kirtie_uk Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 Tazmin my gsd bitch has started to become very evil around my rabbits. About a month ago she caught my bun princess and basically played with her until she had a heart attack which was when i'd just managed to grab her and hold her until she died. Now she won't stay away from my hutches, i've been out to check on them and she's punched in ivy's double decker sleeping areas door. I didn't think it was her but there's 3 muddy claw marks on it. The wind wouldn't have put it through as it was fine last night when i put more hay in for her. I don't know what to do with taz now as i have a lot of cats and have a few buns and pigs. I know she is bored and i have been looking for another dog to adopt but it just hasn't been right yet. Any advice greatly appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirtie_uk Posted September 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 Anyone at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingrid Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 Adopting another dog may not be your answer, it could very likely just double the problem. Can you not fence orff the area where the rabbits etc are kept ? If she is bored then perhaps you could amuse her by doing some training, that tires dogs as much as walks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirtie_uk Posted September 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 That's why i have stopped looking for now, the way the garden is i can't fence off where the buns are kept . Taz doesn't respond well with me trying to train her, she's to busy jumping up at me and getting over excited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReikiAnge Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 Could you not get some kind of wire fencing just to run around the hutch area in a circular pattern? Or form a square if the rabbits are kept in a corner? I would have thought that would ease the situation, at least reduce the stress for the rabbits if she can't get as close to them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirtie_uk Posted September 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 Could you not get some kind of wire fencing just to run around the hutch area in a circular pattern? Or form a square if the rabbits are kept in a corner? I would have thought that would ease the situation, at least reduce the stress for the rabbits if she can't get as close to them? No because of where they are, they are placed on flags then step down is mud as they are at the side of my garage so i can see them from the window. I am trying to get more flags but no joy yet, until then i'll have to limit her time in the garden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collies r best Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 If your garage isn't used for much could the rabbits move in there? If the cars kept in there what about a shed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoC Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Could you get some advice from a trainer? Either one to one or in classes. You don't have to train to wear a dog out, either more exercise, treat balls and activity toys, scatter feeding etc. I really don't think another dog is the answer here, if you can't prevent your dogs boredom for whatever reason, perhaps you need to consider whehter you are well equipped enough to look after your current dog, let alone another Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirtie_uk Posted September 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Could you get some advice from a trainer? Either one to one or in classes. You don't have to train to wear a dog out, either more exercise, treat balls and activity toys, scatter feeding etc. I really don't think another dog is the answer here, if you can't prevent your dogs boredom for whatever reason, perhaps you need to consider whehter you are well equipped enough to look after your current dog, let alone another I asked for help not to be criticized, i don't find your post helpful it's just nasty. Tazmin is very stubborn she doesn't play with toys she doesn't use her kongs she gets bored easily. Don't you think I’ve tried these things over and over again! As i said before the time isn't right to get another dog yet, but that is my decision nobody else’s I’d be a fool if i went out and adopted one now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
border collie Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 (edited) About a month ago she caught my bun princess and basically played with her until she had a heart attack which was when i'd just managed to grab her and hold her until she died. Now she won't stay away from my hutches, i've been out to check on them and she's punched in ivy's double decker sleeping areas door. I didn't think it was her but there's 3 muddy claw marks on it. The wind wouldn't have put it through as it was fine last night when i put more hay in for her. I don't know what to do with taz now as i have a lot of cats and have a few buns and pigs. I know she is bored and i have been looking for another dog to adopt but it just hasn't been right yet. Any advice greatly appreciated I don't know anything about you or your daily routine. How old is your dog? Are you managing to get her out for regular long interesting walks or is the garden her main source of exercise? That's why i have stopped looking for now, the way the garden is i can't fence off where the buns are kept . Taz doesn't respond well with me trying to train her, she's to busy jumping up at me and getting over excited Is she like that after a long walk? Have you tried training her away from the garden? Edited September 13, 2006 by border collie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirtie_uk Posted September 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 What was so funny before you edited your post, what was with the laughing emotes? If you have a problem with me, which you seem to don't reply on my posts. No need to make what i said massive, i know what i said i wanted help not bitchy/snidey comments from people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
border collie Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 I was laughing cos you shout at us all or ignore our advice. She didn't put a bitchy or snidey post. You are very easily offended. But you could put your dog before your own feelings and take some advice. I don't have a problem with you anymore. You are now a source of merriment. Sorry about making it massive I will make it a bit smaller if my edit button is still active. I am upset about the first rabbit your dog killed. I am upset about the rabbit that may be being frightened. I hope you manage to do something to alleviate matters soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirtie_uk Posted September 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 I was talking about your comments, you've always got something mean to say whether you mean it or not. I don't shout at anyone i take in everyones comments if they are helpful. I didn't like being told that maybe i'm not equipped to have my dog etc nobody has the right to say things like that to someone, especially a person they do not know. Don't you think i'm upset over my bun, why do you think i posted on here. Taz isn't allowed outside anymore alone either me or my partner has to be with her until i have an area of garden sectioned off for the buns. So i have taken in peoples advice. And i'm so glad my post about my dog killing my rabbit amuses you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
border collie Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 I am upset about the first rabbit your dog killed. I am upset about the rabbit that may be being frightened. I hope you manage to do something to alleviate matters soon. I didn't like being told that maybe i'm not equipped to have my dog etc nobody has the right to say things like that to someone, especially a person they do not know. but it killed your rabbit, And i'm so glad my post about my dog killing my rabbit amuses you It is quite clear from my post above that I am not in the slightest bit amused by your dog killing your pet bunny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirtie_uk Posted September 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Yes she killed my rabbit, there are other rabbit owners that have had this happen to them. It's not just me you know, i didn't know princes would jump out of her run and get killed. I don't know what your trying to do here, your not trying to help it's like your rubbing my face in the fact my dog killed my rabbit. And trying to make me feel like i shouldn't be allowed a dog, for gods sake i don't even know what to say to you, there is no point trying to talk to you anymore. I shouldn't have to defend my position as a dog owner to anyone, i came here for advice and your just making things worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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