For now, I need them off of the whole yard, and completely forever out of the flower beds... I have a Boxer and a Whippit. Does anyone know if that "Stay off my yard" stuff works, or any other options.....? PLEASE HELP!?
2006-06-11 05:54:48 · 8 answers · asked by whattodo1179 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
without shocking them.... their like our kids, cant do that.
2006-06-11 05:59:28 · update #1
If your dogs are your kids...then they should be able to play in the yard!
To keep them out of the flower beds, use decorative lava rock. You can get it in a variety of colors. The dogs do not like the feel of it on their paws, so they will stay out.
Chew Stop will protect large shrubs that you do not want consumed.
They should be able to use the yard, just like any other family member.
I have found, from personal experience, that you either have a nice yard, or you have nice pets. I have a lot of nice pets!
2006-06-17 16:34:27 · answer #1 · answered by WannaRideQuietly 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea how to keep them off a new yard other than not letting them out there or fencing it off temporarily with chicken wire-- my dogs are like children too so invisible fence is NOT an option -- You might have to walk them until the lawn is established. The only animal I "trained" to keep away from somewhere was my cat -- she had to take medicine for a considerable amount of time and I always gave it to her on the counter or the kitchen table. She associates those places with getting a pill and NEVER jumps on them.
2006-06-11 06:04:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Or if fencing isn't an option. Walk the perimeter of the property with your dogs on leashes. Everytime they start to stray, tell them in a firm, deep voice, NO. Or whatever word you use to stop them from doing something. Also, you should walk closest to the property line. If they start to stray into the no-walk zone, nudge them with your knee into their shoulders. This redirects their movements, and they'll begin to get the picture. I don't mean a flying knee of wrestling death but just a firm but gentle redirecting of their movements. If they want to go somewhere they're not supposed to, get in their way, then say NO. After a while they'll get the picture and will respect the boundaries you create.
I have a rescue dog who was wild when I found her, but we worked and worked and worked, and now, without a leash or fence, she stays within the perimeters we've established.
Be consistent and firm. You are their leader, and they'll follow your lead because they love you and want to do whatever you want them to, but sometimes they get confused in interpreting your desires for them.
Good luck, and let us know how it goes.
2006-06-11 06:04:20 · answer #3 · answered by SnowFlats 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't let them in the yard until you can watch them, and then everytime they go into your flowerbed, call them back. When they start going around your flowerbed, instead of through it, praise them like crazy. They'll figure it out eventually.
I also think theres a product you can put down that repels dogs- You might be able to find it at a pet store.
2006-06-11 06:00:39 · answer #4 · answered by thedivineoomba 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldnt have gotten the big dogs well dont fill the whole gardens with flowers leave some enough space where your dogs can be placed tie them by buying a collar and leash! Or get them cages
2006-06-11 06:00:59 · answer #5 · answered by bratgurl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put up a real fence or a dog pen or walk them on a leash. Dogs are going to do what they want if you're not outside to supervise them.
2006-06-11 06:42:18 · answer #6 · answered by Danger, Will Robinson! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put up an actual fence, or get an invisible fence, where your dogs would wear special collars to keep them away from that area
2006-06-11 05:57:54 · answer #7 · answered by angel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One or two strands of 17 ga wire electrified, go to a pet supply store. very inexpensive, and works great
2006-06-11 05:58:36 · answer #8 · answered by srguapo2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