Marge, the woods is an adventurous place for a dog. So many wonderful smells to check out and so much freedom to do what ever they want! So yes, she probably does miss the good part of that, but also consider she was probably dumped there by some one. If that was the case, some dogs not always knowing where they are, will stay within the same area that they were dropped off, hoping for the owner to come back for them. So her current loyalty and bond is still with her previous owner, but as time passes that will change and her past will be just a memory and her full loyalty will be bonded to you.
Also consider that an unspayed/un-neutered dog will always have the tendency to want to roam so it can mate. -------Original Message------- From: margie_frbs Date: 3/1/2012 1:38:15 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Chihuahuas] Re: flight risk This is something that I worry about too. Liza is very obedient and comes when she is called. But one day after I got her she slipped out the door while I was getting my other dog out. I found her out back and she came to me. Now she has an ID tag along with her rabies tag. So she jingles. I'm training her to sit and stay when I take my other dog out. She does have a small indoor outdoor kennel and as soon as the ground is unfrozen i will put down mesh wiring around the chain link panels so she can't dig out. I have no idea if she is a digger or not. I also want to get her microchipped. She is never off leash when I take her outside to go potty. I'm not sure why they do it except maybe it is separation anxiety or they just want to roam. Liza lived in the woods before she was found and when I take her for walks, she is very excited and is always stopping when she hears noises in the woods. It's like her old stomping ground. She acts like she would love to run into the woods. I keep reminding her (on leash) that the woods nearly killed her. I'd just give it time for Tino and make the fence dog proof. At least that's what I have to do for sure. Just never know Margie --- In [email protected], Pam Dean <muffinsbabies@...> wrote: > > I have always heard that rescues are a big flight risk and in some way I can understand their confusion. First I was there and now I am here..where do I belong?? Tino is definetely that. We have had to Tino proof every little raised spot or small hole in the fencing as he is determined to make his way out. And he will even try when you are standing there looking at him. > I think hubby has hurt feelings about it..like he isn't happy with us or something because he is trying to get out of the fence. Anybody have any ideas as to why they do it..or is it just a case of wanderlust.. >
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