Friday, May 30, 2008

trying a tie out system

I just set up a cable trolley in the back yard for Daphne. I can't leave her in the fenced yard for too long for fear of digging, scratching on doors, or chasing chickens. I don't normally approve of back yard dogs, but when I watch her out there she frolics around, chewing sticks and chasing bugs. So I figure she could use more time to play and less time lying under my desk.

Immediately when I clipped her to the leash, her behaviour changed. She stopped barreling into Mona chasing the ball. She was more timid and seems afraid to walk. She has used the entire run (100 ft.), but only when I am with her. When she hears the high pitched whir of the pulley it scares her. So she is laying still. I am sure a little bit of familiarity will make her bold. I'll give her half an hour and then go let her off and play with her.

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