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Firsttimmummy · 29/04/2024 07:28

Hey all, I am having some issues with my dogs (jack Russell and Collie cross) I absolutely adore them but since having my toddler they have become a nightmare peeing and pooing in the house even when I open the door. My girl (jrt) doesn't seem to go outside anymore and the vets said she's healthy just very nervous which unfortunately happened after a dog bite so she's reactive.

I'm very nervous with the collie cross as he had showed his teeth at my LO for no reason so to protect her we have placed baby gates in the living room and the kitchen as advised by the dog trainer which we bought in.

I'm feeling very guilty as since having my LO I had a birth injury so my ability to walk them has deceased however my husband takes them every day and I would love to take them but they both pulled the pram over when I did manage to take them once.

I also don't want to re-home my collie but he makes me so nervous with my LO due to his history. We had them since pups although they're very spoiled before having my LO as I kept having miscarriage.

Does anyone have any advice I do not want to them to re-home them as I love them so much.

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Notsurewhatsgoingonhere · 30/04/2024 18:11

Firsttimmummy · 30/04/2024 17:16

They actually stopped us putting a gate. It's secure just the walls are short.

No….no they can’t stop you from putting up a wall in your own garden.

Firsttimmummy · 30/04/2024 17:16

They actually stopped us putting a gate. It's secure just the walls are short.

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Dartmoorcheffy · 30/04/2024 16:31

user09876543 · 30/04/2024 16:30

So add your own fence alongside the neighbours fence. Your garden needs to be secure if you have dogs.

I was about to say the same. Nothing they can do about it.

user09876543 · 30/04/2024 16:30

Firsttimmummy · 30/04/2024 14:29

Unfortunately we are unable to let them outside all day due to our neighbours and how low the fence is (they won't give permission to higher this) I do open the door as much as I physically can however theyre a bully to our postman (never bitten but barks like mad) so it sounds scary.

So add your own fence alongside the neighbours fence. Your garden needs to be secure if you have dogs.

fieldsofbutterflies · 30/04/2024 14:31

Could you afford to pay for a dog walker to take them out a few times a week?

Firsttimmummy · 30/04/2024 14:29

Unfortunately we are unable to let them outside all day due to our neighbours and how low the fence is (they won't give permission to higher this) I do open the door as much as I physically can however theyre a bully to our postman (never bitten but barks like mad) so it sounds scary.

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user09876543 · 30/04/2024 11:25

Do they go out into the garden? Can you have the back door open all day during the day (weather dependent of course) so that they can get used to being outside with the security of knowing they can get back in?

It's much better for dogs to be able to do this anyway since it provides a source of stimulation for them.

I'd spend a few days almost entirely in the garden with them and then after that some time inside but with the door open

noctilucentcloud · 29/04/2024 21:25

I'd suggest you ask a good local dog behaviour expert / trainer for advice, look for one who uses positive training methods.

Firsttimmummy · 29/04/2024 20:52

Hes crossed with a Plummer terrier xx

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user09876543 · 29/04/2024 20:48

What is the collie crossed with?

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