I'm glad you decided against the electric fence. They are notorious for being dismal failures even for large dogs. When a dog is territorial, as yours seems to be, and electric fence is pretty useless. The dog will go after whatever it is that is setting it off.
Never let a dog out unattended or restrained, even if it has been well trained. I have known people who have spent years training their dogs and they have still had occasions where the dog will break and go after a squirrel or some other distraction.
A long lead or a tie out for a short period of time should be enough to keep your cute little girl safe. Remember that the SPCA and other animal agencies have been warning of an increase in the theft of dogs like Yorkies and Maltese in the past 2 years. Never leave her unattended. |