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Mizinvanccouver
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02-22-2003

Monday, January 09, 2006 - 2:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mizinvanccouver a private message Print Post    
Thanks everyone for sharing your potty training stories.

Maris--I think Coco knows the TV gets alot of attention therefore (hence we're writing on TVClubhouse lol) big dump there will 'sure' to be noticed. *wink* Although I'm sure you already know that and I'm just stating the obvious. It is rather funny though.

Starshine--I would love to see a pic of your dog!!

Cndeariso
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06-28-2004

Monday, January 09, 2006 - 3:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cndeariso a private message Print Post    
i have a 12 yr. old schnauzer who doesn't know it but i certainly do. she puddles at night after we go to bed even though we walk her several times before lights out.

the vet here put her on proin and it worked to stop the dribbles she had during the day. and, it works at night some of the time.

she will go for weeks without puddling at night then it is back to puddling almost every night. we don't know why.

she is left at home from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. everyday and doesn't puddle. we got to bed around 10 p.m. and are up at 6 a.m. and she puddles. that doesn't make sense as it is a longer timespan and we are home!

what makes it so hard to understand is the fact that she will get you up in the morning to go out and in the evening too. but, she will not get us up during the night.

fortunately, we have wood floors.

any suggestions?

Mizinvanccouver
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02-22-2003

Monday, January 09, 2006 - 3:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mizinvanccouver a private message Print Post    
Cndereariso-Do you have any other pets? Could she be marking her spots? Could just be old age, geting senile?? Do you live in an old house?? Perhaps there are unseen spirits she's trying to shoe away. Maybe she doesn't want to wake you up?? Could be anything really. I know you feel I went through 9 years of this with my cat pooing outside the litter box but peeing inside it. Was very odd. Then when the other cat (the first one) passed away all her problems went away.

Do you have a pet psychologist in your city? It seems you've already exhausted and eliminated that it's her health.

Just on a side note but I'm surprised they haven't invented depends for dogs and cats LOL (Just kidding!)

Maris
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03-28-2002

Monday, January 09, 2006 - 4:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
absolutely. In fact I recently rearranged my living room, placing the tv in a differnt spot. So now when we leave she runs into my sons room and takes a dump in front of the tv there, we have to check that his door is closed whenever we go out.

She is a funny, she will save just a little bit even if I just took her out. No matter what. Once we decided to catch her so we left the house, then immediately came back in and you should have seen her, she had that look, you know the one, deer caught in the headlights look. There she was in the middle of squatting in front of the tv.

Cndeariso
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06-28-2004

Monday, January 09, 2006 - 4:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cndeariso a private message Print Post    
she has had her cats for 4 years and we have been in this house for just over 2 years. so, that isn't it.

the vet says that is that she is just old and incontinent. the proin is supposed to help. and, it did stop the constant dribbling. and, it did stop the nighttime puddling for awhile.

i really wish she would wake us up in the middle of the night like she does at 6 a.m. on saturday mornings. LOL i am a light sleeper so i know that i would here her besides she will come scratch on you if you don't pay attention to her barking.

Mizinvanccouver
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02-22-2003

Monday, January 09, 2006 - 4:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mizinvanccouver a private message Print Post    
Maris--Well I guess it's the only thing she has any power/control over. LOL Too funny that she clued in every 2 legged animal seems to be drawn to the funny glowing box. lol What a smarty.

I guess she thinks she'll be able to 'train you' eventually to not leave without her. lol

Mizinvanccouver
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02-22-2003

Monday, January 09, 2006 - 4:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mizinvanccouver a private message Print Post    
Cndeariso--Weird that she'll wake you up on Saturday mornings but not in the middle of the night.

Could be as simple as she was having a good sleep too and didn't want to wake up completely to wake you up and then go outside. Too much of a bother when she was having that fabulous dream of chasing bunnies in the fields. lol

Sue
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06-02-2005

Monday, January 09, 2006 - 5:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sue a private message Print Post    
Hi all, time for me to join this puppy training talk. We just got a 3 month old sheltie for Christmas and I am working hard on the training. Tried using paper and the pads but he pees elsewhere, only actually used paper twice, enjoyed more ripping it to shreds so now I am just working on getting him outside. Right after he has had a sleep he gets taken out, so much time after drinks and meals etc. Yesterday he actually went to the door and barked so we hurried him out but he hasn't done it again. What is a little frustrating tho is he will be outside for a godd half hour sometimes but he will just play, the n come in the house and pee....i've heard that is a sheltie thing but anyone who has ideas on that i would love to hear from. Other than that he is a delight to have, very well behaved, sleeps in his crate from about 9;30 pm and will not bark til he hears one of us up in the mornings. Anyhow this outside training can actually be exhausting so any hints I pick up here will be great.
P.S. He is sooo darn cute

Saxywildcat
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05-30-2005

Monday, January 09, 2006 - 7:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Saxywildcat a private message Print Post    
Sue, you MUST share pictures of your furbaby!!

