I don't know what to do !

[clarebear]

I was thinking the same thing!.

When they get to know you, they kind of test you to see what they can get away with!

[dab_20]

That's what I was thinking--the honeymoon is over! Happens all the time around here after a dog has been here about six months. They will be well behaved little angels until they are truly comfortable and feel safe, then everything goes nutty! We've seen an amazing array of behaviors--Pacer took to stealing food off the stove, right from the pan; Mac chewed everything he could reach and liked to sleep on the roof of our car; Chum challenged my hubby as alpha; Franklin forgot he was housetrained; Antare started fights; The list goes on and on!

A basic obedience class would probably be a good idea, even if you've taken one before. A refresher never hurts. For the housetraining issue, go back to treating her like a young puppy. Take her out frequently, praise her for going outside, don't give her the opportunity to make a mess in the house.

Dogs need clear, consistent boundaries. Keep setting them and don't change them. She'll catch on again. She's testing her limits; you need to show her where those limits are. Don't punish her if you don't catch her in the act. Any punishment must be immediate. It's more effective, IMO, to reward her when she does the right thing--even if it was purely an accident. If she does something you like, whether you asked or not, reward the bejeezzus out of her---treats, praises, attention, a favorite game, whatever she likes best! Ignore the rotten behaviors, especially things like whining, and they will eventually extinguish themselves.

Very well put.

[Sampson-my guardian angel]

well, i might be wrong but i was thinking something like seperation anxiaty. Alex howls when he is ready to wake up. or when we leave the house. hope something can help you. NOTHING helps Alex. Not even his fav. toy. srry.