i should be doing anything else, or if it's normal. Anyone have any ideas on this?
If i recall correctly, isn't Layla about 10 weeks old??
She's an infant! If she's inappropriately chewing, then redirect her attention (without getting mad at her) with something appropriate for her to chew on. At that you age, she really isn't going to know what 'no' means. You wouldn't expect a newborn or a baby a few months old to know the difference between right and wrong. Try and keep her away from inappropriate things so she doesn't get a chance -keep her blocked in an area where things like cords, chair legs, shoes etc aren't available for her, and make sure she has lots of her toys in there with her to play with. Set her up for success.
Puppyhood is sooo much fun, but it *is* a lot of work. It doesn't last very long though -enjoy it and take lots of pics!! :D