There is only one way to deal with the Cavalier's love to run -- USE FENCING! Anne
"Anathea B. Waitekus" wrote: > Hello, > > My husband and I are new to the list. I apologize ahead of time for asking > questions that may have already been asked! > > My husband and I have been looking for a toy breed, a friendly, affectionate > dog, easy to train and willing to go on long walks, occasional hikes and > likes to swim. > > We narrowed our choices down to three breeds, the Pug, the Toy American > Eskie and the Cavalier. After much research we decided on the Cavalier, the > only hesitation I have is the propensity for the Cavalier to run. I am > nervous about our Cavalier, when we get one, running away or into traffic. > This leads me to my first question. > > How have you dealt with your Cavalier's love to run? Is there any sort of > training or socialization techniques that help prevent this? The running > issue is my biggest concern. > > Another question: My husband and I are very quiet and for most of the time > our dog will be with us, however we have 12 nieces and nephews and more on > the way. Do you have any suggestions for helping our dog adapt to big get > togethers? In general, what has been your experience with the Cavalier > dealing with big family get togethers? My husband comes from a family of > eight children, now all married with kids so the bigger family get togethers > are on his side. I am most concerned with his side of the family as they > are not dog owners and I am extra cautious with introducing a dog to his > side of the family, as they may only accept a well behaved dog. Personally > I grew up in a family of dog owners, I always had a dog (labrador) growing > up and so did all my aunts, uncles, cousins, etc...so family get togethers > on my side of the family are more accepting to a dog misbehaving etc. > > Also, my husband and I don't have children, but may have a baby in a year or > so, has anyone on this list dealt with introducing their cavalier to a new > baby in the house? My husband and I have been thinking about getting a dog > for years and right now happens to be a great time as we have time to train > and socialize the dog. We used to think we would get a dog after having a > child, but getting a dog before having a child seems more practical. > > A weather question, we live on the coast in New England. How do Cavaliers > like the snow and beach? > > What is the best method for cleaning the Cavalier's teeth? I know if we get > a dog I am going to be adamant about cleaning its teeth! > > Finally, are there any sort of training techniques you recommend for the > Cavalier? Any books on training that you have found helpful? Any toys you > suggest (I am starting a collection of toys already)? I am interested in > agility training, not for competition, just for fun. > > I am sorry for all the questions. If you have any input for just one two > questions I would love to hear from you. > > Thank you in advance for your help, > Anathea & Ray > > ========================================================= > "Magic Commands": > to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL > to start it up gain click here: > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL > > E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. > Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html > > All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 1999 by its original author. ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 1999 by its original author.
