tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post301818841586947682..comments2024-01-04T02:28:32.637-07:00Comments on athenadiaries: Question of the Day.Herself, the GeekGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17990186920123895227noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-39030801472037892072010-04-21T19:05:08.730-06:002010-04-21T19:05:08.730-06:00Its a blue heeler thing. My parents had one and w...Its a blue heeler thing. My parents had one and when he was younger, it was impossible to keep him home. They live in a spot with lots of acreage backing up to a lake. Jack would bound his happy butt over to the lake and jump in people's boats. We ALWAYS had to go get him, and trust me, he wasn't easy to catch. My dad had to save him from a "kidnapping" one time after he jumped in someone's truck (and they proceeded to drive off). I imagine they would have returned him when they saw how disobedient he was. Anyway, it caused massive headache for the family but he grew out of it. Now he is the most patient dog, and won't go out of sight. I wish you lots of luck and patience with Jake.Joaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01379002903586014046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-5106209913288480292010-04-21T07:38:07.102-06:002010-04-21T07:38:07.102-06:00My dogs stay in the house during the day. That wa...My dogs stay in the house during the day. That way they don't annoy the neighbors, they don't get out, and they don't destroy (as fast) the drip system.<br /><br />I also bought a few citronella collars (kmart has them cheap-sh) that spray when they bark. put those on them when they seem to be in a barking moood and need to be outside. it works for my dogs, might not work for yours. <br /><br />best wishesAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03231464198799653331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-45778402311397265982010-04-21T05:06:45.986-06:002010-04-21T05:06:45.986-06:00Can you leave him inside your house? Dogs don'...Can you leave him inside your house? Dogs don't have to be outside. My dog stays home alone every day in his crate, and he's fine with it. If you don't have a crate, would you be able to just leave him loose in the house? As long as he is house broken, this should not be a problem unless he's destructive. If he is destructive, maybe you can try crate training.Miss Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00551030274324691717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-8333235210872192902010-04-20T20:55:37.225-06:002010-04-20T20:55:37.225-06:00sadly boy dogs will always be more naughty than th...sadly boy dogs will always be more naughty than the girls. blue heelers are cattle dogs. they are bred to be on a farm doing their thing so it will be hard to train a dog to not be who they are. They NEED massive amounts of exercise as they are working dogs - not really pets. have you tried calling the dog whisperer ? :).jenez_worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07590643800488678672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-79110543456325919502010-04-20T11:24:30.129-06:002010-04-20T11:24:30.129-06:00The beauty of this system is that it will be burie...The beauty of this system is that it will be buried at the base of a masonry wall that already encircles the back yard. This is a wall that takes him some time and effort to get over, but until now, there's been nothing to deter him from the attempt. I think it will work, because it takes him some time just to get up and over the wall, and so far, he's responded very well to training.Herself, the GeekGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17990186920123895227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-39252596924091718082010-04-20T10:19:38.271-06:002010-04-20T10:19:38.271-06:00My husband's asshole dog quickly learned to su...My husband's asshole dog quickly learned to suffer through the pain of going through the electric underground fence. So now she stands on the OTHER side, barking. Wanting to come back home, but not willing to brave the "suffering" when it involves returning.<br /><br />Lovely conundrum, really. Grrrrr.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-70827344670347769092010-04-20T10:05:08.972-06:002010-04-20T10:05:08.972-06:00Kennel or Crate training is a great thing. I thoug...Kennel or Crate training is a great thing. I thought it was mean at first also but once we tried it I changed my mind. When you are around they run around like normal dogs when you are not they are safe in their kennel.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13017290272737199772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-62284361633113894812010-04-20T09:46:40.832-06:002010-04-20T09:46:40.832-06:00Just a note about the underground fence. My paren...Just a note about the underground fence. My parents got the same thing for our dogs that wouldn't stay close to home in Idaho open space. Only problem is, they learn that if they just grin and bear it, they can leap past the underground line, get shocked for a few seconds, keep running, and the shock eventually goes away. Not sure if the fences are better now, but just sayin' before you hear more of that sucking sound come payday. <br />Good luck with him...sometimes the wanderlust in a dog never goes away, no matter what we humans want for them. Don't they know *we* know better?! Silly puppy...sharon chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02386176450297159740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-53464966458067085452010-04-20T08:58:54.163-06:002010-04-20T08:58:54.163-06:00All good questions! Chloe is our "watch dog&...All good questions! Chloe is our "watch dog" and my main companion. She barks only at intruders rather that just random things, and looks pretty ferocious when she does. <br />We've decided our last ditch attempt is an invisible electric "containment system." This might also keep him off the windows as well. I'm pretty excited, maybe I'll have clean windows again, and intact screens.Herself, the GeekGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17990186920123895227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-83947080424645986452010-04-20T08:49:39.816-06:002010-04-20T08:49:39.816-06:00Does Asshole dog bring you joy and comfort when he...Does Asshole dog bring you joy and comfort when he's Jake? Or, do you think Chloe would be devistated without him? If so, the neighbors will get over it - as long as the barking is temporary. Tie him up till payday, then figure something out. Remember, a dog running around the yard (not calmly sleeping like Chloe might be) is more of a deterrent for thieves. Even if you have to surrender him for a third time - you did all you could to give him a great home, and you should not feel bad. <br />Annoying dogs or worrying about break-ins? That's the QOD. <br />Good luck!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03486380867041590647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-4275111414750278132010-04-20T07:56:01.033-06:002010-04-20T07:56:01.033-06:00that is why we have cats.that is why we have cats.Ewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17005438284707424779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-11064213747074243662010-04-20T07:43:25.378-06:002010-04-20T07:43:25.378-06:00Wow-not good choices but the "already surrend...Wow-not good choices but the "already surrenderd twice thing" may be a bad sign. Whatever you decide, you are NOT a "bad parent"..SWTrigalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04514013348327672673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-70014953486102283952010-04-20T07:11:48.404-06:002010-04-20T07:11:48.404-06:00If I was your neighbor, I'd say take the chanc...If I was your neighbor, I'd say take the chance with the bears. Barking dogs, especially when they're not YOURS are freaking annoying. Thanks for the reminder of why we decided to stay pet free once the chickadee flew the coop.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14974376008651624094noreply@blogger.com