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annmarie 2
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hi can anyone give me any ideas , as I have 5 cavaliers 2 female and 3 male this isn't the problem ,I keep them separate and they have all been done... ikeep the males in a large summerhouse with a large run fence and gate , but 1 of the males is my eldest sons which he brought home with him around 2 years ago the problem im having is he never stops barking ive tried spray coller doesn't work , tried spraying water doesn't work tell him no he stil barks even had a word with my vet he just says some dogs bark but its driving me up the wall never mind the neighbours my neighbours has 4 dogs and they 2 off them attack the fence all the time which makes the others panic in fact they have destroyed the fence twice and we put new ones up my son seems to be not bothered with in fact we feed him , brush and clean up after him walk him in fact do everything he doesn't even go and see him , I even had him chipped and done but were so fed up and my husband has said he have be found another home hes a lovely dog but we feel if he was on his own on a 1 to 1 he would be ok ... 1 of the other males is stressed he now wee the bed , we asked are son do see to his dog more but it goes in 1 ear and out again our other son has authism and doesn't like noises also please can anyone come up with a idea
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Too many dogs in too small an area, it's making them all stressed and anxious and they're barking and making a noise in order to get your attention (you're the pack leaders) so that you will exert authority which will calm them down. Inappropriate urinating is also a sign of anxiety. Coupled with the out of control dogs next door it sounds like a disaster area to me - I think you really need to reduce the number of dogs and then give them much more positive attention.
It would also really help you to consult a good dog behaviourist. Your vet should be able to recommend one.
Good luck
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
I have had cavaliers and they are not at all suited to living in kennels, no matter how roomy. They thrive on human companionship and love and while they enjoy having other dogs around, they are very much people focused. They have been bred to be companion dogs. They can be anxious and unhappy without proper attention. I believe that you should use the breed rescue service to find loving homes for them as soon as possible. If you want to keep any and can have them in the house with you, a neutered male and female would probably be best together.