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bellababy08 · 02-23-2011, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by trin7

Makes sharing our town with grizzlies, black bears and coyotes seem tame - yikes!

We don't have the grizzlies...but black bears and coyotes we do have...I hear the coyotes are getting really bad in Okeechobee Co.

Wild Hogs are really bad here in town...I see them all the time!!

babbsiam44 · 02-23-2011, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by cslat1

Please be very careful when your pup is outdoors. I aways keep Calleigh on a leash. I don't know if a hawk would try to pick her up when she has the leash on or not. I know if one tried, the talons could do a lot of harm to her, if not kill her. I couldn't believe the first time I saw a hawk stalking my pup. I was sitting with her on the lawn and the hawk was right above us in a tree. We got up to move and the hawk flew next door to my neighbors roof and continued to watch us. Needless to say, we went indoors. I am always on the lookout now. I would suggest you keep your pup on a harness and leash at all times when you are out. I know it takes the fun out for their being able to run free, but you don't want to take the chance of something dreadful happening. Take care.

I think it's time for a BB gun!! Even the "pumping" action is enough to scare the most of them(especially after they feel the first sting).

trin7 · 02-23-2011, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by baby yorkie

Well, we do have the bears, but it's not bad in our area. The news is saying some of our areas are getting bad. They've made special trash cans so they don't get in them! lol I did see a bobcat at our other house about 11 years ago (about three miles down the road). Both can stay there. I don't want them here. I hope they're not bad in your area. That is super scarey! Do you see them?

We have quite a few bears and now their cubs have learned that there is easy food here. Last year was the first year people figured out if they don't leave garbage cans out and remove fruit from their trees the bears start looking elsewhere. I think almost every garbage can has puncture bites on them. We even had a white 'black bear' - also known as a Kermodei or Spirit Bear - they are pretty rare compared. This is a picture of one; not the one that came into our town but close enough!

Our Great Pyrenees X had a good scare from a moose and her calf. They came onto our driveway, freaked out Zain and she got freaked out too and ended up falling down. She just stood in our yard for about 15 minutes quietly as Zain climbed into our hedge and hid. Beautiful moose and calf!

Sweet Apple · 02-23-2011, 05:12 PM

I ran fishing line (took about 4 spools) on the top of my 6 1/2 ft. wood fence every 18" across the whole back yard...I hammered nails on the top of the fence and then just went back and forth w/it...It's not hard to do, and the hawks, completely, stopped circling my yard...I almost lost a pup to a hawk (diving down, while I was out there w/the pups) and came up w/this idea...I sent the file to someone who "shrunk" it and posted it on here, but I don't know how...maybe whoever did this for me will see this post and do it again...

JasmineNoelle · 02-23-2011, 06:38 PM

For the people in Florida.......how do you keep your furbabies away from those poisonous frogs? Jasmine grabs everything she can.

edumma · 02-23-2011, 08:51 PM

We have greathorned owls here as well as hawks, eagles .But the biggest problem is the coyotes in the city , they are everywhere and in broad day light ( they have no fear of people ).
By the way Trin7 I like the photo of the Kermode .
Eileen

Lori-M · 02-24-2011, 12:53 AM

I'm seriously afraid of hawks now. I have taken Louie outside the two days that it has been nice here and each time hawks appeared.

I thought it was something that "could" happen but would be a freak accident and rarely occured. Nope! The second day there were 5!!! hawks flying over the house. Of course I went inside immediately but now I don't want him outside at all. My little guy loves it too

trin7 · 02-24-2011, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by edumma

We have greathorned owls here as well as hawks, eagles .But the biggest problem is the coyotes in the city , they are everywhere and in broad day light ( they have no fear of people ).
By the way Trin7 I like the photo of the Kermode .
Eileen

Thanks - they really are beautiful, aren't they! We've had coyotes in town lately, probably because of the huge amount of snow we've had lately. Good idea to really watch our little pups (and cats)!!

ltret0294 · 02-24-2011, 02:49 AM

Originally Posted by baby yorkie; We're just north of you in Palm Bay. We adopted Ally from Ft Pierce! There are a lot of YTers in our area.

