[nagdu] using a tie down

[Pam]

I agree with sherry. I'm not sure if it would help with the barking either but it might help with the other issue.

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> On 21 Jun 2015, at 19:17, Sherry Gomes via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I don't know about the barking, but I think the tie-down could be good for
> the second issue. It's tricky when you have an older dog and a younger dog,
> and the younger wants to play more than the older does. Tie-down could be a
> good option to give your older dog a bit of a respite.
> 
> Sherry
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie J. via
> nagdu
> Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2015 11:57 AM
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> Cc: Julie J.
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] using a tie down
> 
> Thanks to all of you!  I use a crate for Jetta, when I'm not at home, or 
> overnight or when she needs a break from the rest of us.  She is completely 
> trustworthy in the house.  She does not steal food or get into things, so no
> 
> worries on that front.  There are two issues I'm having with her, both 
> related to Monty.
> 
> First my boy has taught Jetta the fine art of barking, except she really 
> took the lessons to heart.  Monty only barks a few times and then quits, 
> coming to me as I taught him.  That's fine, I don't mind a small bit of 
> barking.  Jetta is getting a bit carried away with it though.
> 
> The second issue is that Monty is getting older and is slowing down.  He 
> still likes to romp and play, but not as much as Jetta does.   He gets 
> tired, but Jetta still wants to play and will badger him.    I was thinking 
> that a tie down might work to address both of these issues.  She could have 
> more freedom than in a crate, be able to have her toys and interact somewhat
> 
> with the people in the house.  However the tie down would allow Monty the 
> ability to get away from her if he doesn't want to play.  The tie down would
> 
> also keep her from the front door and window where most of the barking 
> occurs.
> 
> So what do you all think?  Does this seem a reasonable solution until she 
> learns some higher level self control?   Any other suggestions?
> 
> Julie 
> 
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