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Old 10-22-2009, 08:16 AM
 
Location: Texas
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Hi all,

I affixed an aluminum roof to our dog house and now he seems scared to go inside. The rascal was chewing up the cedar roof, so I covered it with diamond aluminum sheets. He now has a better roof than what most regular houses have, by the way.

How can I coax him back in?
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Old 10-22-2009, 08:19 AM
 
Location: California
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Treats, favorite toys...If it were me, I'd go sit in it myself and call him in. Lots of love and attention given in the dog house so he equates good things with the new digs. If it's too small for you to crawl in....treats and toys go in...don't force him in...you'll do more harm than good that way!
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Old 10-22-2009, 09:20 AM
 
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Thanks. I did put in some meat, which he snapped up then darted back out. I guess hunger beats fear.

I'll try putting a piece of food in there every day for a while and see what happens.
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Old 10-22-2009, 09:23 AM
 
Location: California
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He may be afraid of the noise the alum. makes....Does it creak or cause a echo, or rain must cause make it loud in there? Just sort of thinking out loud here.
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Old 10-22-2009, 02:41 PM
 
Location: Texas
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He may be afraid of the noise the alum. makes....Does it creak or cause a echo, or rain must cause make it loud in there? Just sort of thinking out loud here.
No. The material is thick and doesn't move with the elements. Thanks, anyways.
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Old 10-22-2009, 04:49 PM
 
Location: Vermont, grew up in Colorado and California
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Default if so can you paint it?

Maybe it's the reflection??
I dunno lol, gotta put yourself in your Pets shoes/paws sometimes till they learn to talk. Good luck.

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Old 10-22-2009, 06:39 PM
 
Location: Mostly in my head
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I would think about the reflection first. Sun will glint off of it in a strange way when you are used to shingle roofs/
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Old 10-22-2009, 08:54 PM
 
Location: "The Sunshine State"
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I am not a fan of dogs living in a dog house. I think he may be telling you he wants to be part of the family with you inside the home!
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Old 10-23-2009, 10:23 AM
 
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Could you possibly think that the dog stays outside when they are at work and then come inside when they get home and to sleep at night? Hmm guess not.
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Old 10-23-2009, 10:43 AM
 
Location: San Diego
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Could you possibly think that the dog stays outside when they are at work and then come inside when they get home and to sleep at night? Hmm guess not.
When we leave the house, even if it's for an hour, our dog stays inside. Leaving a dog outside, unsupervised is irresponsible. Dogs are pack animals and they enjoy being part of the family. When you leave them outside, a number of things can go wrong. They can eat something they're not supposed to, they might bark or dig from boredom, another animal can get in and injure your pet, etc. Not a risk worth taking, imo.
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