How do you keep your dog from simply nosing it out of the way? I put these up and my doodle just nudged it aside with her nose. ???
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I place a kitchen stool in front of the gate. That keeps her from pushing it aside
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I put one end behind a cabinet and the other side I have a heavy toy box pushing it against the wall.
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I'm late seeing this question, I hope you've resolved this issue. It really is about training. This gate acts as a visual.. You have to take the time, if your dog doesn't honor it, to train them . It is as simple as a distract, and redirect.. I'm a big champion of saying , ahh, ah ! " A dog can't live it's life as "no,no bad dog." Being called away every time they ( I have 3 wheaten Terriers) looked too interested in it..they leave it alone. I'm working with my new puppy. Yes, he figured he could move it..he now honors it as the others do now. Don't give up. My dogs honor these free standing gates as if the were walls. no matter how excited they are to see who is on the other side of the gate. I'm late seeing this question, I hope you've resolved this issue. It really is about training. This gate acts as a visual.. You have to take the time, if your dog doesn't honor it, to train them . It is as simple as a distract, and redirect.. I'm a big champion of saying , ahh, ah ! " A dog can't live it's life as "no,no bad dog." Being called away every time they ( I have 3 wheaten Terriers) looked too interested in it..they leave it alone. I'm working with my new puppy. Yes, he figured he could move it..he now honors it as the others do now. Don't give up. My dogs... » Read More I'm late seeing this question, I hope you've resolved this issue. It really is about training. This gate acts as a visual.. You have to take the time, if your dog doesn't honor it, to train them . It is as simple as a distract, and redirect.. I'm a big champion of saying , ahh, ah ! " A dog can't live it's life as "no,no bad dog." Being called away every time they ( I have 3 wheaten Terriers) looked too interested in it..they leave it alone. I'm working with my new puppy. Yes, he figured he could move it..he now honors it as the others do now. Don't give up. My dogs honor these free standing gates as if the were walls. no matter how excited they are to see who is on the other side of the gate. « Show Less
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Same here. At first she would just look and walk away but once she learned it moved they didn't work anymore. However, I do use it on my stairs with one end in the bannister and that works well.
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I do not believe these would prevent the dog from chewing, when My dog did have something bothering him, he did pull it off. Sounds like medicine is needed. Good Luck
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My dogs jump right into the tub. At the rear is an opening that most any size dog can easily fit through. My dogs enjoy their baths so they have always jumped in willingly. If you need to encourage a dog, and the dog is too large for you to lift, use some kind of treat. Once they jump in, give it to them and hook them up. Do not leave a dog alone in a device like this if they are hooked up. One of my dogs did try to jump out and flipped the tub when she did this because she was hooked up.. No one got hurt, but it taught me a lesson. There is not a ramp, but you don't need one. Just use those treats and lead them to the tub. Have all your supplies ready ahead of time. Shampoo, towels, brushes, etc. My dogs jump right into the tub. At the rear is an opening that most any size dog can easily fit through. My dogs enjoy their baths so they have always jumped in willingly. If you need to encourage a dog, and the dog is too large for you to lift, use some kind of treat. Once they jump in, give it to them and hook them up. Do not leave a dog alone in a device like this if they are hooked up. One of my dogs did try to jump out and flipped the tub when she did this because she was hooked up.. No one got hurt, but it taught me a lesson. There is not a ramp, but you don't need one. Just use... » Read More My dogs jump right into the tub. At the rear is an opening that most any size dog can easily fit through. My dogs enjoy their baths so they have always jumped in willingly. If you need to encourage a dog, and the dog is too large for you to lift, use some kind of treat. Once they jump in, give it to them and hook them up. Do not leave a dog alone in a device like this if they are hooked up. One of my dogs did try to jump out and flipped the tub when she did this because she was hooked up.. No one got hurt, but it taught me a lesson. There is not a ramp, but you don't need one. Just use those treats and lead them to the tub. Have all your supplies ready ahead of time. Shampoo, towels, brushes, etc. « Show Less
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They didn't work for me. I have two beagles and the one strap kept riding up over their eyeballs. I ended up donating them to the SPCA where I volunteer. I use the Gentle Leader and it works much better for my two dogs but it does nothing for nipping - only pulling on the leash. Good Luck!
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No, you could probably improvise something. My dog is older and doesn't try to get out.
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Try not to force, as its new and the dog is scared. Assure he or she its okay. Speak gently and just place on nose for a few seconds. My dog didn't like it, but I believe realized it was doing some good. She somewhat relaxed about it an allowed me to, but when she backed away, I let her. Didn't want to force her. My dog had chronic bronchitis and heart disease. She fought for three months and passed. I wish u luck.
