Extremely Hyper Basset

DaisyJones · 11-15-2011, 01:48 PM

My Daisy is 2 years old. She is extremely hyper. She is always chewing things up, peeing on my carpets, and running around like crazy.

She has always wanted ALOT of attention. I just had a baby 6 months ago and it just seems to be getting worse.

I am at a loss right now. I dont know what to do with her. I would hate to have to lose her, but I am not able to give her all the attention she needs with a new baby and cannot keep having her peeing and chewing.

Any advice?

Mr. Woofus · 11-15-2011, 02:37 PM

I think the problem is that people think basset hounds are lazy dogs. Quite the opposite. Think about it, they're hunting dogs. We take ours to doggie park 5 days a week. It's time consuming, but they're basically like kids. I understand you must be overwhelmed having a 6 mth old. Are there any dog walkers in your area that you could pay to take her out or to a dog park?? Good luck

Soundtrack · 11-15-2011, 03:51 PM

I'm guessing since the baby she has been getting less exercise? And attention?

She is a young, energetic dog, who is likely bored. She needs exercise, training, and diversion. She needs supervision so that she can be stopped and redirected before she pees and chews.

WillowsMomma · 11-15-2011, 04:06 PM

This is my niece, and Daisy is her Basset. I'm the one who suggested her to view this site and ask for some help.

If I may inject please ...

Daisy isn't her first Basset, and there have been plenty of them in our family over the years. We've had lazy ones and hyper ones - my Willow being a hyper one

...

I've seen her walk Daisy around the block several times. She acts like she's completely wore out and ready to collapse. Get her in the house and she instantly turns on the hyperactivity once again. I've also watched my niece or her husband play fetch ~ Daisy can chase a bone or a ball in a circle around the downstairs for an hour and never tire. Never tire!

I must say, I've never witnessed a dog with this much energy ~ not to mention that she literally ignores correction as if she doesn't even hear it!

She's such a sweet girl, we just truly want her happy!

henry'smum · 11-15-2011, 04:27 PM

Does Saisy have a play pen? Hen as a 10 by 10 run that we put him in with a bunch of toys when we cannot watch him. He loves it,wares himself out and then is a much nicer person than if he is craving attention and we cannot give it!

DaisyJones · 11-15-2011, 04:53 PM

Obviously I walk her, play with her, give her attention. I am asking for advice because I have exhausted all other options.

I do not want her put on pills and drugged daily as a Vet has suggested.

henry'smum · 11-15-2011, 05:03 PM

Does she have a play pen as i asked? Ours has interactive dog toys that mentally as well as physically stimulate Henry for when Daisy cannot constantly be the center of attention.

Lucy&Millie · 11-15-2011, 07:05 PM

Have you thought about Doggie Daycare? It can be expensive sometimes, but maybe only a day or two a week is all she needs? Doggie Daycare really helped Millie when she was younger. Millie is only 1 and a half now, but when she was a puppy, she had tons of energy. I felt bad crating her while I was gone to work, and Doggie Daycare really helped her.

I would also think about talking to a Behaviorist... You said its only gotten worse since the baby got home, and that concerns me. I think a Behaviorist could really help.

Mikey T · 11-15-2011, 08:11 PM

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Obviously I walk her, play with her, give her attention

the question where you do any of this but how much. Obviously not enough for this particular dog. also keep in mind while walking at a basset pace may be mentally stimulating for them it can hardly be called exercise. the need to be able to run or some sort of physical exertion for true exercise Tug of war is one of the better games for exercise in a small confined space.

Tug of War

That said there is a lot more going on than a simple lack of exercise. The dog is not housetrained in two year speaks to a lack of training , management and overal doggy skills there is no amount of reading on this forum that is going to beable to make up for that An in home evaluation by a behaviorist certainly would not hurt but we have seen time and time again In case where the owner does not have the leadership and doggy skills necesary for that particular individul dog there are no quick fixes and often the best solution for all parties including the dog is to be rehomed via a breed rescue. There is a reason that many rescues do not willl not adopt to a family with very young children the failure rate is very high.

Welshtyke · 11-16-2011, 09:29 AM

Get another Basset, two dogs are not twice the work and this way she will have a doggie companion and will require far less human attention.

Also check her food some dog food has more E numbers than you can shake a stick at.

11-15-2011, 01:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
DaisyJones Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 2	Extremely Hyper Basset My Daisy is 2 years old. She is extremely hyper. She is always chewing things up, peeing on my carpets, and running around like crazy. She has always wanted ALOT of attention. I just had a baby 6 months ago and it just seems to be getting worse. I am at a loss right now. I dont know what to do with her. I would hate to have to lose her, but I am not able to give her all the attention she needs with a new baby and cannot keep having her peeing and chewing. Any advice?

11-15-2011, 03:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
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11-15-2011, 04:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
WillowsMomma Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 12	This is my niece, and Daisy is her Basset. I'm the one who suggested her to view this site and ask for some help. If I may inject please ... Daisy isn't her first Basset, and there have been plenty of them in our family over the years. We've had lazy ones and hyper ones - my Willow being a hyper one ... I've seen her walk Daisy around the block several times. She acts like she's completely wore out and ready to collapse. Get her in the house and she instantly turns on the hyperactivity once again. I've also watched my niece or her husband play fetch ~ Daisy can chase a bone or a ball in a circle around the downstairs for an hour and never tire. Never tire! I must say, I've never witnessed a dog with this much energy ~ not to mention that she literally ignores correction as if she doesn't even hear it! She's such a sweet girl, we just truly want her happy! __________________ Willow's Momma (Nila Lynn)

11-15-2011, 07:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lucy&Millie Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 270	Have you thought about Doggie Daycare? It can be expensive sometimes, but maybe only a day or two a week is all she needs? Doggie Daycare really helped Millie when she was younger. Millie is only 1 and a half now, but when she was a puppy, she had tons of energy. I felt bad crating her while I was gone to work, and Doggie Daycare really helped her. I would also think about talking to a Behaviorist... You said its only gotten worse since the baby got home, and that concerns me. I think a Behaviorist could really help. __________________ Lucy - Age 6? Millie - Age 2

11-15-2011, 02:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mr. Woofus Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 146	I think the problem is that people think basset hounds are lazy dogs. Quite the opposite. Think about it, they're hunting dogs. We take ours to doggie park 5 days a week. It's time consuming, but they're basically like kids. I understand you must be overwhelmed having a 6 mth old. Are there any dog walkers in your area that you could pay to take her out or to a dog park?? Good luck

11-15-2011, 04:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
henry'smum Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: arkansas Posts: 686	Does Saisy have a play pen? Hen as a 10 by 10 run that we put him in with a bunch of toys when we cannot watch him. He loves it,wares himself out and then is a much nicer person than if he is craving attention and we cannot give it!

11-15-2011, 04:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
DaisyJones Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 2	Obviously I walk her, play with her, give her attention. I am asking for advice because I have exhausted all other options. I do not want her put on pills and drugged daily as a Vet has suggested.

11-15-2011, 05:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
henry'smum Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: arkansas Posts: 686	Does she have a play pen as i asked? Ours has interactive dog toys that mentally as well as physically stimulate Henry for when Daisy cannot constantly be the center of attention.

11-16-2011, 09:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
Welshtyke Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Monmouthshire, UK Posts: 62	Get another Basset, two dogs are not twice the work and this way she will have a doggie companion and will require far less human attention. Also check her food some dog food has more E numbers than you can shake a stick at.

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