(12-11-2012, 02:13 AM)JaimieSkye Wrote: I have 4 kids here all the time, so keeping all toys off the floor is impossible. I guess I'll just have to keep at sternly tell him no. He really does not like to be reprimanded at all. Sometimes I wonder if his previous owners were too rough with him because of his reaction when we reprimand him. He cowers and whines.
This reminds me of a joke I once read about Collies... they tend to herd things... people and toys alike.
Unfortunately, being needy can be a sign that he lacked socialization during habituation with his original pack (his mom and siblings).
How was he introduced to his crate? Does he know it's supposed to be a place to relax and have his own alone time? Does he have separation anxiety when you guys leave the house?
If he doesn't have separation anxiety then most likely he's just bored. Breeds with Collie genes tend to be bored when they aren't given direction. Do you bring him out for walks?
Walking daily should help but if walks and exercise aren't enough, teaching him to do tricks and some agility activities might be more effective on him.
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