You're right, a long lead on a tree isn't a good idea for the reason you describe.That's true... Our neighbor used a long lead
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You're right, a long lead on a tree isn't a good idea for the reason you describe.That's true... Our neighbor used a long lead
I used to trespass onto a neighbor's property
Your neighbor wasn't named Siggy by any chance?
I haven't, and wouldn't. I wouldn't use one on a child either (Dogs are as intelligent as the average two-year-old child). They can cause severe anxieties.How about this system? Anyone ever tried one of these?
PetSafe Wireless Instant Fence Pet Containment System - Wireless Electric Dog Fence - petco.com
I haven't, and wouldn't. I wouldn't use one on a child either (Dogs are as intelligent as the average two-year-old child). They can cause severe anxieties.
Harvey is very lucky to have such a smart human One of our neighbors ran the front limit along the sidewalk and then didn't understand why the dog would get stressed when she was taken for a walk on the sidewalk *sigh*We have an in ground fence that works so well. You are right NBNP, critters are intelligent. That is why for the first year we had flags along the limits where Harvey runs so he knows 'oops, can't go there, I'll get a pinch'. Now, thanks to only two or three quick zaps, he can chase a herd of deer from our 'South 40' and stop right before the line.
They cause severe anxiety if used incorrectly or is not marked properly or if the shock is too high (ours adjusts).
Those particular types of stakes are notoriously ineffective at keeping a dog anywhere, though if it was actually sawn or bolt-cut through its ineffectiveness was circumvented by whomever the "dog-lover", vandal, or person who has more of a personal problem with you or someone in your family than just how you are with your dog, God forbid. It sounds to me that you don't yet have an idea who the person might be. I wonder if anyone else in the family might have a guess. It sounds to me like a person with more of a social problem than being a busy-body animal-lover; unless it's a simple juvenile delinquent.
Whomever it might be - if the screw-thing was indeed cut and didn't shear off due to Rhodes' arduous determination - will stop who knows when; though s/he might've noticed the police at your house and has decided to play it cool for that reason or some other. Next step might be to use a heavy duty leather collar (make sure it's plenty snug. Dogs find ways to get out of them) and a metal chain with large gauge links - large enough to give a bolt-cutter a run for its money (if the screw-thing was cut it was certainly done with a bolt-cutter and not sawn through) - attached to the house itself or concrete steps or some other immovable object. If the same or any other problem then persists, asking friends and/or family to keep watch sounds like more than a reasonable plan to me.
I assume what the policeman was getting at when he reminded you of your right to protect your property was about a firearm, not that you'd need one necessarily in this case, but that as far as the policeman knew the invader might decide not to stop at the dog next time.
Please keep us posted, Siggy.
Well, do you have an army of friends who are dog lovers who will come and take turns watching throughout the night? This is just crazy and a tad scary too. Can you contact a news station and see if they might do an investigative report on what's happening, and they might provide a camera? One of our local news stations does investigative pieces like this, so maybe they might be interested? You never know. There are different departments of the news. Appeal to their animal loving hearts. People will do a lot of things for the love of an animal and to know they are saving an animal from potential harm.
That way, the investigation would be free, they would provide the equipment for free and the person would be exposed.
You having trouble with a trespasser? Maybe you should get a dog.
Thank you all for the ideas, advice and giggles.
I have put up No Trespassing! signs and I'm gonna check with everybody I know about maybe borrowing a nanny cam (great idea!) the thing is
It's not about me keeping Rhodes in the yard.
It's about keeping someone from jumping the fence at night and having them get Rhodes outside the fence and loose in the street.
Mr. Ghost, we have a number of people who stay home all day and they are always looking outside seeing the comings and goings but I'm pretty sure this is happening at night.
I have subbed at ISS (In School Suspension) and the more heavy duty Alternative School (s) and I'm wondering if maybe one of the teens found out where I live and giving me a hard time. What I don't understand:Why would Rhodes allow anyone in the yard w/o barking ? How would he allow someone to pick him up and put him over the fence?
Again, thank you for helping!
Peace.
Siggy, Spidey said it...a bit of raw burger will make any pup more docile. Especially if they come late, like after a bar closes or as a waiter is walking home. Could you bring him in for a couple nights? If someone is trying to freak you out, it would make more sense to me to have your big boy inside your home where he could bark or attack if someone broke in at night. That and your second amendment right; given your job (where) and you as head of the home, I'd suggest getting a firearm. Taking self defense classes (as well as safe gun handling, cleaning, etc) will put your mind at ease at night.Siggy, could they possibly be giving Rhodes a treat- meat, maybe even something that "calms" him down. Or could they have been throwing treats over a period of time to gain friendship of Rhodes? Be very careful