Hi- I just wanted to tell you guys thank you- taking the coins with me consistantly and using the shorter/regular leashes has made walking enjoyable again!!! It took a few days for them to readjust to the regular leashes, but now they seem happy and I think they know I'm mor ein control now because they don't even start barking nearly as much- often I can get them to stop just by saying "quiet" and one shake of the coins definitely stops them. YAY!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by MI Yorkielover  Bellaandhelen-I agree that adding a second is much more difficult to handle especially an untrained seven month old. We have a patio outside our slider we may try to fence in, thanks. We are willing to try almost anything in order to keep her. Unfortunately coins don't work and we don't want to reward the barking with calling her for treats so I end up chasing Hazel around the yard while Sophie watches and then joins in thinking it's a game I guess  . I'm not as young as I used to be and it's a real pain (literally)!! |
I am so sorry- I feel your pain! The backyard is just so difficult because there is soooo much more space for them to run circles around us
literally. I have found that the coins do help out in the backyard- but I find that I need to be out there actively keeping them distracted/playing with them to keep them from the lure of the fence and barking at the neighbor dogs. I do think they seem to find it a most fun game - the barking and the feeding off each other when we are trying to get them to stop
I think the idea of fencing your patio in would help you manage them tremendously- especially if they are wearing you out with running around such a large area. Do you get to take them for walks often? I find that the more/ longer walks I take them on the better their behavior- especially with Baci my little ball of energy
He can run the neighborhood with me!
I will be sending you good thoughts!!! Hang in there!
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Originally Posted by megooego I don't know what kind of retractable leash you were using before or if it had this, but I just recently got a new retractable leash and it has a button you press in to stop the leash from extending, and you don't have to keep your finger pressing it down you can just snap it in place at a certain length. This way you could still have the retractable so the dogs have their space. I don't know if this would help but i know that it's much easier for me when I take my Jimi places because I can be carrying things or taking care of other business and not have to hold the button in the whole time. This way you could snap both leashes in place and then take out your can of coins and use it if you needed to.. If you already have this feature on your leash and its not helping just disregard this lol sorry
As for the barking, my pup doesn't have issues with barking just whining at other dogs mainly because his puppy instincts take over and he wants to go play with them. He just doesn't realize that most of these dogs have no interest in playing with him haha  I'm going to see if the coins help me as well! |
Thank you for the tip- I am always appreciative. That button was broken on my leashes
- I still like the retractibles but think I'll only use them when both my hubby and I are out walking together- so each of us only has one dog to handle
My Baci seems to do that high pitched whining- I was wondering if it was fear or excitment- hmmm. Maybe it is just that he wants to go play...