We Just bought a 1 yr old collie dog and she looks as if she has been mistreated ( she is extremely thin, and cowers down to the floor) the old owners told us she is fully house trained, but since we have had her she has pee'd on the lounge carpet a few times, is this just a new surroundings thing and will she stop doing it ? How can we incourage her to stop !!!!!
2007-03-03 11:59:00 · 6 answers · asked by Spunky 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
She also looks as if she has recently left some puppies, as her teats are full an now and again leak milk, Im just hoping that they was old enough to be left, should i call the vet and get her checked over ??
2007-03-04 00:59:03 · update #1
She also looks as if she has recently left some puppies, as her teats are full an now and again leak milk, Im just hoping that they was old enough to be left, should i call the vet and get her checked over ??
2007-03-04 00:59:33 · update #2
this wee soul needs to go to the vets and after you get treatment for her the best thing to give her is love plenty of it as it does not appear to have much of a life before you got her all the best to you and please please just give it a lot of kind words and love
2007-03-06 05:23:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Collies are incredably smart dogs, and so many people just can't cope which is why they end up in rescue homes, so don't be suprised if she has some issues. Whatever you do don't tell her off for peeing in the house. Take her out every half hour or so, and say something like 'hurry up', and then when she goes, you can praise her loads. She will soon assocaite the words 'hurry up' with going to the toilet. This is also really useful when traveling cause you can stop for five minutes, say 'hurry up' and she will oblige - no standing round for half an hour while she decides to go.
You should also wash the accident spots with something like detol, which is a strong smelling antiseptic, but it won't bleach your carpet.
To keep a collie generally happy and mentally sane, she will need some sort of work - going to an obediance class is an excellent way to start. You could ask you local vet for details of classes or else go to www.obedianceuk.com. They have a list of clubs all over the country who will have puppy/beginner classes. Apart from anything else this is a really good way to socalise your dog.
Collies are hard work and she may have some other problems, but they are so definatly worth it. They are the most rewarding dogs I have ever come across.
2007-03-04 09:05:28 · answer #2 · answered by MyNutmeg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds as if your new dog is suffering from anxiety due to the mistreatment she is alleged to have received. She is in new circumstances and is unsure of her situation, consequently she is peeing from anxiety. You need to watch her closely, put her outside whenever she starts to sniff aroud and under no circumstances should you shout at her.. If she does a wee, put her outside for a few seconds and then let her in. You could get her used to being in the kitchen, where there may be no carpet. Crate training would be a good idea. Then she will have a safe place of her own to lie and you could put her in there when you can't keep an eye on her. Patience and love is what she needs. Good luck with her.
2007-03-04 06:02:36 · answer #3 · answered by Gladys 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
when a dog cowers they are showing you the submission stance, my bet is that yes she has been mistreated, it takes a long time for a dog to get over it. my female dog took two years!! she is almost definitely peeing on the carpet through sheer fear, what i did with my female was showed her lots of love and affection, calm gentle speech, the hardest thing for me was not to tell her off for her bad points, try encouraging the good points she does, praise her when she does go outside. you could try giving her a treat when she does pee outside, but the most important thing is to get the message across that she is loved no matter how she behaves. when she starts to feel more secure and settled then her good points will shine through! it takes alot of time and patience but you will get there, together.
2007-03-04 08:30:32 · answer #4 · answered by TERRY U 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no matter what she does i wouldnt shout or raise you voice to her , regards her been thin have you wormed her ? if not then get her wormed,or let the vet have a look at her if you are really worried , as the last answer go out and get her a crate encourage her to use it as her den,but please dont just shove her in it when you have bought it ,let her get accustom to it encourage her in with treats then leave the door open, all my three collies use crates as dens it gives the there own comfort zone away from the other dogs.
2007-03-04 08:14:59 · answer #5 · answered by anne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to let her out every 2 hours, she will start to understand that outside it where she is suppose to be clean, and when you let her out tell her to "be clean" in a freindly voice.
If she wont come towards you, crouch with your side facing to her and call her.
Get her to trust you, and dont force things on her, play ball with her, stuff like that
2007-03-05 12:22:54 · answer #6 · answered by Bill J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