Mike J Schoonbrood wrote 09/11/2006 10:26 AM Re: barks at strangers [Re: Mike Arnold ] #113501 - 09/11/2006 10:26 AM
Mike J Schoonbrood Webboard User Reg: 04-30-2005 Posts: 2784 Loc: Toronto, ON Offline	I'm sorry Mike, I wasn't directing that at you at all, when I reply to a post I just click the Reply button closest to the bottom of the page when I'm done reading, forgetting that it makes it look like I'm responding to one person specifically.
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Mike Arnold wrote 09/11/2006 01:02 PM Re: barks at strangers [Re: Mike J Schoonbrood ] #113502 - 09/11/2006 01:02 PM
Mike Arnold Webboard User Reg: 07-09-2004 Posts: 1344 Loc: CNY Offline	Mike A. "I wouldn't touch that dog, son. He don't take to pettin." Hondo, played by John Wayne
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Monica Shackleford wrote 09/11/2006 03:03 PM digging in planter [Re: Mike J Schoonbrood ] #113503 - 09/11/2006 03:03 PM
Monica Shackleford Webboard User Reg: 09-06-2006 Posts: 3 Loc: Arizona Offline	this is my first time using this forum. I wasn't sure how or who to ask this question to. I hope I'm not interruping anything. I was wondering if there are any sure fire ways to stop my boxer from digging in our planter box. It stands over 3 feet high. Sometimes he digs to the bottom. <img src="http://www.leerburg.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />
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Mike J Schoonbrood wrote 09/11/2006 03:19 PM Re: digging in planter [Re: Monica Shackleford ] #113504 - 09/11/2006 03:19 PM
Mike J Schoonbrood Webboard User Reg: 04-30-2005 Posts: 2784 Loc: Toronto, ON Offline	Don't let him get to it unsupervised, have him on an e-collar or a prong with a pull tab, when you can supervise him, watch him start digging then tell him NO and correct him. E-Collar is most effective for it IMO because it's quick and consistent, a prong means you need to walk up to him and correct.
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Candi Campbell wrote 09/11/2006 03:22 PM Re: digging in planter [Re: Monica Shackleford ] #113505 - 09/11/2006 03:22 PM
Candi Campbell Webboard User Reg: 02-06-2006 Posts: 696 Loc: San Francisco, CA Offline	Yep, put up a kennel run on your property & keep the Boxer in it when he's outside -- Problem solved <:-) How anyone can live without a dog is beyond me...
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Carol Boche wrote 09/11/2006 05:52 PM Re: digging in planter [Re: Monica Shackleford ] #113506 - 09/11/2006 05:52 PM
Carol Boche Webboard User Reg: 10-30-2005 Posts: 4531 Loc: South Dakota, USA Offline	Monica, Does the Boxer dig anywhere else other than the planter box? I would agree that a kennel run would work, only if he/she does not try and dig out. Maybe try giving him something else to do like a big knuckle bone or indestructible toy (kong) to chew on. Do you excercise him regularly, take him on walks, play fetch or tug and so forth? It sounds like he may be bored and digs for his own entertainment and something to do. I also have to agree with the e-collar or prong collar for correction when he does dig in the planter. Just make sure you are using the tools at the proper time to get the correction for what you want. I would reccomend searching Ed's site for articles on the e-collar and prong, unless you already know how to use them. Hope this helps. Carol <img src="http://www.leerburg.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Until The Tale of the Lioness is told, the Story will Always Glorfy the Hunter
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CarmenGibb wrote 09/11/2006 09:56 PM Re: digging in planter [Re: Monica Shackleford ] #113507 - 09/11/2006 09:56 PM
CarmenGibb Webboard User Reg: 09-10-2006 Posts: 7 Loc: Offline	I give my dogs excavation areas where they are permitted to dig. The areas are not anywhere near a fence, nor flower bed, but have nice cool dirt as they often dig themselves a cool place to lay in the summer...... The dog that was a problem digger had to be taught to "dig it" - now he does not dig except in his excavation area, unless we are on the beach and I tell him to "dig it"....
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Mary K.Pope wrote 09/12/2006 02:11 AM Re: digging in planter [Re: Monica Shackleford ] #113508 - 09/12/2006 02:11 AM
Mary K.Pope Webboard User Reg: 08-24-2005 Posts: 361 Loc: Northern California Offline	Many dogs like to dig and it's great if you have a safe, designated place for them to enjoy it. At the same time, you will want to find a way to make the planter less appealing. The e-collar is certainly one way but there are some other options as well. Depending on the dog, you will want to find something the dog won't enjoy and bury it in the planter. Some dogs don't like poop on their front paws (you have a free life time supply); another option is balloons filled with water, vinegar, or a mixture (be sure he doesn't eat the broken balloon). You are limited only by your creativity and how well you know your dog. If that fails, you could try a physical barrier (like chicken wire) across the top and secured to the planter. Good luck!
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Monica Shackleford wrote 09/12/2006 06:12 PM Re: digging in planter [Re: Mike J Schoonbrood ] #113509 - 09/12/2006 06:12 PM
Monica Shackleford Webboard User Reg: 09-06-2006 Posts: 3 Loc: Arizona Offline	What is an e-collar? that sounds like a good idea. My father suggested Cayanne pepper. He doesn't dig anywhere else in the yard. Except when the kids are playing in the dirt also. It's like he knows they need soft dirt to play with. <img src="http://www.leerburg.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
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Monica Shackleford wrote 09/12/2006 06:16 PM Re: digging in planter [Re: Carol Boche ] #113510 - 09/12/2006 06:16 PM
Monica Shackleford Webboard User Reg: 09-06-2006 Posts: 3 Loc: Arizona Offline	Carol, Your suggestions are great! Thank you. He does need to be worked by me more often. He has a yorkie (10 months old) to play with. We are working on his basic behavor issues. leash training, going to the vet. He over powers me in stregth. (sorry my spelling is not good)
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