Don't feel bad about the cage/pen Muddy - they are a fantastic idea.
We've had our Border terrier in one since we got him (obviously letting him out sometimes ) and we leave the door open during the day and he pops in there for a nap, to him, thats where hs lives when we go out/night time.

Because our son was younger when we got him, we felt it safer for both of them, we instilled in our son that if the dog was in his cage, he could not touch/bother him as that was the 'dog space' and it works very well.

I don't think I could have taken the boxer either knowing that you may have a potentially short time with him. Good of the rescue center to cover the bills though. ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
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Yeap......we have used a cage with all our dogs.

It sits in the kitchen and when a dog goes inside its his quiet time.

Jim

Muddy I felt the same way as you about cages. When I had my babies they never had a cage.

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We have used crates whenever we've had a new dog. My (now nearly 2yo) Springer used it when he was a pup and now our replacement Collie bitch (who is about 8-9 months and a rescue rehome) is currently using it. She's shut in it overnight and during the day when we're at work - Jen and I take turns going home at lunchtime to let her out for half an hour. Once she has had her first season and been neutered then she will just use an ordinary dog bed. For now though, the crate is her bed.

What's interesting is that Archie will sometimes go in to the crate for a snooze when we're at home. I guess he remembers it as being his in the past. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

This is the rescue picture - they obviously had to tie him up to get it

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Just had our first walk - what a nightmare

Terrified of cars and wagons, darting backwards and forwards, wrapping lead around my legs and choking himself - our last lab was an angel - looks like I have got my work cut out for me

the joys of training.....
Terriers are generally fairly intelligent, so I'm sure he'll learn the ropes soon enough
It's just the onlookers thinking......."that bloke has no control over that small dog"  ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
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GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

Mine is a smooth haired Parson and he is scared of cars as well, understandable tho

I can not believe how much bottle these little guys have. Harvey wants to have a go at everyone, unless he has his ball then he's as nice as pie. The only thing is he has to have one ball in his mouth and chases the other, he will not give up the one he has in his mouth.

MW - Looks like it's gong to be a reall battle of wills. Keep at it cos the rewards will be tremendous.

PS. I know the name of a good pet shrink we used. lol. FF 4.4 V8 Soooo looking forward to this bad boy
Ex 2006 RRS SC - garbage
Ex 2016 135i M Sport - dream car
Ex 2003 RS6 Avant - piece of cr*p
Ex 2014 320d X Drive, M Sport Touring - ok I guess
Ex 2007 RRS TDV8 - bloody loved it
EX 2007 FL2 XS - not so bad

For me or the dog  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

Dont laugh - it's all about training the owners.  FF 4.4 V8 Soooo looking forward to this bad boy
Ex 2006 RRS SC - garbage
Ex 2016 135i M Sport - dream car
Ex 2003 RS6 Avant - piece of cr*p
Ex 2014 320d X Drive, M Sport Touring - ok I guess
Ex 2007 RRS TDV8 - bloody loved it
EX 2007 FL2 XS - not so bad

What a day - had to take the little rascal to the vet tonight

He ate my 19 year old sons slippers yesterday while he was "caring" for the dog over lunchtime - looking at about £1000 bill for X-rays and surgery because he has been off his food today and vet thought he had a bit of slipper lodged in his intestine

Turns out he is fine - just an infection

Only had him 2 days but missing him already while he recovers at vets - never thought a good deed would cost so much

He has been doing so well - sleeping all night, no toilet accidents, not bad walk this morning and no aggression towards vet either  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

If I ever get the chance to have a dog I want one like this .......
what a beauty

 MY16 AUTOBIOGRAPHY Indus silver with some toys

2012 3.0 SDV6 Luxury gone, but a great motor

Charlie is now Oscar to avoid confusion - daughters nickname is charlie

He has recovered from his ordeal and settled in really well

Swmbo never really liked my lab - he was my dog

But Oscar is now her baby and is even allowed on the sofa

Sam will be turning in his grave at the bottom of the garden - provided Oscar doesn't dig him up

Will post some pics soon  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

Glad he is ok mate, look forward to the pics regards Rigsby MY16 AUTOBIOGRAPHY Indus silver with some toys

2012 3.0 SDV6 Luxury gone, but a great motor