luvsdogs Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 (edited) [quote Melina Bea, on 09 May 2013 - 05:15 PM, said: I'm so glad I'm not dealing with cats as well! Our biggest concern is cables. We are very technology-minded. We have every device you can think of, and are used to being able to charge each one on a whim, in every room of the house (even the bathroom!) So we are basically drowning in cables. Hoping someone at Bunnings can advise us. quote] As recommended on DOL I bought 2 Bunnings wire compost pens for Panda when he was a puppy. He slept in it in his bed/crate until he was a year old. I used one inside & put 2 together for out in the yard. 2 pens joined together One pen for inside He was kept in his pen while inside if we couldn't watch him. When I was sure he wasn't going to get into things I took the pen away & now he sleeps in his open crate at night & whenever he likes through the day. I never puppy proofed the house for him & he was pretty good not touching stuff. Edited May 9, 2013 by luvsdogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory the Doted One Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I just had a look on the Bunnings website...$28.80!!! Loads cheaper than some puppy pens. How sturdy is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvsdogs Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I just had a look on the Bunnings website...$28.80!!! Loads cheaper than some puppy pens. How sturdy is it? Pretty sturdy. I joined it together with cable ties because the springs that come with it roll down to the bottom. I use dog lead clips for the open side. For a time I was using them to keep the dogs down the back yard but my Border Collie kept jumping over it. They've gone up slightly, I paid about $25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpha bet Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Can highly recommend the Bunnings Composit Panels for puppies - I have about 8 sets and have used them for litters over the last couple of years for creating temporary pens inside or outside..... very sturdy and I can extend the pen size as the puppies get bigger. Outside I just place a couple of star pickets in the ground to give a few strong points, they cope very well with aussies till about 12 weeks of age. also good for blocking off areas you don't want the pup to go. Very simple to pack up and put away until next time i need them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosepup Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Another for the compost bins. We use them all the time to block off hallways and parts of the yard when necessary. They're perfect cos you can make the area as big or as small as you want depending on how many panels you use. Definitely get cable ties though, I've found the springs they come with fairly useless. Last day of work today then I'm off for 3.5 weeks and I pick up Nacho on Monday. :D :D :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melina Bea Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Thanks luvsdogs, that was what I was thinking; 100% supervised whenever out of his crate or pen. Thanks for the tip, I'll have to get some of those panels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy.Tea Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 My little boy is home! Daisy has been way too excited for the last hour and plays a bit rough. He is so sleepy but is lying quietly in his crate chewing a pig ear. Things have settled down now for the most part. I will post some pictures later once I get them off the camera. It's been a long day already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lhok Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Lhok - Any ideas for covering / keeping them out of reach? I just don't want him chewing them We cable tied our cables up and shoved them down a flexible plastic pipe. I forgot to mention the latter part sorry --Lhok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alibi Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I had the compost panels for my pup who at the massive size of 1kg was able to climb it and get out . Guess they don't call them monkey dogs for nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melina Bea Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Daisy - Pictures NAOWWW!!! So excited :D Look - Thanks, that's what I figured I'd be told at Bunnings, but I'm clueless at anything DIY. I think I'll do both (hiding cables and keeping him in pen unless supervised). Can't hurt to be extra safe! After all, it's my first puppy and don't really know what to expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosepup Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 (edited) So annoying when the item you really want can only be found at a pet store that sells animals. Off to eBay I think, it's a lesson not to leave puppy purchases to the weekend before pickup. :laugh: Edited May 10, 2013 by moosepup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassie Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 What are you trying to buy moosepup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esky the husky Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I am a huge fan of those compost thingies as well. They're currently sectioning off a bit of dug up lawn so it can regenerate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosepup Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 What are you trying to buy moosepup? Soft crate. I know there are a few out there but I really liked this one. :laugh: A few more shops to scope out tomorrow but otherwise I'll just get one online. I've got a travel carrier style crate I can use in the meantime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassie Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I'm buying a soft crate off eBay too, because that's the only place I can get one big enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosepup Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I'm buying a soft crate off eBay too, because that's the only place I can get one big enough! I have the opposite problem! Even the smalls still seem quite big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassie Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Quick question for those of you in here: When you first got/get your pup, did you or are you planning to take it straight to the vet in the first day or so for a check up? I've often heard this advice given to new owners, to have a vet check right away so if anything is "wrong" I guess you can advise the breeder immediately, but to be honest I've never done this with a new pup, I've always held off on the vet until their next vaccination was due. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory the Doted One Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I've never done it. Not unless the pup was sick. But then I wouldn't accept a sick pup. However, this is the first time I've not physically picked up my puppy. I was reading a socialization schedule that suggested taking your puppy to te vets for a checkup so that its first experience didn't involve trauma. But still involved contact, and the vet experience so that they associate the vet trip in a positive light. I'm lucky in that regard, I work in a clinic and I will be taking my puppy to work with me. I'm a bit excited about all the people she is going to meet. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassie Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Good theory Dory I like that Wish I could take my pup to work...but I'm a flight attendant :laugh: Not sure that'd go down too well! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory the Doted One Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Good theory Dory I like that Wish I could take my pup to work...but I'm a flight attendant :laugh: Not sure that'd go down too well! :D I'd welcome him on my flight. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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