Free... I want to break free... Lord knows...

[marko138]

Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

Yeah, I think that if given the opportunity, most people would do the right things... there's just that 10% douche factor that ruins that perspective.

For sure. I was pretty surprised that Manny was just chilling in the drive way too rather than roaming the neighborhood. Good dog, that Manward.

[RedRider2k2]

Originally Posted by jtemple

We have labs. They're happiest just loafing around all day on the nearest pillow. Crate them up and they pitch a fit until you let them out.

They're 8 & 9 years old now. They lost interest in chewing on stuff that doesn't taste good a long time ago.

Our labs were only destructive in the "Puppy stage". They stayed in a crate while were gone from the house. Once they calmed down a little, they were expanded to opening the door of the crate and letting them in a "Dog Proofed" room. Now they both have the house to themselves. When we get home, you can put your hand on the couch or our bed and feel for warmth to see where they spent their day sleeping

[lauralynne]

Boxers need something to do All. The. Time.
I've got 2 and if I don't keep them busy they will EAT THE HOUSE!! Kongs are great - nyla bones too. My 2 go through rawhides in a matter of minutes so we don't do those. Make sure they're getting enough work out too - tire them out.
And they'll be in the "puppy stage" until they're about 3.5years old. Then they mellow a little bit.

[wildchild]

both the boxer and the bulldog that we have went through a crate stage. for the boxer it was that or a trip to a vacation home somewhere else. she destroyed our house.
now days they both have free roam. I was worried coming down here in a camper that they would get bored quick. they seem to do very well. The bulldog has been slightly destructive. table corners and cabinet corners. now she;s all good. of course I won't be trading in the camper anytime soon in "like new" condition. LOL
I'll advertise it as "pet friendly" maybe.
They did both enjoy staying in their crates though and readily slept in them with the door open.

Is Taco in a crate? wonder if Belle is jealous that he isn't if gets free run. (if it's already been said I skipped a couple pages so I missed it. LOL

[Sixxxxer]

I believe OSP Crates Both of his dogs.

[goof2]

I've certainly had dogs loose in the house when no one is home, but that just isn't realistically possible in every case. Some dogs, if left to their own devices ,will do literally $10k+ in damage to a house. If I ever end up with one of those he/she is going in a crate.

[OneSickPsycho]

Originally Posted by Sixxxxer

I believe OSP Crates Both of his dogs.

Yep, together in the same crate.

[wildchild]

Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

Yep, together in the same crate.

we do separate crates or did. wonder if that may be the problem. they want their own space? just a thought.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by lauralynne

Boxers need something to do All. The. Time.
I've got 2 and if I don't keep them busy they will EAT THE HOUSE!! Kongs are great - nyla bones too. My 2 go through rawhides in a matter of minutes so we don't do those. Make sure they're getting enough work out too - tire them out.
And they'll be in the "puppy stage" until they're about 3.5years old. Then they mellow a little bit.

Ghost only fucks up things he knows are toys. Only problem is he's so strong he shreds anything he can get his jaws around. Only thing that lasts longer than a day is the solid rubber Kong ball. The regular ones with treat holes will maybe last an hour

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by wildchild

we do separate crates or did. wonder if that may be the problem. they want their own space? just a thought.

I was thinking that too...