Music and my Shiba
I'm not sure what to do ...
Keiko is 9 weeks old, and I'm trying to get her used to everything she would encounter in our daily lives. I play the flute, and she either HATES it or is SO intrigued by it that she won't let it go.
I've tried sooo many things.
First, I played for her while she was out and about ... and all she would do is bark and howl - I still don't know if the howling was angry or in response.
Second, I let her sit on my lap while I played... she seemed to really enjoy it and was just watching my fingers on the instrument - not a sound made!!! (VERY hard to play with a pup on your lap though!!!!)
Third, I played while she had access to being right near the flute while it was making the sounds - same growling/howling went on... she even tried to attack it (I had anticipated that so I would only use my very very very inexpensive instrument!)
I REALLY don't know if she loves it or hates it!!! At first I thought it was the cutest thing I'd seen, but... I need to practice and I can't have a fuzzball on my lap lol!
If anyone has suggestions lemme know
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I might try to post a video later of her while I play, but it will be on the $100 flute since I won't agree to let any animal near anything worth playing)
Keiko is 9 weeks old, and I'm trying to get her used to everything she would encounter in our daily lives. I play the flute, and she either HATES it or is SO intrigued by it that she won't let it go.
I've tried sooo many things.
First, I played for her while she was out and about ... and all she would do is bark and howl - I still don't know if the howling was angry or in response.
Second, I let her sit on my lap while I played... she seemed to really enjoy it and was just watching my fingers on the instrument - not a sound made!!! (VERY hard to play with a pup on your lap though!!!!)
Third, I played while she had access to being right near the flute while it was making the sounds - same growling/howling went on... she even tried to attack it (I had anticipated that so I would only use my very very very inexpensive instrument!)
I REALLY don't know if she loves it or hates it!!! At first I thought it was the cutest thing I'd seen, but... I need to practice and I can't have a fuzzball on my lap lol!
If anyone has suggestions lemme know
)I might try to post a video later of her while I play, but it will be on the $100 flute since I won't agree to let any animal near anything worth playing
) This discussion has been closed.
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My suggestion would be to play the flute while she is in her crate. You can put her in the crate with a toy, or maybe a kong filled with a small amount of peanut butter or peanut butter mixed with yogurt (freeze it and it lasts longer), while she is snacking, playing, or sleeping in her crate you can practice. She will be out of your way and she will associate the noise of the flute with good things a yummy snack or toy, and her crate.
If for some reason you don't have a crate, go get one, it will be your best friend and your dog's best friend at the same time.
Hopefully this helps! I know there is nothing more annoying than trying to practice, and having a howling little furball distracting you!
Take care and good luck!
I've seen this method used for introducing new dogs & people to shy dogs and every time I've seen it it works...
Good luck!
I did get lucky with crate training though - as soon as we put the crate on the floor with a blanket in it she hopped right in, curled up and went to sleep; didn't even make a peep when she woke up and the door was closed, just found her favorite blue toy. She loves her crate
Still trying to get video, hard to do when you're playing at the same time ;o)
This video (also from my cell) is after I was in the kitchen for 30 seconds... she HATES when she can see me but not get to me (unless she's in her crate - then it's just fine).
haha adorable!~
Thanks for sharing! Take care---