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#17318 - 08/07/2002 04:08 PM |
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Alright,have another question or two to float your way.I am preparing my backyard for my new GSD pup and I am wondering how to do it?I have almost half an acre so,I can pretty much do what I want.Is it better to let the dog roam everywhere or,should I section off part of the yard for him to call home?Should I build a kennel w/concrete floor or is that going overboard?Open to suggestions!
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Re: New dog owner
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#17319 - 08/07/2002 04:14 PM |
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Joe,
That really depends on what you want to do... is your half acre fenced in or just a nice yard that has no fence? Is the new pup going to be a house dog, or his he going to live in a kennel?
If it were me, I would build a nice kennel in the yard for times when I don't want the dog in the house, and/or going to be away for a while. If I had 2 dogs or more, a kennel would be a must...one house dog and the rest kennel dogs.
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Re: New dog owner
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#17320 - 08/07/2002 04:25 PM |
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Lonny,
I also have a seven year old, well adjusted male dachshund who will be outside during the day and inside at night.The female GSD will stay outside all the time.As far as "what do I want to do with the GSD",well,I was hoping to get into the sport side of the dog.
Joe
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Re: New dog owner
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#17321 - 08/07/2002 04:29 PM |
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Lonny is correct on two dogs in the house are a pain. I keep two in the house except for when we leave home. They are then kenneled. Yes two in the house can cause some concern. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />
However my new pup will live it's entire life in a kennel. With occasional visits inside of the home. I think this will cause the pup to focus more on me when we are training and spending time together.
What are the Boards thoughts on kenneling only for Sport Dogs??
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Re: New dog owner
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#17322 - 08/07/2002 04:32 PM |
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....oh,the almost half acre is all fenced.I was also hoping to let him wander around in the backyard at night for family protection.Would this defy the use of a kennel?
Joe
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Re: New dog owner
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#17323 - 08/07/2002 06:16 PM |
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Joe,
I would build him kennel then, in the house for visits and house training only. I would not let a dog or pup roam free at night....they can alert to something by barking to wake you up so you can retrieve your handgun, and check it out. Then you can let the dog out to assist in finding someone.
I just think they can get into too much trouble by themselves without supervision, or worse yet, take an innocent drunk down who tripped over your yard gate or something.
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Re: New dog owner
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#17324 - 08/07/2002 11:25 PM |
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I wouldn't give my half acre to my dog. If you give your fenced yard to your pup (assuming its grass) he'll ruin it in a month. When I started house breaking my pup, I was so pleased that he went outside that I didn't bother to designate a specific area. The result was dozens of dead patches in the grass (which I prefer green). If you let him sleep in the backyard at night, your neighbors may call animal control because of barking (happened to me). I would crate at night and dog run in the daytime for when your not taking the pup everywhere with you.
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Re: New dog owner
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#17325 - 08/07/2002 11:44 PM |
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Ringsport brings up some very good points about brown grass...
So far as having more than one house-dog... well that is a personal issue. I have 2 large dogs underfoot all the time. One works, the other holds down the couch and raids the trash. When I replace the schnauzer I will add another male and it will also be a house dog, but will live under the seperate but equal lifestyle... crates and gates are wonderful things. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
Personally I don't like to see a dog live outside only unless it is in some sort of training environment. I think it is too easy to let the dog become a nuisance. Dogs are social and desire some sort of company. A protection dog in the backyard isn't going to help much if they came in the front door... JMNSHO
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#17326 - 08/07/2002 11:47 PM |
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Crap, I got so busy posting I burned the liver... as if liver didn't stink bad enough I burned it to boot!
I think I will sleep outside tonight... peeeuuuu
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Re: New dog owner
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#17327 - 08/08/2002 12:12 AM |
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Shepherdnauzergirl,
From what I understand,I thought German Shepherds liked being outside all the time,day and night.
Joe
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