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Captain Worm Member Since: 12 Sep 2010 Location: Solihull Posts: 969 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Cheers fellas! It is all good stuff. I got my perfect puppy book (by gwen bailey) through the post today so I will be swatting up on that.
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pab Member Since: 28 Aug 2012 Location: Now in Mid-Wales Posts: 2007 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Yep, and you'll find they treat the crate in exactly that way. E.g. give a bone and the dog will take it into the crate to eat it as it feels safe there and the crate keeps out others who may take the bone away. It's not really that different from the way in which we treat/train young children. Children are confined to cots at night, placed in play pens during the day, strapped in to high chairs at meal times, etc. It's not really that different. That said, I don't know whether I'd do it or not if we were to get another dog. |
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ad210358 Member Since: 12 Oct 2008 Location: Here and There Posts: 7464 ![]() ![]() |
We had a crate for when we got the Westie, only to give her some peace from the Collies, 18 months on we still have the crate, we tried to put it away but she doesn't want it put away, she regards it as her own space and when she wants peace and quiet she gets in it and sleeps, we never shut the door, she likes it as the Collies can't get in it, overnight she sleeps in a standard dog bed. |
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npinks Member Since: 28 Jun 2007 Location: Ls25 Posts: 20092 ![]() ![]() |
I like the crate idea, gives the dog piece in its own space, but the wife can not be convinced its not cruel, even when I say the door would be level open, personal space, so on and so forth Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis |
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ad210358 Member Since: 12 Oct 2008 Location: Here and There Posts: 7464 ![]() ![]() |
I think your missing the point Nick, giving the dog it's own space does not mean putting the wife in the cage, even if you are planning to leave the door open, or are you just saying that tills he gets in it |
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archie98 Member Since: 18 Oct 2011 Location: derbyshire Posts: 709 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I use the Lintran box for the dog to sleep in he knows it is his space,I leave the door open all the time so he can come and go as he wants.Only when the box is put in the car does he go loopy but then he knows where off shooting. |
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Bill Turner Member Since: 08 Jul 2008 Location: Birkenhead Posts: 977 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
If you are both out at work and think it would be cruel to leave the dog at home alone all day,get yourself a retired Greyhound.
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Captain Worm Member Since: 12 Sep 2010 Location: Solihull Posts: 969 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
No intention of leaving it on its own.. its just the odd occasion when we are both out that we would need to get help in in the form of in-laws or neighbours!
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Tandemman Member Since: 30 Jun 2007 Location: Barnsley Posts: 686 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
There are plenty of licensed dog walkers out there who will come and take the dog out for the day or whatever you want. |
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Captain Worm Member Since: 12 Sep 2010 Location: Solihull Posts: 969 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Yup we have looked out a few in the area - but want to avoid it if we can just because of cost! I'm counting on my friendly dog loving range rover driving home working neighbour being around |
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Captain Worm Member Since: 12 Sep 2010 Location: Solihull Posts: 969 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Resistance was futile!
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npinks Member Since: 28 Jun 2007 Location: Ls25 Posts: 20092 ![]() ![]() |
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toeknee Member Since: 14 Feb 2009 Location: out and about Posts: 1509 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Good one CW |
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Tandemman Member Since: 30 Jun 2007 Location: Barnsley Posts: 686 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
nice one |
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