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 Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 9:11 am
I would like to discuss the cuteness of the smaller breeds such as Chihuahuas, Corgies, and Dauchshaunds(sp?) and how to control our dogs.
My dog is a blond chihuahua/terrier/corgie from what I can tell. He is one of many from a stray b***h in the neighborhood. I love him but he has a bit of a problem.. he likes to run away... what can I do to keep him inside the gate without hurting him?
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Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 1:44 pm
Aside from keeping the gate shut at all times? I've only met one terrier that could be trusted not to run off if he got out of the fence, and the dog in question is nearly thirteen and slowly going blind. Terriers and toy breeds are not noted for sticking close to home on their own. Just make sure that the dog can't get outside of your fence and don't trust him off-leash.
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Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 3:52 pm
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Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 4:29 pm
Oh, and if he does manage to get out (my JRT female used to be able to get over a six-foot wooden fence, until we moved the compost bin, whereupon she dug under until we lined the fence with rocks, and then she started chewing through the boards. There's just not a lot you can do to contain some dogs), there's a good technique that my family learned to get him running straight to you. Play dead. Ignore him. Don't chase him, because then he'll think it's a game. This works just as well as treats. My family used to all pretend to drop dead when the aforementioned JR got out, and she'd come running to come sniff us. Then we could pick her up and carry her inside.
Thankfully, my own Border Terrier/Corgi cross is slower, much less agile, and more prone to staying in the yard than she was. wink
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Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 6:15 pm
Good plan... I'll try it tonight.. when he's on one of his sprees..
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