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carlyb · 08-26-2007, 09:56 AM

I have a large fenced yard but wanted a smaller area to take stan out at night. I hammered into the yard some of those green metal stakes every 8 ft. across the back by the patio door and used the green coated chicken wire stretched as tight as I could attached to these posts. You'll find the post at any Home Depot, Lowes etc. You'd be surprised how easy the fence went up & works great. It can be at the back door for easy access to you and the dogs but not noticed from the front of house and can be easily removed down the road if needed. Sometimes you have to take a day & work hard at something that will pay off 1000 times in the days to come. Think about it. It'll make life so much easier for you. I also made a pee band from stretch fabric about 4" wide and sucured with velcro. I put the winged thin pad in it. He pees all the time when it's not on, but when it is on he waits until I take it off to pee. Guess he dosen't like to be "wet". It works for both of us.

ImCKN · 08-26-2007, 10:32 AM

We also have 3 adults and now a litter of 7 puppies and all I do is clean or feed!! We pulled up all the carpet in out house and put down tile and it has been a life saver. We also have a fenced in area in the back, and a doggy door. I would be very interest in the onsey this thread is talking about, because our male has frequent accidents inside...he refuses to use the doggy door!!

SophieRose · 08-26-2007, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by nuttytreeshaker

I know you said you don't want to give her up, But if she is 3 1/2 lbs or under I would Gladly give her a loving furever home. I lost my 3.14 lb Baby girl "Bitzi Rose" to Kidney Failure 5 weeks ago. I rescued her 2 years ago. She had been abused by someone very badly. Probably a male as she was still afraid of them... She would have been dead in less than 5 days the vet told me when I rushed her there after I caught her. My heart seems unmendable right now... I am a depressed mess over her dying. I still cry several times a day over her, which i'm told is not normal... But, "Bitzi" was my constant companion almost 24/7 for 2 years. She was my heart. She was not just a dog she was part of me... I would come pick the baby girl up in person. Thank you... Sharon nuttytreeshaker45@yahoo.com

This is the second time I have seen the exact post. There is a specific area in YT for wanting a dog. Laura is not asking to rehome her dogs, just suggestions on how to keep everything in order. Thank you, Deborah

MyTrixie143 · 08-26-2007, 01:03 PM

I know how you feel. I have 8 dogs. 2 of them, the bigger ones, are completely outdoor trained so they never ever have accidents in the house and we just let them out when they ask to go out.
I have days that seem stressful or alot to handle but it isn't too often. The expen suggestion is a great idea. You can put two or more pens together for a cheap price and you can just let them outside that way.
I have also had a lot of help by getting a small dog tent for them to use as their potty tent.

This has been wonderful!! Now all 6 of the dogs use the tent all the time. I just put pads in there and they go in there. No more accidents!! It works sooooo much better than just having pads down like I did before. It is worth a try and not costly. This way they can go to the bathroom whenever they want without making a mess on your carpet. I never thought it would work so good but after I saw someone else try it and decided to give it a try and it has been the best thing for us.

I also wash their beds weekly, toys monthly and all food bowls and water fountains daily along with sweeping every other day. Oh and spraying Febreeze on stuff really helps too. I am a bit of a clean freak myself, I love to have the house smelling nice and looking good.

I hope you can figure out something that helps you!! Good luck!!

08-26-2007, 10:32 AM	#32
ImCKN Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 825	We also have 3 adults and now a litter of 7 puppies and all I do is clean or feed!! We pulled up all the carpet in out house and put down tile and it has been a life saver. We also have a fenced in area in the back, and a doggy door. I would be very interest in the onsey this thread is talking about, because our male has frequent accidents inside...he refuses to use the doggy door!! __________________ Charlene (Harley, Davie, Sonny, and Lexie's Mom) PLUS 8 beautiful puppies December 15, 2010 :

08-26-2007, 01:03 PM	#34
MyTrixie143 Mom to 6 Beautiful Furkids Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,409	I know how you feel. I have 8 dogs. 2 of them, the bigger ones, are completely outdoor trained so they never ever have accidents in the house and we just let them out when they ask to go out. I have days that seem stressful or alot to handle but it isn't too often. The expen suggestion is a great idea. You can put two or more pens together for a cheap price and you can just let them outside that way. I have also had a lot of help by getting a small dog tent for them to use as their potty tent. This has been wonderful!! Now all 6 of the dogs use the tent all the time. I just put pads in there and they go in there. No more accidents!! It works sooooo much better than just having pads down like I did before. It is worth a try and not costly. This way they can go to the bathroom whenever they want without making a mess on your carpet. I never thought it would work so good but after I saw someone else try it and decided to give it a try and it has been the best thing for us. I also wash their beds weekly, toys monthly and all food bowls and water fountains daily along with sweeping every other day. Oh and spraying Febreeze on stuff really helps too. I am a bit of a clean freak myself, I love to have the house smelling nice and looking good. I hope you can figure out something that helps you!! Good luck!! __________________ A dog is a furry person! http://www.dogster.com/?300866 Tracey and the gang DestinyHarmonyScamperGracieLillieKiwi Hershey Peppi

08-26-2007, 09:56 AM	#31
carlyb Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: texas Posts: 19	I have a large fenced yard but wanted a smaller area to take stan out at night. I hammered into the yard some of those green metal stakes every 8 ft. across the back by the patio door and used the green coated chicken wire stretched as tight as I could attached to these posts. You'll find the post at any Home Depot, Lowes etc. You'd be surprised how easy the fence went up & works great. It can be at the back door for easy access to you and the dogs but not noticed from the front of house and can be easily removed down the road if needed. Sometimes you have to take a day & work hard at something that will pay off 1000 times in the days to come. Think about it. It'll make life so much easier for you. I also made a pee band from stretch fabric about 4" wide and sucured with velcro. I put the winged thin pad in it. He pees all the time when it's not on, but when it is on he waits until I take it off to pee. Guess he dosen't like to be "wet". It works for both of us.