Poor xander, you should atleast try to push the issue, but not too far. Remember I'd love to take xander so anytime you need a break from the running away lol

But that collar thing for jayne sounds like an ok idea; remember, they wouldn't sell them if they weren't humane!!

Hope everything works out

-Nate

Dogs and landlords can be a big issue ... and the devil is always in the details

One should never own a large or 'outside' dog without a fully fenced yard. That is an absolute rule ... in fact, should be law in suburban neighborhood ... obviously in the country ...

Electronic fences with shock collars work well, but they fail to protect the dog from predators or other dogs. Xan isn't following mom because it is mom, Xan is following mom because she is pack leader. Time for you to become pack leader Ronnie, but that means not always being the nice guy. Training Xan not to follow his mom is just like training him not to drink out of a toilet ... it requires patience, vigilance, and determination.

good luck

:king: Snow Dog

PS my 280lbs worth of dog (2 of them) are 'indide' dogs. You should hear the babies whine if they are outside for too long ... unless they hear their collars rattle.

Hi Xander,

I don't know if this would help but I will suggest it any way. Your dog is so cute....but maybe if you show your landlord (of course with Xander in toe with you when you talk to the landlord since who could resist your dog...you would have to have a heart of stone to resist him) but any way maybe you can explain to him your worries and promise him that Xander is house broken and you would look after him and make sure he behaves. Also, if it helps, maybe offer the landlord a little extra rent, which you would pay for, so the landlord knows you are serious and very committed to the promise that your dog will behave.

Worth a shot, don't you think? Also, make sure you check out to make sure dorms allow pets. I saw where RK Knapp said the only pet he was allowed to have in his dorm was a fish.

Good Luck and let us know what happens. I haven't been able to stop worrying....your puppy is so cute....and I know how much you love him.

Fingers crossed and prayers said and hoping you and Xander will be ok:)

I hope you let us know how it turns out. Don't make us worry....Ok, I can't help it..I read your blog entry and really am worried...so, I hope you can convince your landlord to help you and Xander out:)

Michael