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I could really use some advice. My 3 y.o. golden Sprocket has some behavioral issues in the house. He is INSANE! He is currently crate trained and loves his little "cave". But every time I go to let him out, he literally BURSTS through the crate door, bedroom door, kitchen door, and back door. I have a split level house, so he really thunders down the stairs so loudly, you can hear it outside. Often, if my kids are in the way, they will get bowled over. I'm afraid of Sprocket hurting them.
I've tried making him lay down in the crate and making him wait with the door open (ditto on the other ports of entry) only to have him bound out and race around the room like a cyclone before I can gain control of him again.
I've also tried using the leash and haltie as we go through the house, which does slow him down WHILE it is on him. As soon as I try to take it off, it's business as usual. I could really use some other ideas to try, because my husband is really starting to lose patience with his wild behavior in the house. Anyone???
I've tried making him lay down in the crate and making him wait with the door open (ditto on the other ports of entry) only to have him bound out and race around the room like a cyclone before I can gain control of him again.
I've also tried using the leash and haltie as we go through the house, which does slow him down WHILE it is on him. As soon as I try to take it off, it's business as usual. I could really use some other ideas to try, because my husband is really starting to lose patience with his wild behavior in the house. Anyone???