Dogs - June 2006

2006-06-15 19:45:56 · 10 answers · asked by Cindy G 3

I am a desperate dog owner, and I need help!

I recently adopted a 1 year old female huskey mix. She is a wonderful, sweet, calm, well manner dog. However, there is one BIG problem. She is not housebroken, and doesn’t seem to be making any headway. Her history is a little sketchy but from I am able to gather is that she has been neglected terribly. Before me her previous owners left her kenneled 99% of the time and did not feed her properly or regularly.

I done ALOT of research over the internet about tips to housebreak your dog. And, I follow them to the letter, but I think because of her past I am still doing something wrong. I read that dogs are den animals and do not like to poop/pee in their kennels because that is “their” space, but she seems to want to hold it until she is in her kennel. She’ll pee outside without a problem and gets plenty of praise and treats for it... But she consistantly, and without fail, holds all her poop until she’s kenneled while I’m working. She just refuses to poop outside.

Maybe if I give you a run down of my day with her, it will help you see what I am doing and what I could change. I don’t want to get rid of her but 1. My house constantly stinks of dog poop. 2. When I get home from work I have to clean the walls and mop the floors around the cage, and take the kennel outside and wash it off. 3. Give her a bath everyday to get the poop off her. 4. It not getting any better. There has been no silver lining.

So, here’s my schedule. Keep in mind I work 2nd shift (4pm-12am):

8am-8:30amFirst bathroom break outside & about 30 minutes of play and sniffing time. When we come inside she is allowed food and water. Because I work second shift we usually go back to bed.
10:30am-11:00am Up for the day. Another potty break & about 30 minutes of play. This time I leave her out while is shower and get ready for the day, so she has about 1.5 hrs outside. If it’s raining she goes into her kennel.
12pmWhen she comes inside I allow her more food and water. I keep her on a leash (or closed off in the room I am in) as I go about my business cleaning, working outside, or just sitting around so I can keep an eye on her and her behavior.
2:30pmOutside again for another potty break. Try to play hard and get ALL her energy out because I’ll be leaving for work.
3:10pmBack inside. Allowed water, but no food. After she has had her fill she’s kenneled while I’m at work. I tried to allow her chew toys and a blanket but she ruins them with feces so I can’t allow her anything in her kennel.
12:20AMHome from work... And, she’s pooped in her kennel, and kicked most of it out. I put her outside, but I can’t watch her this time because I have to mop the floors, clean the kennel, wipe down the walls, and get a bath going to clean the poop on her off. This cleaning takes about 1.5 hrs, plus bath time. Then she is allowed more food & water.
When ever all the clean-up is done, it’s bed time. I keep her on a leash and next to the bed. And, she won’t have an accident throughout the night.

P.S. She’s been to the vet and has no medical problems.

2006-06-15 19:39:47 · 6 answers · asked by lilnickle144 2

2006-06-15 19:30:23 · 11 answers · asked by James R 1

2006-06-15 19:16:55 · 4 answers · asked by sufritz@sbcglobal.net 1

when it been on the grass for a while.

2006-06-15 19:03:52 · 29 answers · asked by Curious 2

We live in Costa Rica (it rains a lot, +70F most of the time). We are looking for a dog for kids company (our kids are 12 and 6) and to protect our property, we have a big backyard.

2006-06-15 19:01:29 · 12 answers · asked by fodio 1

I have a 2 yr old poodle and she has bit my ankles from the 1st time i got her!! plzzz tell me what i can do to stop, my feet hurt lol. ive tried everything..spanking her, i even got one of those puppy trainers

2006-06-15 18:37:45 · 18 answers · asked by diamondprincezz456 4

2006-06-15 18:32:25 · 8 answers · asked by aznbbygrl67 2

Which whould you rather have, please give your reason. I'm trying to decide which I want more.

2006-06-15 17:41:46 · 9 answers · asked by Intwined hearts 1

i have a pomeranian, toby. he will NEVER stop licking. i have had him for a year and we have always told him to stop licking to try to train him but it is not working!!! HELP.

2006-06-15 17:31:26 · 14 answers · asked by ♥MoMo♥ 4

it's a dry cough, he has thrown up at least a half dozen time over the last two days. i have to go to europe for business and my plane is tomorrow morning. I dont have time to see a vet. What should i do to help relieve his cough? My dog is a two and a half year old golden retriever, and about 75 lbs.

