car barriers

2003-08-04 Thread Nicole . Walsh
Hi guys, 
We just got a new mini-van (dog-mobile!) and need to get a barrier for the
back for our 3yr old Bernerboy.  We were looking at several different kinds
on-line but I can only find a Kennel-Aire barrier here at a local store.
We're trying to find one that will be secure enough for our 115 pound boy
and someday (hopefully sooner than later!) a 2nd puppy pal for him, but also
one that won't scratch up the new van!!!  Couldn't tell much from the box of
the one in the store, but anyone have any experiences with car barriers or
any suggestions?  Thanks!
Nikki Walsh and Edgar

N9307-012




help with pooing in the house!

2003-06-12 Thread Nicole . Walsh
Hi everyone, 
Hoping you all can give me some advice here.  We just moved in to a new
house May 1st, and I know our move was pretty stressful on our 3yr old
Bernerboy Edgar.  We have an unfinished basement and set up part of it as
the pets area while we are gone at work during the day and also at night.
In our house Edgar was gated off at night and during the day in our lower
level (of a split entry) as well.  The first several weeks he had a few poo
poo accidents down in the basement, I sort of chalked it up to stress from
the move.  But now he has done it twice already this week!  One evening he
did it while we were home. . . he knows he's not supposed to do that because
he feels terrible when we come home and find it.  He is not left alone any
longer than he used to be, so wondering how we can cure this problem.
Should I start crating him again?  I hate to do that, but if it will get him
to stop pooping I will.  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
We're thinking about a 2nd dog, maybe later than sooner now with this new
pooping thing, and we don't want him to teach a new pup/dog that it's ok to
do that in the house. . . help!  
Thanks.
Nikki