Possible Puppy Dawg on the Cards! YAY! - Page 2

vix · 23-12-2007, 10:42

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Originally Posted by Pickers

Well, I reckon I could build a pen to go under the stairs... would look lovely with chicken wire :/

It's gonna look better than a totally trashed and nibbled house

Matblack · 23-12-2007, 10:42

Oscar and Bella were both 'crated' when tiny and it made a lot of difference to their behaviour. Some people (usually ones without dogs) will say 'crating' is evil, however all the dogs I know who have had a crate are very well behaved and tend to settle very easily to a bed when you remove the crate later.

Check it out

http://www.k9web.com/dog-faqs/crating.html

MB

Pickers · 23-12-2007, 11:03

Just been looking at http://www.petstore.uk.com/rosewood_...cfm?startrow=7
Rosewood Dog Cage [L]
Would fit nicely under the stairs. Could go for the 41" model, but I think 36" is enough...

Matblack · 23-12-2007, 11:14

Its not a case of bigger is better, you want a crate which is large enough for the dog to stand and turn but not to mess in one place and be able to move to avoid it. Have a nose that that link I posted and search on crating. When its a pup you'll also want to physically reduce the floor area of the crate.

I would echo what has been said though a lab/ collie is going to need a hell of a lot of exercise and contact. My parents did a heck of a lot of research before they chose the breed of their dogs to make sure they were suited to their lifestyle, we even went to Crufts specifically to visit the Discover Dogs stands and meet various owners and their animals, I would highly recommend it.

MB

Pickers · 23-12-2007, 13:49

Matt,
Can the crate be moved during the day/night? or does it need to remain in one space? Only, it would fit under the stairs, but thats not in a "people place" :/

Snuggle Ferret · 23-12-2007, 14:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Takhisis

Aww

I love doggys

Mics mother got a Golden Retriever puppy as a retirement gift from her boss. He is 6-7 months old can can't be left alone for an hour let alone longer before he starts destroying the place...well...destroying it more then he already has.

LOL ..

Pheebs · 23-12-2007, 18:20

Hello hello!

After having dogs in my family all my life I feel happy enough knowing how much care and attention they need

The crate idea - although made me cringe at first as we've never used it in the family - after much reading, seems to make sense!

As for labs and collies... my old next door neighbour used to breed labs and they were nutty as! Such a nice temperament though! Collies - I have to admit I don't know a great deal about them but upon research and through common sense I figured they'd be a lively breed! To be honest - a lively and active dog is what I am certainly looking for so I think it's a big YAY!

Thank you all for your advice, especially on crate training! Very very helpful! I have spoken to work and am going to hand in a sheet tomorrow saying when I am available to work in the new year and will stipulate times which would mean the puppy would be left for no longer than 2 hours max (most probably 1).

Will post more when we know more! Thanks muchly people! Loving reading all the stuff and all about training - really would like to put it into practice.

Pebs · 23-12-2007, 18:35

I'd not be too worried about the crate being in a 'people' place Pickers. It should be his space and his alone, he's left alone when he's in there, he's fed in there, somewhere he feels 100% secure. I'm sure if you're home he won't be in there anyway

It's his haven

Blackstar · 23-12-2007, 19:03

My sister has a staff - collie cross he is always on the go and mental.

Matblack · 23-12-2007, 19:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pebs

I'd not be too worried about the crate being in a 'people' place Pickers. It should be his space and his alone, he's left alone when he's in there, he's fed in there, somewhere he feels 100% secure. I'm sure if you're home he won't be in there anyway

Absolutely, Oscar and Bella's crates were under the stairs away from people and they were just fine

MB

23-12-2007, 10:42	#12
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	Oscar and Bella were both 'crated' when tiny and it made a lot of difference to their behaviour. Some people (usually ones without dogs) will say 'crating' is evil, however all the dogs I know who have had a crate are very well behaved and tend to settle very easily to a bed when you remove the crate later. Check it out http://www.k9web.com/dog-faqs/crating.html MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

23-12-2007, 11:03	#13
Pickers Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2,692	Just been looking at http://www.petstore.uk.com/rosewood_...cfm?startrow=7 Rosewood Dog Cage [L] Would fit nicely under the stairs. Could go for the 41" model, but I think 36" is enough... __________________ Pictures

23-12-2007, 11:14	#14
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	Its not a case of bigger is better, you want a crate which is large enough for the dog to stand and turn but not to mess in one place and be able to move to avoid it. Have a nose that that link I posted and search on crating. When its a pup you'll also want to physically reduce the floor area of the crate. I would echo what has been said though a lab/ collie is going to need a hell of a lot of exercise and contact. My parents did a heck of a lot of research before they chose the breed of their dogs to make sure they were suited to their lifestyle, we even went to Crufts specifically to visit the Discover Dogs stands and meet various owners and their animals, I would highly recommend it. MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

23-12-2007, 13:49	#15
Pickers Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2,692	Matt, Can the crate be moved during the day/night? or does it need to remain in one space? Only, it would fit under the stairs, but thats not in a "people place" :/ __________________ Pictures

23-12-2007, 18:20	#17
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	Hello hello! After having dogs in my family all my life I feel happy enough knowing how much care and attention they need The crate idea - although made me cringe at first as we've never used it in the family - after much reading, seems to make sense! As for labs and collies... my old next door neighbour used to breed labs and they were nutty as! Such a nice temperament though! Collies - I have to admit I don't know a great deal about them but upon research and through common sense I figured they'd be a lively breed! To be honest - a lively and active dog is what I am certainly looking for so I think it's a big YAY! Thank you all for your advice, especially on crate training! Very very helpful! I have spoken to work and am going to hand in a sheet tomorrow saying when I am available to work in the new year and will stipulate times which would mean the puppy would be left for no longer than 2 hours max (most probably 1). Will post more when we know more! Thanks muchly people! Loving reading all the stuff and all about training - really would like to put it into practice. __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

23-12-2007, 18:35	#18
Pebs Easymouth Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,716	I'd not be too worried about the crate being in a 'people' place Pickers. It should be his space and his alone, he's left alone when he's in there, he's fed in there, somewhere he feels 100% secure. I'm sure if you're home he won't be in there anyway It's his haven __________________ ...faster you naughty little monkey! Running through hell, heaven can wait! Last edited by Pebs; 23-12-2007 at 19:21.

23-12-2007, 19:03	#19
Blackstar Ambassador of Awesome Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Edinburger Posts: 3,676	My sister has a staff - collie cross he is always on the go and mental. __________________ Jim Garrahy's Fudge Kitchen

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