lovemybc13

All I can say is wow to these replies. I have basically solved the problem by keeping her on a long leash whenever we are out in the yard. In retrospect it may sound like a foolish question but I was really taken aback by the sheer bluntness and basically rude and higher than thou attitude. It is very obvious from my post that I do not want a dead dog. Honestly.

I have 2 bc. One is 4yr old and the puppy is 7 months. My older one learned to stay in my yard at a young age and NEVER leaves the yard, even when her favorite ball or frisbie goes out in the road. I live on a 3 way corner and the limit of 25 is NEVER observed. I am constantly yelling at people to slow it down. They are going at least 50 and it is dangerous. Naturally the first thing I taught my current 4 year old and my previous bc was NO STREET! My current puppy has dashed across the street at least 3 times luckily without incident. Each time I practically drag her by her collar and yell NO STREET and put in the house and that is the end of playtime. The main problem is that she is extremely social and knows all the dogs in the neighborhood and wants to dash over and see them if they are out. Once again it happened this evening even after I saw her dog friends outside. I told her again NO STREET. She sat for a moment and then in an instant she was across the street! She will get hit. I don't have an electric fence nor does my husband want to get one. He thinks it is my responsibility to train her. Besides keeping her on a long leash and having a fit when she does go into the street, what else can I do? I am at a loss.

Hi All, I have a 4 yr old female BC who I have had since she was 9 weeks old. When I brought her home, I had a 12 year old BC living with us. My older dog put up with all the shananigins of the puppy well including the nipping and jumping and trying to take her food. Unfortunately, she became quite ill with a very large tumor and had renal failure. When we put her down, our younger pup was quite confused and would look endlessly for her. It was quite sad. I wanted to get another bc about a year later but hubby was not ready. We are, now, however, going to get another 10 week old BC on Sunday. I feel prepared in the aspect of knowing BC's temperment and exercise needs. But this will be our 3rd BC. Our first was smart and extremely loving to ALL people. My current bc is extremely intelligent but very nerotic and wary of people outside her family. I probably did not socialize her enough and I am in hopes of interacting the new pup with dogs and people to help with that. My biggest fear is that my current BC will not tolerate her and be jealous. I do intend to keep the exercise routine as much as possible. It just feels very overwhelming knowing that I am basically starting over with this new puppy. The housebreaking, the training, etc. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to bring the two dogs together in a civilized manner. I know puppies are crazy, have a ton of energy in spurts and need a lot of guidance. My current BC runs trails with me and loves that time with me. I hope I am doing the right thing. I have the time to devote to this so that is not the issue. It is HOW I handle it. I want to do it RIGHT. Thanks in advance for any advise/help!