[nagdu] using a tie down

[Danielle Sykora]

I use a tie down with my dog on a daily basis. He tends to steal food
and paper so I don't completely trust him in all areas of my house. I
also don't trust my family not to leave tempting items in easy reach
so I find that using a tie down sets him up for success from the
beginning. He also inadvertently annoys my older dog when he gets
overly playful and putting him on tie down limits his playful
tendencies while also allowing the older dog to keep her distance if
she is so inclined. It also keeps him away from the puppy, who he is
starting to want to play with but doesn't realize the size difference
between them. I allow him freedom in my room, outside on the deck, and
when I am actively playing or training in any other area.

He pretty much stays on leash or tie down most of the day, but I don't
leave him in one given area for more than an hour or two. My dog isn't
much of a barker, but I would expect that limiting Jetta's exposure to
the stimuli would limit her barking.

Danielle, Thai, and Bonnie (GDF puppy in training)

On 6/21/15, Raven Tolliver via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Julie,
> When Jetta starts barking, what do you do when she doesn't stop or
> you've just had enough?
> Goldens are notorious for being watch dogs, so anytime there are
> animals outside, someone pulls into the driveway, or a dog's barking
> nearby, it sets the Golden Guy off growling, howling, and barking.
> Usually, dogs will stop after a bit. But if my dog feels the need to
> keep "rambling on" I call him to me. When he comes, I reward him, just
> praise, petting, something like that, and I have him lay down so he
> can't run back to the window to see what's going on. There of course
> are times when he jumps up and goes back to the window, so I will  go
> stand between him and the window, or distract him with a toy.
> And you've tried rewarding silence?
> You've probably already tried this stuff being an experienced trainer,
> but we do sometimes forget the basics every once in a while.
>
> I do think the tie-down is a good idea for Jetta when your ol' boy
> needs a break from that energetic youngen. :)
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> On 6/21/15, Kaye Kipp via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> I used to use tie downs more than I do now.  I use a crate because I think
>> it's a safer choice.  I would use a tie down any time I need to have my
>> dog
>> under control and I can't sit with her on a leash, and if I'm in the room.
>> The length of time depends on what I'm doing.  My preference though is the
>> crate, but it's not always possible to carry a crate around.  When I first
>> come home with a dog, if I can't have access to a crate, I'll put my dog
>> on
>> tie down right beside me at night.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie J. via
>> nagdu
>> Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2015 9:01 AM
>> To: the National Association of Guide Dog Users NAGDU Mailing List
>> Cc: Julie J.
>> Subject: [nagdu] using a tie down
>>
>> Hello all!
>>
>> I’m thinking of implementing the use of a tie down with Jetta.  I have
>> tried
>> them with other dogs, but have not  used a tie down for more than once in
>> a
>> great while.   I get what a tie down is, how to use it in the sense of
>> what
>> it looks like, how it connects, what sort of collar to use and those
>> aspects.  What I’m interested in learning more about is how you use tie
>> downs in your daily routine.  Do you use it only at specific times, like
>> meals or when people come to your home? If you also use a crate, when do
>> you
>> use each?  Do you have multiple tie down places throughout your home?  How
>> long do you keep your dog on tie down?
>>
>> Thanks in advance for any thoughts on this!
>> Julie
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