Originally Posted by bellababy08 http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/ima...s/viewpost.gif
Do you live in South Florida on the east coast? From the looks of the first pic, it does...if so Hi neighbor.

H from Satellite Beach.

The poisonous frogs are bufu frogs/toads.

I keep an eye on all the "pups" when they are out in the backyard. Not only for predators but in case one of them falls into the pool. They all have fallen into the pool especially Zipp with his bad cateracts and limited sight. Several YTers have had their pup fall into the pool and drown. My rule is, If the dogs are out, so is someone to watch out for them (predators, falling into the pool).

baby yorkie · 02-24-2011, 05:34 AM

I agree, if they my girls are outside there is always someone watching. Ally does have an issue with falling in the pool, but Tia never has. Hopefully this summer I'm going to teach them how/where to swim out. As for the stupid frogs, there is no way to control them. Both my girls have had bad contact with them (foaming at the mouth and shaking head in a tremor-like manner). The girls don't even have to touch them to get the poison. These stupid things spray too! At first, I couldn't believe a frog could do that!!!! Boy, the YTers in our area is growing! Nice weather isn't it!!!

bellababy08 · 02-24-2011, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ltret0294

Originally Posted by baby yorkie; We're just north of you in Palm Bay. We adopted Ally from Ft Pierce! There are a lot of YTers in our area.

Originally Posted by bellababy08 http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/ima...s/viewpost.gif
Do you live in South Florida on the east coast? From the looks of the first pic, it does...if so Hi neighbor.

H from Satellite Beach.

The poisonous frogs are bufu frogs/toads.

I keep an eye on all the "pups" when they are out in the backyard. Not only for predators but in case one of them falls into the pool. They all have fallen into the pool especially Zipp with his bad cateracts and limited sight. Several YTers have had their pup fall into the pool and drown. My rule is, If the dogs are out, so is someone to watch out for them (predators, falling into the pool).

Yes...we call them toad frogs here in Florida...I KILL them everytime I see one, it doesn't get away

I never had a problem with them until a few months ago...I have killed about 5 now.

I'm always outside with my babies!!!...I don't worry about my pool to much, they always stay far away from it unless we are in it..than Bella wants to swim too

...I'm a firm believer in teaching kids (fur & skin) to swim at a young age...My old lady Bailey who passed last Oct loved the pool...we couldn't keep her out of it

This is my Bailey RIP she was 15 when she passed.

bellababy08 · 02-24-2011, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by JasmineNoelle

For the people in Florida.......how do you keep your furbabies away from those poisonous frogs? Jasmine grabs everything she can.

You know, I really think they know they are deadly...cause my 2 are the same way they will grab just about anything but those toad frogs...plus they know when I say "leave it" they won't touch it..than I make them go in...while I kill it!!

bellababy08 · 02-24-2011, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by baby yorkie

I agree, if they my girls are outside there is always someone watching. Ally does have an issue with falling in the pool, but Tia never has. Hopefully this summer I'm going to teach them how/where to swim out. As for the stupid frogs, there is no way to control them. Both my girls have had bad contact with them (foaming at the mouth and shaking head in a tremor-like manner). The girls don't even have to touch them to get the poison. These stupid things spray too! At first, I couldn't believe a frog could do that!!!! Boy, the YTers in our area is growing! Nice weather isn't it!!!

I love our weather.

..I'm so glad its not as cold as it was last year!!

baby yorkie · 02-24-2011, 06:02 AM

Bailey was a very good swimmer! Beautiful baby! Ally hates the water, but falls in, and Tia is hesitant, but willing to stand on a float. Little doggy swimming lessons in my back yard!!!!!

Although our weather is great right now, I think that means we're going to have a super HOT summer. It was close to 90 degrees a few days ago and it's still February!

bellababy08 · 02-24-2011, 07:24 AM

Its always hot IMO during the summer...but I wouldn't wanna live anywhere else!! I love Florida!

