I just invested in a German Shorthair about 3 months ago and now shes 6 months old. I know these dogs are hyper and like to do their own thing, but I dont really want to invest too much money yet in a fence yet because its almost winter and she probably wouldnt be out much. I have tried to walk her with a leash, but I just dont want her getting into trouble because she has already been chased around town a few times already and I dont want to give up on her. My deceased dachshund never had a problem with taking off in the neighborhood, at least not to the point of taking off a block away, of course he had some fence training at an older house, but we didnt really have to train him much at this house. Some simple cheap tips would be helpful or any other device that really works well with this will help.
2006-11-05 17:00:36 · 18 answers · asked by Chad 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I am not insane, so please dont suggest that and yes I know its a hunting dog. I just need a proven technique that gets results instead of trying a bunch of techniques.
2006-11-05 17:39:35 · update #1
WITH MUCH LUCK !!!
2006-11-05 17:39:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
From about six months to 2 years of age, most dogs are teenagers. Their goal in life is to test their boundaries and see what they can get away with. The fact that she's a GSH doesn't help, but this is true of almost all dogs. Still, comparing her to your dachshund isn't exactly fair. Remember that your dachshund was an adult, not a teenager (and his little legs took a lot longer to get him so far away).
Even with an electric fence, you still have to do some training to teach the dog what the sound/shock means. A tether is faster and easier.
I wouldn't trust her off-leash until she's a good 2 years old. A cheap, easy method is a tether and stake setup or an aerial dog run. She's attached to something that prevents her from breaking discipline and running for the hills. This isn't a long term method - but you say she won't be out much, so this is the easiest quick fix.
Keep in mind, no fenceless yard will keep the male dogs in the neighborhood out if she goes into heat...
2006-11-05 19:29:58 · answer #2 · answered by furryfriendlover 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well puppies are much easier to train than older dogs take advantage of that now! =) hehe
Yeah as a 'responsible pet owner' you'll need a fence at some point and it will protect your dog too. My doggie got attacked last week =( but it was only minor nothing like the horrific mauling of the beloved pet or child you hear of.
Anyways from experience if you don't let the dog be free it will be more crazy and harder to look after...... =)
2006-11-05 17:25:48 · answer #3 · answered by anonymous 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a method that worked perfectly. It was a kit. A small wire was laid around the periphery of the property. An electric collar was put on the Huskie. The collar zapped him if he went near the periphery. After a few days he would stay away from it even with the collar off. You can get the kits on line and in some pet stores. Mine was expensive 30 years ago. They have probably come down since then.
2006-11-05 17:09:27 · answer #4 · answered by syrious 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You expect a GSP puppy not to get into trouble! This pup needs training, LOTS of exercise and a fenced in yard. They are bred to do a job and with out proper training she will "make" her own jobs up. You say "she has already been chased around town a few times...." I hope this girl has been spayed!
This girl needs structure in her life now!
Here is a link for GSP rescue. You say you do not want to give her up but a Dachshund and GSP are two very different dogs.
http://www.gsprescue.org/
2006-11-05 17:40:42 · answer #5 · answered by OU812 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
honey, this is a HUNTING dog, what did you expect????? This dog will never stay put and may jump a fence. You prob need to find it a home in the country.....you can install an invisable fence for 100-200 bucks but you will need a tall fence if you buy anything else.
2006-11-05 17:27:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure of the company name, but there are places that install electronic fences. Cheaper version can be purchased at the pet store. Your dog would have to be collared for it to work. Try PetSmart.
2006-11-05 17:10:28 · answer #7 · answered by kayjay 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is this a joke? I'm sorry, dogs need fences, it's called responsible pet ownership. You should try it.
Invisible fences come in kits that include electrical wire that you bury in the ground, a collar you put on the dog and flags to indicate the boundaries to the dog. When the dog approaches the wire, it sends a signal to the collar that shocks the dog. He learns quickly not to approach the flags.
But, I'm hoping this is a joke.
2006-11-05 17:08:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
get some fencing wire and secure one end to the ground with a large peg .Then pass the other end of the wire through your dog leash and peg it to the ground. Now your dog can now run the lengh or the wire while on his leash.
2006-11-05 17:10:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could get an invisible fence, or if you want a cheap temporary alternative depending how big your yard go and get some of the thin plastic fincing with wooden stakes at a hardware store and put that up until winter.
2006-11-05 17:04:33 · answer #10 · answered by larry j 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can get an invisible fence...I work at the Home Depot and we have them there for about a 100+ dollars. Works great!
2006-11-05 17:08:49 · answer #11 · answered by That Diva 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