tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post1519297324713368263..comments2024-03-27T23:29:37.276-07:00Comments on vignette design: It's a Dog's Lifevignette designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07377076950787846035noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-10974694922510147902014-10-26T03:58:49.869-07:002014-10-26T03:58:49.869-07:00I mean, how cute is this Airstream dog house? ... ...I mean, how cute is this Airstream dog house? ... <a href="http://dogsoutside.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">dogsoutside.blogspot.com</a><br />Romanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05699511054831926238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-13571790413909295952012-02-10T21:07:35.609-08:002012-02-10T21:07:35.609-08:00As the momma of a westie pup, that westie in the a...As the momma of a westie pup, that westie in the airstream was as cute as can be! <br /><br />We crate trained our dog Barkley right from the first day we got her. We asked for everyone's help (the first few nights involved a lot of crying - both from the dog and me!) We gave Barkley a t-shirt that my husband had worn so that the smell was familiar, and we also got her a stuffed animal friend, a snuggly squirrel. She doesn't go anywhere without her buddy the squirrel. We also made sure to give her a lot of food and praise every time we put her in there. <br /><br />It didn't take long for her to love her crate, she puts herself in there all the time when she needs a good rest.Ann E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03374793989103298854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-7912791824005322562012-01-31T11:24:31.232-08:002012-01-31T11:24:31.232-08:00Kitchen with the feeding station is so clever. Ne...Kitchen with the feeding station is so clever. Never would have thought of something like that!<br /><br />peacelovedecor.blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-51619257893696064112012-01-28T16:43:06.339-08:002012-01-28T16:43:06.339-08:00Love the Airstram. My mother and brother used to ...Love the Airstram. My mother and brother used to work for them It was only a few miles from where grew up.<br />You are way too sweet to babysit a big puppy for so long.<br />YOur puppy is so cute.Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04242778760582160429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-45247376997074777912012-01-28T16:07:06.397-08:002012-01-28T16:07:06.397-08:00Also, you might want to check out the Thundershirt...Also, you might want to check out the Thundershirt, which is a calming, comforting shirt for dogs with fears and anxiety. I bought one for my oldest dog who is deathly afraid of thunder, and it helps a lot... I do disagree about not being able to leave dogs younger than 2 years alone at home - it depends on the dog. I had a foster dog who was fine all day and never destructive (I have a dog door) from the time I got him when he was just 6 months old. He did have my 2 other dogs for company...liparifamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15205794075118001139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-42437173741796084372012-01-28T15:57:33.342-08:002012-01-28T15:57:33.342-08:00We had part a roll of carpet in the attic that was...We had part a roll of carpet in the attic that was left over from a remodel - pieces of it cut to fit the bottom of the dog crate are great in place of cushions or blankets. I never had to crate my dogs during the day, but I do at night. It's all about routine. At 10 pm I call out "Ok, everybody outside!" and they jump right up and run outside to pee. When they come back in they run straight to their kennels and get right in, because they know I never put them in there without giving them a treat. They get milk bones and goldfish. They love bedtime! If I go past 10 without putting them up, they start whining and pawing at me. If I was going to leave them in during the day, I would give them some type of chew or a bone that can be re-filled with peanut butter. That would keep them occupied for a while... When first teaching them to crate, we would herd our dogs along saying "load up" until they got in. Now, anytime we say "load up" they'll run to their crates.liparifamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15205794075118001139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-72712493009988314242012-01-28T15:04:32.358-08:002012-01-28T15:04:32.358-08:00These were some great ideas, but our Riley would b...These were some great ideas, but our Riley would be in our bed no matter how wonderful the dog bed we created - ha!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14681758704537895350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-32117311645459014252012-01-28T10:18:42.534-08:002012-01-28T10:18:42.534-08:00Love that airstream..need to look for one!
