A Comfy Muzzle.. Is there a thing? Digi is going to kill herself if this keeps up.

[lute]

I can't think of one that can be worn all day. Do you have a room that you can lock her in so she has enough room to be comfortable for a long period of time and not get into stuff? Like a bathroom or kitchen(garbage can locked away of course)?

[king2005]

I can't think of one that can be worn all day. Do you have a room that you can lock her in so she has enough room to be comfortable for a long period of time and not get into stuff? Like a bathroom or kitchen(garbage can locked away of course)?

I lock her in the living room as it's the safest room for her. The bedroom is locked & shes BANNED from being free in there, as she'll pee on my bed. She's banned from teh kitchen cause thats where I cook my food & I do my best to keep it clean but I can't risk not seeing a little piece of hamburger or cheese on the floor & have her eat it.

To keep her safe means to lock her up in the kennel, but it's so cruel as I'm at work from 8am-6pm (city traffic). Thats why I got Cam (kitten), as she keeps Digi company while I'm at work.

Hmmm.. this got me thinking.. maybe I could attach a chain to a cinder block in the living room near her bed. This will give her use of most of the living room (it's HUGE) & she wont be able to go anywhere. But I'm not sure if the chain is safe for Cam to be near.. it might snag her. Digi knows how to move when on a chain & knows how to get out of a tangle.. But she wont understand if Cam gets snagged... *bangs head on desk*

This is why I'm starting to get really flustered
I don't know how to keep her happy & safe at the same time

[lute]

A chain in the house is probably not a good idea. Who knows what she would get hung up on and she may try to get loose and hang herself. I'm stumped. If you have a yard can you keep her fenced in or buy a kennel so she can have run of it during the day and bring her inside in the evening.

[Taz_Zoee]

I'm grasping at ideas here for you. But is there anyone that lives near you that you could trust to come over mid-day and let Digi out (of her kennel) to potty and play with her for a bit?

Also, I'm not clear on one thing. You say you lock her in the living room. Is the living room connected to the kitchen? Because your problem was her getting into the kitchen garbage or anything off the kitchen floor. If yes, is there a way to block the kitchen off from the living room? Baby gates or something.

I hope you can find a way to keep her safe and happy. I know how upsetting it can be when you worry about them.

[king2005]

A chain in the house is probably not a good idea. Who knows what she would get hung up on and she may try to get loose and hang herself. I'm stumped. If you have a yard can you keep her fenced in or buy a kennel so she can have run of it during the day and bring her inside in the evening.

I'm 12 stories up & Digi is the type of dog to jump after a pidgin, so the door is locked & she's never allowed on it.

This is to give a rough idea of the layout

Kitchen entrance is to the right of the front door
http://kingrattus.net/gallery/v/Rand..._4825.JPG.html

The couch blocks access to the dinning area (temp storage area) & access to the other entrance to the kitchen
http://kingrattus.net/gallery/v/Rand..._4828.JPG.html

The hall to the bathroom & bedroom
http://kingrattus.net/gallery/v/Rand..._4831.JPG.html

[Taz_Zoee]

You probably hadn't seen my post yet when you posted. But from your pictures it looks like you could get baby gates. Actually it looks like you already have one there by the hallway entrance. If she jumps it just stack two on top of each other. We do that when we have to leave the dogs for too long. Your living room is HUGE!! And hardwood flooring. That is doggie heaven!!