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[popspurnell]

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Hi Guys,
new beagle just rescued from Hungary, very happy very intelligent.
one problem i can't seem to get a handle on currently.

Basically, we're walking him an awful lot and hes really tired.
But whenever he naps, if you move or stand he's up and out of bed.

tried googling but because it says sleep and dog, it trys to direct me to my dog disturbing me.

i just want him to be able to rest without having to confine myself to a chair for four hours!!
any advice ( even if its just "he'll grow out of it in time") would be appreciated.

 

[JudyN]

How long has he been with you for? Does he tend to follow you round the whole time, and does he get distressed if he can't (e.g. if you've gone to the loo and shut him out)? Or once he's got up, does he settle down again when he sees that nothing exciting is happening?

 

[Finsky]

Hi Guys,
new beagle just rescued from Hungary, very happy very intelligent.
one problem i can't seem to get a handle on currently.

Basically, we're walking him an awful lot and hes really tired.
But whenever he naps, if you move or stand he's up and out of bed.

tried googling but because it says sleep and dog, it trys to direct me to my dog disturbing me.

i just want him to be able to rest without having to confine myself to a chair for four hours!!
any advice ( even if its just "he'll grow out of it in time") would be appreciated.

 

[Finsky]

For not knowing what kind of history he has, it might be that he haven't had much chance for very restful life yet. So yes, it will come in time. New country, new language, new smells..new everyting and he will be on his toes. Only reassuring thing for him now is you, hence he has found a 'anchor' from your presence. Until he settles and start realizing the whole home is his safe place, he will be restless.
Try not to to tie yourself to his anxieties...carry on day to day routines as normal as possible when you move about..he will learn your routine and accept them as norm and then he will be reassured to be more settled and rather than move everytime when you do, he start staying in place and keep his tabs up and listen where you are and what you are doing.
If you can give a jumper or another piece of garment that you have worn to lie on, put it in his bed and it may help him to eventually to 'anchor' him to that bed.
It does sound cruel...but there come a point that eventually he will give in and he has to sleep...when he does, before he stir up again, you could sit/lie down next to him, wait him to look at you so you don't startle him and maybe give a little stroke with soft talk...a bonding moment where he is rather than he has come to you where you are.
It is all about building up the trust and confidence with and within him and it ain't done over night....it may take months and months for him to reveal his true nature.
That is my experience with 'second hand dogs', but because yours come from other country, what ever it has learned recognize from Hungarian language and tones of voice/expressions..it has to learn it all over again but in 'English'.
Each language has its own 'singing' or 'tones'..usually one word orders like 'stop' or 'stay' are said in similar manner, but there is many other expressions that may not be said in similar way depending of the language. And that can hold him back a little longer.
Just remember, his life at the moment is like 'Alice in wonderland'..it can be exciting, scary, weird..etc etc. You too would struggle to have a goodnight sleep

 

[Finsky]

Oh, another thing...'lot of walks' can excite him even more and settling down time is harder to do. I would try to keep the exercise level 'just enough' quantity for time being, just to see if cutting back with all the outside stimulation will help him calm down better and as he start resting, then build up the walk and outside life levels.
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[popspurnell]

How long has he been with you for? Does he tend to follow you round the whole time, and does he get distressed if he can't (e.g. if you've gone to the loo and shut him out)? Or once he's got up, does he settle down again when he sees that nothing exciting is happening?

He's been here since friday, he tends to follow around, but even if there's two of us in the front room he'll not stay. then he'll come back in when you do.

 

[popspurnell]

For not knowing what kind of history he has, it might be that he haven't had much chance for very restful life yet. So yes, it will come in time. New country, new language, new smells..new everyting and he will be on his toes. Only reassuring thing for him now is you, hence he has found a 'anchor' from your presence. Until he settles and start realizing the whole home is his safe place, he will be restless.
Try not to to tie yourself to his anxieties...carry on day to day routines as normal as possible when you move about..he will learn your routine and accept them as norm and then he will be reassured to be more settled and rather than move everytime when you do, he start staying in place and keep his tabs up and listen where you are and what you are doing.
If you can give a jumper or another piece of garment that you have worn to lie on, put it in his bed and it may help him to eventually to 'anchor' him to that bed.
It does sound cruel...but there come a point that eventually he will give in and he has to sleep...when he does, before he stir up again, you could sit/lie down next to him, wait him to look at you so you don't startle him and maybe give a little stroke with soft talk...a bonding moment where he is rather than he has come to you where you are.
It is all about building up the trust and confidence with and within him and it ain't done over night....it may take months and months for him to reveal his true nature.
That is my experience with 'second hand dogs', but because yours come from other country, what ever it has learned recognize from Hungarian language and tones of voice/expressions..it has to learn it all over again but in 'English'.
Each language has its own 'singing' or 'tones'..usually one word orders like 'stop' or 'stay' are said in similar manner, but there is many other expressions that may not be said in similar way depending of the language. And that can hold him back a little longer.
Just remember, his life at the moment is like 'Alice in wonderland'..it can be exciting, scary, weird..etc etc. You too would struggle to have a goodnight sleep

Thanks finsky.

 

[JudyN]

Ah yes, very early days - I wouldn't worry at all. I've just got one thing to add to @Finsky 's advice - I'd be a little wary of being close to him and his bed when he wakes up, as some dogs can be a little 'funny' about their personal space (imagine waking up with your best friend 6" from your head). They're all different, of course, so it's just something to be aware of.