Posted on 08/23/2006 11:49:41 AM PDT by ShadowDancer
I know that putting them in a kennel while you are gone works, but that has always seemed a bit too confining for an active puppy to me-I put up that toddler-proof fencing in an area of the utility room and put my puppy, her food, water, bed and toys in there when I was gone, and that worked just fine.
I'm sure he will after this!
When I moved into this area I found the old man across the street to be a complete cranky SOB who liked nothing anyone else did and complained constantly. Now he is a friendly old coot, smiling, passing the time day, etc. What, you might ask, brought about this big change? His wife died. True story....I kid you not
In a society like ours has become, where an ordinary citizen can be criminalized at the drop of a hat, this kind of thing is the tip of the iceberg to come.
She should have just thrown him some catnip and be done with him.
That's pretty much what I did with my first dog when I worked. With this one I'm at home so I was able to let him outside constantly. I never could bring myself to do the cage thing.
***I don't suppose buying a real litter box and keeping their cat inside was an option? Or would that have been too much work?***
All they had to do was dig a space in their yard, fill it with sand, and the cat would have been happy to stay home. Cats have to dig after defecating to hide it from their enemies. A little shovel work now and then, and some new sand and the problem is solved.
Back when I had a dog,1968, that was the method for house breaking a dog, and the only vets around were for livestock.
Now a days, I trying to train my neighbors dogs that roam not to crap in my yard, and my neighbors cats that roam not to hunt for birds at my bird feeders. My neighbors think their pets are wonderful people that wouldn't do such a thing.
Your neighbor sounds like a real winner
I think it is off color to shoot innocent animals who have no concept of a property line. You seem to have pleasure doing so.
"...puts his front paws on either side of the door knob and literally turns the knob..."
Our Persian, Mimi, did that when she was younger, but she couldn't quite get enough grip and torque to make it go. She knew what to do, though.
My tabby Larry used to open every door he could - like kitchen and bathroom cabinets, etc., while we were at work. You'd come home and it looked like loons lived here.
Disgusting, trashy people. Keep praying for nice, quiet people to move in but, so far, no luck!
If you feel so strongly about it, go ahead and let the cats out for the night!
Why, so people like you can get your jollies and shoot innocent creatures for pure pleasure? Disturbing. This planet was meant to cohabitate with other creatures you know. It's not like this animal posed a threat to this woman.
"Gustafson! Every day for 20 years your cat has crapped on my paper!"
Cheers!
You have a bird feeder? You would shoot at cats for going to the bathroom once in a blue moon but you encourage birds to eat and crap all over your surrounding area. Lovely.
Great flick!! LOL
Nip it in the bud, nip it I say.<<<<
Soundtrack, anyone? I accidentally deleted mine.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.