Hi

I was speaking to a neighbour last night when she came round for supper.  Her husband is due to come out of hospital soon as he has had a broken back and the hospital have advised them to get rid of there 2 jack russel dogs as they are used to jumping on the furnature etc and the problems the guy has with his back, could happen again if knocked.

She asked me if I knew if her dogs would take to being kenneled in the garden so there excerice and entry to the house could be controlled around her husband.  I have no experience about kenneling so couldnt offer her any advice.  My only concern is that these two tiny dogs are used to home life and are now three and not sure if dogs would cope with the change from home to kennel life.

Also if they do can anyone recommend advice for kenneling the two tiny ones so I could offer her some support and guidence ie sizes, heating etc.  She has been through alot and think getting rid of the dogs would kill her as there so loved.

ANy help would be greatfully appreciated

Mx

What about a child gate on the door to the lounge, it would stop them going in there, but not shut them away completely.  If your friend got them used to it now before her husband came home it would help.

It would not be very nice to kennel them at this time of year if they are not used to it.  She could always introduce this in the summer months if she wanted to.

Why does she have to get rid of the dogs?
My ex was a parapelegic and we had boxers and they would sit on his lap in his wheelchair when puppies they sat in the footplates no reason to get rid of the dogs.

They will understand and react accordingly one of ours always barked at the chair when hubby came in from the garden or garage and this lasted til the dog dies at 15 years of age

Maya

I have always found that my dogs know when to be gentle............I have a very mad labrador but take her to a residential home with people in beds or wheelchairs covered in tubes etc and she is soooooo gentle and calm.
I have been ill for a while and my dogs are normally bouncing around but when I become ill they are all there but very calm, even the younger ones.
The baby gate is a great idea but I think the dogs will know to be gentle if mine are anything to go by.