Help! My dogs baby has smelly and he has behavior issues

shermans mom · 07-23-2011, 02:46 AM

I have 2 dogs. Sherman is a 9 month old Basset and Greenlee is my Collie who will be 2 soon. Sherman has very smelly feet no matter what I do his feet stink. Once I give him a bath after a couple of days his feet start smelling bad. I have tried wipes, and sprays but nothing seems to work. I am not sure what to do. Greenlee does not have this problem yet they play in the same place and eat the same food. His smell is so bad that my entire house stinks. I need help!! My husband wants me to get rid of him not just because he smells.
He has a list of issues. He chews on our deck. He has been eating the wood right off the deck. I have given him toys and bones but they do not last long with him. If the toys have filling he tears them up, if there are not sqeaks in the toy he really won't play with them. He seems to be very destructive.
He will not mind no matter what. I know they are hard headed but he is out of control. He potties in my house right after he had been outside. he is an out of control basset. I love this little guy. I adopted him last september from Paws he came from a breeder they could not sell him and dropped him off there. Any help would be greatly appreciated i really need some right now...
Thank You!!!

Soundtrack · 07-23-2011, 06:08 AM

He sounds like a normal Basset puppy to me.
Bassets often have a "houndy odor". There is a term among basset lovers - "Frito Feet" as the smell is often described as like a corn chip. Sometimes switching to a corn-free food will help.
Do not leave him unattended on the deck. The only way to stop the chewing is to catch him before he starts and redirect him.
Since you KNOW he is going to pee when you bring him in, you need to either supervise him (which you should be doing anyway at all times while he's loose until he if fully reliable), ot he should be in his crate where he can't get into any trouble.
He probably needs more exercise. Putting him in the yard is NOT exercise, I mean taking him out. Obedience classes would also be beneficial. Bassets are intelligent animals (and a hunting breed)and need their minds and bodies occupied.

vonny01 · 07-23-2011, 06:37 AM

He sounds like a typical teenage hooligan

Diet can make a difference to behaviour and the smell.
Try an additive and wheat free diet on him.
Also lots of exercise and activities.
Clicker training is good and will exercise his brain as well.
Re the House training go back to basics and praise him when he goes in the correct place.

Good Luck

Mr. Woofus · 07-23-2011, 11:38 AM

Once again my favorite line "We are talking about a basset....right?? Nothing to see here"

Typical puppy behavior, just start training him. Relate it to a kid. If you don't give them a direction in life they'll do the same thing.

Fledge · 07-23-2011, 01:08 PM

Agreed with all the other posts, sounds just like our daisy at 9 months. She chewed a hole in our drywall behind the garbage can cause there was an old piece of cable. She chewed our deck and would pee in the house right after peeing outside. For the chewing we used a firm "NO" with a scowl and when she stopped we praised and presented a treat. The next day we brought her outside on the deck and presented her with a Nylabone and that was the end of the deck chewing. Housebreaking was tougher puppy pads by the door and bringing her out hourly and a ton of praise. The odor is normal make sure to clean between those toes and we occasionally we will still wipe her down with a puppy wipe between baths. Hope this helped. Sounds like normal basset behavior just remember patience and diligence they are a stubborn breed. Your husband if a dog person will grow to love the little guy!

CatherineM · 07-23-2011, 01:30 PM

We have an 8 month old, and everything in our house is in storage bins or above 6 feet tall. Those adorable faces come with baggage.

bubbad · 07-23-2011, 07:01 PM

It sounds like no one has ever taught him how to behave,what is acceptable and what isn't,usually taught at a younger age than he is now. The problems are regular things bassets will get into if not supervised.Don't leave him alone.You need to learn how to deal with himon his level.Soundtrack said it Obedience school.

CatherineM · 07-23-2011, 07:42 PM

We got Gandy when he was 6 months old, and he was way behind on training. We'd like to go to obedience with him, but we need to conquer the car sickness issue first.

klm42005 · 07-23-2011, 08:53 PM

I have an 8 month old baby bassett also...everyone here is right on target...Woody did go to obediance classes and they helped alot....but he is still not perfect...the chewing issue is always an issue at that age....trust me I have gone thru lots of flipflops and aqua shoes this summer...he did try to chew on wood stuff too (tables, moldings benches) one thing that really did help is a large knuckle bone...keeps him entertained for hours...he even carries it around (which is hilarious since it is so big for him) and try to bury it in the couch behind the throw pillows (had to chuckle when he "nosed" it right over the arm rest and onto the floor).

Good luck and one bit of advise, they are worth the time that you put into them.... I wouldn't trade Woody Hayes for anything in this world.

CatherineM · 07-23-2011, 08:57 PM

Mine just dug one of those canvas folding chairs out from under our bed, drug it all the way into the living room, and unzipped the case. Then he drug the chair out of the bag and proceeded to chew on the aluminum legs. He is getting very good at zippers. He jumped up when we got home today and tried to undo my husband's fly. They can be a little perverted at times. Of course that wasn't as bad as the time he stuck his whole head up under the skirt of a nun. First time I've blushed in years.

