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by Halley 7 on 07 March 2010 - 05:03
where did you hear about that
by Rugers Guru on 07 March 2010 - 06:03
Craigslist, Your area
by Halley 7 on 07 March 2010 - 06:03
I called and left a message.
by Rugers Guru on 07 March 2010 - 06:03
I pray its her, keep us updated.
by Halley 7 on 08 March 2010 - 23:03
Was not her, the dog they had found was scanned for a chip and she had none. DANG IT!!!!!
by Jenni78 on 09 March 2010 - 00:03
Halley, ask for a picture; many times chips won't scan the first try; I have searched and searched my own for chips only to have them only come up on the 10th or so try. I KNOW they have chips, so I keep looking, but anyone else would probably assume there was no chip.
by DebiSue on 09 March 2010 - 01:03
Jenni78 is right! Don't take the missing chip as gospel! Get a pic. If it's close enough go see for yourself. I scanned all the dogs in our club the day we got our scanner to make sure it read everyone's chip. What a pain in the butt! I have no doubt that several dogs do not find their way home because people just give up. It is not as simple as it sounds. Don't give up!
by animules on 09 March 2010 - 02:03
Chips can and do migrate to other parts of the body. If they only scan where they assume a chip should be they could well miss where the chip is. Good luck
by GSDXephyr on 09 March 2010 - 15:03
Yup, a dog locally was finally returned home after being adopted out from an animal shelter a few months previously. Chip was found migrated down in the shoulder and was only found by the vet after new owner asked them to check one more time just on a hunch.. dog was too nice they thought to not have been a loved pet!
Heather
Heather
by alienor on 10 March 2010 - 02:03
I hope you find your dog. I hate that feeling when they are missing. I live in the country too. A fence, 6 ft. is the only way to go. We have about an acre fenced this way to keep deer out and the dogs in.
In case you do not find your dog and start again, you might try this. Keep the dog with you all the time but with rules. No furniture, whatever. When you have to be gone use the crate for the first few months. Then an outside chainlink kennel. By 1 year or 18 mths they are ready for the perimeter fence only when alone. I always give a special treat when I leave them alone; a very tasty beef bone with some meat on it, and a firm 'stay home.' (and a pat) Never allow them to go out a door or the gate without the ''ok'. They understand the line.
In the woods I train them to stick around by walking with them every day. They must be very small, 8 weeks or 9 when ou start this. Go over logs, creeks, up and down hills. When they cry and can't keep up just keep going. They must learn you are the leader and they must find a way to keep up. Soon they will be outrunning you so you have to do this when they are very small.
When they are 6 mths or so and they chase deer or a rabbit, hide and make them search for you. This reinforces that they must stay close to you or become 'lost'. By two years or so they should always keep you in sight on an off leash walk. When you must call them back to correct make your voice sound like a short, sharp bark. Learn to whistle loud just in case your dog is at a distance.
Please build a fence. It is wonderful not to worry when they are out and they are much happier being able to amuse themselves outside some of the time. These dogs are so wonderful. Good luck on getting yours back.
In case you do not find your dog and start again, you might try this. Keep the dog with you all the time but with rules. No furniture, whatever. When you have to be gone use the crate for the first few months. Then an outside chainlink kennel. By 1 year or 18 mths they are ready for the perimeter fence only when alone. I always give a special treat when I leave them alone; a very tasty beef bone with some meat on it, and a firm 'stay home.' (and a pat) Never allow them to go out a door or the gate without the ''ok'. They understand the line.
In the woods I train them to stick around by walking with them every day. They must be very small, 8 weeks or 9 when ou start this. Go over logs, creeks, up and down hills. When they cry and can't keep up just keep going. They must learn you are the leader and they must find a way to keep up. Soon they will be outrunning you so you have to do this when they are very small.
When they are 6 mths or so and they chase deer or a rabbit, hide and make them search for you. This reinforces that they must stay close to you or become 'lost'. By two years or so they should always keep you in sight on an off leash walk. When you must call them back to correct make your voice sound like a short, sharp bark. Learn to whistle loud just in case your dog is at a distance.
Please build a fence. It is wonderful not to worry when they are out and they are much happier being able to amuse themselves outside some of the time. These dogs are so wonderful. Good luck on getting yours back.
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