05/11/2026
TRIGGER WARNING PET LOSS💔
Some installations stay with you. Today’s visit to Deniliquin was one of them. 💔
Yesterday, we received a call from a lady worried about keeping her dogs safe on a property beside a major road. With harvest traffic picking up and trucks passing regularly, she wanted us there as soon as possible.
I told her I’d move a few jobs around and call her back within five minutes.
Five minutes later, I rang with the news that we could install the following day.
She answered in tears. She was already on her way to the vet. One of her dogs had just been hit by a truck.
A little later, we received the heartbreaking news that their Cocker Spaniel puppy hadn’t survived.
There really are no words for a family losing a much-loved dog so suddenly.
Despite everything, they still wanted us to come today. Their priority was protecting Lucy, the puppy’s mum and the beautiful girl pictured here.
Today, we installed her boundary system and worked with Lucy and her owners on her first training session. She did beautifully, quickly beginning to recognise the boundary and choosing to stay back from it. Her family will continue that training over the coming days, building on a really encouraging start.
We couldn’t change what happened yesterday. But being able to help this family take steps to protect Lucy today meant a great deal to us.
Her owners have kindly given us permission to share their story, hoping it might help another family avoid the same heartbreak.
They had recognised the danger. They had picked up the phone. They were already taking action. Tragically, the accident happened before we could get there.
This family had already invested heavily in excellent fencing and had gone to great lengths to keep their dogs safe. But a determined little Cocker Spaniel had found ways to climb over and dig underneath it. Their story is a heartbreaking reminder that even loving, responsible owners with great fencing can find themselves facing an escape they’ve tried so hard to prevent. If your dog keeps finding a way out despite your best efforts, please reach out to us we have the solution.
Thank you to Lucy’s family for trusting us on such a difficult day, and for allowing us to share something so personal.
Our hearts are with you. Give your dogs an extra cuddle tonight. 🐾