My parents have 8 dogs, with a Miniature Schnauzer as the smallest. She is 3 years old and for the last year and a half she has had problems going to the bathroom in the house. My parents tried crating her at night but she is now going to the bathroom in the crate. Now, she goes inside even after being let outside. Any help would be appreciated, as my parents now want to get rid of her.
2007-10-08 09:40:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Could be a medical problem - has she been to vet for this problem? If no medical problem, try re-housetraining (similar to puppies, but should go faster). See link for step by step guide for how to re-train older dog.
2007-10-08 09:44:28 · answer #1 · answered by no qf 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so, but if you don't let the dog out enough or if you are away from home a lot, the dog might pee inside and that might become a habit. It could also be a medical problem.
2007-10-08 09:47:20 · answer #2 · answered by sc93 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is there a chance that one of the other dogs is bullying her? That might cause a house-training problem. Also, has she been spayed? If not, she might be in heat and announcing it to the world at large.
Good luck!
2007-10-08 09:49:35 · answer #3 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they have too many dogs for them to properly care for obviously. the dog isn't being let out often enough. take her to the vet to make sure she hasn't got an infection, and then find her a good home where she can get more attention and get outside when she needs to.
2007-10-08 09:44:49 · answer #4 · answered by PawPrintz 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Could be a medical condition it is best they have her checked out by the vet.
2007-10-08 09:45:56 · answer #5 · answered by Silver Moon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