Morning everyone! I've read a few of you have child gates. Do you find these effective? Karl and I were talking last night and we noticed as soon as Dexter comes into the living room from the kitchen He must think it's like a playground with all of the distractions and things to chew (the vertical blinds, the wire for the lamp, the couch, the sideboard, etc.) We were thinking of getting a baby gate from the kitchen to the living room? Dexter has his own room where his bed (crate) is, which is located just off the kitchen. Would you recommend we get a child gate? As always, thanks in advance for your advice
Re: Child gates I use a pen instead of a crate for Charlie - with removable and lots of spare panels. So whenever I need a barrier, I just construct one of the right size from the panels. The only place this doesn't work, is the bottom of the stairs, and I've just splashed out and ordered a Lascal Kiddyguard - as I can't stand the thought of a white plastic gate. I'll let you know if it works when I get it (hopefully today). I was very tempted by some of the dog gates from Orvis, but not cheap at all. But generally, whatever you use, I think having barriers to restrict access to areas is a sanity saving must with a puppy. I should think any good quality child gate will do, they are usually rated and give the shock impact in lbs or kgs. But this shouldn't be a big issue with a small puppy (Charlie is big and heavy and can get a be stroppy with barriers now, so I'm looking carefully at what I buy). Hope you are getting on well generally. Any more photos?
Re: Child gates Paige we cleared out our utility room that is off the kitchen and made that into Dexter's room.his crate is inside and there is a child gate that separates his area from the rest of the house.its worked for us , he has never been one for doing the puppy smash and grab but even now at 10 months he isn't given free run of the house,unless we are there.He will sit and wait at the bottom of the stairs if we just nip up for something but if we are upstairs longer he goes behind his gate.Ive been home a lot at the moment because I'm not working so he doesn't spend vast amounts of time behind there but I think it has been valuable for us ...... Also,from Dexters perspective,when he was younger and visitors played and played with him ,I would put him behind there for a little rest and some down time so he didn't get too exhausted ....everyone loves a friendly puppy ;D now he's older its somewhere safe he can retreat to when he wants some peace too. The lock has broken on ours but you can still put the catch down and it secures quite firmly .....however I rang the sitter the other day and she she says he is able to lift the catch...... She has yet to see how he is doing it,I bet he is doing it with nose! Ha ha! Can't wait to,catch him!
Re: Child gates I think I'll be purchasing a gate at some point today I'm so relieved you said Julie it helped her sanity. I felt awful to even imply that it was getting me down at times. I feel awful putting Dexter in his cage each time he gets overexcited or it naughty. Thanks very much Angela for your advice. It sounds like your Dexter has a similar layout for his bedroom to us. As requested, here are some more photographs of the rascal looking like butter wouldn't.t melt ::
Re: Child gates He is gorgeous! We didn't use a baby gate although we did buy one but our door was too narrow so took it back. Just adapted what we had to hand in the house and used doors but our house has plenty of doors with windows which helps.. Have fun! Jac
Re: Child gates Thanks for the advice. We thought we wouldn't need to get a baby gate but the kitchen door leading into the living room doesn't close properly. I've reserved a baby gate at Argos so will collect it today. Has anybody used sprays to stop their dog chewing furniture? Today's favourite furniture piece is the dining room table... Sorry for all of the questions. Things have to be stripped down and simplified for me most of the time :
Re: Child gates Oh he is so sweet there was a thread just a short while ago about various ways to stop chewing, I think someone will remember and lead you to it. We never had this problem with either of our dogs - thankfully, Charlie's preference was Timberland boots x 3 pairs ;D Helen x
Re: Child gates Oh, so sweet. Look at those eyes! That charmer doesn't chew anything, I'm sure I've had good success with washing up liquid on the one bit of skirting board Charlie attacked - when I say "one bit" I mean attacked constantly. He usually just goes round a room like a circular saw with legs so I've never seen the point of trying a spray on everything - I'd have to cover the house.
Re: Child gates Oh, how did I miss this gorgeous baby??!!! Absolutely adorable, off to find more pics. x
Re: Child gates [quote author=JulieT link=topic=2241.msg20678#msg20678 date=1376299708] I've had good success with washing up liquid on the one bit of skirting board Charlie attacked - when I say "one bit" I mean attacked constantly. He usually just goes round a room like a circular saw with legs so I've never seen the point of trying a spray on everything - I'd have to cover the house. [/quote] I think I'll try the washing up liquid. Thanks! Do you dilute it? See what I mean about being simplified : A friend recommended rubbing chilli powder on the problem area?... I wasn't too sure on this. I know we can't stop chewing altogether but if it can be minimised I'd be so grateful! Ha ha
Re: Child gates I didn't dilute it, no. Just squirted the liquid on some kitchen roll and rubbed in on the wood. I was quite generous with it. He took a crunch of the wood covered in soap, then stopped and rubbed his mouth on the carpet (great), then took another lick, and did the same rubbing thing. Then he stopped completely and went to get a drink of water. He hasn't been back to that bit of skirting since, which is great, because it was just outside the kitchen door and every time I was in the kitchen he'd settle down for a good chew. I didn't check whether soap is bad for dogs - it probably is! But since he had so little of it before he stopped I think it worth trying. I haven't tried chilli.
Re: Child gates What an adorable little pup, the sweetes little eyes, I always thought cholate labs were my favourite, but little blondies are so sweet too. Maggiex
Re: Child gates Thanks Julie, just put washing up liquid on the chairs and it seems to have done the trick. Thought Dexter had taken a liking to it at first... Magpie we were the same. We'd always wanted a chocolate lab for many years but Dexter stole our hearts ;D
Re: Child gates Paige, we used the commercial sprays and they worked ,he only went about the door frames and skirting once or twice ,a generous squirt did the trick,one was called stop chew,one was called bitter something,but please note Dexter was 5 months when we got him so I didn't suffer many of the baby puppy stages .....missed a lot as well though you Dexter is absolutely gorgeous x
Re: Child gates Thanks Angela. I'll see how the washing up liquid goes. It's good to have a back up just in case. Only one sleep left until you're reunited with your Dexter! It will be here in no time
Re: Child gates Been away and just seen this. Baby gates are brilliant!! We still have ours up and Riley is 2. They help keep him and the real baby separate if needed and particularly if there are visiting dogs and the game get boisterous. We used tabasco on our skirting boards and wrapped layers of corrugated cardboard round our table legs etc to protect them.
Re: Child gates i use a baby gate, jasper gets to excited when visitors arrive,......never used the spray, he didn't chew much, chomps at cushions, now i move them when i go out and bed time,
Re: Child gates hi jac,.....yes put jasper behind the gate until he had calmed down, then after he had calmed down sat logan at the breakfast bar on a high stool, jasper did jump up at him in excitement, this startled logan who had a little cry, as soon as jasper heard him cry he cowered under logans feet,......he was soon forgiven then we took him out for a short walk,.......its amazing how logan only needs to give hand signals for him to sit then we went shopping with my daughter, surprise surprise more bad luck, some one hit her car why we was in the shop and drove off,the car was being traded in next week against a new one.......cctv on the car park but nothing was seen its been a month of bad news,.....the only way is up now
Re: Child gates Oh good grief Lynne,aren't people rotten!That is really mean....what goes around comes around but that doesn't make it any better at all.nobody was hurt is the main thing......although that's another saying that whilst totally true doesn't help when you are feeling right miffed!hope spending a bit of time with Logan brought some sunshine to you day,best wishes,you have had your bad run now.Jaspers complaint,Logan's arm and your daughters car......you are in for good news now from the CT scan Friday xxxx
