Two Best Dogs! Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I'm feeling a bit better thank you. Keeping our walks to around the block and not ordering any take out in order to avoid barking. Keeping to other side of street from the barkers so she's only a little whiny. Lots of tug. Thinking will still go to obedience on Sunday but keep it calm and simple. In, extra space and out. It's our adoption anniversary/thistles birthday so won't linger. Also we won a trick competition on our obedience social group and need to pick up our prize. On Monday we are going to visit Didi and go for a nice walk. Hopefully my k9pro gear will be here for some long lead manners practice. Then I think I'll take her into the bush for sniffs and swims. See how the webmaster handles water ;) I'm beginning to transition her to being an outdoor dog while im at work. She seems okay with it so far. It's me being paranoid something will happen or she'll get out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Two Best Dogs! Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 There's no sure fire way to see if your fence is too difficult for a dog, is there? Obviously am worried she will get out and be hit by a car/lost. Was dismayed today to realise she can jump over a barrier that was up to my shoulder. She only needed about 1 metre run up D: Am hoping the 6 foot fence (colourbond and wood) is enough? Don't really want to make a new thread asking, since inward facing attachments etc are out of budget and the rest is making the yard interesting/exercising. Also how to tell if I'm being paranoid @_@? I have 2 webcams set up now. One pointed at her kennel/the back door and the other I will set up tomorrow in the garage to cover most of the yard. Which is why I was boarding some of it off, cause it is out of view and just boring cement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pjrt Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 A fence top roller might be an effective and reasonably priced deterrent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Best Dogs! Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Like these? I would have to chat with the neighbours I think, unless I am able to install it on my side. Most pressing is the side gate I think, because it has "footholds" unlike the rest of my fencing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pjrt Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Like these? I would have to chat with the neighbours I think, unless I am able to install it on my side. Most pressing is the side gate I think, because it has "footholds" unlike the rest of my fencing. Yeah that's the sort of thing. Can the inside of the gate be covered with a whole sheet of ply or something so that it is smooth with no grippy bits? Assuming it's high enough, a smooth cover should do the trick. The only issue sometimes if you cover up a gate/fence that the dog can see through, they may start jumping on it to try to see over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Best Dogs! Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Like these? I would have to chat with the neighbours I think, unless I am able to install it on my side. Most pressing is the side gate I think, because it has "footholds" unlike the rest of my fencing. Yeah that's the sort of thing. Can the inside of the gate be covered with a whole sheet of ply or something so that it is smooth with no grippy bits? Assuming it's high enough, a smooth cover should do the trick. The only issue sometimes if you cover up a gate/fence that the dog can see through, they may start jumping on it to try to see over it. None of my backyard fencing is see through! Most of it is colourbond 6ft/6ft and a bit except for one side, which is wood. I have the "smooth" side of it. Which is why I'm wondering if I'm just being paranoid, but then I see her easily jump something up to my shoulder (okay, her feet scrape it and she needed a run up but she got her chest over it) and I get all worried again. and if i do do fence protection, do i do it for all of it or just where i worry she can get out - I do not know. She may not even be able to climb that high but I don't want to put the idea in her head by testing it... Someone tell me I'm being silly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pjrt Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 You're not being silly at all to worry over your dog possibly escaping the yard. She has proven she can jump pretty well. I'm sorry I don't really have any more advice. I'm lucky to have a lazy slug layabout of a dog who actually kinda likes being home on his own! He just spent half an hour racing after a ball obsessed kelpie x at the dog park in the dark. He had no hope in heck of getting the ball off her, so he just ran next to her and let her growl and snitch over her ball. He doesn't get to play with many dogs so it was a bit of a treat for him. He is thoroughly knackered now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Best Dogs! Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Haha! my saving grace is that she prefers to sleep if I'm not there? My security camera is so boring. She finished her Kong then went to bed. Finished faster than I thought! My friends have had an idea. Get one of those construction temp fencing (apparently cheap? I will see on the weekend) to block off from half the yard. Then set up an inner fence with my chicken wire <- this works with the veggies and plants I am growing along the fence line anyway (and I already own chicken wire that should span it) so she cannot reach the main fence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Someone tell me I'm being silly Unless the dog has given some indication that she is going to get out then you are being silly. Sounds like you have high, sturdy fences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Best Dogs! Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Someone tell me I'm being silly Unless the dog has given some indication that she is going to get out then you are being silly. Sounds like you have high, sturdy fences. My only indication is the foster carers warning of her on occasion hopping the fence and hanging around. Their guess was separation anxiety based. I don't seem to be having SA, possibly because it's her own safe house and not the foster carers? (other ppl, multiple dogs. Was twitcher back then) Which is why I'm hoping just my anxiety and paranoia, it's hard to tell. Hopefully when i get the outside camera set up it will put my fears to rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Best Dogs! Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Okay I think we can firmly put me in the silly slot. Due to a broken train/damaged tracks it took me 2 hours to get home so I was gone the full 9 hour day with her in the yard. Going by the camera Thistle did this: Played with kong Lay down under the camera where I cannot see and slept for a few hours. Got up. Went back to sleep. Got up. Went back to sleep. Randomly ran around the yard twice. Went back to sleep. Walked across the yard, looked around. Went back to sleep. No barking, no whining. Not any different to her usual greetings when I did get home. All the separation anxiety was on my end. Instead of walks I've been building her toy drive, to see if it makes a difference on her focus skills at class. I've been doing this with her new long line on so she'll get used to it and hopefully not bite it off while playing with Didi. I've coated in antibite stuff. She REALLY likes the k9pro tug toy. Enough to disregard her favourite ball we've had since I adopted her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Best Dogs! Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I'm seeing cute little brown puppy love!! Aww they're like slightly altered mirror images Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Best Dogs! Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Wish us luck! I'm having guests over tomorrow night (+ the lightbulb man who turns out is not a scam). Specifically working on thistle's fear of people at the house. I am expecting some barking, cowering/peeing and possibly a couple of growls (I can still count them on one hand ) But I am crossing fingers she will settle in her bed, eat her food and maybe even sniff around a bit! I will see if some easy tricks at dinner will loosen her up and give her some confidence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottsmum Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 It's great when you discover the lights on late somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Best Dogs! Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ Good boy look at him go! We are going good! No barking, cowering or peeing. Asking one person for pats and only one tense almost-growl when she got herself trapped between moving other guest and couch but shook and got over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Best Dogs! Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 They have just left and it was A+ better than expected :) our dogs are such good dogs to keep trying. She wants to like them but is scared ❤️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kami Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Hi guys not sure if you have read this article but thought it may resonate with you guys :) Off lead dogs drive me nuts too, Annie wants to chase everyone of them - frustrating when you are in an onlead park! reactive dog article from dogster, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chloe08 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Hi. I have been a lurker for some time, learning all I can about dogs and training. I did post a few years ago when we were deciding between a rough collie or standard poodle. We went with a standard poodle and now have a gorgeous 14 mth old girl from an excellent breeder. Our pup was very well socialised by the breeder and we continued this. We took her out to cafes, restaurants, shops, bike tracks, tram stops (you can tell we live in the city) and made sure she was having a good time, not overwhelmed. She went to a positive training puppy school, Underdog training and now obedience classes every week. Anyhow, in the past 6 weeks she has started to develop leash reactivity - lunging and barking at other dogs on the street. She is fine off leash, although I only let her play with known dogs. I have practiced LAT since she was a puppy as it was taught in Underdog training classes. I have recently been reading about BAT. I have been rewarding her when using LAt and sometimes I can get attention back on me if she is under threshold obviously. She sits and looks up at me rather than the dog. She is very dog obsessed and I think it's stemming from over excitement. My question is should I keep on using Lat and practicing at training and on walks or do I need a professional in at this point? She is a rather nervy dog, not happy with strangers approaching her and she has a strong flight response. The vet wanted to try fluoxetine but I wanted to try behavioural methods first. Of course I am open to any help. She is a lovely dog who we walk twice a day and she knows lots of commands and heels well on the lead. Funds are a bit tight at the moment but of course I would stretch if people think it would be best to book in a session. Sorry about the long post. I thought it was best to put some back ground in. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chloe08 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Thank you Snook for your reply. I think you are right. I will call underdog and get an appointment. I really don't want it to become ingrained. Thank you for your advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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