Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Being vocal

As far as greyhounds go, Barbie isn't exceptionally verbal.

But tonight she had a good old yap at Bender, and I can't think of a reason, other than the fact that he is, again, asleep in her crate. She was sitting on the couch, staring at him, her ears up, and she started with a whingy sort of sound, which progressed into short sharp barks, until I told her off. Bender responded with a growl. I am not sure if she wanted to go in there or not but I don't think she likes Bender in there.

I successfully got her to go in there more than a few times tonight by feeding her dinner in portions and then stashing a stuffed Kong. In order to succeed I had to put Bender outside. As soon as I let him in, he was back in the crate!

I think I am going to have to buy another one.
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berylsmum 47p · 768 weeks ago

It sounds like Bender has got his crate and you have to buy another one for Barbie, lol. They're so funny. And the one you don't want in there loves it. It sounds like Barbie is liking the idea better and better though. Of course, when you do get another crate they will both probably want the same one:-) Good luck!
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Houndstooth · 768 weeks ago

I think you definitely need another crate! Funny how they make those executive decisions for you, isn't it? At least she doesn't HATE the crate! That's progress!
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jetsagenda 82p · 768 weeks ago

Yeah she's getting better with it! The next step is to tie the stuffed kong to the crate so she can't just go in and get it out again. I think it was just stepping through the entrance that was the biggest barrier for her. She was eyeing off the roof to make sure that it was high enough, maybe she has banged her head before?

My partner thinks that Bender will get bored of lying in there but personally I can't see it. He is a real little den-lover.The problem I guess is the aesthetics of having two massive dog crates in the living room!
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berylsmum 47p · 768 weeks ago

I know I couldn't fit another Beryl sized crate in my lounge room. There's hardly enough room to turn around as it is with 2 couches and a double foam mattress on the floor, lol! Frankie's crate is smaller and is in my bedroom and he will occasionally hop in there for a while at night.
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jetsagenda 82p · 768 weeks ago

I think they will fit, and I think I could get away with getting a slightly smaller crate for Bender as he is not as long from nose to butt as Barbie is and is a fraction shorter at the shoulder. Will have to look at other options!

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