Hyper! Hyper! Hyper!

[Clarence]

Carlie is now almost 2 years old and is very hyper and impatient. she also goes to the bathroom in the house at night, so it is hard to catch her and disciplin her. When i am not home she chews things up and it is also hard to catch her in the act. What can i do BESIDES PUTTING HER IN A CAGE.

[bigdoglover]

Let me ask you....do you have children? Trust me, there is a method to my madness...lol

[rmci]

A tired dog is a good dog-
How much exercise does she get? Is it all play or serious walks/runs?

Rusty (on the right of my siggy) has his days where he's just crazy, no matter what exercise he gets. Other days I think I wear him out

[Clarence]

I let her run around the yard frequently and have a 3 year old.She spends at least 2 hours a day outside.

[rottielover]

Have you ever been to OB with her

[Clarence]

No. Why?

[britishbandit]

Originally Posted by Clarence

I let her run around the yard frequently and have a 3 year old.She spends at least 2 hours a day outside.

Ok yard play is good and all, but do you ever walk her? Walks are soooo important.
Another thing, you own a very high energy dog, and it sounds (could be wrong), like her needs aren't being adequetly met in the exercise department.

[TinyAlbinoDancer]

She shouldn't be disciplined for housebreaking issues regardless. That only teaches her to go potty where you can't see her/when you aren't looking. I would take her for a walk/run as late as possible and keep her outside until she potties, then take her out earlier in the morning. If she's crate trained she should sleep in the crate, as well. Remember, if she's having accidents, it's not her fault. EVERYONE pees, and it's up to YOU to show her where, and provide for the when.

Secondly, she's obviously not getting enough mental or physical stimulation. My little dogs have a small yard they have free access to all day, but they are a far cry from being exercised enough! Walks or scheduled outdoor play time are necessary. 2 walks a day would probably be ideal for your dog, but you might check with your vet to see if Carlie is still growing and you have to be careful about straining growing joints and such. Obedience classes would provide good mental stimulation, and those coupled with physical exercise will help turn Carlie into a great pet. I know all these suggestions sound cliche`, but when you think about it, it's what's natural, so it obviously works!

[rottielover]

mental is just as important as physical, exhaustion

[Cassiepeia]

Totally agree...this dog needs exercise!

Weimaraners are extremely active dogs who need long walks or jogs every day. Being in a yard does nothing for her as far as exercise is concerned. So start exercising her and enroll her in obedience classes immediately so that you can both learn how to work together. These two things are essential, they aren't optional extras.

I think Bigdoglover was asking about kids because if you have a child who is not allowed to do anything at all (this is an example and nothing to do with your child). Not played, with not given any kind of stimulation....they can go wild and be a pain in the butt trying to occupy themselves. All that pent up energy with nothing to let it out. You have to spend time with them and make sure they're mentally and physically stimulated to keep them happy. It's the same with a dog.

As for pottying in the house. I'd make sure you feed her at certain times of the day (no free feeding) and take away her food (and water) a couple of hours before bed time. And right before bed take her for her last long walk of the day, letting her potty on the walk.

Cass.

[bigdoglover]

and have a 3 year old

The reason I ask is this.....with children, we put them in a crib at night to be safe, we put them in a playpen to be safe, we put up baby-gates to be safe. A crate is based on the same principal. If a dog is in it's crate at night, its safe. It feels safe, and you know its safe. Blocking off rooms with baby-gates keeps them safe when we can't keep a strict eye on them.

Personally, there is nothing barbaric or wrong with a crate...its like a den for the dog. A quiet, safe place. And it sets your mind at ease, knowing they aren't chewing electrical cords, the couch, or anything else that could cause them harm (or death).

That's why I asked.

I agree with everyone. I used to own a Weim. and extensive mental and physical exercise every single day was a must. No exceptions.

[Clarence]

She wont go to the bathroom when i walk her and i dont know why. as for going in the house she goes almost every night. But i am goin to try all your suggestions.

[TribalRats]

Originally Posted by Clarence

She wont go to the bathroom when i walk her and i dont know why. as for going in the house she goes almost every night. But i am goin to try all your suggestions.

I know it can be frusterating but out wait her when you walk her. She cant and wont hold it forever.
Will she go to the bathroom if you just let her outside in the back yard? Maybe letting her out once during th enight would help her.
I know you said besides putting her in a crate however a crate at night would certainly help with the potty training.

[Cassiepeia]

Perhaps she needs a jog rather than a walk? Sometimes more intense physical exercise can stimulate their need to relieve themselves.

Cass.

[KennelMom]

Give her more exercise. You say you "let her run around in the yard" but that is much different than being out there and engaging her in play. Walks, one-on-one playtime, obedience...these things will tire out her body AND her mind and make her a much easier dog to handle.