07-23-2011, 02:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
shermans mom Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Columbus Ga Posts: 1	Help! My dogs baby has smelly and he has behavior issues I have 2 dogs. Sherman is a 9 month old Basset and Greenlee is my Collie who will be 2 soon. Sherman has very smelly feet no matter what I do his feet stink. Once I give him a bath after a couple of days his feet start smelling bad. I have tried wipes, and sprays but nothing seems to work. I am not sure what to do. Greenlee does not have this problem yet they play in the same place and eat the same food. His smell is so bad that my entire house stinks. I need help!! My husband wants me to get rid of him not just because he smells. He has a list of issues. He chews on our deck. He has been eating the wood right off the deck. I have given him toys and bones but they do not last long with him. If the toys have filling he tears them up, if there are not sqeaks in the toy he really won't play with them. He seems to be very destructive. He will not mind no matter what. I know they are hard headed but he is out of control. He potties in my house right after he had been outside. he is an out of control basset. I love this little guy. I adopted him last september from Paws he came from a breeder they could not sell him and dropped him off there. Any help would be greatly appreciated i really need some right now... Thank You!!! __________________ Jaime and Sherman

07-23-2011, 06:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
Soundtrack Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,581	He sounds like a normal Basset puppy to me. Bassets often have a "houndy odor". There is a term among basset lovers - "Frito Feet" as the smell is often described as like a corn chip. Sometimes switching to a corn-free food will help. Do not leave him unattended on the deck. The only way to stop the chewing is to catch him before he starts and redirect him. Since you KNOW he is going to pee when you bring him in, you need to either supervise him (which you should be doing anyway at all times while he's loose until he if fully reliable), ot he should be in his crate where he can't get into any trouble. He probably needs more exercise. Putting him in the yard is NOT exercise, I mean taking him out. Obedience classes would also be beneficial. Bassets are intelligent animals (and a hunting breed)and need their minds and bodies occupied. __________________ Rosie-Ch Soundtrack Cracklin' Rose CGN AGN RA Am RN TT Melody-Ch Soundtrack Unchained Melody TT Sailor-Ch Soundtrack Expedition Sailor RN TT Chili-Ch Soundtrack Spice Up Your Life Curry-Ch Soundtrack Canadian Brass Pepper-Ch Pennieslogon Living La Vida Loca CGN Vina-Ch Soundtrack Grand Illusion Leila-Ch Soundtrack Almost Paradise Deela-Ch Soundtrack Wink Of An Eye Hermione - Soundtrack Spellbound Eowyn - Soundtrack Rain Dance

07-23-2011, 06:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
vonny01 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 108	He sounds like a typical teenage hooligan Diet can make a difference to behaviour and the smell. Try an additive and wheat free diet on him. Also lots of exercise and activities. Clicker training is good and will exercise his brain as well. Re the House training go back to basics and praise him when he goes in the correct place. Good Luck

07-23-2011, 11:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mr. Woofus Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 146	Once again my favorite line "We are talking about a basset....right?? Nothing to see here" Typical puppy behavior, just start training him. Relate it to a kid. If you don't give them a direction in life they'll do the same thing.

07-23-2011, 01:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
Fledge Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 4	Agreed with all the other posts, sounds just like our daisy at 9 months. She chewed a hole in our drywall behind the garbage can cause there was an old piece of cable. She chewed our deck and would pee in the house right after peeing outside. For the chewing we used a firm "NO" with a scowl and when she stopped we praised and presented a treat. The next day we brought her outside on the deck and presented her with a Nylabone and that was the end of the deck chewing. Housebreaking was tougher puppy pads by the door and bringing her out hourly and a ton of praise. The odor is normal make sure to clean between those toes and we occasionally we will still wipe her down with a puppy wipe between baths. Hope this helped. Sounds like normal basset behavior just remember patience and diligence they are a stubborn breed. Your husband if a dog person will grow to love the little guy!

07-23-2011, 01:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
CatherineM Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 692	We have an 8 month old, and everything in our house is in storage bins or above 6 feet tall. Those adorable faces come with baggage.

07-23-2011, 07:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
bubbad Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Boiling Springs,Pa Posts: 1,347	It sounds like no one has ever taught him how to behave,what is acceptable and what isn't,usually taught at a younger age than he is now. The problems are regular things bassets will get into if not supervised.Don't leave him alone.You need to learn how to deal with himon his level.Soundtrack said it Obedience school.

07-23-2011, 07:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
CatherineM Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 692	We got Gandy when he was 6 months old, and he was way behind on training. We'd like to go to obedience with him, but we need to conquer the car sickness issue first.

07-23-2011, 08:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
klm42005 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Port Clinton, Ohio Posts: 437	I have an 8 month old baby bassett also...everyone here is right on target...Woody did go to obediance classes and they helped alot....but he is still not perfect...the chewing issue is always an issue at that age....trust me I have gone thru lots of flipflops and aqua shoes this summer...he did try to chew on wood stuff too (tables, moldings benches) one thing that really did help is a large knuckle bone...keeps him entertained for hours...he even carries it around (which is hilarious since it is so big for him) and try to bury it in the couch behind the throw pillows (had to chuckle when he "nosed" it right over the arm rest and onto the floor). Good luck and one bit of advise, they are worth the time that you put into them.... I wouldn't trade Woody Hayes for anything in this world.

07-23-2011, 08:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
CatherineM Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 692	Mine just dug one of those canvas folding chairs out from under our bed, drug it all the way into the living room, and unzipped the case. Then he drug the chair out of the bag and proceeded to chew on the aluminum legs. He is getting very good at zippers. He jumped up when we got home today and tried to undo my husband's fly. They can be a little perverted at times. Of course that wasn't as bad as the time he stuck his whole head up under the skirt of a nun. First time I've blushed in years.

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