02-23-2011, 06:38 PM	#20
JasmineNoelle YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Posts: 2,774 Blog Entries: 1	For the people in Florida.......how do you keep your furbabies away from those poisonous frogs? Jasmine grabs everything she can. __________________ Jasmine's, Prissy's and Maggie Mae's Mommy

02-24-2011, 12:53 AM	#22
Lori-M Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 96	I'm seriously afraid of hawks now. I have taken Louie outside the two days that it has been nice here and each time hawks appeared. I thought it was something that "could" happen but would be a freak accident and rarely occured. Nope! The second day there were 5!!! hawks flying over the house. Of course I went inside immediately but now I don't want him outside at all. My little guy loves it too __________________ ~Lori~ Mommy of 3 and 2 precious lil Yorkies, Louie &Khloe Kate (kiki for short)

02-24-2011, 02:49 AM	#24
ltret0294 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Satellite Beach, FL Posts: 838	Originally Posted by baby yorkie; We're just north of you in Palm Bay. We adopted Ally from Ft Pierce! There are a lot of YTers in our area. Originally Posted by bellababy08 http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/ima...s/viewpost.gif Do you live in South Florida on the east coast? From the looks of the first pic, it does...if so Hi neighbor. H from Satellite Beach. The poisonous frogs are bufu frogs/toads. I keep an eye on all the "pups" when they are out in the backyard. Not only for predators but in case one of them falls into the pool. They all have fallen into the pool especially Zipp with his bad cateracts and limited sight. Several YTers have had their pup fall into the pool and drown. My rule is, If the dogs are out, so is someone to watch out for them (predators, falling into the pool). __________________ Zack, Zeke, Zoey, Zipp RIP 6/28/12

02-24-2011, 07:24 AM	#30
bellababy08 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Port St. Lucie, Florida Posts: 1,043	Its always hot IMO during the summer...but I wouldn't wanna live anywhere else!! I love Florida! __________________ Jennifer R.I.P Bailey Bella Harley Ivy Baby Milo

02-23-2011, 05:12 PM	#19
Sweet Apple Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, Texas USA Posts: 2,473	I ran fishing line (took about 4 spools) on the top of my 6 1/2 ft. wood fence every 18" across the whole back yard...I hammered nails on the top of the fence and then just went back and forth w/it...It's not hard to do, and the hawks, completely, stopped circling my yard...I almost lost a pup to a hawk (diving down, while I was out there w/the pups) and came up w/this idea...I sent the file to someone who "shrunk" it and posted it on here, but I don't know how...maybe whoever did this for me will see this post and do it again...

02-23-2011, 08:51 PM	#21
edumma Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: British Columbia , Canada Posts: 232	We have greathorned owls here as well as hawks, eagles .But the biggest problem is the coyotes in the city , they are everywhere and in broad day light ( they have no fear of people ). By the way Trin7 I like the photo of the Kermode . Eileen

02-24-2011, 05:34 AM	#25
baby yorkie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 947	I agree, if they my girls are outside there is always someone watching. Ally does have an issue with falling in the pool, but Tia never has. Hopefully this summer I'm going to teach them how/where to swim out. As for the stupid frogs, there is no way to control them. Both my girls have had bad contact with them (foaming at the mouth and shaking head in a tremor-like manner). The girls don't even have to touch them to get the poison. These stupid things spray too! At first, I couldn't believe a frog could do that!!!! Boy, the YTers in our area is growing! Nice weather isn't it!!!

02-24-2011, 06:02 AM	#29
baby yorkie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 947	Bailey was a very good swimmer! Beautiful baby! Ally hates the water, but falls in, and Tia is hesitant, but willing to stand on a float. Little doggy swimming lessons in my back yard!!!!! Although our weather is great right now, I think that means we're going to have a super HOT summer. It was close to 90 degrees a few days ago and it's still February!