How to get my dog to leave the kitchen garbage alone?

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lady JD

Our year and a half shepard mix has recently started getting into the kitchen garbage when we're not paying attention. This includes while we sleep (if she's not crated) and while in another room. This is a very recent behavior she exhibited maybe once before about six months ago. No correction then because she didn't do it again.

Any ideas on how to break this habit before she decides this is a really cool place to continue to scavenge? Short of the ol' beat her method please.

Answer
hide the garbage bin!

or get a heavy-duty garbage bin with a secure lid.

How do I build an outdoor elevator for my dog?

AdamM

I want to make a pulley-based, manual elevator for my dog.

My Basset Hound can't climb up the staggered stairs to my bedroom. My bedroom is in the attic of our small house and actually has a very small balcony that hangs over the back yard. The roof sticks out a good distance over the balcony and there is plenty of room on which to securely fasten anything that needs to be fastened.
I was thinking about building a crate for the dog to ride in, and then fastening it to the roof via some sort of pulley system. (Block and Tackle maybe?)
Once the method by which we'll be lifting the crate is decided, I'll also need to figure out how to keep the crate stable during ascent and descent. I don't want it freely swaying in any direction while it's moving.

So the basic questions here are

What pulley system should be used?

and

How do I stabilize the crate while it's in motion?

I'm sure there is much needed information that I haven't provided, so I'll be watching this thread closely for any questions. If needed, I can add pictures of my house.

Thanks all!!

Answer
Best solution that I can think of is a pulley attached to one of the roof support members with a large eyebolt. Fasten a ratcheting crank yo something solid in the room and run cable or rope from the crank, through the pulley, and attach a quick release hook on the end not attached to the crank. Instead of a box I would use a heavy duty fabric sling or a net sling to put the dog in. That will allow the cog's weight to shift without throwing the lift into a bind or frightening the animal.

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Where would you suggest is a good place to get a dog crate?

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House825

I know you can go to Petsmart and similar stores. They just seem a bit pricey to me. I have a full grown border collie mix. I normally do not crate her but eventually we will be going to some competitions where she will need to be in a crate for a while.

She weighs about 48 pounds.

Also any suggestions on how to buy the correct size, any recommended brands, and other buying tips would be be appreciated.

Answer
Are you looking for an airline crate or a wire crate or a soft-sided crate? Are you looking for a collapsable crate or is that not important to you?

Craigslist is a good place to start looking, and I have also had good luck at garage sales and thrift stores sometimes. Keep your eyes open, know what you want, and know what you are willing to pay. The size you need is based on her height and length, not her weight. Give her 6" of headroom and at least 6" of extra length where length is measured from butt to front paws when she is laying down.

How do you train an older dog to stop pissing in the house?

Q. I have a small male dog who pisses on things in the house, like marking his territory. How can I prevent him from doing this while I am out? Cages do not work, he is one of three. The others play freely during the day and are fine.

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Please dont Beat your Dog with a newspaper as someone else suggested...Dont hit him at all or even scold him..This just creates a dog that will be nervous to pee around you when you try to take him out. If he is not neutered it Does help alot..Males tend to like to "Mark"their Territory! Old Dogs CAN learn new tricks..You should read up a bit on Crate training..I use this method and it is in no way cruel..They also make a product Called a Male Diaper Garmet Wrap and sell it at Petsmart..It goes ver the dogs Penis and wraps around his belly..You insert a sanitary napkin and when Ole Rover Lifts his Leg It makes the Pee stick to the dogs skin..It gives them the hint! you take it off when they go outside until they get the big picture.He will get where he wont Pee with the Wrap on and finaly figure out that Outside is what you want him to do..Praise him like crazy when he does go outside.....and be Patient Its hard I know!!!

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