Cats
Now when Laney sees the cat she tries to get him but she doesn't bark or act mean. I think she just wants to play. The cat has shared the home with an OES before and they got along fine so I know the cat can be her friend. How can I teach the dog to stop chasing him? |
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| Don't know how to help with the cat - but you need to be very careful that Laney doesn't jump the fence - it is possible!!!! You should keep her on a leash until you know for sure she'll stay put.
NEOESR had a dog that was placed in a home and shortly there after jumped a 6 foot fence and was on the lamb in very cold Maine for 6+ weeks! JMO! Kristen |
Wow! I didn't know that they can jump that high!!!!  My husband and I are putting up a 6 foot fence all around our yard. I am especially scared because we have the train on the other side of one of the fences!!! What else can be done so that the dog won't do that in case they get an idea of chasing a cat? We have a lot of those in the neighborhood! Oh my!  |
| A couple months back there was a thunderstorm and the dalmation from a few houses down climbed 2, 6' fences and ended up in our back yard. Thunder struck and off she went over the next fence before we could get her in the house... |
| OK, now I am really freaking out! What else can I do short of putting barb wire across the top like its a jail? Yikes! |
marley wrote: Wow! I didn't know that they can jump that high!!!!
My husband and I are putting up a 6 foot fence all around our yard. I am especially scared because we have the train on the other side of one of the fences!!! What else can be done so that the dog won't do that in case they get an idea of chasing a cat? We have a lot of those in the neighborhood! Oh my! Marley, it's unlikely that your puppy will jump the 6' fence - especially since you're getting her so young and training her. It's usually due to "anxiety" of trying to escape - either because of a fear (like in the case of Thunder - which I'm assuming you wouldn't leave her out alone and have that happen anyway) or because they are new to the situation and not socialized (in the case of many strays/rescues). I've known a few sheepies to jump fences - but it's not all that common! Now, a Bearded Collie - that's another story!  The rescue I was talking about was part Beardie - and I wouldn't be surprised if Tiffanie's was as well.
I'm sure your pup will want to stay in her yard!!! 
Kristen |
| Hi Tiffanie:
I have one 2 year old sheepie (Baxter) and multiple cats - and it is possible to train the dog not to chase the cats with a LOT of perserverance. At first, keep Laney on a leash when she is around the cat particularly outside. Whenever she decides to chase the cat tell her "leave it" and don't let her chase the cat. After repeating this a few thousand times, she will get the message. I used to yell at Baxter when he and the cats were careening around the house. Then one day I finally realized that Baxter wasn't instigating the game of tag. If one of the cats was bored and wanted to play, they would come up to Baxter and pounce on him! Well what could Baxter do but join in? Unfortunately, I haven't found a way to stop the cats from chasing the dog....sigh. And if Baxter is in a herding mood - well, let's just say that he can literally herd cats. Much to their dismay. |
| walter climbed over a 4 foot fence at my work because he wanted to be on the other side with me... its not quite as impressive as a 6 food climb but it shows that even a clumbsy little sheepdog can climb a fence if he wants.
i think they dont actually jump it but climb over it, so i would avoid chain link fences, and try to get a wood fence that is flat on the side facing you. also make sure there are no chairs or things that your sheepie can climb on to then jump over it. |
| Ok, i am getting a stockade fence with nothing underneath such as chairs or any furniture. Pheew! We have two kittens now (2month old) and I hope this will get the puppy used to cats, so that she won't chase them. |
| Dancer is a cat chaser too, surprisingly, because the cats were here first, and one of them was considerably larger than her when I first brought her home. She gets told no and stop that and squirted with water, but nothing works, she insists on chasing any cat that comes across her path. My parents allow their cats outside and Dancer will chase them too, but she can't climb the fence. It's 8 foot wooden privacy fencing. She is never left unattended though, for any length of time. I treat her as I would a child, if I can't be out with her I bring her back in with me, even if I am just coming inside for a minute. This may sound extreme. But well worth it, I don't ever want her to get out and hit by a car, or drown in the pool, or stolen etc.... |
| Truman JUMPS the chain link fence at our new house. Today, we had an invisible fence put in. When we actually move, the people from the company will come out and help with training sessions. My brother (who is a vet) and raises Welsh Springer Spaniels suggested this type fence. It is unobtrusive and keeps the dogs where they belong. His 5 dogs never leave the "fence" area - even if a rabbit runs through the yard. We are trying this method ($1,100) versus an iron fence ($3,500+). Sure hope it works! |
| I've always wondered... What if they get out with the invisible fence. How will they get back in? |
| Well, if they have on their collar, you would have to remove it or they would get zapped going back in. Truman is pretty bright so I am hoping he will catch on fast. The fence is the real problem. With the invisible fence, he won't be able to get close enough to jump it. |
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