New baby

[Marc]

They clearly thought it was a good idea, but it obviously didn't work out so well.

Naw they left me outside in the kennel.



Something about the smelll... :dunce:

 

[Grassi21]

I have two kids so I'm in a tie with the cat in fourth place. Actually maybe I've held onto third cuz the kids are probably tied for first.

Yeah I will be running in 5th place. Today is Bella's (the 2 yr old weimaraner) b-day. We have a doggie b-day cake for her.

 

[Paul]

Kid #1
Dog #2
Wife #3
Me?...#13

How the hell does that happen?

 

[jack97]

Kid #1
Dog #2
Wife #3
Me?...#13

How the hell does that happen?

13? You have goldfish or hamsters that rate higher than you?

 

[Paul]

13? You have goldfish or hamsters that rate higher than you?

Other misc. family members, friends, strangers, random persons, rocks, trees, blades of grass....

 

[Marc]

Other misc. family members, friends, strangers, random persons, rocks, trees, blades of grass....

Hell, even I'm like 7 or 8 ish.

 

[ALLSKIING]

Bella would sleep for a few hours, drop a deuce, AND THEN start whining to get out of the crate. So besides running her outside to empty out anything else we were cleaning up a poop covered crate at 3 am. Fun!

Your crate was to big....Dogs don't go where they sleep. For your next create try this.



http://www.pet-dog-cat-supply-store.com/shop/lifestagesfolding.php

 

[Grassi21]

Your crate was to big....Dogs don't go where they sleep. For your next create try this.



http://www.pet-dog-cat-supply-store.com/shop/lifestagesfolding.php

I was waiting for you to chime in. ;-) We have three of those. Our older dog was great with the crate. Even with the divider in, the little one would go in the crate. We were cleaning the crate and little Bella in the middle of the night. I think it was more the separation from us than not being able to hold it. One night we were on a fold out couch at my in-laws with the dogs sleeping in between us since we left the crates at home. It was the first full night of sleep we had in months. Now the 2 spoiled brats sleep under the covers. I know what you must be thinking ALLSKIING , but there is hope.

After not leaving them alone for close to a year, we gave them full run of the family room when we go out. They haven't destroyed anything or had any accidents to date. We finally have a life and can do things as a couple. ;-) We are in the process of transitioning them off of the bed and onto doggie beds in the master bedroom. One step at a time.

 

[ALLSKIING]

I was waiting for you to chime in. ;-) We have three of those. Our older dog was great with the crate. Even with the divider in, the little one would go in the crate. We were cleaning the crate and little Bella in the middle of the night. I think it was more the separation from us than not being able to hold it. One night we were on a fold out couch at my in-laws with the dogs sleeping in between us since we left the crates at home. It was the first full night of sleep we had in months. Now the 2 spoiled brats sleep under the covers. I know what you must be thinking ALLSKIING , but there is hope.

After not leaving them alone for close to a year, we gave them full run of the family room when we go out. They haven't destroyed anything or had any accidents to date. We finally have a life and can do things as a couple. ;-) We are in the process of transitioning them off of the bed and onto doggie beds in the master bedroom. One step at a time.

Where did you keep the crate at night? Sounds like you are doing the right things with the dogs before the baby comes.

 

[Grassi21]

Where did you keep the crate at night? Sounds like you are doing the right things with the dogs before the baby comes.

The crates used to be in our bedroom. Besides having the dogs out of the bed before the baby comes, my back and neck need it. Tough sleeping with two cuddly 60 lb dogs in the bed.

 

[ALLSKIING]

The crates used to be in our bedroom.

I think that could have been the problem....When they are pups you want to crate them in the room you guys hang out at night before bed....One they get used to the crate then you can move it into the bedroom usually around 16 weeks.

 

[ctenidae]

I've never crated a dog, and have had excellent results. Even as a kid, no crates, no mess from any of our dogs.

Your mileage may vary.

 

[Dr Skimeister]

I think that could have been the problem....When they are pups you want to crate them in the room you guys hang out at night before bed....One they get used to the crate then you can move it into the bedroom usually around 16 weeks.

I agree that crates should be placed away from where the people in the house sleep. And certianly the area in the crate should be no larger than is necessary for the pup to comfortably lay down in.

A common mistake I see with my clients is to put things in the crate that the pup eventually chews up. First, it allows the put to develop a habit of chewing on inappropriate things when it's not supervised, and it potentially causes the pup harm due to the ingestion of the foreign material. I have taken dozens of towels/blankets/cheap chew toys/slippers/flannel shirts, etc. out of pups intestines over the years. So use caution with what you think may serve as a pacifier for a pup.

 

[ALLSKIING]

I agree that crates should be placed away from where the people in the house sleep. And certianly the area in the crate should be no larger than is necessary for the pup to comfortably lay down in.

A common mistake I see with my clients is to put things in the crate that the pup eventually chews up. First, it allows the put to develop a habit of chewing on inappropriate things when it's not supervised, and it potentially causes the pup harm due to the ingestion of the foreign material. I have taken dozens of towels/blankets/cheap chew toys/slippers/flannel shirts, etc. out of pups intestines over the years. So use caution with what you think may serve as a pacifier for a pup.

Are you a veterinarian?

 

[Dr Skimeister]

Are you a veterinarian?

*nod*

 

[ALLSKIING]

*nod*

Anoher vet that loves to ski. My buddy has a practice and out of the 4 vets that work there 3 love to ski...You should join them.