Dog problem!

[LACamper]

We've got a chocolate lab pup named Mia. She's 5 months old, 55 pounds, and exceedingly cute. We should have named her 'trouble' instead though. In her latest brush with authority she ate through the wiring at the front of my trailer about a foot behind the car connection. She also bit through the strap that keeps the cover on the battery compartment.
I can make the repairs but has anyone come up with a way to dogproof the a-frame area at the front of the camper???

['tiredTeacher]

...  has anyone come up with a way to dogproof the a-frame area at the front of the camper???

Rolled up newespaper? Water pistol loaded with ammonia? Leash?  :banghead:

[McCampers]

Bitter apple spray.  You'll obviously need to reapply after the rain or washing.  Water pistol loaded with water works fine.  Amonia is a little harsh.

[LACamper]

We've tried 'bitter apple' on other problems. It doesn't work...

I was thinking more of an enclosure...

[wavery]

You think you have a problem........

I came across this for sale ad:

Dog For Sale
* Free to good home.
* Excellent guard dog.
* Owner cannot afford to feed him anymore,
as there are no more thieves, murderers or molesters left in the neighborhood for him to eat.
* Most of them knew him as

'Holy Sh*t.' :yikes:

[austinado16]

Your dog is board and looking for a job to do......give her one.  Starting with a good long brisk walk on leash (use a training collar, also called a "pinch" collar) where she has to heal the entire time.  Then bring her back and play with her, with a couple different toys.  Following that, leave her with some chew tows that are her own......and never anything that is clothing for people, or wood, or real bones which can splinter.

Once she has something to do that pleases you, she'll stop finding work for herself.  And once she get's a release for all of that great Lab energy, she'll calm down.

She's going to be a great dog, but for the first 3 years, you have to really do the good work.

[sacrawf]

We have a lab/doberman mix female we also have named Mia. She enjoys an outdoor kennel from Priefert Manufacturing.  They aren't cheap, but they are strong steel, powder coated, and nearly indestructable. http://www.priefert.com/dynamic/product.php?ITEM_NO=KK610101

[Jeremy]

Easiest solution is to get a leash/tie out chain that doesn't reach where your trailer is parked.  But like other's have mentioned, she's a pup and is looking for something to keep her occupied.  Try a nylabone or other chew toy and now is the perfect time to train her on what she can and can't play with.

We have a beagle/jack russell/boarder mix (dog on crack) and when he was a pup he wanted to chew on anything and everything.  The Bitter Apple didn't work all that well as a deterrant.  What did work was crating him with his chew toys so he learned what toys were his for chewing.  

Since then we haven't had any problems with him chewing up stuff (other than kleenex...what is it with dogs and kleenex?).  

One option for your trailer is to go with a coiled cord solution.  Basically it's  two male plugs (one on the TV, one on the Trailer) and a coiled cord that's removable upon disonnect.

Link


They have a bunch of setups (4,5,6,7 wire) to choose from

[PattieAM]

Sounds like poochie is bored - just like kids.

I'd secure her elsewhere so she couldn't reach the PUP wiring, etc.  I'd provide her with some kind of toy (chew toy/ball/bone) to keep her occupied.  Mine love to uncap empty soda/water bottles and it used to challenge one of mine for hours, but she's gotten so good at removing the caps - she can generally uncap one in 3 minutes.  Mine also like to toss around a stuffed toy (now minus the stuffing).  

If we are inside the PUP, generally our dog(s) are too.  If for some reason we have to go away from the campsite (bathhouse), we crate the dog(s), with adequate ventilation, closed curtains, maybe some white noise (tv/ac/radio) so dog(s) won't be barking.  

My little dog gets clipped to the entry step - the bigger dog will be attached either to the step or to a tree/picnic table leg, but the cable can allow the dog to get to the door of the PUP.

[oreo57]

Get another pup so she has someone to play with, we always have 2. My latest is Gizmo a little 70 Lb. german shepard/great dane mix 1yr. old. Look at my pixs for a before and after.
 
 
www.picasaweb.google.com/mypopupmods/Gizmo

[Azusateach]

You didn't say if this happened at home or while camping.  There are different solutions depending on where you're trying to deal with this.

I've got an almost 2 year-old Lab who has an indoor kennel with a doggy door to an outside run.  Keeps him contained and safe, my yard intact and my peace of mind happy.

If you're looking to keep her away from that stuff while camping it's a matter of tying her up far enough away from the front of the trailer so she doesn't get it.  If she's kennel-trained, you can get a collapsible kennel to take with you & set it up on one of the bunk-ends if you need to leave her.  (Personally, I never leave Jed unattended -- not good for him or the neighboring campers.)

Back to the kennel/run set-up.  If you're interested let me know & I'll PM you some pictures.  I have a small yard, but it fits nicely without taking up valuable space.  Maybe when he's more trustworthy I'll be able to take the run down.  Don't think I'll do away with the kennel & doggy door, though.

Labs are great.  Maybe giving her something more attractive to chew on while you're gone will help, too.  Just don't give her a rawhide bone unsupervised.  They can be dangerous if a dog gets a big piece & tries to swallow it.

[wavery]

You didn't say if this happened at home or while camping.  There are different solutions depending on where you're trying to deal with this.

I've got an almost 2 year-old Lab who has an indoor kennel with a doggy door to an outside run.  Keeps him contained and safe, my yard intact and my peace of mind happy.

If you're looking to keep her away from that stuff while camping it's a matter of tying her up far enough away from the front of the trailer so she doesn't get it.  If she's kennel-trained, you can get a collapsible kennel to take with you & set it up on one of the bunk-ends if you need to leave her.  (Personally, I never leave Jed unattended -- not good for him or the neighboring campers.)

Back to the kennel/run set-up.  If you're interested let me know & I'll PM you some pictures.  I have a small yard, but it fits nicely without taking up valuable space.  Maybe when he's more trustworthy I'll be able to take the run down.  Don't think I'll do away with the kennel & doggy door, though.

Labs are great.  Maybe giving her something more attractive to chew on while you're gone will help, too.  Just don't give her a rawhide bone unsupervised.  They can be dangerous if a dog gets a big piece & tries to swallow it.

Oh pleeeeeeease Laura.............tell me that Jud doesn't sleep in your bed..........or is your bed in the kennel with Jed?  :J

[Azusateach]

Only when we camp, Wayne.  Otherwise he's downstairs in his kennel & I'm upstairs with my 2 cats.  At some point I'd like him to be able to sleep upstairs ON THE FLOOR next to my bed, like Brandy used to.