2006-06-15 17:25:53 · 19 answers · asked by Steve 2

2006-06-15 17:22:34 · 11 answers · asked by laura_mottola 1

Her dog has been cool, overly excited to the point of peeing everywhere but overall good even with the 1 year old baby they have that beats him senseless all the time. Just recently the he bit a 2 yr old, then he bit another 1 yr old and now has bittin the owners 1 yr old . All three children had to go to the hospital, now i have never seen this dog act like this before., What can cause this? Plus the dog is behind on his distemper shot........

2006-06-15 17:18:03 · 12 answers · asked by uptownsgurl 2

2006-06-15 17:18:02 · 9 answers · asked by jdshoney_2000 1

2006-06-15 17:13:57 · 6 answers · asked by HUGO C 1

2006-06-15 17:09:42 · 13 answers · asked by chris p 1

Not to be gross. Please give me an exact address. Thanks.

2006-06-15 17:01:59 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-06-15 16:42:52 · 19 answers · asked by angel 2

Serious answers only Please!!!!!
My Beagle is 13 mos. old and she has had feeding/eating "issues" since we have had her. She absolutely hates any and all commercial dog foods. No matter what I try to do to jazz it up and make it more tasty, she snubs it. She is even picky about people food. I could set a big juicy steak in front of her and there is a better than 80% chance she would turn her little nose up at it. I've never seen a dog like this, all the other dogs I've had were always ravenous., doesn't like any of the usual dog treats either, except for the occassional MILKBONE biscuit. We have even tried the holding out til she got hungry enuf with the dog food, didn't work,thought she was gonna starve!There is no rhyme or reason! She is perfectly healthy, we were just at the vets a couple weeks ago. Anyone have any ideas or advice? NOTE: this is not 1 of those situations that has been caused by dog owners:) We have tried everything we know to get her to eat a good quality dog food

2006-06-15 16:38:51 · 15 answers · asked by RichsGirl 1

i am about to get a new puppy!! it might be a golden retriever or a lab!! But what should i name it???

2006-06-15 16:28:40 · 59 answers · asked by PrincessEm 2

they are all wonderful replies. you all helpled me alot.

2006-06-15 16:22:51 · 3 answers · asked by tonyatomthor 3

does anybody have a acd bh

2006-06-15 16:06:09 · 8 answers · asked by dvshrtn 1

. very loved and cared for. they are my babies. what is a good reply when people ask if im crazy for having so many dogs. people are rude.

2006-06-15 16:02:33 · 17 answers · asked by tonyatomthor 3

My buddy Hank has lost wieght and I cant seem to get any back on him. Ive took him to vet twice. Vet says we will watch for month. He had me put him on puppy chow. He is going on 3 yrs. He is blue tick & Great Dane. He is very active and runs hard. He is a house dog but when out he is running hard we have lots of property. He is getting pretty bony & im concerned about waiting that long. I really want to trust the vet we have used him for 5 yrs. This is the first time i ever had doubts.Any Ideas to help him gain ? Or what could be wrong greatfully appreciated. He eats fine & Acts normal but just loosing weight.

2006-06-15 16:01:55 · 8 answers · asked by southernbelle 3

2006-06-15 15:47:51 · 8 answers · asked by B J 3

i think he ate poison but he has been throwing up alot lately, what can i do

2006-06-15 15:35:06 · 14 answers · asked by uptownsgurl 2

i have a female beagle blue heeler mix puppy and was wondering if anyone might know aproximatly how much she will weigh when she is full grown she weighs 8 pounds 4 1/2 ounces now

2006-06-15 15:30:56 · 6 answers · asked by jessicarunnels_2006 2

Ok does anyone know why a dog has to eat another animals poop? (sorry i know it is gross) we have cats that always come in our yard, and stray dogs, and my dog always has to go in freak out mode to get to there droppings, WHY???

2006-06-15 15:14:02 · 19 answers · asked by AussieMom 3

2006-06-15 15:04:26 · 10 answers · asked by zsnyder23 1

I'm moving into an apartment that only allows dogs 20lbs and under fully grown. I've only had large dogs and am not familiar with which breeds would even be under that weight, and which have good temperments. I'm also not too into "high maintenance" dogs (the kinds people seem tempted to put bows on and dress up). Any suggestions?

2006-06-15 14:54:14 · 21 answers · asked by Surferchic50 2