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jennylee333 · 08-22-2008, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by megansmomma

VIDEO WE NEED VIDEO!

Do you have a lid from a tote that you do not use??? poke holes....tie it to the bottom gate and make sure it goes all the way to the floor. He is looking under the gate for a reason!!!!!!!!! BTW baseboard is usually about 3 inches and the carpet is soft so he can push down and it will give....COVER the hole at the botton and I BET he doesn't get out....

kimmiek · 08-22-2008, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by megansmomma

I would take a drill and make small hole and use zip ties. But you also will not need 2 gates either. I can't image that he would be able to get over 1 gate with the plexiglass. I'm sure that you could go to either the hardware store or Home Depot and they will cut it to fit.

There is also a gate you can buy that has the plexiglass already built in but when you read the reviews it does not seem very sturdy.

I know for sure he can jump directly over one gate. That's why I bought the 2nd once yesterday. He doesn't even have a running start...he just leaped over the thing without even touching it!

I'll try to find something to cover up the space at the bottom first....if that doesnt do it, I'll know he's climbing. Who knows....I've seen mice and hamsters squish themselves to fit between a space barely wider than 1/2 inch so maybe his big a** head is really fitting under there. I WISH I had a video camera! The only thing close is my video capture on my digital camera but it wont run all day long.

megansmomma · 08-22-2008, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kimmiek

.maybe his big a** head is really fitting under there

I'm so sorry I really don't know what has come over me tonight. I just feel so slap happy.

twalla · 08-22-2008, 07:05 PM

You know... I think it was SimonandHallie that did the pancake under their gate.... Im going to look for that...

zoeybear · 08-22-2008, 07:09 PM

You have got to set up a video camera and find out how he is doing it. I would love to see that!!!!

twalla · 08-22-2008, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by twalla

You know... I think it was SimonandHallie that did the pancake under their gate.... Im going to look for that...

CLose... it started with S... Shanatink's Chloe did the pancake crawl!

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...than-me-2.html

SophieRose · 08-22-2008, 07:29 PM

Sophie would crawl under the gate to get out. So, I stuff bath towels and pushed a chair up against the gate to keep her in.

However, she was 12 yo., very sick and still managed to climb over a gate. If there is a will, there is a way.

As for chewing, he sounds bored. Good luck and hope you find an answer to your gate situation. Warmly, Deborah

PS I notice that he has access to carpeted flooring, can you keep him in the bathroom?

kimmiek · 08-22-2008, 07:36 PM

i hate that he's getting bored but mama has to work to feed him better than she feeds herself! he has a zillion different things to chew on and if he wanted to run, he has plenty of space to do that since the hallway and kitchen are connected (that's where he's staying during the day when i'm at work). He has always been a fierce digger. I'm about to move to another apartment and I'm so afraid...if the place has all hardwood/ laminate flooring will he damage that even more than if there was carpet? the bathroom is extremely tiny...literally....toilet, sink, tub...maybe 5ft by 5ft of floor... i'd hire a clown or do doggy daycare to entertain him if i could afford it, but not now...i'm going thru a highly unplanned separation from my husband and income is cut in half

there's a credit card with a slogan "Life comes atcha fast"...cant remember which one, but it sure is true...

LMAO at "pancake crawl"....hahahahaaa!

amanda350 · 08-22-2008, 07:41 PM

What if you buy and xpen and get one of those covers for it so he cannot climb out and then put a piece of vinyl under it and twisty tie the vinyl around the bottom so he cannot get to the floor...I use an xpen but mine are not escape artists...Wish I could help more....And shouldn't your pet deposit cover what he destroys, not your other deposit...

Punkin&Piper · 08-22-2008, 07:44 PM

They can squeeze through very small spots you would be amazed as Im sure you are.

PrincessDiana · 08-22-2008, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by amanda350

What if you buy and xpen and get one of those covers for it so he cannot climb out and then put a piece of vinyl under it and twisty tie the vinyl around the bottom so he cannot get to the floor...I use an xpen but mine are not escape artists...Wish I could help more....And shouldn't your pet deposit cover what he destroys, not your other deposit...

that's actually a great idea!

Angelstarr · 08-22-2008, 11:21 PM

I have an Xpen with a lid for Cooper and I took a piece of plywood and cut it to fit exactly inside the floor of the xpen. then I went to the local carpet and vinyl store and they sold me a piece of remnant vinyl for 5 bucks that was cut to fit the plywood perfect. I glued the vinyl to the plywood with carpenters caulking. I then used an old plastic table cloth on my rug first. they the plywood, then placed the xpen over top of that. I put his toys, bed *small Crate with door propped open and pee pads and water dish in there. He has his own little condo.
THE floor is slightly raised and inside the pen so he cannot "dig" himself out because the plywood is too strong and I clip the lid down with carribiner rings so they are easy for me to get in but not for him to figure out how to open.

Here are a couple of pictures:
Good luck.

lreed · 08-22-2008, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jennylee333

I totally think he is going under it!!!!!!!!!! I would bet on that..........

I agree....he could be going under. You would be surprised at how small a space they can get through! There's a little 4 x 4 hole in the kickboard under my dishwasher and my grown Siamese cat squeezes in there all the time. And one of my Yorkies climbs over our gate allllll the time. The others just stand on the other side and bark their heads off until I come to let them out.

