[Nfb-krafters-korner] OT, but need to be creative

Mon May 9 15:04:15 UTC 2016

I would fold the chords so they do not dangle and there is just enough room to go from the device to the serge protecter, put a bread tie around the folded cord, to hold it.  Do this with all cords.  Now the dog does not have hardly anything to pull on.  When a device is not being charged, put the cord away.  Also try giving the dog a bone, while in your room, to distract him from getting into other trouble.
Pet smart has some nila bones and some hard rubber toys.

Terry P.

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Joyce,

Be careful with enclosing the power strip or the transformer/box portion of a charging cord.  There could be a danger of fire as some of these things get hot.  

The thing to do is teach that precious pup to not touch these things.  If pulling things down is a favorite past-time, consider doing the following.

Insert approximately 10 small stones in a soda can or other metal container.
Pennies can work as well.

Cover the opening with tape or a combination of paper and tape.  Just make sure the covering is secure.

Attach an attractive cord or strands of yarn to the can.  You want them to be long enough to hang down off of the counter or dresser to a level where the cute puppy can reach them.
Place the can on top of the counter a few inches back from the edge.  Let the cord or strands of yarn hang over the edge where the puppy can see them.

When she pulls on the cord /yarn, it will cause the can to fall to the floor and make a lot of noise.  

HTH,
Annette

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Joyce,

Would it work to first take each cord and bundle it into a bundle of the length you need and use a twist tie or some wire zip ties. Then, make a decorative plastic canvas box or even a shoe box turned upside down over the wires so they are out of site of rambunctious puppy? If plastic canvas, you could even cut out little cutouts for the wires from the power strip to go through and could even just stitch the pieces together and not the panels which would let more air in to keep it all cooler. You could check with your Lowe's or such store. But, it sounds like just making all of that less interesting might help. I hope this sparks some creativity.

Greg

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Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] OT, but need to be creative

I do get a bit disappointed that people don't think of putting into words instead of just taking a picture...

I need to figure out how to solve a problem I have.  On my dresser I have an electrical strip plug board.  Right next to it I have a bunch of wires in a mass mess for IPhones, wireless ear phones, regular ear buds, charger for note taker, etc.  Now to tell you a little more, I have a puppy that is 9 months old Lab/Golden that jumps up and drags down head phones, sandles, yarn balls, etc.

I would love to get some ideas how to organize these wires and head phones
and get them off the bureau   I do have a mirror with tiny shelves on the
side, so maybe I could screw something in the back.  I have no room in the draws..

Does anyone know if they have made any devises to help organize something like this???

Joyce

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