Mastiff cant be trusted in the house!

**Karen** · 07-21-2008, 07:11 PM

It sounds like separation anxiety - and also, as a Mastiff, he is still a puppy at that age. There are many threads on separation anxiety here, do a search, and you will find many helpful results!

This is NOT an insurmountable problem, I promise!

**Giselle** · 07-21-2008, 10:42 PM

Originally Posted by Karen

It sounds like separation anxiety - and also, as a Mastiff, he is still a puppy at that age. There are many threads on separation anxiety here, do a search, and you will find many helpful results!

This is NOT an insurmountable problem, I promise!

Exactly my thoughts!

There are a lot of factors going against you:
1) You just moved, and Samson is no doubt incredibly stressed and anxious
2) He is a puppy. An 18-month-old dog is still a baby.
3) Because he's a baby, he's naturally mouthy and energetic. When confined, he's going to mouth things and get into trouble.

I think a muzzle is a fantastic idea, but I'm a little confused. You say you crate him, but it sounds like he escapes from the crate?? If by "crating", you mean just leaving the door open for him, then I suggest you lock him in the crate and begin "alone training". Search this forum for "alone training". It's been covered many times

**Taz_Zoee** · 07-22-2008, 12:10 AM

Giselle, she said she can crate him, but would like to leave him out to look after the house.
I'm just glad he's not chewing on the Chinese Crested.

That was a joke.

I'm thinking you may just need to crate him until he grows out of the puppy stage. That may be cheaper for you than replacing sofa cushions.

BTW - welcome to PT and we would love to see pictures of your family.

**rebeccadrane** · 07-22-2008, 06:35 AM

hi
thankyou for the help! i think i just have to hang in there with Samson and hopefully he got grows it!

when i crate him he is in a crate with the door shut. i wanted him too be free and look after the house. he has the tv on the chinese crested for company and toys and chews and kongs! and he can look out the window and he still chews up the sofa! its up setting because he does so well on dog training every week. thinking about starting agiatiy with him as my husky is fantastic at it!

if you would like to see some photos of my boys and my little girl! i have a silly web page with loads of photos on there with them

http://-Big-Dogs-.piczo.com

hope you like my photos i havent made a page for my youngest puppy yet! but i will do soon!

thankyou for all your help!

rebecca drane and family!
http://-Big-Dogs-.piczo.com