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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly  I'd rather just fix the fence and watch my dog out playing than have him have to wear that. It doesn't look that comfortable and I would think it would restrict the freedom and fun. Imagine having to wear a big old thing around your neck like that when you are out having fun and just being a dog? I'd say fix the fence and let the dog play in the natural. And in warm climes, I would hate a dog to be stuck outside in something like that, collecting heat. |
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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly Maybe you could use plexiglass along the fencing. If kept clean, it wouldn't really show and could allow your babies to play freely, without the need of yet more things people put on them. I do know that a dog will adjust and accept just about anything in the usual doggie spirit of compliance but also realize any animal is far less hampered, free and more natural sans accoutrements. |
I think you are failing to take into account a huge population of dog owners who either
cannot or
will not alter "their" property.
Leasers? Renters? HOA rules? What about visiting a dog park? a community pool like I have in my complex? "Fix Your Fence" just doesn't work in many many situations!
Last weekend I went to a dog park and also visited the home of a friend. I could not call ahead and have those areas secured. THis weekend (like many...) I am working in the home of a client and will be bringing Sugar and Curri with me. Very nice home. Very secure ~ but my 4#ers can escape or possibly fall through a loft railing indoors. Safety, to me, is worth hampering doggie spirit for a short time. My dogs FOR SURE would rather be with me wearing Puppy Bumpers than home alone or with a pet sitter.
Oh...Curri is getting spayed next Friday. She will wear the bumper instead of the "cone of shame"
This is a for sale thread. Maybe Karen could start another one to ask opinions.