Moving To A Farm With City Doggies

[doberkids]

Thanks all.. This is really helpful. I love the words of encouragement too! It was such a big decision.

[leec]

That's my doggy retreat yard. I have to admit it is brilliant and the pups love it. It is such a nice feeling to go to work and not worry that they have escaped.

I would suggest a specific house yard, or a yard like mine if you have a climber. Snake mesh is so important. I have livestock and I introduced the dogs to the stock on lead and on the other side of tbe fence. My boy still finds my horse too exciting, so the dogs are always leashed when near the horse - I don't want anyone hurt.

Lots of walks around the new environment helps too, skippies are always a problem down here, my dogs are not allowed to chase them, its just too dangerous. Over time they are learning, it's all so exciting when you have space and interesting smells, but they will learn that this is just "home" eventually.

Good luck with your move and yes, photos please