BEST CHEAP CRATE/KENNEL IDEA EVER!

[Nancy Sunderland]

Not to toot my own horn or anything.....But, I just may have struck the jackpot, but by complete accident of course! You see, I stole Super Nanny's idea to use "Naughty Spot" rugs for my girls when they have to go into time out, (mostly Vanessa, LOL), anyway, so I went to the local paint/carpet/flooring store in town, and bought (here it comes....) $1.00 dollar carpet sample squares! I bought some extra because I have a mutli-level house and I wanted to be prepared... ANyway, the other day after the Labor Day/Fireworks/pooping in the kennel fiasco, I was scrambling as to what I should put in there for Sable while her sherpa crate bed liner was in the wash, and ah-ha, I had a vision: CARPET SQUARE! It's perfect, they usually come in two or three different sizes, or you can get a couple small ones and put them end on end; depending on the size of your crate. Anyway, hopefully I don't put the dog bed industry in the red with my idea, I just couldn't resist sharing my "Eureka" moment with all my Doodly friends! Oh, one more thing, if someone has already thought of this and posted about this, I am a ninkompoop who doesn't do my research and who likes to take credit for well, everything, so I leave you with my sincerest and most humble appologies. If no one claims to have thunk it up first? Well, then may I please say, "na na na na goo-goo?!"


(I really hope my sarcasm is apparent...)

[BetteB]

Haha -- I do not claim to have invented it but...

I have a friend who does this with her dog. It's more of a "waiting area" than a punishment. Doorbell rings -- go to your spot and wait for release. Playing to rough/barking... go to your spot and wait. Etc. It works well for her and her dog. Let us know how the training goes -- I'd love to hear more tips :)

[Debbie and Thomas]

Ok- this sounds like a dream come true; "go to your spot and wait for release"???? My doodle runs to the door with such excitement and I have to hold onto his collar for a minute to let people in. Then he scurrys around looking for something to put into his mouth to show this visitor-this could be a shoe, the dishcloth, my underwear or whatever is closest. It's nothing but chaos for the first few minutes until things settle down. Is this carpet remnant that your friend uses a "magic carpet"? I want one.

[Nina, Phil, Harlow & Lacey]

We are working on 'go to your spot' with Harlow. It was our last lesson in Puppy class.

[Linda,Yankee & Finn]

LOL, I think the naughty spot was for her human kids. Too funny.

[Nancy Sunderland]

(yup, naught spot for the kiddos, rug square in kennel for the doggies--I would never put my dogg in a kennel as punishment, I know better)

[Noble Vestal Labradoodles]

Yes, we teach this as Spot and use it for Stays (Sit or Down). This is especially helpful when there is a knock at the door... you can train them to go to their Spot when they hear a knock or doorbell! This is what our puppies get taught in Puppy School when they stay past their go home date.

[Nancy Sunderland]

good to know!

[LuvMyAbby&Kaela]

LOL you are funny! Eureka idea except you have to throw it away if it gets soiled. A better idea is an old blanket or sheet you can wash. ;o)

Now go to your naughty spot Edison!

Heyyyyyy "Edison" what an utterly awesome name for a dog!!!! Eureka! I am soooo smart!

:o))

[Nancy Sunderland]

(I just throw it in the wash!)

[Chris & Boys]

You, my dear, are a genius!