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Barnyard Buddies:  Rescue dog's potty problems  |
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CherryPie
True Blue Farmgirl
935 Posts
Kimberly Ann
Puyallup
WA
USA
935 Posts |
 Posted - Jun 22 2010 : 08:57:21 AM
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We adopted a rescue dog about three weeks ago and his potty training hasn't seemed to work at all. He is about a year old, neutered and we don't know if he ever lived in a house or not. He gets praise and treats when he goes outside and we take him out constantly but it's like he hangs on to some of his "business" until he can come back inside. He's not marking (he did that initially, but that is over now) - this is full urination. We're having no better luck with No 2. He's a really smart dog and I think he knows where he is supposed to go - when I take him out before bed he makes a beeline for the grass, goes and then hustles inside. But during the day he just does as he pleases.
We don't want to give up on him but there comes a point where sanitation wins out over sentimentality. Anyone had this problem and found a solution that worked? If it didn't work, what did you do?
Kimberly Ann
Farmgirl Sister #225
Crochet Geek, Newbie Fiddler, Would-be Farmer, Backyard Chicken Rancher, Eager Podcaster
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vegetarian farmer
True Blue Farmgirl
249 Posts
Jane
Freedom
pa
USA
249 Posts |
Posted - Jun 22 2010 : 09:16:47 AM
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Are you home during the day when this happens or are you away. I have had several rescue dogs 'go' in the house but there is always a reason. One would pee at night in my living room. Found out she didn't want to go out in the cold to pee. The vet suggested she sleep in our room at night, and we never had that again. The most common reason I have found is if you leave a rescue dog they poop and pee in the house. All part of a seperation anxiety. I could go outside for 15 minutes and this last rescue would pee. When she first came, if she was not getting the attention she wanted she would go in the other room and pee -even after just being outside. Went in my closet and pooped too. The good news is they all seem to get over it eventually. You just need to see what is happening around the time they are going. I have adopted many dogs in my life and they all see to come with hang ups, some worse that other. With time and love they go away. One dog I put rubber sheets everywhere until we fixed the problem. Three weeks is still very early in the process. Remember you are over coming a year of who knows what. Hang in there
Jane
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
1900 Posts |
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CherryPie
True Blue Farmgirl
935 Posts
Kimberly Ann
Puyallup
WA
USA
935 Posts |
Posted - Jun 22 2010 : 10:24:44 AM
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I'm home with him all day. He's rarely left alone and when he is, he is kennelled. I'm going to take him to the vet to see if it could be UTI, just to rule out any possible reasons, but I guess buying a carpet cleaner is going to be in my future until this gets under control.
Kimberly Ann
Farmgirl Sister #225
Crochet Geek, Newbie Fiddler, Would-be Farmer, Backyard Chicken Rancher, Eager Podcaster
http://beesinourbonnetsintheburbs.blogspot.com/
Podcasts at http://thefannyfarm.blogspot.com/ |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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MaryLD
True Blue Farmgirl
861 Posts
Mary
New Braunfels
TX
USA
861 Posts |
Posted - Jun 23 2010 : 04:50:26 AM
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I use flower essenses with my animals, esp rescues. They have a blend called Abandonment and Abuse, they have one for Anxiety and one for Spraying, plus a ton more. I THINK the website is www.greenhopeessences.com. If not , google for Green Hope Farm. They will talk to you on the phone, to help choose an essence. I put remedies the water of the rescue pasture every day. My dogs and cats actually mouths when they see the bottle, even the first time! The cats run to see what I have.
~ Mary LD
Haflingers- You can't have just one!
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Lessie Louise
True Blue Farmgirl
1406 Posts
Carol
PECULIAR
MO
USA
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Posted - Jun 23 2010 : 07:00:14 AM
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Mary, that is a great resource. Kimberly, good luck!
Forget buns of steel, I'd rather have buns of cinnamon!
Don't out smart your common sense!!
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
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Posted - Jun 23 2010 : 5:01:27 PM
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The problem with rescues is they were probably in a kennel or shelter where they had to pee and poo in the kennel. They take awhile to adjust to being in a house. Just give it time and always use praise and treats when he goes outside. A shampooer and vinegar help until he finally gets it. It is good to go to a vet to rule out anything physical first though. Thank you for rescueing him.
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