The onl...Love that airstream..need to look for one!<br />The only thing I can tell you is NEVER leave the puppy alone to roam your house until he is 2 years old. He will destroy it. Until they are 2 they are incapable of being left alone with your possessions. I have never know a pup that did not go berserk when left unsupervised. It's like leaving kids alone. If you kennel him and make sure he can not get out he should be fine. And yes, they do like their kennels, it's like their own bedrooms, the only thing you have to remember is to never go in after him, for whatever reason, always get him to come out, this way they always love their little space. I learned all this the hard way, after my lab pup chewed through the wall to get out of a room I had left him in, and so and wound up working with a dog trainer so that I would be "retrained" .<br />Now everyone is happy.Brigitte @ Evolution of a homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08296619239470622776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-77183657375149925492012-01-27T22:17:36.463-08:002012-01-27T22:17:36.463-08:00Our dog is so spoiled (and old) that he gets away ...Our dog is so spoiled (and old) that he gets away with sleeping in our bed in spite of his cute and soft dog beds. Oh well. He adds a lot of joy to our lives.Mary Ann Picketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11885030768216528362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-87399158402707323862012-01-27T20:24:40.421-08:002012-01-27T20:24:40.421-08:00First you have to tell us what kind of adventure y...First you have to tell us what kind of adventure your daughter is going on for 3 months. I will leave it up to the dog people, I have cats, but I have heard they like kennels! Those doggie beds and air stream are fabulous!<br /><br />CarolThe Polka Dot Closethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509900941899875184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-26814465791288801452012-01-27T19:41:50.358-08:002012-01-27T19:41:50.358-08:00You are getting some really good advice here on ta...You are getting some really good advice here on taking care of your "boarder". I agree with Michelle about not leaving bedding or blankets in the crate with them while you are gone. And if bedding DOES get chewed up when you aren't looking, one of the least expensive places to buy replacement beds is ROSS. They usually have a very good selection and it won't break the bank. Crating your pet while you are out of the house is safest for him and safest for your house. He will, indeed, grow to love that kennel. And if you fear he will be cold you can always drape a blanket or sheet over the kennel. But be prepared for him to chew on that too, if he is a chewer. Lots of that chewing is boredom and frustration. He may well be a beautifully trained pup when 3.5 mos is up!Vickie H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13251792725792438123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-88565945202150532082012-01-27T19:41:19.072-08:002012-01-27T19:41:19.072-08:00Love the feeding station, what a GRAND idea! But, ...Love the feeding station, what a GRAND idea! But, we do prefer just going to the public dog wash...if you have ever bathed an Airedale....the bathroom needs a complete remodel afterwards..BOL<br /><br />Wyatt's momWyatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10624811697604304580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-80045225740844382762012-01-27T18:11:35.873-08:002012-01-27T18:11:35.873-08:00I have to say you are the best grandma in the WORL...I have to say you are the best grandma in the WORLD, don't think I would take on that task...just don't have that kind of energy anymore..kudos my friendKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07291941848636670326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-49594947694197315942012-01-27T17:42:39.788-08:002012-01-27T17:42:39.788-08:00Hello Delores
You have a big responsibility here ...Hello Delores<br /><br />You have a big responsibility here and I am sure you will work it out. He looks like a charmer.<br />As your new follower, I am enjoying your blog and look forward to your visit and comments<br />helentilstonpainter.blogspot.comhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-35289005951062718622012-01-27T16:23:28.205-08:002012-01-27T16:23:28.205-08:00Hi Delores,
I start crate training my puppies the...Hi Delores,<br /><br />I start crate training my puppies the first night that I get them. I put the crate next to my side of the bed, make sure that they've been outside first and put them to bed when I go to bed. They usually whine a little bit, but I let them know that I'm there with them and they usually settle down in about 10 minutes. Because they are next to the bed, I wake up if they need to go outside in the middle of the night. This really helps in housebreaking them.<br /><br />If I'm going to leave them home alone during the day, I usually start with 10-15 minute increments and don't let them out of the crate when I return if they are crying, barking etc. until they are quiet and laying down. For safety reasons don't leave bedding in the crate with them if they are alone until you are sure that they won't destroy it and eat it. The same goes for toys. <br /><br />This has worked very well for me with many dogs over the years and by the time they are young adults they are trustworthy in the house and ready to sleep on a dog bed at night or stay in the house uncrated during the day. <br /><br />MichelleMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08663707309003280639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-56286913595773882412012-01-27T16:03:10.359-08:002012-01-27T16:03:10.359-08:00What a mom! I know Bear will be calm with you in ...What a mom! I know Bear will be calm with you in no time. As for Dexter, guess he'll adjust to the extra friend taking the attention of his mom. ;-)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873375271470225199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-85902183175338673442012-01-27T15:58:50.010-08:002012-01-27T15:58:50.010-08:00Great photos and Dexter is just precious! We are ...Great photos and Dexter is just precious! We are getting a Golden Retriever puppy next week so I will be in the same boat! We will be crate training! Have a nice weekend!