This dog was my friend's dog and they are moving out of state. At one time I used to live with this dog. She is a good dog but is now getting mad when left alone. She never used to be like this. She pees on the floor and tosses the dog bowl with food all over. My own dog is diabetic and needs his food in one place. I've locked her in the kitchen but no matter what I do she seems to have a tantrum. Any suggestions?
2006-06-09 16:05:02 · 10 answers · asked by mariai822 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Dogs don't do things out of spite. Most likely she just cannot hold her bladder as long as she used to. Make sure to get her to the vet to make sure she doesn't have an infection. Seperate her from the other dogs food or feed him a few times a day instead of leaving the food out. Just remember that she's not throwing a tantrum, she's getting up there in years and a leaky bladder is a common problem. Talk to the vet. Good luck! :)
2006-06-09 16:14:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 12 the dog is more likely to be having a bladder control problem or be incontinent, than to be "mad" at you for leaving. She could have a bladder or kidney infection or some other problem. See a vet.
She wouldn't be "mad" anyway - she's upset at the sudden change of environment after all these years. It's separation anxiety - dogs are social animals that often are afraid to be alone. If it's such a problem for you to take care of an old dog, consider putting her to sleep or keeping her in a large dog crate.
As far as the dog food goes, put her in a separate area away from the other dog and it's food or bolt a bucket to the wall so she can't spill it.
2006-06-10 08:03:15 · answer #2 · answered by Danger, Will Robinson! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have seen your Vet and he/she told you it´s not a physical problem, then it is most likely something called "separation anxiety syndrom". She may feel abandoned when you leave for work, and her response is to "mark" her new territory, sometimes if there is more than one pet, the new pet feels threatened and marks her new terriototy it´s a dog thing we don´t fully understand. Usually if you correct her and treat both animals the same way (kinda like chldren). Leave a TV or a radio on, this gives the pet the illusion that someone is home with them (my dalmatian has a fit everytime he hears my car keys, he doesn´t understand he can´t always go with me), So I put him in my bedroom and turn the TV on for him, he really likes soccer. When I come home I let him out in the backyard he does his thing and comes back in. I´ve never had a pottty problem with him. I hope this can help. She´s going through an adjustment period, be patient.
2006-06-09 17:04:42 · answer #3 · answered by RavenHawk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time and Love.....she is missing her family jsut as you would if your were taken from yours and thrust into a new home and told you did not have a choice.....was she ever crete trained? get her a crate..... she is a little old for it but if it allows you to keep the peace and the dog it cant be helped..... Really Love is gonna be the key you have to make her feel as if you home is her home.....Also are you sure the potty thing is a mad thing it could be an old age thing......
2006-06-09 16:09:32 · answer #4 · answered by livewire_1997 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good luck, if you find out let me know. I have tired everything under the sun. My dog is 14 and started after I got divorced.
My vet said if i scold her that will be rewarding her because she just wants attention.
I just live with it at this point and keep her out of the rooms with carpets.
2006-06-09 16:10:30 · answer #5 · answered by cheeky chic 379 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your dog is 12 she is quite elderly for a dog, she sounds like she has urinary incontinence and should see a vet,, they do have a pill for that,, my dog is on it,, she also has some separation anxiety it sounds like,, the name of the pill is,,proin50 chewable tabs it is made just for dogs with urinary incontinence,, it works great for my 11 yr old lab
2006-06-09 16:13:58 · answer #6 · answered by annie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u can sit her down in a closed aread and make sure she has water and food but u should show her that she is not allowed to pie and poop in a certain area only the area that is assigned
2006-06-09 16:08:53 · answer #7 · answered by 178 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe think about getting a crate for her and put her in it while gone to work........ put an old blanket down for comfort....... usually a dog will not mess in their own bed......... good luck!!!!!!!!
2006-06-09 16:09:46 · answer #8 · answered by momakamommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try doggie daycare.
2006-06-09 19:58:43 · answer #9 · answered by charleedude 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she is upset about the change's. give her time,talk to her,show her love. she will stop that give n time.
2006-06-09 16:12:26 · answer #10 · answered by waljac6108 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