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The back was open, its a collapsible crate, laying on the ground but Sadie was in the crate. Go figure.
A funny thing happened..........
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Dutchringgirl
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- Tell us about yourself: I am a mom of 6 life forces - 2 kids and 3 dogs 1 hamster. I live in Ct. I have trained Ringsport and Agility and have 2 DS, one 15 and 7 and a Basset Hound Cookie who is 2
- Location: Ct, USA
A funny thing happened..........
I ran next door for a bit to see their new calf, threw the dogs in their crates like usual. Got back about 1/2 hour later, went in the office to let firls out of their crates, now here is the important part.......they both are looking at me from inside their crates... My daugter went to open thalies crate, and then sadie walks out the back and around to the front of the crates..............
The back was open, its a collapsible crate, laying on the ground but Sadie was in the crate. Go figure.
The back was open, its a collapsible crate, laying on the ground but Sadie was in the crate. Go figure.
Lisa, Thalie CGC & Sadie, Cookie the Basset, CT
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alspyce
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- Tell us about yourself: I am in New York State. Got my first DS about 14 years ago (more or less as a rescue- lost her in Nov.). After years of GSD's, and a few dogs of other breeds (Rotti/Beauceron/Ger. Shorthaired Pointer/ Yorkie and my current Jack Russell) I now have another DS, 4mo female, no name yet, tho I have a few in mind.
Also have a horse-old quarter horse mare-32.
Can't wait for all the snow to get gone! Spring is coming too slow this year! - Location: Corinth, New York
Re: A funny thing happened..........
Maybe time to use some bungee cords or clips! I've seen dogs who could get out of any type of crate, and once they figure it out you're in for real trouble. Had a Beauceron here who figured out that if she pushed up hard enough on the "Vari Kennel" she could pop the door! Also a GSD who could open the Kennel Aire, not sure how, but had to re-enforce that too. A Boxer who was a whizz at the fold downs. Don't let it become a habit, reinforce now!
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France
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Lauren
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Re: A funny thing happened..........
So, obviously they are both ready for crate free time? They have been waiting to tell you since the crates seemed SO important to your day!!!
Lauren from Western NC
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Dutchringgirl
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- Location: Ct, USA
Re: A funny thing happened..........
I cant leave thalie free in the house, she gets separation anxiety so bad she chewed through some of my wood windows. I can leave her free though if she dosnt hear my truck leave. Sadie, I think would be okay but I still dont trust her 100%.
The crate Sadie was in was a bit stretched out by Thalie banging on it. I did have zip ties on it that did the trick, then the girls actually switched so Sadie was in that one and she comply's so I didnt think about it. But there were a few times Thalie was in that one and I hadnt noticed it getting loose. I re zip tied it with a ton of the strong ties. Ill have to remember to keep checking it.
It was just funny seeing Sadie IN the crate and the back was open.
The crate Sadie was in was a bit stretched out by Thalie banging on it. I did have zip ties on it that did the trick, then the girls actually switched so Sadie was in that one and she comply's so I didnt think about it. But there were a few times Thalie was in that one and I hadnt noticed it getting loose. I re zip tied it with a ton of the strong ties. Ill have to remember to keep checking it.
It was just funny seeing Sadie IN the crate and the back was open.
Lisa, Thalie CGC & Sadie, Cookie the Basset, CT
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felixone123
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- Tell us about yourself: Rescued our first DS male on Dec 27, 2011. Approx 4 yrs. Rescued from NADSR. His name is Odin. Adopted a 2nd DS from NADSR June 27, 2012. Kai - 6 months.
- Location: Fishkill, NY
Re: A funny thing happened..........
She was probably perplexed as to why there weren't any bars.... 
Good girl Sadie for staying in your crate!! 
Good girl Sadie for staying in your crate!! Barbara, Odin & Kai
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Sugars Mom
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- Tell us about yourself: I adopted a Dutch Shepherd mix (without knowing what she was) from the SPCA here in Victoria BC and am now trying to learn everything I can about this breed. My husband and I work from home most of the time so I thought it was time to get a puppy! We have his 2 boys here half the time and we wanted a nice family dog.
Sugar looks like a miniature Dutch Shepherd with floppy ears, and has every ounce of DS traits in her little body!
I hope to learn from other DS owners and share doggy experiences. - Location: Victoria BC
Re: A funny thing happened..........
Funny!
I don't crate Sugar anymore, but I have her crate with the door off in the living room as her bed and she is quite happy in there. (Unless we are on the couch; then we get the chin-resting-on-the-couch-look...and we can't resist inviting her up of course.)
I don't crate Sugar anymore, but I have her crate with the door off in the living room as her bed and she is quite happy in there. (Unless we are on the couch; then we get the chin-resting-on-the-couch-look...and we can't resist inviting her up of course.)
Sue (and Sugar)
