[nagdu] using a tie down

[Deanna Lewis]

Sherry and Julie,
I have the opposite problem when Mambo (who is almost 2) and Pascal (my retired guide who is almost 7) play. When they first see each other, they go bananas and romp around. But, after a little while, they both will lay down for a bit. As Mambo is laying quietly, Pascal will come up to him and start to smack him with his paw, kind of like a cat. Pascal will pester Mambo until they start to play again. Mambo doesn't seem too upset though, he happily joins right back in. They are the best of buds, and I couldn't be happier. We get to see Pascal about once a week, so it's always a treat for both of them to see one another. I honestly think that Pascal likes seeing Mambo more than he does me, LOL 
Deanna and the boys

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From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sherry Gomes via nagdu
Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2015 2:17 PM
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Cc: Sherry Gomes
Subject: Re: [nagdu] using a tie down

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


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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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