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We were really concerned that our dog wouldn't figure out how to use any flaps, let alone two (she's quite timid - afraid of even nosing open an ajar door). We taped up both flaps for a week until she got used to going through the opening. Then we dropped one flap and spent a couple of days opening it for her before she figured out she could do it on her own. We were really concerned that dropping the two flaps would be a deal breaker but much to our surprise, one fell down in the night and she barely noticed. So, in short: I don't think it will be a problem especially if your dogs already use a dog door with a flap. We were really concerned that our dog wouldn't figure out how to use any flaps, let alone two (she's quite timid - afraid of even nosing open an ajar door). We taped up both flaps for a week until she got used to going through the opening. Then we dropped one flap and spent a couple of days opening it for her before she figured out she could do it on her own. We were really concerned that dropping the two flaps would be a deal breaker but much to our surprise, one fell down in the night and she barely noticed. So, in short: I don't think it will be a problem especially if your dogs already... » Read More We were really concerned that our dog wouldn't figure out how to use any flaps, let alone two (she's quite timid - afraid of even nosing open an ajar door). We taped up both flaps for a week until she got used to going through the opening. Then we dropped one flap and spent a couple of days opening it for her before she figured out she could do it on her own. We were really concerned that dropping the two flaps would be a deal breaker but much to our surprise, one fell down in the night and she barely noticed. So, in short: I don't think it will be a problem especially if your dogs already use a dog door with a flap. « Show Less
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They don't work with dog poop.. There is a hole for the tale so therefore it won't trap the fecies. I understand why they don' t make them that way because u would have a mess with it all stuck to her butt!
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Put the dog's leash on them. Lead them up the steps. Give them lots of love when they get up there. Try not to get frustrated. It's scary for them - they've not done anything like this before! It can be difficult and it doesn't depend on size. My bigger dog got it right away and uses it constantly. My smaller dog doesn't seem to trust it and I have to watch & make sure she doesn't try to jump. She's the one that had to get an ACL operation. Until your dog gets used to it, you may have to get the leash out periodically and force them to use it. After a few days like that they should "get it" & use it without prompting. Put the dog's leash on them. Lead them up the steps. Give them lots of love when they get up there. Try not to get frustrated. It's scary for them - they've not done anything like this before! It can be difficult and it doesn't depend on size. My bigger dog got it right away and uses it constantly. My smaller dog doesn't seem to trust it and I have to watch & make sure she doesn't try to jump. She's the one that had to get an ACL operation. Until your dog gets used to it, you may have to get the leash out periodically and force them to use it. After a few days like that they should... » Read More Put the dog's leash on them. Lead them up the steps. Give them lots of love when they get up there. Try not to get frustrated. It's scary for them - they've not done anything like this before! It can be difficult and it doesn't depend on size. My bigger dog got it right away and uses it constantly. My smaller dog doesn't seem to trust it and I have to watch & make sure she doesn't try to jump. She's the one that had to get an ACL operation. Until your dog gets used to it, you may have to get the leash out periodically and force them to use it. After a few days like that they should "get it" & use it without prompting. « Show Less
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I suspect it wouldn't be a good idea to leave them on your dog all day every day. But they would defianately protect others from his nails. I would gradually get his nails shorter and shorter. And of course train him not to jump. After 3 Goldens, I found that pretty easy to do.
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I recommend something with a chain- not completely chain, so they can hear the sound of it pulling closed. Also the harnesses that pull their noses down seem to work for big dogs that already pull. Another bit of advice, don't let them pull you. If the dog is hell bent on going one direction change course with a firm NO. When they quit pulling then they are allowed to make decisions on where the walk will go.
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I found that unless your dogs are used to riding in an enclosed space they will have trouble staying calm in an enclosed space. I tried a carrier such as this with my 2 miniature dachshunds and they quickly learned how to open the back zipper and let themselves out of the carrier. I ended up having to return the carrier.
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You can put duck tape across the holes to stop the hair from coming through or if you want to get fancy you can have someone sow the holes up. Either way good luck :) If your dogs hair is like mine the gets all over the place regardless. Need dog bubble carriers.
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My 8-pound Mal-shi will also gnaw on the Wobbler when the treats are gone, if I let him. It's what dogs do. For us, that's the sign for me to pick up the Wobbler and put it away until it's Treat Time again. I make sure there are lots of other options for him to chew when the urge strikes.
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Put things in the corners. I had a water bottle that came out on one corner and a bowl for his food on the other. He will still poop a little on the top floor since they basically are always pooping! ;) but they do prefer corners.
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Our dog's stayed on just fine. One popped off during a play session but we were able to glue it back in with no problem. She went on walks outside and never lost any.
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Small animals will set these off if they are installed at the appropriate height. It is possible to remove the stack from the unit, and mount this on walls or even in a tree and have it point downwards to cover an area. Buy a few, and experiment !!BUT, I have used these units at my daughter`s place. She had a lot of foxes that would visit her house, and this might have caused a problem with their new puppy. I have not seen a fox in a long time because I have installed them in an overlapping perimeter style - and I believe that the lights will activate and scare away the foxes. I should imagine they would work well for scary away any critter. Small animals will set these off if they are installed at the appropriate height. It is possible to remove the stack from the unit, and mount this on walls or even in a tree and have it point downwards to cover an area. Buy a few, and experiment !!BUT, I have used these units at my daughter`s place. She had a lot of foxes that would visit her house, and this might have caused a problem with their new puppy. I have not seen a fox in a long time because I have installed them in an overlapping perimeter style - and I believe that the lights will activate and scare away the foxes. I... » Read More Small animals will set these off if they are installed at the appropriate height. It is possible to remove the stack from the unit, and mount this on walls or even in a tree and have it point downwards to cover an area. Buy a few, and experiment !!BUT, I have used these units at my daughter`s place. She had a lot of foxes that would visit her house, and this might have caused a problem with their new puppy. I have not seen a fox in a long time because I have installed them in an overlapping perimeter style - and I believe that the lights will activate and scare away the foxes. I should imagine they would work well for scary away any critter. « Show Less