Mar-12-2018 03:32 AM
Mar-13-2018 05:46 AM
BCSnob wrote:We have skunks, possum, fox and squirrels as well and it's never been a issue but I do have a fenced back yard. I like that I don't have to let them in/out and if they get warm they can go outside, they like cold weather. The Collies know when they need to go potty and not have to depend when it's convenient for me.
Based upon the smell around our yard some mornings we have skunks visiting during the night; I’m happy we don’t have a dog door so the border collies can come and go as they like.
Mar-13-2018 03:59 AM
Mar-12-2018 06:58 PM
colliehauler wrote:K Charles wrote:The Collies have a dog door they can go in and out as they wish.
I take the puppy (4 month old) for a walk at 10:30 PM. He wakes me up at 6:30 every morning. It was 4:00 for a couple weeks. I only had to mop up once in the last 5 days so I don't mind getting up, I just have to take a nap in the afternoon. I may be to old to get a puppy next time this guy is like the energizer bunny.
Mar-12-2018 05:48 PM
Deb and Ed M wrote:Yep know the feeling well, but you can only hold it so long.
Sigh - I'm sure you all know that dread early-morning feeling of wishing you could get up to pee; but if you do - you will signal to the canine family that it's time to get up.....LOL!!
My dogs used to be pretty good about sleeping in - but since Jimmy's diabetes, HE needs to pee and they are both hungry now that they are not unlimited food in the dish. So the urge to drag me out of bed is pretty strong....
Mar-12-2018 05:20 PM
Mar-12-2018 03:21 PM
Mar-12-2018 01:30 PM
colliehauler wrote:toedtoes wrote:LOL they are not allowed in my bed, there would be no room for me. They are both big Collies around 90 pounds each.colliehauler wrote:toedtoes wrote:The Collies have Foster&Smith best top quality beds, $179. that are 6 inches thick with two different kinds of foam and a quilted and padded cover. It was the best I could find.
A more comfortable bed may help. Moose-dog used to get up as soon as he knew I was awake. Now he sleeps on 2-1/2 inches of memory foam and doesn't get up until I make him.
Just looked it up and it's still their top bed but now they are 269.99 Super deluxe Memory foam dog bed.
See that's your problem. You got them DOG beds. They want REAL beds. Preferably with you in it.
Mar-12-2018 11:36 AM
toedtoes wrote:LOL they are not allowed in my bed, there would be no room for me. They are both big Collies around 90 pounds each.colliehauler wrote:toedtoes wrote:The Collies have Foster&Smith best top quality beds, $179. that are 6 inches thick with two different kinds of foam and a quilted and padded cover. It was the best I could find.
A more comfortable bed may help. Moose-dog used to get up as soon as he knew I was awake. Now he sleeps on 2-1/2 inches of memory foam and doesn't get up until I make him.
Just looked it up and it's still their top bed but now they are 269.99 Super deluxe Memory foam dog bed.
See that's your problem. You got them DOG beds. They want REAL beds. Preferably with you in it.
Mar-12-2018 11:17 AM
colliehauler wrote:toedtoes wrote:The Collies have Foster&Smith best top quality beds, $179. that are 6 inches thick with two different kinds of foam and a quilted and padded cover. It was the best I could find.
A more comfortable bed may help. Moose-dog used to get up as soon as he knew I was awake. Now he sleeps on 2-1/2 inches of memory foam and doesn't get up until I make him.
Just looked it up and it's still their top bed but now they are 269.99 Super deluxe Memory foam dog bed.
Mar-12-2018 09:38 AM
Mar-12-2018 08:52 AM
Mar-12-2018 08:06 AM
K Charles wrote:The Collies have a dog door they can go in and out as they wish.
I take the puppy (4 month old) for a walk at 10:30 PM. He wakes me up at 6:30 every morning. It was 4:00 for a couple weeks. I only had to mop up once in the last 5 days so I don't mind getting up, I just have to take a nap in the afternoon. I may be to old to get a puppy next time this guy is like the energizer bunny.
Mar-12-2018 08:04 AM
DOTLDaddy wrote:I'm finding out I'm not alone as well.:Z
gee, I thought I was the only one that operated on GST! :W
Mar-12-2018 07:58 AM
toedtoes wrote:The Collies have Foster&Smith best top quality beds, $179. that are 6 inches thick with two different kinds of foam and a quilted and padded cover. It was the best I could find.
A more comfortable bed may help. Moose-dog used to get up as soon as he knew I was awake. Now he sleeps on 2-1/2 inches of memory foam and doesn't get up until I make him.