tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28840534.post3441133895000574020..comments2024-01-06T15:58:20.726-07:00Comments on Never Ending Journey: Good news/bad newsLyniluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04742585512852240355noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28840534.post-13168405484149328272011-09-16T18:53:35.082-06:002011-09-16T18:53:35.082-06:00TYR, I won't tether her because of weather, an...TYR, I won't tether her because of weather, and because it would make her an easy meal for coyotes! No, we'll figures a way for her (and the others) to be safe. But thanks!<br /><br />Merikay, I'm not opposed to crating. I agree with your description, and it makes for a safe world for everyone. I'll probably end up crating the whole bunch. The only reason I haven't is because, as rescues, some of them have possibly had issues with being poorly crated (puppy mill style). We'll work it out!<br /><br />Di, I've crated most of my dogs, and they don't mind, as Merikay points out. And, as I said to her, my only concern is not re-traumatizing them. I crated them when they first came to me so I could get them trained, so it shouldn't be a terrible problem.<br /><br />JA, some have suggested the camera idea, but the grounds are extensive enough to require at least 3 cameras. I'll fix any areas that seem penetrable, get out the crate, and we'll play it by ear. And no I'm not opposed to crating.<br /><br />Thanks all!Lyniluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04742585512852240355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28840534.post-5548970850614866862011-09-16T11:25:39.063-06:002011-09-16T11:25:39.063-06:00I say crate her. It's not only good for you w...I say crate her. It's not only good for you while at work but dogs really do like the cave/den feel. So many people look at crating as a sad thing but your dog will do better in the long run. <br /><br />The other solution is to set up a camera to figure out where the escape hatch is located. It won't take long for her to do it again. Most likely the minute you're pulling out of the driveway, LOL! Good luck!<br /><br />Cheers! ~M~Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194393320412040809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28840534.post-85703917759978904822011-09-16T10:20:06.295-06:002011-09-16T10:20:06.295-06:00My first thought was to crate her but I hate doing...My first thought was to crate her but I hate doing that. Then again when it becomes a safety issue, you may have to do that. Although there are some pretty fancy crates these days.<br />Good Luck Lyn and I'm so glad she made it home safely! Love Di ♥Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429812875586479256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28840534.post-30880012994016740282011-09-16T09:55:16.519-06:002011-09-16T09:55:16.519-06:00A day crate may seem cruel, but if it keeps her sa...A day crate may seem cruel, but if it keeps her safe it is not. Usually dogs will sleep all day when their master is gone anyway. This way you will know she is sleeping in a safe place.<br /><br />Good luck.Merikayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378095339747943548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28840534.post-74235581350031224152011-09-16T08:58:05.068-06:002011-09-16T08:58:05.068-06:00After a few Houdini maneuvers, we put Maggie in a ...After a few Houdini maneuvers, we put Maggie in a harness. Not a thin one but a wider one . . . got it at WalMart. She cannot get out of it and there is no risk of her catching anything around her neck. She doesn't have a fence to escape out of, but this type of harness might be an alternative for Jaz. Glad you are feeling a bit better!Texas Yellow Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18416672836387064595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28840534.post-42590323840133887152011-09-16T07:28:16.807-06:002011-09-16T07:28:16.807-06:00No, with her determined slipperiness, she would wr...No, with her determined slipperiness, she would wriggle out of the harness. If I can't find the escape, she will either be with me or in the crate. The crate isn't a punishing situation; it is big enough for 3 dogs her size. My work days are short, so she wouldn't be there long.Lyniluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04742585512852240355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28840534.post-27686056522248016672011-09-16T07:10:10.069-06:002011-09-16T07:10:10.069-06:00Any chance you can leave her on one of those very ...Any chance you can leave her on one of those very long leads? Guess she might wind it around something, but they don't usually.Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.com