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DBlain · 03-18-2013, 07:08 AM

several of mine were climbers also, with my first one I would find him out of his crate which had me stumped then I found out I had it upside down so the top did not latch. I watched him, he climbed up the side of the crate just like a human, one rung at a time with is little paws and then pushed on the top until it opened and then jumped down. Others are right climbing up is not as dangerous as jumping down. So glad I am over the puppy stage and Lola now has free run of the house.

celstu1 · 03-18-2013, 10:06 AM

I think a more feasible question is : Who has not had this happen to them?

HAHAHA My boys climbed gates all the time. It was nearly impossible to keep them contained. You could stack another gate on top, but I'd worry about a potential fall from that height. You could shut the door completely if that works. It would at least keep him contained when you are not home while he's a pup still.

Ldyrev1 · 03-18-2013, 10:27 AM

Hahahahaha!!! The only climbing Princess Sophie does these days is to climb up onto my shoulder to take a nap. LOL

03-18-2013, 07:08 AM	#16
DBlain Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oakland County MI Posts: 6,190	several of mine were climbers also, with my first one I would find him out of his crate which had me stumped then I found out I had it upside down so the top did not latch. I watched him, he climbed up the side of the crate just like a human, one rung at a time with is little paws and then pushed on the top until it opened and then jumped down. Others are right climbing up is not as dangerous as jumping down. So glad I am over the puppy stage and Lola now has free run of the house. __________________ Lola my amazing little yorkie-pom Donna

03-18-2013, 10:06 AM	#17
celstu1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 10,534	I think a more feasible question is : Who has not had this happen to them? HAHAHA My boys climbed gates all the time. It was nearly impossible to keep them contained. You could stack another gate on top, but I'd worry about a potential fall from that height. You could shut the door completely if that works. It would at least keep him contained when you are not home while he's a pup still. __________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz

03-18-2013, 10:27 AM	#18
Ldyrev1 Princess Sophie's Choice Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Clinton, IL, DeWitt County Posts: 2,758	Hahahahaha!!! The only climbing Princess Sophie does these days is to climb up onto my shoulder to take a nap. LOL __________________ Diane owned and loved by Hansel and Princess Sophie