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Dog destroying door
Apologies if this is in a FAQ, but I couldn't find it.
My 4 month old collie mix seems to be housebroken, but my door is paying dearly for it. She scratches at it to let me know when she needs to go, but the scratches are bad and getting worse. The door is an antique so it's especially disheartening. I've heard it suggested that hanging a leash on the doorknob might get her to just tap it as a signal. Won't work with my dog. Anything hanging within reach is a prime target for pull, drag, and chew. I thought maybe I could secure some bells, like a Christmas decoration to the area she scratches, to wean her of the habit and give her an alternative with which to signal her need. I haven't a clue where to find one this time of year tho. Does this sound like the right approach? Anyone have a better idea? Please, only coherent people need respond - No "Puppy Wizzzzzard". |
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You might want to protect the door with a piece of plexiglass or metal
plate for the time being. Jingle bells of various sizes can be found in craft stores and some fabric stores all year.... You'll have to string them up on something yourself.... Jo Wolf Martinez, Georgia |
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You might want to protect the door with a piece of plexiglass or metal
plate for the time being. Jingle bells of various sizes can be found in craft stores and some fabric stores all year.... You'll have to string them up on something yourself.... Jo Wolf Martinez, Georgia |
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You might want to protect the door with a piece of plexiglass or metal
plate for the time being. Jingle bells of various sizes can be found in craft stores and some fabric stores all year.... You'll have to string them up on something yourself.... Jo Wolf Martinez, Georgia |
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A friend of mine put sandpaper on the scratch spot. Mounted on a thin piece
of paneling. Protected the door, and trimmed the dog's nails all at once. Perry "Jo Wolf" wrote in message ... You might want to protect the door with a piece of plexiglass or metal plate for the time being. Jingle bells of various sizes can be found in craft stores and some fabric stores all year.... You'll have to string them up on something yourself.... Jo Wolf Martinez, Georgia |
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A friend of mine put sandpaper on the scratch spot. Mounted on a thin piece
of paneling. Protected the door, and trimmed the dog's nails all at once. Perry "Jo Wolf" wrote in message ... You might want to protect the door with a piece of plexiglass or metal plate for the time being. Jingle bells of various sizes can be found in craft stores and some fabric stores all year.... You'll have to string them up on something yourself.... Jo Wolf Martinez, Georgia |
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A friend of mine put sandpaper on the scratch spot. Mounted on a thin piece
of paneling. Protected the door, and trimmed the dog's nails all at once. Perry "Jo Wolf" wrote in message ... You might want to protect the door with a piece of plexiglass or metal plate for the time being. Jingle bells of various sizes can be found in craft stores and some fabric stores all year.... You'll have to string them up on something yourself.... Jo Wolf Martinez, Georgia |
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"Charlie Root" wrote in message ... Apologies if this is in a FAQ, but I couldn't find it. My 4 month old collie mix seems to be housebroken, but my door is paying dearly for it. She scratches at it to let me know when she needs to go, but the scratches are bad and getting worse. The door is an antique so it's especially disheartening. I've heard it suggested that hanging a leash on the doorknob might get her to just tap it as a signal. Won't work with my dog. Anything hanging within reach is a prime target for pull, drag, and chew. I thought maybe I could secure some bells, like a Christmas decoration to the area she scratches, to wean her of the habit and give her an alternative with which to signal her need. I haven't a clue where to find one this time of year tho. You might try a sisal cat scratching toy hung from the knob. We have one for our kitties that's HUGE and covers most of the door from the knob to the floor. It's incredibly tough and can take multiple kitties sharpening their claws for several years, so it should stand up to dog nails OK. Hang a couple of big jingle bells from it and you can hear the signal all over the house. |
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"Charlie Root" wrote in message ... Apologies if this is in a FAQ, but I couldn't find it. My 4 month old collie mix seems to be housebroken, but my door is paying dearly for it. She scratches at it to let me know when she needs to go, but the scratches are bad and getting worse. The door is an antique so it's especially disheartening. I've heard it suggested that hanging a leash on the doorknob might get her to just tap it as a signal. Won't work with my dog. Anything hanging within reach is a prime target for pull, drag, and chew. I thought maybe I could secure some bells, like a Christmas decoration to the area she scratches, to wean her of the habit and give her an alternative with which to signal her need. I haven't a clue where to find one this time of year tho. You might try a sisal cat scratching toy hung from the knob. We have one for our kitties that's HUGE and covers most of the door from the knob to the floor. It's incredibly tough and can take multiple kitties sharpening their claws for several years, so it should stand up to dog nails OK. Hang a couple of big jingle bells from it and you can hear the signal all over the house. |
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"Charlie Root" wrote in message ... Apologies if this is in a FAQ, but I couldn't find it. My 4 month old collie mix seems to be housebroken, but my door is paying dearly for it. She scratches at it to let me know when she needs to go, but the scratches are bad and getting worse. The door is an antique so it's especially disheartening. I've heard it suggested that hanging a leash on the doorknob might get her to just tap it as a signal. Won't work with my dog. Anything hanging within reach is a prime target for pull, drag, and chew. I thought maybe I could secure some bells, like a Christmas decoration to the area she scratches, to wean her of the habit and give her an alternative with which to signal her need. I haven't a clue where to find one this time of year tho. You might try a sisal cat scratching toy hung from the knob. We have one for our kitties that's HUGE and covers most of the door from the knob to the floor. It's incredibly tough and can take multiple kitties sharpening their claws for several years, so it should stand up to dog nails OK. Hang a couple of big jingle bells from it and you can hear the signal all over the house. |
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