luv_ofmusic asked:
This is a follow-up question from a previous question I asked about the Invisible Fence. I know for the next while I need to only transport my dog from the yard in my vehicle until I know she is trained. I wanted to know if anyone had any experience on training the dog to leave the yard on a leash to go for a walk. I already think it is going to be difficult to get her to go because she stays away from the flags and sound, but I need to find a way to take her for a walk. Anyone heard of using a towel and have them walk across it? I would carry her across, but she is going to be a big dog.
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Tags: Big Dog, Dog Fence, Flags, Invisible Fence, Previous Question, Training A Dog, Training Dog
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Tuesday, November 27th, 2007
tlblake84 asked:
I am considering using a training collar to teach my dog boundaries. I need to be able to keep her off leash, but she runs off if I let her off the leash. A fence, even an invisible fence, is out of the question as its not my house. I’ve tried teaching her boundaries for the last 5 months but it is not working well. She won’t respond to “come” unless she’s in the mood. I want to use a shock collar but I worry it may be inhumane. Are they effective and are they safe to use?
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Tags: 5 Months, Boundaries, Dog Collars, Dog Training Shock Collars, Invisible Fence, Shock Collar, Training Collar, Training Shock Collars
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Wednesday, November 21st, 2007
Leslie C asked:
I have 3 cats who are fond of scratching. One of them is also a chronic vomitter. By the way – they’re all female and spayed; 2 are mother and daughter. I’m in the market for new furniture and don’t want it to get destroyed by my feline housemates. I intend to buy more scratching posts, but am especially interested in an indoor invisible fence. The products I’ve seen are advertised for dogs – but are they safe for cats as well? Don’t even tell me about the sprays because those don’t work unless I use it on the cats directly (not the recommended use). I’ve also gotten into the habit of cutting their claws weekly, so I’m testing that strategy. Declawing is an absolute last resort.
I’ll amend my original question for those ready to call the ASPCA. I have 3 cats who like to scratch (as cats do). I’ve owned cats all my life, so I’m not new to their behavioral issues. I’m in the market for new furniture and don’t want it destroyed. I intend to buy more scratching posts, but am interested in an indoor invisible fence. The products I’ve seen are advertised for dogs – but are they safe for cats? Yes, I know about water bottles and shouting the word “no”. Yes, I’ve used the SoftClaws, aluminum foil, and sticky tape. Don’t even tell me about repellant sprays b/c those don’t work unless I use it on the cats directly (joking). I’ve also gotten into the habit of cutting their claws weekly, so I’m testing that strategy (yes, I know not to cut the veins). Declawing is an extreme and absolute last resort, regardless what anyone says. Looking for something that I haven’t already tried and will help us all live in peace. Thx for the sensible answers I’ve already recv’d
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Tags: Aluminum Foil, Aspca, Cat Cats, Declawing, Dog Training Collar, Dogs, Feline Housemates, Fence Products, Habit, Invisible Fence, Last Resort, Mother And Daughter, New Furniture, Scratching Posts, Sensible Answers, Sticky Tape, Thx, Training Cat, Veins, Water Bottles
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Wednesday, November 29th, 2006
Kate T asked: My 3 year old
beagle won’t stick around the house at the cabin. We watch him very closely and if we turn our backs he sneaks away. Usually we can see him in the next yard and we go after him, but then he runs and it turns into a game for him. Most of the time he is on the trail of some creature. I realize that this is bred into him. We have done obediance training and he knows the ‘come’ command. He just gets into a different state of mind when he catches the scent. A fence isn’t really an option due to the size of our lot and the amount of tree coverage. Please only constructive answers.
He is neutered and we have tried a run. This seems to make it worse when he is let off of the run he takes off.
Suggestions that recommend nailing his front paw to the steps isn’t what I would consider constructive.
Invisible fence won’t work either because we have a lake and you can’t go under the lake. I have heard stories baout placing a fence along the 3 sides but then the dog just goes into the lake and around the shock line.
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Tags: Beagle #5, Constructive Answers, Game, Invisible Fence, Lot, Paw, Shock, Tree Coverage
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