Forget the train her to stay there. My know-it-all nephew-in-law wanted to do this with our dog. First rabbit across the street, chasing the dog all over town. I think this is one not to try and teach the old dog.
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Forget the train her to stay there. My know-it-all nephew-in-law wanted to do this with our dog. First rabbit across the street, chasing the dog all over town. I think this is one not to try and teach the old dog.
So do you think the electric fence will work? Kind of the same issue with the "teaching an old dog" problem.
I have my doubts. I can teach my five year old dog fun tricks still but the time is over for taking away anything he already enjoys. I am a little scared to do anything that might hurt him at all, he was abused before we got him and it has been a challenging and rewarding journey. He was so scared of steps when we first got him, I couldn't stand for him to get zapped by a fence. Still they are all different, might work for yours, it is a big investment though.
We had to leave our dog with my sister the first winter we went to FL since the place we were staying (no choice at the time) did not allow pets.
Sister said she sat by the door and whined for us for 2 or 3 days then slowly adapted to the new environment and people.
We felt, "Awwww, isn't that sweet, she misses us SOOOOoooo much."
Then the next year after we bought our own place (in a bldg where small dogs are allowed), we, of course, brought her with us. Turns out she whined and carried on there for a couple days before settling down and adjusting.
Turns out she didn't miss US so much as her familiar environment.
So, I'm guessing after all this time it's just the change - and not that there's something evil or bad about the basement. I would venture to guess that eventually the dog would adjust to the basement, too. Of course if you're moving that's not any kind of long term goal. But just getting used to changes might actually help it when you move to your new place.
Sister said she sat by the door and whined for us for 2 or 3 days then slowly adapted to the new environment and people.
We felt, "Awwww, isn't that sweet, she misses us SOOOOoooo much."
Then the next year after we bought our own place (in a bldg where small dogs are allowed), we, of course, brought her with us. Turns out she whined and carried on there for a couple days before settling down and adjusting.
Turns out she didn't miss US so much as her familiar environment.
So, I'm guessing after all this time it's just the change - and not that there's something evil or bad about the basement. I would venture to guess that eventually the dog would adjust to the basement, too. Of course if you're moving that's not any kind of long term goal. But just getting used to changes might actually help it when you move to your new place.
For the longest time we used to lock out dogs in our unfinished basement during the day while we were at work. About 6 months ago we finished the basement and decided to give them free reign of the house while we are away and haven't had a single problem since then. Hopefully you guys have a similar experience!
Understood. Hey, if you want to keep the dog off the furniture, put mouse traps on the couch and whatnot. Works like a charm. It'll also help keep him from eating the cushions!
I had a blue heeler years ago. Loved that dog. The now ex-wife hit him with our car. Stupid beotch! No, I'm not talking about the dog.
Good luck!
