Big snakes & little dogs

[Andy_G]

Originally Posted by Ian of Oldham

Dont understand y you have the dog and a snake out in the same room.


2 Royals 1 Corn 1 Boa 1 Carpet and a mad Cat.

That's the only real way to train them to be calm around the snakes. Nobody should have to stop their dog from jumping on them while holding a snake...it does take some work but if done correctly there is no risk. Just have to set boundaries with the dog. Saying that...the prey instinct in some dogs is very strong and it may not be possible in all cases.

[sattva]

Originally Posted by Ian of Oldham

Dont understand y you have the dog and a snake out in the same room.


2 Royals 1 Corn 1 Boa 1 Carpet and a mad Cat.

My snakes have their own room, but I had him out to install his new hide and I had brought him out to the living room to show him to my sister-in-law... I went to sit down and my dog did not see him and started to jump into my lap, So I push him away and told him to go to bed; which he did... So Ya! they were in the same room...

[Ian of Oldham]

I have a Cat and when i get snakes out he is told snake out and then he goes into the bedroom, I do not have to take him as he know the routine. any cat, dog or snake can turn
in a second as they still have the hunt instinct.


2 Royals 1 Corn 1 Boa 1 Carpet and a mad Cat

[bigsnakegirl785]

Originally Posted by Andy_G

That's the only real way to train them to be calm around the snakes. Nobody should have to stop their dog from jumping on them while holding a snake...it does take some work but if done correctly there is no risk. Just have to set boundaries with the dog. Saying that...the prey instinct in some dogs is very strong and it may not be possible in all cases.

They shouldn't even be allowed to have that option. If the dog can't get to the snake, there's no reason to train them not to get in your lap. You have the snake out, lock the other pets out or lock them in a room, it's not that hard.

[Andy_G]

Originally Posted by bigsnakegirl785

They shouldn't even be allowed to have that option. If the dog can't get to the snake, there's no reason to train them not to get in your lap. You have the snake out, lock the other pets out or lock them in a room, it's not that hard.

I stand corrected. I guess the few dogs that alInhave seen that know better are a rarity. Screw trying to train your pet. Just lock em up. It's just that easy.

[bigsnakegirl785]

Originally Posted by Andy_G

I stand corrected. Screw trying to train your pet. Just lock em up. It's just that easy.

You're having your snake out for what....15-30 minutes? You're telling me a cat/dog can't stand to be denied access to a room for that short amount of time? I keep my cat locked out of my snake room 24/7 unless it's a really hot day and I need to let the A/C in.

The safety and life of an animal is more important the small amount of discomfort an animal may feel. Dogs are often crate-trained, and when done properly, they can enjoy that time. Train the dog correctly and I don't see why locking it out of a room or in a room is so detrimental.

[sattva]

If were to lock up my dog he would bark until I let him out... better to tell him to go to bed, then he goes and lays down in his crate... Just saying!

[dave himself]

Originally Posted by bigsnakegirl785

They shouldn't even be allowed to have that option. If the dog can't get to the snake, there's no reason to train them not to get in your lap. You have the snake out, lock the other pets out or lock them in a room, it's not that hard.

This is the only option available and here's the reason why in my opinion. I need the dog safe so I can give all my attention to the 14ft python I just lifted out of its viv and is now preceding to wreck my living room

[Sublimeballs]

Just don't allow them to interact ever, very simple. I don't care how much training you do if you let your small dog and retic interact you will end up with just a fat retic and no dog.

[Ian of Oldham]

Originally Posted by dave himself

This is the only option available and here's the reason why in my opinion. I need the dog safe so I can give all my attention to the 14ft python I just lifted out of its viv and is now preceding to wreck my living room

if you are worried about the living room then maybe you should not have the snake, remember that you picked the snake and he did not pick you

0.1.1 Royals 1.0 Corn 1.0 Boa 1.0 Carpet, O and a mad Cat., you cannot be posh and have animals.

[dave himself]

Originally Posted by Ian of Oldham

if you are worried about the living room then maybe you should not have the snake, remember that you picked the snake and he did not pick you

0.1.1 Royals 1.0 Corn 1.0 Boa 1.0 Carpet, O and a mad Cat., you cannot be posh and have animals.

I think your a bit quick to judge me mate considering the post I made was just having a laugh. Did you look at anything else I posted or had a look to see how long I've had large pythons wrecking my living room or how many others I'd picked to give them a helping hand

[Sublimeballs]

Daves no newbie in the giant world

[dave himself]

Originally Posted by Sublimeballs

Daves no newbie in the giant world

Thanks mate and Ian just made a mistake, if I had a penny for every time I made one those I'd be a freakin million. In fact if you were to ask Lisa I a bit of a walking disaster

[Sublimeballs]

Aren't we all mate

[Ian of Oldham]

Originally Posted by dave himself

Thanks mate and Ian just made a mistake, if I had a penny for every time I made one those I'd be a freakin million. In fact if you were to ask Lisa I a bit of a walking disaster

May be just may be I did not see the fun that you was putting in and I need to apologize over that, so I send my apologies.

0.1.1 Royals 1.0 Corn 1.0 Boa 1.0 Carpet and a mad Cat