View Single Post
Old 02-08-2009, 07:34 AM  
geedub
Confirmed User
 
Industry Role:
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: concrete jungle
Posts: 3,488
Quote:
Originally Posted by LadyMischief View Post
Cages make the problem worse and increase the sense of frustration the dog feels. Any kind of working class or big energetic dog MUST have their energy drained, or they aren't obedient nor will they even listen to you. It's almost exactly like having children, keep them cooped up with nothing to do for a little whilel and they go mental and explode. I find that smarter dogs need the stimulation of exercise even more, as it can be mentally challenging as well as physically.
you can draw your own opinion on kennels, but my 60lb german shepherd/husky loved her kennel. I run the hell out of her in the dog park, she's well exercised, still loves that kennel. I have been breaking her of it for a while when she's home alone, and usually doesn't fuck anything up.

kennel training does do wonders. it's like a den, they feel safe inside of one
__________________
Reliable web host that actually cares, tell em geedub sent ya. Vacares
geedub is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote