Doggie problem

[dilbert firestorm]

I don't keep a bowl of water outside, however I do have some low lying birdbaths, those usually get emptied out when possible after rains.

3 weeks ago, I did use Ortho mites/gnat pesticide/fertilizer via spreader on half the yard. (would have done the whole yard, but I ran out of the stuff). I did have that mite problem as the dogs were bringing them into the house and were biting me.

as for weed killers, generally use atrazine, but haven't used it since 3 or 4 months.
ago.

I think that leaves fear as a possibility. do dogs get afraid of rats or possums?

[I B Hankering]

Originally Posted by dilbert firestorm

I don't keep a bowl of water outside, however I do have some low lying birdbaths, those usually get emptied out when possible after rains.

3 weeks ago, I did use Ortho mites/gnat pesticide/fertilizer via spreader on half the yard. (would have done the whole yard, but I ran out of the stuff). I did have that mite problem as the dogs were bringing them into the house and were biting me.

as for weed killers, generally use atrazine, but haven't used it since 3 or 4 months.
ago.

I think that leaves fear as a possibility. do dogs get afraid of rats or possums?

It's not necessarily fear. My dog becomes hyper when she sees a squirrel or cat she can't chase, or she hears a neighbor's dog barking and she doesn't know why. It's possible your dogs are picking up another animal's scent, and that might make them hyper-curious to investigate. It would also explain why they wanted to stay outside - that's where the fun is.

[40F Cougar]

I B Hankering that's great! It's amazing what might bother them. I try not to do too much medication, I like a website called http:\\www.onlynaturalpet.com\ they have great natural products. I ordered something last night for my dogs skin and I'm hoping it will help her. The antibiotics and antihistamines haven't helped, special diet, ugh...I'm actually thinking of starting to make their food myself.