Pet Cameras for monitoring your dog (lab, yorkies, training, rescue)
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Just curious if anyone here has ever used one of the pet monitoring cameras you can purchase to keep an eye on your pet? I see on Amazon they run anywhere from 69.00 to 200.00 plus. We have a new rescue who has done some moderate damage in the home and someone suggested this might be a good way to observe and even talk to the dog. Anyone have any personal use of one?
Just curious if anyone here has ever used one of the pet monitoring cameras you can purchase to keep an eye on your pet? I see on Amazon they run anywhere from 69.00 to 200.00 plus. We have a new rescue who has done some moderate damage in the home and someone suggested this might be a good way to observe and even talk to the dog. Anyone have any personal use of one?
I have a better idea- spend the $200 on a couple of private consultations with a CPDT-KA certified trainer to teach you how to resolve your new dog's behavior and teach him how to fit into your household.
I have a better idea- spend the $200 on a couple of private consultations with a CPDT-KA certified trainer to teach you how to resolve your new dog's behavior and teach him how to fit into your household.
Just an FYI. I am a 30 year LE handler and lead LE K9 trainer since 98. Training a dog is not the issue here. Based on a rec of a friend, also a 35 year trainer, he has a camera at home with voice capability. If he sees his well trained Lab getting on a couch he can tell him "down" and the dog removes himself. This dog is a rescue with some obvious issues from his previous owner. We have no info on this owner as he was picked up as a stray. All the training in the world can go out the window at times when you need to leave the dog alone for up to 6-7 hours at a time. If I can stop the chewing of a dog bed or warming blanket by use of a camera I'm willing to try it.
Just an FYI. I am a 30 year LE handler and lead LE K9 trainer since 98. Training a dog is not the issue here.
Ok, so then you know that a camera with voice option isn't going to resolve chewing inappropriate items or other behavioral issues. This is a training and management situation. Having the ability to talk to the dog via a remote camera set up doesn't teach the dog anything (and may cause additional issues), but providing good management of the environment and consistent redirection toward appropriate items to chew will.
Recommend 1) when you can't watch him, control the dog's environment by either crating or confining in a safe area where he doesn't have access to anything he can chew/damage; 2) give dog something that is appropriate for him to chew, e.g. a stuffed kong or a stuffed frozen kong; 3) plenty of physical and mental exercise.
When our dog was destructive around the house while we are gone, it was due to separation anxiety. The problem is resolved... slowly... by teaching her confidence and putting her behind a babygate when we are not home.
When our dog was destructive around the house while we are gone, it was due to separation anxiety. The problem is resolved... slowly... by teaching her confidence and putting her behind a babygate when we are not home.
I took it as law enforcement- sometimes also seen as LEO Law Enforcement Officer.
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