DukesMommy · 08-23-2008, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by kimmiek

i hate that he's getting bored but mama has to work to feed him better than she feeds herself! he has a zillion different things to chew on and if he wanted to run, he has plenty of space to do that since the hallway and kitchen are connected (that's where he's staying during the day when i'm at work). He has always been a fierce digger. I'm about to move to another apartment and I'm so afraid...if the place has all hardwood/ laminate flooring will he damage that even more than if there was carpet? the bathroom is extremely tiny...literally....toilet, sink, tub...maybe 5ft by 5ft of floor... i'd hire a clown or do doggy daycare to entertain him if i could afford it, but not now...i'm going thru a highly unplanned separation from my husband and income is cut in half

there's a credit card with a slogan "Life comes atcha fast"...cant remember which one, but it sure is true...

LMAO at "pancake crawl"....hahahahaaa!

I'm not sure what else to suggest for your current problem, but if you're worried about what to do in the new place as far as flooring goes, Home Depot sells big area carpets for fairly cheap. I had to pick one up, and they have indoor/outdoor rugs that are like regular carpet, you could get those for the area you keep him in during the day. It may even work for you right now, since he likes chewing carpet, give him a carpet square to keepy busy with. Lucie has tons of toys too, and she loves chewing and digging but it seems like she is more entertained with blankets and rugs, she only likes her toys if someone else is playing with her.

alaskayorkie · 08-23-2008, 02:12 AM

My guess is under, too. You need to buy a Web cam and we can all take turns monitoring it!

08-22-2008, 07:05 PM	#19
twalla I ♥ my Furheathens Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: VAN ALSTYNE Posts: 8,226	You know... I think it was SimonandHallie that did the pancake under their gate.... Im going to look for that... __________________ Twalla & The Furheathens

08-22-2008, 07:09 PM	#20
zoeybear Misssing Baby Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 4,186	You have got to set up a video camera and find out how he is doing it. I would love to see that!!!! __________________ We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare. And in return, dogs give us their all. It's the best deal man has ever made. -M. Acklam

08-22-2008, 07:29 PM	#22
SophieRose Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Petaluma Posts: 2,217	Sophie would crawl under the gate to get out. So, I stuff bath towels and pushed a chair up against the gate to keep her in. However, she was 12 yo., very sick and still managed to climb over a gate. If there is a will, there is a way. As for chewing, he sounds bored. Good luck and hope you find an answer to your gate situation. Warmly, Deborah PS I notice that he has access to carpeted flooring, can you keep him in the bathroom? __________________ Peace and Light, Deborah My Sweet Sophie 1994-2007Welcome, Charlie Barley 4.14.07 & Sofia Bella 9.13.08 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/535291 Last edited by SophieRose; 08-22-2008 at 07:32 PM.

08-22-2008, 07:36 PM	#23
kimmiek Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Central Texas Posts: 236	i hate that he's getting bored but mama has to work to feed him better than she feeds herself! he has a zillion different things to chew on and if he wanted to run, he has plenty of space to do that since the hallway and kitchen are connected (that's where he's staying during the day when i'm at work). He has always been a fierce digger. I'm about to move to another apartment and I'm so afraid...if the place has all hardwood/ laminate flooring will he damage that even more than if there was carpet? the bathroom is extremely tiny...literally....toilet, sink, tub...maybe 5ft by 5ft of floor... i'd hire a clown or do doggy daycare to entertain him if i could afford it, but not now...i'm going thru a highly unplanned separation from my husband and income is cut in half there's a credit card with a slogan "Life comes atcha fast"...cant remember which one, but it sure is true... LMAO at "pancake crawl"....hahahahaaa! __________________ *~Kim~* Fur-mama to *Chewie (9mo.)* Proud member of the Studly Boys group and the *Spoiled Rotten Club! Last edited by kimmiek; 08-22-2008 at 07:40 PM.*

08-22-2008, 07:44 PM	#25
Punkin&Piper Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 1,088	They can squeeze through very small spots you would be amazed as Im sure you are. __________________ Laura Punkin and Piper

08-22-2008, 07:41 PM	#24
amanda350 No Longer A Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 986	What if you buy and xpen and get one of those covers for it so he cannot climb out and then put a piece of vinyl under it and twisty tie the vinyl around the bottom so he cannot get to the floor...I use an xpen but mine are not escape artists...Wish I could help more....And shouldn't your pet deposit cover what he destroys, not your other deposit...

08-22-2008, 11:21 PM	#27
Angelstarr Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New York Posts: 166	I have an Xpen with a lid for Cooper and I took a piece of plywood and cut it to fit exactly inside the floor of the xpen. then I went to the local carpet and vinyl store and they sold me a piece of remnant vinyl for 5 bucks that was cut to fit the plywood perfect. I glued the vinyl to the plywood with carpenters caulking. I then used an old plastic table cloth on my rug first. they the plywood, then placed the xpen over top of that. I put his toys, bed small Crate with door propped open and pee pads and water dish in there. He has his own little condo. THE floor is slightly raised and inside the pen so he cannot "dig" himself out because the plywood is too strong and I clip the lid down with carribiner rings so they are easy for me to get in but not for him to figure out how to open. Here are a couple of pictures: Good luck. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Hugs Cher' (aka Angelstarr) Cooper and Daisy Mae Last edited by Angelstarr; 08-22-2008 at 11:25 PM. Reason: needed to write more*

08-23-2008, 02:12 AM	#30
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	My guess is under, too. You need to buy a Web cam and we can all take turns monitoring it! __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube