RE: [pyrnet] Re: AnnMarie

[Sherri Artz <SArtz@wiche.edu>]

Cindy,
Thanks.  As far as the fence goes, I will probably try the electric wire
first, since it is the least expensive.  Dumpling is very much a big baby.
She is afraid of everything except people and other dogs.  At this point in
her life I think the electric wire and even the invisible fence would deter
her, but who know as she grows older.  I thought maybe the invisible may
work in combination with the structural fence.  I honestly haven't heard of
them working for large dogs, but I thought maybe in a combination.  What do
you think?  There is a main road about 2/10th of a mile away so I need to do
something soon, although she is very afraid of cars, unlike my Chihuahua who
literally tries to bite moving cars tires.
Thanks for the help,
Sherri

-----Original Message-----
From: clhenke@juno.com [mailto:clhenke@juno.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2000 11:12 AM
To: pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org
Subject: Re: [pyrnet] Re: AnnMarie


Sherri, It has been my experience ( and hopefully you will hear from many
others, so you have good choices ), that,
Invisible fences do not work well with most Pyrs.  Coats or just
attitudes, they will usually go through it if they want to.  Notice  I
said most, not all.

Pyrs. are hard to fence, sorry to say.  They can be ambitious diggers as
well.  Lots of funny stories as to how they can get out.  We use a 6'
chain link.  Possibly the best basic fence, but not perfect either. "
Pyr., Houdini is thy second name " , type of thing.  Wood can be chewed,
electric can be run through fast.  I did hear about one dog chewing
through chain link, but I expect that to be less common. Some Pyrs. will
go over a 6', if they have the motivation.  We love them, but they can be
a bit of a trial at times

Depends how your trying to stop her barking.  A spritz bottle is one
method.  In any event, a non-barking Pyr. is not that common.  Those who
have them, are envied!  All I can say is, " good luck" said with all
sincerity!  From my stand point, with four, I think it is hopeless, and
they even have the two non-barkers barking now!  I'm sure you will hear
from the electric collar/citrus spray collar people too.
I don't hold with surgically debarking. But others have resorted to that.
 At some point I think you have to acknowledge that some of these things
are in the nature of the breed.  The spritz bottle helps with the counter
checks, if you see them.  Some use  crinkly paper as a deterrent.  Two of
mine are real pains when it comes to the counter, the other two are not?

Hope this helps a little, again, good luck!   Cindy

Cindy Henke
clhenke@juno.com
Ennis, Texas

"All knowledge, the totality of all questions and answers, is contained
in the dog."  ~ Franz Kafka

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