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Monday, March 16, 2015

Mischief Monday - Hailey's Bad Week

Hailey didn't have the best week.

The cut
Wednesday: We had to adjust the dogs' schedule slightly. They were not alone any longer than usual, just later than usual. Hailey was over the moon when I got home she jumped up and got me good. It was very, very painful and people at work were concerned (it was very red and swollen on Thursday), although it is now healing well. The sharp nail has also been cut.

Begging for treats after the escape

Saturday: We have been working on allowing Hailey to be off leash in the yard (which is not fenced). Man had let her out in the backyard, with supervision. Hailey decided to take herself for a walk. She did not come when called. She did not wait when told to.

The Man had to go through the bush, in knee deep snow, for about 20 minutes to get her. He actually found her up on the main road, which is very dangerous. Sigh! We are back to square one with the off leash training.  She just can't be trusted.

Does anyone have experience with invisible fence? We are thinking about that for the spring. We really want her to have off leash time in a safe way.

Let's see what this week brings!
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30 comments:

  1. Bella Roxy & MacduiMarch 16, 2015 at 6:28 AM

    You may have to take her to a fenced in area where she can run, and maybe learn to COME back.

    That was quite a scratch..

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  2. JulieMarch 16, 2015 at 7:56 AM

    I, Leah-Houdini, haf also been displaying my escape artist tricks this week! The peeps are just gonna have to persevere until I learn!
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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    1. JulieMarch 16, 2015 at 7:58 AM

      PeeS. Hopes Lady's cut is getting betters, it does look very sore. xxx

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  3. Yamini MacLeanMarch 16, 2015 at 7:57 AM

    Hari Om
    Oh dear Hailey - better watch your paw or you're gonna get totally grounded!

    Afraid I don't have experience of or know of anyone who has used the 'invisible' fence systems; in Australia some folks used a 'running leash'. A long line attached to the washing hoist - because the hoists rotate there was no risk of tangling...... wait there.....

    Okay... found this on www.petyak.com (think a link will appear at end)

    "Many pet stores sell dog restraints that include a cable tie-out that is attached to a metal post that corkscrews into the ground. These products are pretty much dog proof for the average canine. The metal cable can is almost impossible to chew through and, the corkscrew is a secure in most types of ground. These are also good in that they can be moved around the yard easily so no one area becomes unsightly and a great item to keep in the car for visiting friends, going on picnics, or anywhere else you may want to have your dog temporarily but safely secured.

    The clothesline system allows the dog more freedom then the ground based corkscrew containment system. This system uses a clothesline strung between two solid objects such as your house, trees, or a shed. From there, a pulley is attached to the clothesline with another line to attach the dog. This gives the dog the freedom of the length of your yard as well as the width by however long you make the second line. These systems tend to keep yards from developing wear spots and keep the dog from feeling like they are always on a leash.

    - See more at: http://www.petyak.com/Dogs/General/Articles/Keeping-a-Dog-from-Roaming/#sthash.uaOxnU8C.dpuf

    Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx

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  4. UnknownMarch 16, 2015 at 8:20 AM

    Hmmm, I am working on off-leash training in the yard too. Ours isn't fenced either but we do not have an invisible fence...and we have never used one. Though we know some people use a virtual fence with a special collar. You can set the collar to a certain distance and when the dog crosses it, it makes a noise to alert you and the dog that someone is too far away. However, we have no idea where to purchase one of those. Good luck! Off-leash training can be difficult.
    Oz

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  5. UnknownMarch 16, 2015 at 8:58 AM

    No experience but surely it is worth a try or you can get those shock collars that sends out a shock if the dog goes out of it's allowed perimeter. Have a marvellous Monday.
    Best wishes Molly

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  6. The Daily Pip March 16, 2015 at 9:19 AM

    Ouch that looks painful! I don't have any experience with an invisible fence. So glad she was found safe and sound