<br />-ShelleyCalypso In The Countryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10264873052810117169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-56251849611088790792012-01-27T14:14:01.713-08:002012-01-27T14:14:01.713-08:00That red striped dog shower is so stinkin cute! lo...That red striped dog shower is so stinkin cute! love it with the light blue walls.The Pink Giraffehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10341798035486849054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-55262382733341328912012-01-27T09:12:44.479-08:002012-01-27T09:12:44.479-08:00...:)Hund muss man sein.Schööön!Schönes Wochenende......:)Hund muss man sein.Schööön!Schönes Wochenende!Bussi.Luciene.Tretswelthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09304087275641448712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-2932084568662029062012-01-27T08:50:36.770-08:002012-01-27T08:50:36.770-08:00By all means, stay with the crate. We finally star...By all means, stay with the crate. We finally started crating our dog when she was 6 (you CAN teach an old dog new tricks!) and she took right to it. The car was especially wonderful: instead of panting and shedding all over the place, she would lie down quietly and really did seem much happier! They do like their own little space.. but only if allowed to go in and out freely, and not forced. Keep at it Delores: you will need this!Libby https://www.blogger.com/profile/11556491482494737313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-1140533622659021942012-01-27T08:43:39.100-08:002012-01-27T08:43:39.100-08:00Bear is Gorgeous ~ LOTS of exercise will help with...Bear is Gorgeous ~ LOTS of exercise will help with the separation anxiety and the nervousness in general. I'm not sure how or why it works but it was suggested to us when our sweet boy came to us via the golden retriever rescue. It's true, the kennel was his safe spot & a good way to comfort him during unfamiliar situations. When we had to leave the house he got a quick "PEEP" outside just to make sure his bladder was empty and then we'd say "lets go to your house" in a super happy way and with a treat too. I was told by the rescue staff to never make the kennel a punishment place but instead a safe place, so on the rare occasion he had to be on "punishment", he was sent to a corner within our eyesight but away from the immediate family area ~ which helped him realize that he was being scolded by having family attention witheld. His time outs became unneccessary very fast because he wanted to be near us more than anything. He had come from an abuse and neglect situation so at first I felt guilty about any discipline at all but the professionals had it right and before long we were leaving him out for an hour or 2, then 3 at a time and he was fine. When he came to us he didn't even know how to walk on a leash and now we rarely ever need to use one, he walks at the curb, picks up his toys and takes them to his toybox (WHICH he LOVES to do before walks and bedtime), he's even learned "impolite" which means no peeps on neighbors newly planted flowers, no mounting the puppy next door etc. People are amazed at how far he's come. We were blessed with him 3 years and 2 mos ago and now he stays in the house without the kennel during our entire time away ~ his "house" morphed into a big dog blankie and bed in a certain spot in the family room so he still has a safe place but his spot is now just a special open space just for him (right beside his toybox ;-) ~ We recently had a 4 day out of town visit with our daughter and new son in law and he was so well-behaved at the hotel, they could not believe it was a 114 lb dog and refunded a "non-refundable" deposit at checkout. With exercise, discipline, lots of love a treat or two ~ Bear will aclimate happily ! (The Caesar dog whisperer show on National Geographic taught us a LOT too). Sorry for the very long post ~ Always enjoy your blog & look forward to it every time. Happy Friday ~pastsoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02482655087091565308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-38857088306779924822012-01-27T08:38:26.650-08:002012-01-27T08:38:26.650-08:00Dog crates are great. Give him short visits with ...Dog crates are great. Give him short visits with it and then extend them. Dog's are cavernous by nature and don't mind a cozy spot. It's supposed to be big enough for them to be comfortable but not much larger than they are. My dog loved hers- she would go in it to take naps all on her own. It gives peace of mind when you want to leave the house and not worry he will be on top of things or eating your furniture!! Good luck!Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08470612105590699955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-61141251723493553722012-01-27T08:19:25.296-08:002012-01-27T08:19:25.296-08:00Love that little doggie airstream. Your Dexter is...Love that little doggie airstream. Your Dexter is a precious pup!!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Susan and BentleySusan Freemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04323206599839838089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-75475901360751988522012-01-27T08:09:06.698-08:002012-01-27T08:09:06.698-08:00How funny about your daughter's puppy. I had ...How funny about your daughter's puppy. I had the same problems with my son's dog. She had a terrible separation anxiety problem when he left. I agree that while she was still more of a pup, the kennel helped her calm down and settle in for some quiet. She is almost 6 now and does much better about tearing things up when left alone but still seems to slightly panic when he leaves her with us, she is so very attached to him. You have my thoughts and prayers on making it through 3.5 months !!!!!gmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15919180058055084018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-39523288189867858982012-01-27T08:00:10.338-08:002012-01-27T08:00:10.338-08:00some great ideas, we are putting in a pet friendly...some great ideas, we are putting in a pet friendly laundry room at the beach soon, some wonderful ideas to tuck in~<br /><br />you are so sweet to take on a guest for 3.5 months! good luck to you, i have one bad dog, my solution is going to be therapy for years i fear...a quiet lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15764214603632867021noreply@blogger.com