Uhoh we have a digger

[crazyboutanimals]

OMG. I would definitely not encourage you to try that.

I had a feeling you had restrictions on the fence, so I guess my best suggestion would be to use some type of physical barrier to discourage digging rather than an aversive. I like the idea of lining chicken wire on the ground since you can't extend the fence below the ground. At the least, it'll give you 5 minutes of peace of mind (provided Ginger isn't a jumper )

i just want you to know that is NOT what i am going to do with my dogs, i do not agree with it 1 bit! and i forgot to delete it when i copied it.. sorry, i will edit my post to take that out.

[shais_mom]

I'm glad you edited your post about the almost drowning of the dog b/c that makes the balloon issue pale in comparison!

I was assuming that she would be watching her and Missy would be able to pick up the balloon pieces before Ginger tried to eat them. Goldens are a mouthy breed and need to be watched constantly at that age b/c everything goes in their mouth. (as I'm sure with all puppies)
10 weeks is still too young to be allowed out without supervision.
Missy, are the boys allowed outside with Ginger? not sure what the weather is like there but was just thinking that it would be a good time for everyone to get some fresh air.

[RobiLee]

I Goldens are a mouthy breed and need to be watched constantly at that age b/c everything goes in their mouth. (as I'm sure with all puppies)
10 weeks is still too young to be allowed out without supervision.
Missy, are the boys allowed outside with Ginger? not sure what the weather is like there but was just thinking that it would be a good time for everyone to get some fresh air.

Hi Missy,
I think that Staci has a really good idea here. You said it was for only 5 minutes. So that should be a nice little break for all to go out and catch a breather and a bit of relaxation. My Tori is a digger and I need to take this advice for myself also. I have been trying harder to keep more of an eye on her when she is outside. I'm so tired of my yard looking like a mudd pit with all the snow and her digging it looks disgusting. Both of my girls like to be out for long periods of time so now I make sure I'm checking out the window every few minutes to make sure Tori isn't doing her usual thing. Once I see that she might be digging I immediately call her inside. I also don't believe that Tori digs because she is bored. I believe she digs because she loves too..lol. She loves to make nice little holes and then lay in them and watch the world go by or take a nap. Silly husky!

Now my opinion on raising puppies vs. childern.....Puppies are far more easier to raise than children. I think anyone who says other wise is crazy . Just my two cents

[Kfamr]

I would refrain from letting her outside by herself. As others said, 10 weeks is far too young to be left attended outside. It can be very dangerous, you're lucky she was trapped in another yard.

My dogs are well over 10 weeks and I still don't trust them outside alone (not saying that they aren't left for 5-10 minutes at a time while I run inside and answer the phone, use the restroom, etc.) They know not to dig now because I never left them unattended outside when in the learning stages.