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  7. easyweimaranerMarch 16, 2015 at 10:04 AM

    Oh that looks scary... you can use the vetericyn for such ouchies, it's like a magic potion for humans too :o) One of our neighbors has an invisible fence, it works even with his giant man-eating dog, but we noticed that this pup felt uncomfy the first time... so I'm not sure about that fences...
    easy rider

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  8. ScooterMarch 16, 2015 at 10:14 AM

    Wow, Hailey you must have been so excited! We all know you didn't mean it...sometimes we just can't control ourselves. Sending healing vibes to your Mom. I have the real, chain-link type of fence because I cannot be trusted either. *sigh* Too many things to run and see. Hope things work out better for you.
    Grr and Woof,
    Sarge, Police Commish

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  9. CowspotdogMarch 16, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    The man needs to bite the bullet and put up a fence and install a doggie door :)

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  10. Frankie Furter and ErnieMarch 16, 2015 at 10:36 AM

    Oh your poor mom... that is a BIG owie... Hope it gets better soon.
    Hailey... we are sorry you ran off and didn't listen... butt GLAD that you did not get hit by a CAR... That was scary... NO MORE of THAT stuffs fur you.

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  11. My Mind's EyeMarch 16, 2015 at 10:58 AM

    OUCH...THAT LOOKS MOST PAINFUL...DEAR HAILEY WAS EXCITED BUT WE ARE SO SORRY SHE GOT YOU WITH HER NAIL. OUR FIRST CAT WAS A LAP CAT. IF HE WERE STARTLED WHILE IN MY LAP HE WOULD SCRATCH PRETTY BAD WITH THE BACK CLAWS WHEN HE JUMPED DOWN. I STILL HAVE A SCAR ON MY LEFT WRIST (FROM 20+ YEARS AGO) WHERE HE GOT THAT TENDER SKIN. I'M SO GLAD IT IS HEALING. THANK GOODNESS THE MAN FOUND HAILEY!
    Hugs madi your bfff

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  12. AnonymousMarch 16, 2015 at 12:30 PM

    Ouch, that scratch looks nasty and painful. Those nails will do it every time! I haven't used invisible fencing, but I walked past a house that apparently had it - three big dogs charged out the door and right up to the property line, then stopped in their tracks suddenly. I figured it had to be invisible fencing, but I almost had a heart attack! I agree that maybe taking Hailey to a fenced-in area to practice the return and stop commands might help.

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  13. UnknownMarch 16, 2015 at 12:31 PM

    aw i'm so sorry! I know how u feel. I can never ever trust my huskies off leash again. Too many incidents for me.
    ღ husky hugz ღ frum our pack at Love is being owned by a husky!

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  14. Millie and WalterMarch 16, 2015 at 12:48 PM

    If Hailey's prey drive is stronger than her aversion to the invisible fence deterrent it will do you no good. We have always relied on real fences to keep our dogs safe and out of trouble since their prey drives usually are top on their list. They can only chase a squirrel or rabbit as far as the fence will allow and with chain link it gives the critters a chance to escape.

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  15. SullyMarch 16, 2015 at 2:11 PM

    Yay Man, for retrieving Lee. Lee, it is a privilege to be off the leash therefore you must obey the rules, don't leave the yard (not even to eat cow patties), walk right beside your peep, not ahead, and always come when you are called. I know the rules are tough but if you can follow them more freedoms come. Good luck sweet girl, I know you can do it.

    Aroo to you,
    Sully

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  16. The Adventures of the LLB GangMarch 16, 2015 at 3:05 PM

    Poor Mama and Lee....That is one major owie! We hope it feels better soon!
    We don't have experience with invisible fences either....here's hoping Hailey learns to stay close one way or another.
    Smileys!
    Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo

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  17. AnonymousMarch 16, 2015 at 4:07 PM

    OUCH! Our neighbors next door have an invisible fence. Their schnauzer has had no problems with it at all........I think they learn fast what their territory IS and is NOT. They also got a little "portable" zap pod so when Fritzi the dog is inside and NOT welcome in a room (like the dining room at dinner time!), they just sit the little pod in the doorway and he can't come in the room. Works like a charm AND you can adjust how much of a zap they get if you're worried about that part................Fritzi doesn't seem to mind it at all and learned quickly where he could and couldn't go.

