[nagdu] using a tie down

[Tami Jarvis]

It might help with the barking, too, by preventing Jetta from looking at 
the things she wants to bark at. Our dogs like to lie on the bed and 
bark at what they see out the bedroom windows. It's okay with me, within 
limits. When they get out of hand and don't quiet down when I tell them 
to, I just pull down the window shades so they can't see out. seems they 
would rather see and not bark than to not see what they want to bark at.

Loki is getting better at getting a grip on himself, but when he's 
pushing it, I have him go to his crate for a bit. So he will bark just 
past the acceptable threshhold, then go to his crate before I mention 
it. Mitzi used to do that sort of thing, too -- get in trouble, then put 
herself on restriction. Poodles! /lol/ I'm not sure if the crate time is 
causing Loki to consider if excessive barking is worth it or if he's 
just growing up some finally. I just know that since I started being 
consistent with the window shade trick, our dogs will control themselves 
on those days when the neighborhood is being invaded by aliens or 
whatever it is that makes every dog in earshot go totally gonzo. Who knew?

Tami

On 06/21/2015 11:28 AM, Pam via nagdu wrote:
> 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
>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>> 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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