[TowerTalk] Pesky Dawg....

[Neal Campbell K3NC]

Being very well versed in the joys of Springer Spaniels, (see  
signature link below!) I can honestly say that once they have had  
something to eat that they like, they will eat again! So it will be  
difficult to solve this. Many people swear by using citronella on the  
prohibited item as it apparently does not taste great. We have tried  
many different things and I imagine its only effective on a dog- 
specific taste. One of our springers loves black plastic irrigation  
pipe (like I buried to run cables underground). We cannot find  
something to deter this, so we just have to be vigilent to avoid him  
getting any.

Some people have also tried pepper extracts, etc. Experiment with  
various things that will not hurt the dog when/if he decides to eat it!

Neal Campbell K3NC
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On Feb 25, 2007, at 12:04 PM, Adrian Rees (MW1LCR) wrote:

> Hi all
>
> As Spring is on its way here in Wales, I thought I'd do some house
> keeping, as well as get the LF Antennas ready for CQWW WPX.
>
> At the moment I am using temporary masts, as the towers won't be
> installed for a few weeks.
>
> Anyway, our house dog (a very active 12 month Springer Spaniel) has
> chewed his way through two guy ropes. Because I plan on installing my
> telescopic towers with guy ropes, the guy ropes need to be flexible
> (Steel isn't really an option). So I have to use something like
> Phillystran.
>
> Question is, what do people suggest I do to prevent the hound from
> chewing the guy ropes ? Keeping him out of the Antenna Field isn't an
> option....... I have considered Chili Pepper Sauce, but he has a taste
> for this.........and almost anything else !
>
> Cheers
>
> Adrian
>
> MW1LCR
>
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