Suzanne, I think it's funny AND dangerous. We
have a pond on our property and its off limits to the dogs. In the summer,
when we first got Gus, he LIVED in the pond (he loved to "play" with the
ducks). Aside from "hot" spots because he would NEVER DRY, we
thought it would be too dangerous to let him walk out on the ice in the
winter. Now, we use the Invisible Fence to keep the dogs out. I know
some people dont like the Invisible Fence, but it works beautifully for
us. I have no suggestions other than to keep your dog off the
ice.
Sue (and Gus and Finny and ducks,
too)
Bath PA
Ok folks,
Anybody got a Pyr who thinks he/she's in the
Winter Olympics? We have a little goldfish pond near us, on the route where I
let my two dogs off the leash to run and romp around, and Sugar, my Pyr, has
walked out on the ice several times now. The first time, I couldn't believe it
and was scared to death. I screamed her name and she came right back to me.
Then yesterday, when I thought surely the ice was gone, she trotted right out
on it, ignored my calls, and walked very gracefully. Then she sashayed her
whole self across the whole (small) pond. I didn't breathe. I just hoped her
instinct was good and she could sense that the ice was thick enough to hold
her. I couldn't believe it didn't crack. The pond isn't very big or deep, but
still I think I need a plan here, in case we have an accident. I have no
experience with such things, being a native Floridian now living in N.C. Any
thoughts, suggestions? Is this funny or dangerous?
Suzanne
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