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Cocker Specific Discussion => General Cocker Spaniel Discussion => Topic started by: Snoop Doggie on August 16, 2003, 10:29:18 PM

Title: Cage Question !
Post by: Snoop Doggie on August 16, 2003, 10:29:18 PM

Just a quick question - "Im thinking of putting my new pup in a large doggie cage at night to sleep but am just wondering what you do about giving her access to water during the night"

WOuld she be ok each night without water or should I put a small bowl of water in the cage ???

Any advice please :)                    

Title: Cage Question !
Post by: PennyB on August 17, 2003, 01:07:41 AM

I'd say yes especially as the weather's been quite warm recently even at night. My cockers are also on dry complete food so water should be available at all times.                    

Title: Cage Question !
Post by: Silver Surfer (indiesnan) on August 17, 2003, 10:19:29 AM

Hi! Snoop doggie, yes they should always have water,
 
 even if it might be a bit messy. ;)                    

Title: Cage Question !
Post by: Snoop Doggie on August 17, 2003, 12:36:16 PM

I thought water was required in the cage at night but then thought about the mess it could make...but I guess a quick clean up in the morning will do the job. :)

Do you find the water bowl does get kicked over during the night ???? This sounds a stupid idea but wouldn't it be great if you could put a large water bottle on the side of the cage like you would a rabbit for night time drinking > heheeee                    

Title: Cage Question !
Post by: Anonymous on August 17, 2003, 12:58:26 PM

you can buy bowls that fix to the cage ..and bottles...but I have the bowls... hub international do them..                    

Title: Cage Question !
Post by: Snoop Doggie on August 17, 2003, 03:43:38 PM

Thanks for that....Ive found the website and its a great site.                    

Title: Cage Question !
Post by: Karen on August 17, 2003, 05:07:34 PM

I had each of my 2 in a crate at night until they were about 6 months old. I put a small bowl of water in the corner by the door and it got knocked over a couple of times but not usually. It really helps with house training and no chewing etc so I'd recommend it!                    

Title: Cage Question !
Post by: Snoop Doggie on August 17, 2003, 08:46:54 PM

did your 2 go in the 1 crate ??? Or did you keep them seperated ?

I was wondering if you had 2 pups would they both be ok in the crate together at night or would seperating be the answer ???                    

Title: Cage Question !
Post by: Gilly on August 17, 2003, 08:54:02 PM

Hi Snoop ;D

Are you getting 2 pups?????

Gilly                    

Title: Cage Question !
Post by: Snoop Doggie on August 17, 2003, 08:56:40 PM

not 100% sure...we are defo getting this little cocker....another pup may be on its way into our household but its not sorted as yet....

it was just a question that entered my mind foir if we do.                    

Title: Cage Question !
Post by: Gilly on August 17, 2003, 09:17:03 PM

Hiya Snoop,

The only reason i asked is....im putting off waiting for my second one until next year...due to taking advice from people on this board. I have heard and others can testify that major problems can start when getting 2 pups at the same time there is a FAQ on this subject in the FAQ section....

Gilly                    

Title: Cage Question !
Post by: PennyB on August 17, 2003, 09:33:05 PM

I met 2 cockers who had been brought home from the same litter as pups. Not a pretty sight. No matter how much socializing they had as pups they don't seem to like anyone but each other. They're now 2 1/2.

You have to work exceptionally hard and have endless time on your hands to train 2 littermates.

I'm finding it hard work at the moment with one that's 16 months old and the other 12 weeks old. While Ruby has bonded well with me she's gone back to being naughty (well if the little one can do it so can she—so she thinks).                    

Title: Cage Question !
Post by: Karen on August 18, 2003, 01:25:48 PM

My dogs are 4 and 2 so they were in seperately I don't know if I would want 2 at the same time! You'd have to get a massive crate!                    

Title: Cage Question !
Post by: taliska on August 18, 2003, 03:42:18 PM

we got a large cage for Taliksa - http://www.cages4pets.co.uk (http://www.cages4pets.co.uk), we always give him a small bowl of water in the cage, hes only knocked it over a couple of times so I'd say def yes espec if on dry food.                    

Title: Cage Question !
Post by: Snoop Doggie on August 18, 2003, 04:36:15 PM

as I say its not 100% decided yet but if we do get another into the house it won't be from the same litter - nor would it be the same breed.....I don't know if that would make a difference....

due to circumstances we may be getting a 2nd pup in the near future but that 2nd pup wouldn't be mine.....just in the same household...

Im sure ive confused you all now... :-X                    

Title: Cage Question !
Post by: Jane S on August 18, 2003, 05:28:41 PM

It won't matter if it's from the same litter or even a different breed Snoop, two puppies the same age means lots (and I mean lots!) of hard work & you'll need to have plenty of time on your hands for training the pups separately. Hope you've read the FAQ section Gilly mentioned above so you know what you're letting yourself in for!                    

Title: Cage Question !
Post by: Hel on August 19, 2003, 09:11:43 PM

Just to add to Jane's point, two puppies is not twice the work of one puppy - it is 4, 5... plus times the work depending on the pups.  It is not to be recommended unless you really know what you are doing and can spent lots of time with them separately.                    

Title: Cage Question !
Post by: Snoop Doggie on August 20, 2003, 12:14:24 PM

I ve read the faq's. I know it will be difficult but luckily the people within the house do have the time to spend with both pups if we do end up getting 2.....thanks for viewing your concerns though.

I'll keep you posted  :D                    

Title: Cage Question !
Post by: Mike on August 20, 2003, 12:55:23 PM

My main concern wouldnt be just the training - which would be like one step forward and two steps back ;D - but more that its a known fact two puppies that grow up together (even those from different litters/breeds) can develop such an intense rivalry that can result in very nasty, constant fights between the two. Some of our members on this board have experienced this and unfortunately had to rehome one of their dogs as this type of fighting is extremely difficult to contain :( of course, it;s possible you could be one of the lucky ones, but we wouldnt be being a responsible board if we didnt let you know what we think you could be letting yourself in for if you do decide to take on two pups at the same time  :)