Archive for December, 2009

Mom’s with little crib escapees?

Monday, December 28th, 2009

Our little 14 month old monkey has been climbing out of her crib at night and sleeping on the floor, no matter how many times I put her back in she gets back out and falls asleep on the floor again! I put up a baby gate for safety so she cannot get out. So do you think I should pt her in a toddler bed? Or let her sleep on the floor or is there any thing I can do to try to make her stay in the crib?

Thanks mommies.

My 14-month-old son is a flight risk, too. He climbs out and wants to play. I woke up one too many times to the sound of his dresser drawers being opened and pillaged, so we just put him in a "big boy" bed. I opted for a full size, so that he can use it for a long time. Right now, I just have the mattress on the floor, and I put pillows around it at night. He woke up on the pillows the first few nights, and has stayed in the bed for the past two. When he gets less squirmy, I’ll put the mattress in the bed frame and use rails.

I was just really careful to make his room hazard-free, so if he does get up and wander around, he won’t get hurt.

Easy Close Gate

Monday, December 28th, 2009

Easy Close Gate

Protect your tiny tots with the easy-close gate. Easy-close gate is also great for pets. Sturdy all metal construction features double-locking system and easy one-hand operation. Gate s wings both ways when open. Easy to install tension knobs secure gate in openings from 28″ to 31.5″ wide, and expands up to 38.5″ wide with 2 included extensions. 29 1/4″H. For ages 6-24 months.

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Summer Infant 07600 – Stylish ‘n Secure Extra Tall Decorative Walk-Thru Metal Gate

Monday, December 28th, 2009

Summer Infant 07600 - Stylish 'n Secure Extra Tall Decorative Walk-Thru Metal Gate

Summer Infant 07600 – Stylish ‘n Secure Extra Tall Decorative Walk-Thru Metal Gate The Stylish n and Secure Extra Tall Decorative Walk-Thru Gate from Summer Infant is pressure-mounted and helps you create and maintain a secure environment for your child.  It has a hinged swinging door that

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Cardinal Gates Baby Safety MG-25 Duragate

Monday, December 28th, 2009

Cardinal Gates Baby Safety MG-25 Duragate

Cardinal Gates MG-25 Duragate Pre-assembled and all metal for children Features Include: All metal with powder-coated finish, bar spacing 2 1/4 inch One-Hand operation Pre-assembled gate Mount at any angle More economical option All Steel Construction Available in White and Taupe Dimensions:

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Stairway Gate Installation Kit Baby Monitor

Monday, December 28th, 2009

Stairway Gate Installation Kit Baby Monitor

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Orvis Stair Gate

Monday, December 28th, 2009

Orvis Stair Gate

Keep your pets from venturing into uncharted upstairs territory. Designed to stand at the foot of a stairway, its unique staggered leg design keeps it stable and firmly in place against the bottom step. Handcrafted from solid pine using nail-free construction, the rear legs are adjustable to fit 7″ and 9″ stair heights. Its width is adjustable from 30″ to 50″. Folds flat. In mahogany. Depth with feet unfolded: 16″. Distance between spindles is 2 1/2″.

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My Dog hates me! He loves my partner and snaps at me or anyone else he can!?

Sunday, December 27th, 2009

My Dog is a 2 year old jack Russel cross. We got him last christmas from my partners brother who gave him away because he had children and became snappy. They also use to lock him in the kitchen all the time using a child safety gate so they could still see him.But the kids did play with him. He met me and my partner when he was a pup and would snuggle in my coat and go to sleep. They did not abuse him in any way. They took him for walks and gave him lots of attention. They took him to the vets and got his balls chopped but this still didn’t help. so we took him. We let him go anywhere in the house becasue we felt tight him being locked in the kitchen all that time, so he had a big house to roam round. He also sleeps in our bed, his bed is next to ours but he likes to sleep with us. Since we got him he was snappy towards me and loves my partner to bits. we cant cuddle, i cant get in bed, i cant touch my partner or he snaps and so on…….. i have tried being the pack leader and putting him in his place but he did bite me when i did this so i wont be doing that again! When my partner goes out he goes upstairs to bed ( my partner is out now and hes gone to bed) but sometimes he will sit with me (if i put the fire on) or he wants to sit by the window waiting for my partner to come home. I do give him love and treats. I give him attention but if hes sat with my partner he growls at me. If i get to close he snaps at me. my partner says he warning me so its my fault but i cant understand if im trying to give him love or show affection why would he bite me? Its not just me everyone who comes to our house or even on the street he tries to bite. We were on a walk and a stranger will go to stroke him he lets him do this for a min then tries to snap his hand off! so for this reason we cant take him to training. And he barks at other dogs so we cant get another one. When my partners brother visits us he goes all crazy and shows him so much love like he missed him for ages. I just dont no what to do i love my dog to bits and would do anything for him i just want him to like me as much as he loves my partner :-( Please help Thanks.