    Hugs, Pam

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  18. MurphyMarch 16, 2015 at 4:29 PM

    Sorry, our fence is very visible. That looks like a bad scratch!

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  19. Idaho PugRanchMarch 16, 2015 at 4:53 PM

    OUch!!! Our neighbors have an invisible fence for their Lab, seems to work well for him. He is out when they are not home (he has a dog door to the garage) and he stays in their yard.
    hugs
    Mr Bailey, Hazel & Mabel

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  20. Jackie BouchardMarch 16, 2015 at 5:00 PM

    Ouch. Sometimes rita gets me good too with her dew claw if I let it get too long/sharp. No experience with dealing with off leash worries as we've always had a fenced yard (luckily!) good luck!

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  21. AnonymousMarch 16, 2015 at 5:03 PM

    Dad says we have three places around here with the electric wire buried...and when he walks by all three dogs stop before they get to it.

    The Mad Scots

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  22. zoepheedogsMarch 16, 2015 at 8:27 PM

    Oh no!! Sorry about your cut! Ouch!

    I would not recommend an invisible fence. I've had lots of neighbors with them and the dogs will run through them and take the shock and then not come back because they don't want to get shocked again. My neighbor's dog always ran through his, you'd hear him screaming as he was shocked. It was very unpleasant and then catching him and getting him back home was sad, too because he would be scared to go back even when they took him through the part that wouldn't hurt him.

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  23. Taffy March 16, 2015 at 9:45 PM

    I'm sorry Hailey had such a rough week. I hope this week is much easier for her. Sorry, but we don't have any experience with invisible fence.

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  24. Two French BulldogsMarch 16, 2015 at 10:33 PM

    Mom refuses to take any chances with us off leash
    Lily & Edward

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  25. CharliedownunderMarch 16, 2015 at 11:16 PM

    Crikey ..... I'd be building a fence quick smart. Mum tried the no fence thing with her wire haired terrier (before my time). Little Lucy was a very well trained dog but there was no way Mum could stop her from running off if left alone for even a short time. Dad put up a fence. Lots of people use invisible fences in Australia because properties can be very big and fencing very expensive. They work VERY well but you can't just put them in and expect the dog to know where they can go and where they can't without lots of training. The brand most commonly and successfully used in Australia is Innotek. I think this is a US company but I'm not sure. My two legged sister uses one on her property and her kelpie learned very quickly where to go and where not to go. He doesn't have to wear the collar now so never gets zapped but still stays in his area of the yard.

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  26. RubyMarch 16, 2015 at 11:37 PM

    Oh man! I've done that to Ma countless times! So glads it's healin' up now!
    Ma says I can't be trusted off leash. Yups. That's true. Butts we have regular fences with lots of safeguards for escape (though, I've never tried, she's not takin' any chances). We had an invisible fence, it worked fine, butts Ma just didn't trust me if another doggie walked by.
    I am so glads HE caught you before you got into some troubles Hailey!
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥

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  27. OjoMarch 17, 2015 at 4:05 PM

    Hi hi hi! Ojo here! Cousin Lee, I hope you gave your Lady many healing and apologetic licks!

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  28. stellaroselongMarch 17, 2015 at 4:28 PM

    Wow that looks like that did hurt, we sure hope it is better, of course we have Alcatraz cos Mags and Gussie are not trustworthy....I on the other hand is very trustworthy...stella rose

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  29. CreekHiker / HollysFollyMarch 17, 2015 at 11:30 PM

    Oh dear! That cut looks infected!

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