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I had a dog that was a big digger. She would dig a trench under the fence and wiggle through it. I had to bury chicken wire about two feet deep and then pack rocks and dirt over it. It was a TON of work, but it made an enormous difference.
I really like Zak George. It’s not an app, but you can watch videos on YouTube, and it’s free. He is also behind the Pupford app with daily lessons. You can try a 30-day program for free! There are in-app purchases, but I’ve really had good luck with these. They are very positive and easy to follow. Plus, there are so many different behaviors covered. It’s been so helpful for my dogs.
I also live in an area with a lot of snow and ice and have this same problem. We have had freezing temperatures for weeks, and getting my dogs to go outside has been very hard. If I shovel off a little section of the yard and break the snow and ice, I have found that they can walk better there. I have also heard that boots or booties can help, but my dog won’t keep those on. However, my neighbor’s dog wears them and has no trouble with slipping since the boots add traction.
The only way I can do it is by blocking the entrance. Once they hear someone in the kitchen, it’s a full-on stampede to get in there and scarf up any possible threats. I have an open kitchen, too, so I use laundry bins and an old baby gate to block the dogs from getting near the stove and fridge. It’s not the most effective, but it works enough for me to cook.
I always try to go to rescues if I can. So many dogs need homes, and breeders are so expensive. Local rescues are best because you are helping reduce the strain on your community. I’ve fostered some great pups this way and even kept one or two as my forever pets once the foster was done.
Have you checked to be sure the crate is the right size? If it’s too small or too big, they might feel intimidated. One thing I did with my dogs was put one of my shirts or blankets I slept with in the crate. This added comfort but also let them smell me in the crate. I also keep the room with the dog crate in it calm, and quiet. I have found that if it’s calm around the crate, my dog is calmer.
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I’m sure you’ve learned this by now since your post was a while ago, but for future reference, grasshoppers are not toxic to dogs. However, I wouldn’t let your dog snack on these as he pleases. From personal experience, my dog likes to hunt bugs, and I try to stop her. But when she gets one eaten without my knowledge, she always throws up. It’s not fun to clean up.Thanks @Kimberly Alt. He did get a tummy ache later and threw up. I’ve been careful not to let him get any, but it’s tricky since they are everywhere. I think I need to find a dog-safe pest spray.
Fun idea. What about Myers, Freddy, Jason, Chucky, or Jigsaw after horror movies? Or something like Ghost, Zombie, or Vamp. Dracula, Zuul, Salem, and Midnight are Halloween-inspired too.
It is always a tough call. In my experience, it is better to decide before a medical crisis or emergency. However, if your friend can care for the dog, and they seem to be enjoying life, she should keep on as long as she feels comfortable doing so.
I was wondering the same thing for my smaller pup, a Chihuahua, who likes to bounce around when I drive. A car seat seems like a good idea.
I’d be careful. You never know what you are getting with those sites. But I do often see people rehoming pets there. If you go that route, be sure to ask about any shots the puppy has had and medical records. It’s probably better to go with a breeder or rescue center as there are fewer unknowns.
I still struggle to get my dog to follow basic commands like sit and stay. One seems to simply ignore me. I’d love to teach them tricks, like high five, but I need to get them to behave first. Any ideas of where to start?