Would you love a human who did this to you all the time?

He has been allowed by you to think he is pack leader, so this dog is anxiously reinforcing his rules on you humans…your partner is his property ( bf/gf whatever you like) so why would the dog let you kiss and cuddle him, when he beongs to the dog so of course he is going to warn you off and your partner in his ignorance ( sorry but true) is not helping the situation…………

This dog needs to go to training classes, he needs a well fitting muzzle ( don’t say I couldn’t do that) it is a training aid, gives you confidence he can’t bite you or another person or dog, it is a positive step forward. Google NILIF and start doing this at home today, you have to work to earn and so does the dog, any food, any walk, he has to earn it, it will also give him some confidence. Kong, fill it with his food and give it to him to earn his meal, everyday.

Anxiety, no looking no touching, no talking to a dog that is anxious, so any visitors get the dog on lead so you have control and tell them this…completely ignore the dog including you…this will take the pressure off the dog and it won’t go into reactive mode.

He is unsocialised with other dogs ( your fault again) so with muzzle on, the no look, no touch, no talk to everyone you meet, walk him on lead only ( he has to earn off lead time) don’t allow him to stare at other dogs or them at him as this is aggressive in dog language, walking directly towards them is aggressive, face to face meeting is aggressive….so google ‘dog body language’ and learn some of the basics, it really will help you to understand.

"I just dont no what to do i love my dog to bits and would do anything for him" if this is true then you really do need to start training, daily "i just want him to like me as much as he loves my partner" no you don’t you don’t need to be ‘owned’ by your dog!……….lesson one: get him off your bed and in fact out of your bedroom….your bed…..your bedroom……….his bed downstairs or in crate and make it his den.

Lots of what you have said is why you can’t do things..often when people say that, what they really mean is they are not going to do things………….if you want a dog that is confident and balanced, is trained, understands and respects human house rules then you need to put the effort in and achieve it

Sure & Secure 6 Foot Metal Expansion Gate

Thursday, December 24th, 2009

Sure & Secure 6 Foot Metal Expansion Gate

A super-wide safety gate, at a super value! Made of sturdy metal with a gracefully arched door, this baby gate expands from 44″W-72″W. Ideal for hard-to-fit openings; stable enough for stair top use. Includes four extensions, walk-through door, one-hand release, and protective floor guard. Easy, hardware-mounted installation. 30″H.

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KidCo G60 Elongate Baby Monitor

Thursday, December 24th, 2009

KidCo G60 Elongate Baby Monitor
Elongate the premier child and pet safety gate is designed to fit wide open spaces. The basic Elongate is 29 1/2 in. high and fits openings 48 in. to 60 in. wide. Optional 24 in. extensions will expand this gate up to 7, 9, 11, or even 13 feet. Hardware mounted for safety, the Elongate features a walk-through door that can be installed at either end of the gate. A simple, one-hand adult release allows the door to swing open in either direction. Using the latest in European technology, each Elongate is constructed of heavy tubular steel with a non-toxic white plastic coating. The G60 has an attractive, simple design that complements any decor.

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Eddie Bauer Classic Wood Swing Gate

Thursday, December 24th, 2009

Eddie Bauer Classic Wood Swing Gate

The Eddie Bauer Classic Wood Swing Gate offers a beautiful, sleek and contemporary design in a light-finish to complement your home while protecting your child. This swing-style security gate is width-adjustable to fit both small and larger walk areas. With a one-handed lock and release

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