Like I said I rescued her. She was a mess when I got her full of fleas and eating cheap dog food. I have changed her food, so I realize that might be hurting her, however, I was gone for 2 hours and she peed three times and pooed! What the heck is going on? Plus I believe she is supposedly house trained and crate trained. she responds to the scolding. What now? Is it nerves?
2006-10-06 04:46:57 · 17 answers · asked by fyffedog_43202 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I have had her for about 15 hours and she is 5-6 years old. this is her third home to my knowledge. I have a 10 year old boxer who would hang herself before going to the bathroom on the floor. I have trained and I can but I am just worried that with 2 small kids in diapers that this is gonna be hard but worth it. she is in a better place.
2006-10-06 05:01:26 · update #1
First, I commend you on rescuing this dog! You have done a great service for her by getting rid of the fleas and getting her on some better food! Now for the answer...
Dogs need to be fed twice daily (3 times for puppies under 1-2yrs). After these feedings they need to be taken out to go potty. Keep them outside for AT LEAST 10-15 minutes, and make sure they defecate. Dog's digestive systems work like babies, as soon as they finish eating they will need to defecate. If you are free-feeding this dog (filling up the bowl and letting her eat as she pleases) STOP! This only leads to obesity and housebreaking issues.
Your dog is not housebroken. If she goes inside, she is not housebroken. If you say she is crate trained, then crate her when you are not home. Remember, a crate must ONLY be big enough for them to turn around in. Anything bigger, and they'll make a corner of it their "potty space" because they won't have to lay in it.
So here's your action plan:
--Feed the dog twice daily
--After each feeding, take out for AT LEAST 10-15 mins and make SURE she goes
--Crate the dog when you are not able to watch her/out of the hosue
GOOD LUCK!!
2006-10-06 05:00:29 · answer #1 · answered by Sarah H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think she's nervous, and who knows what she's been through. You might have to restrict her eating and drinking to the times that you will be able to be home with her to let her out, at least until she settles down. I wouldn't scold her. She's having anxiety, and the more you act up when you find her mess the more she's going to react as well. I'm not suggesting that you starve the dog or deprive her of water, just control when things go in so you may be able to control when it comes out. Put her in the crate when you leave and make sure you put her out just before you leave. If it continues, get her a complete vet check. Maybe the fleas gave her worms. I don't know. I think it will take time and a lot of patience on your part. Good luck and thanks for saving her.
2006-10-06 05:01:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a variety of reasons. Changing her food can contribute to the issue. There could also be a medical problem such as a urinary tract infection. Is there any possibility she is pregnant?
I would suggest getting her in to your vet for an overall health check. Let him know what has been going on. Try not to scold her. Rather use positive reinforcement. Redirect her to the appropriate place for going to the bathroom then praise her when she does well. Another thing that may help is training her to use a "pee-mat" when you aren't home and she has to go.
First thing though is a vet visit. If she was a mess when you got her, she could have serious underlying medical problems.
2006-10-06 04:54:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really didn't give much detail. How old is she? How long have you had her? Have you own a dog before?
You will have to adjust the dog to your schedule, regardless of age, since her old habits (apparently) had her going whenever she wanted. Anytime you come home from now on, take her outside. Train her to correlate your arrival with her bathroom time.
Our boxer pup had to be crate and house trained when we got her. For the first couple of months, I had to come home from work every 2 hours or so, and take her out. Now she's 1.5 yrs old, and can hold it pretty much 8-9 hours, but I have to absolutely make sure that she does her business in the morning.
She's probably nervous, upset, out-of-sorts in a new place, obviously came from a home that didn't care. New food causes their tummy to act up sometimes and they have diarreah. Saying 'bad girl' in a firm but calm and low voice for her at that stage in her transition is the most you want to do. She will understand that she did wrong, but you don't want to risk alienating her from the get-go.
I hope that helps. Go to boxerworld.com and post in their forums. Boxers are great dogs, and make for great friends, walking buddies, protectors, playmates, body pillows, clowns, babysitters... I can go on and on, the point is, you're in for a heck of a ride.
2006-10-06 04:58:04 · answer #4 · answered by forourspam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh.. I feel so sorry for the poor dog having been in so many homes and probably not receiving any love whatsoever.. It sounds as if you will have to start from scratch... letting her out at various intervals and watching her.. when she potties outside... give her a treat and say nice doggie,. etc.. When she potties in the house... scold her somewhat and although it may sound mean.... I have had totally 100% results by rubbing the dog's nose in the mess and scolding (in not loud tones) and putting her outside.. They WILL LEARN
On the other hand.. IF.. IF the dog drinks a ton of water and is constantly URINATING.. then it might be wise to take her in for an $18 check of her blood to see if she has diabetes(at that young age)
2006-10-06 05:25:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She could have a urinary tract infection. So you should get this checked out w/ the vet.
If there' s no infection, for accidents in the house, take a small jar or plastic contained. Put coins in it. When she has an accident, shake the jar & tell her no. Put the jar on top of the cleaned spot to keep her from going on that spot again.
The dog could be marking territory (we have a female that does this, i.e. we take her for a walk in a new neighborhood--she pees every two minutes).
2006-10-06 05:31:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be anxiety.
Whatever it is you may have to chain her outside when you leave.
Give her a good house to stay in and she will be comfortable until you get back.
If thier is poo and pee all over the place,it is her nerves.
Just take her back in with you and don't get mad at her.She can't help it.
She will stabilize when she learns that she is loved and is not being abandoned.
Protect your sanity and realize that some things take a while.
Be ready to take her to a vet for an exam if it keeps up.She may need medication for something unknowable by just looking.
2006-10-06 05:03:36 · answer #7 · answered by Den 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have had her less than a day, you are going to have to put up with some accidents until she is used to her new home. Sounds like she is nervous and upset. She has been thru a lot with people kicking her out it seems. If you have a small child, you should have thought everything out before getting a dog.
2006-10-06 05:05:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good for you for taking in this pooch! If you havent had the dog very long then I would wait and see if it is nerves, then it should get better within a day or two. If it continues then you didnt get the trained dog as you thought and you get to begin that process. have fun and pass on a big hug and kiss from me to your new pet.
2006-10-06 04:53:15 · answer #9 · answered by chunkydunk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you taken her to the vet for a check up, yet? Maybe remove the water bowl while you're away, until you have her totally house broken. Crate training is probably the easiest way to re-train her. But my first step would be to have her checked-out by a vet.
2006-10-06 04:57:44 · answer #10 · answered by Rhonda G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