Uhoh we have a digger

[shais_mom]

welcome to the world of Golden puppies!
I remember sitting down crying one day sobbing saying if I can't handle you I can't handle Kids....
But one of my friends who has 2 kids got a golden puppy - she had a golden but he was at least 3 before they got him- told me that KIDS WERE EASIER!!
One thing to do it blow up some balloons and put them where she digs - bury them and when she goes to dig - they pop - scaring her - HOPEFULLY deterring her.
If you are out watching her and she digs - spray her with the hose or a water bottle.
GOOD LUCK!

[emc]

I also agree that a puppy shouldn't be left outside without supervision. It's not safe for the little puppy, even if she's from a larger breed.

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Paws In Art

[Giselle]

Oh dear! Ginger, stop digging!

However, does your fence extend below underground? For persistent dogs of certain breeds, it's probably best if you extend your fence underground so that there will still be a barrier when they dig. And how tall is it? I saw pictures of it in your pictures and it looks like 4 feet. If Ginger turns out to be a hopper as well as a digger, I might rethink the height of the fence.

Puppies. Gotta love em

[Sirrahsim]

We are not allowed to bury anything in the ground or get a taller fence. We just have to figure out a way to work with what we have. I would love to be able to supervise Ginger consantly but with two small children it is a miracle that I can see to her needs as well as I do. I don't need to be made to feel guilty for trying to grab 5 minutes of peace (as peaceful as it can be with 2 kids under the age of 3). I thought that letting her play outside for a few minutes would be more humane than locking her in her crate but I guess I was wrong

[Cinder & Smoke]

I thought that letting her play outside for a few minutes would be more humane
than locking her in her crate ...

Try "relaxing" in a chair by a window that gives you a view of the fenced area.
Let the Pup out AND keep a "relaxed eye" on her!

If she strays out of sight or *digs* - a sharp "rap" or two on the window
should be enough to distract her and bring her closer to you.

[Sirrahsim]

Try "relaxing" in a chair by a window that gives you a view of the fenced area.
Let the Pup out AND keep a "relaxed eye" on her!

If she strays out of sight or *digs* - a sharp "rap" or two on the window
should be enough to distract her and bring her closer to you.

I wish that I had time to sit in a chair by the window and relax... Maybe when the kids go off to school..

[caseysmom]

I wish that I had time to sit in a chair by the window and relax... Maybe when the kids go off to school..

Yeah I had two kids under three I know what you are going through. Try gettng a little playpen for her, for dogs. I had that for bubba, yes he is smaller but it saved him and my house when I had to cook dinner, etc and I didn't feel like he was being put in a crate.

[dukedogsmom]

I wish that I had time to sit in a chair by the window and relax... Maybe when the kids go off to school..

I am not slamming you at all. Maybe an older dog would have been more fitting for your situation? Puppies are a lot of work. I'd love to have a Husky but I know my schedule and no fenced in yard wouldn't work with one.

[Sirrahsim]

welcome to the world of Golden puppies!
I remember sitting down crying one day sobbing saying if I can't handle you I can't handle Kids....
But one of my friends who has 2 kids got a golden puppy - she had a golden but he was at least 3 before they got him- told me that KIDS WERE EASIER!!
One thing to do it blow up some balloons and put them where she digs - bury them and when she goes to dig - they pop - scaring her - HOPEFULLY deterring her.
If you are out watching her and she digs - spray her with the hose or a water bottle.
GOOD LUCK!

I have two kids under the age of 3 and I definately agree that the kids are MUCH easier
I will try the balloon trick

[sabies]

I don't know how you do it with your little ones. I so far think dogs are easier but that's just it - my dog was very young, but still an adult when I got her so I never went thru the puppy stage and as for the baby well she is just kicking my butt.

[crazyboutanimals]

One thing to do it blow up some balloons and put them where she digs - bury them and when she goes to dig - they pop - scaring her - HOPEFULLY deterring her.
If you are out watching her and she digs - spray her with the hose or a water bottle.
GOOD LUCK!

i would be afraid that once the balloon popped and the initial scare was over, they would go investigate and maybe eat the balloon ...

i know the OP problem, i have a GSD/Lab mix and the snow is melting and the ground is getting softer... and my little cinni and thunder love to see what is on the other side.. i talked to my dad and he suggested that chicken wire be placed around the fence area about 6 inches or so, that way when they start to dig the hit the chicken wire and then, hopefully stop...

if not, i will only prewrite notes to all my surrounding neighbors, ( all of which have dogs as well) that if in fact they see my "children" to send them back on home .. lucky for us, we all have fenced yards, so, they could not get very far