Secretsmile
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08-19-2002

Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 4:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Secretsmile a private message Print Post    
Oh Sue, even tho I'm a new maltese owner I will always hold a special spot in my heart for Shelties.

One thing I'm learning is that if my pup has an accident I have to clean the area with white vinegar so he can't smell the ammonia and copy it!

Shelties are very bright dogs, housebreaking shouldn't take long. They are also working dogs, and get bored if they aren't occupied, we used to keep several different size balls for our sheltie to "herd" when we were away.

Jagger
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08-07-2002

Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 5:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jagger a private message Print Post    
Sue my one dog did that a few times, she would be out playing, come in and decide it was time to pee. All I did was pick her up in mid pee, tell her NO and bring her back outside. When I brought her outside I wouldn't play with her until after she finished her business.

Sue
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06-02-2005

Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 9:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sue a private message Print Post    
Secret, thanks for the vinegar tip, will be trying that for sure.
Saxy, I tried to post a pic of "Jake" but it says it was too big so once I figure out how to make it smaller I will gladly post.

Secretsmile
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08-19-2002

Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 2:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Secretsmile a private message Print Post    
OK, this puppy has us cracking up constantly. The latest episode in the house breaking saga:
Riley is getting the hang of doing his business in the snow, he doesn't yet go to the door consistently to let us know, so still has his emergency paper.

Well, when he poops outside I we give him a biscuit along with lots of praise. So, I was reading, I heard him getting a drink from his water dish, then quiet... I was about to go check on him when in he trots, proud as can be. He brought me POOP! Yes, indeed, he pooped on the paper, after dropping the piece of evidence at my feet he ran out to bark at the biscuit box. ROFL! Sorry pup, no treats for indoor poops.

Bandit
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07-29-2001

Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 3:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bandit a private message Print Post    
Sorry, but ROFL!!!!!!

Mizinvanccouver
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02-22-2003

Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - 3:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mizinvanccouver a private message Print Post    
Secretsmile---That is funny...just wants to please you. lol

Watching2
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07-07-2001

Thursday, January 12, 2006 - 12:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Watching2 a private message Print Post    
ROFL! Smart little bugger, isn't he?!!!!!!! Loved everyones' pics!! My dog never barks to go outside, just to come inside! She goes and stands at the door, esp. when she has to vomit, but never makes a noise so we have to hope to "catch her" if she's standing there. Fortunately, she's only messed in the house a couple of times in all of her years (after we first got her as a stray and she immediately peed on the dining room rug first time in the house!) We just got into a routine of letting her out so many times a day whenever we think of it, esp. right after she eats. She's like clockwork there! LOL

SS - Kellie is having a heck of a time finding a place to do her business. The reason is, she hates the feeling of the wet muddy grass on her feet and doesn't mind the snow. I have to chase her off the deck all year round when it's raining. Just hates the wetness on her feet, but loves the snow. Maybe that's Riley's problem, too. After a couple more days of "spring" we're supposed to get some snow this weekend so hopefully, our pups will be happier about the outside!!

Mizinvanccouver
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02-22-2003

Thursday, January 12, 2006 - 10:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mizinvanccouver a private message Print Post    
How about putting those cute dog booties they're selling now on your dog so the paws don't get wet??

Watching2
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07-07-2001

Thursday, January 12, 2006 - 12:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Watching2 a private message Print Post    
Miz - I had those for her once upon a time and she walked like Maris described her dog walking AND she would manage to shake them off. She'd spend all her time trying to get the darn things off instead of doing what she was supposed to do! I recently looked at some different ones that have velcro - I think the old ones were like rubber boots if I recall, but I'm telling you, this dog has gotten out of everything with velcro so I paused and didn't buy them when I saw them. So if she's going to be stubborn....well, I guess she has to deal with wet paws! LOL It would probably be good for SS to start her puppy out with them because he will start to feel like that's how all dogs go out!

Secretsmile
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08-19-2002

Thursday, January 12, 2006 - 1:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Secretsmile a private message Print Post    
ROFL, I think Mr SS, will be putting a halt to shopping for Riley real soon! Booties and coats are adorable and I saw on a maltese web site that many people do dress their dogs for winter weather.

He's been using the ground the past few days, the snow is gone and he really, really, really, likes his biscuits.

Watching2
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07-07-2001

Friday, January 13, 2006 - 12:48 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Watching2 a private message Print Post    
Well, as long as he doesn't bring any of his OTHER "biscuits" to you SS! LMAO!!!!!!!

Sunshyne4u
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06-17-2003

Friday, January 13, 2006 - 2:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunshyne4u a private message Print Post    
It is great that the pet stores are selling Doggie Pee pads now. Wonderful idea for those pets who are stuck inside for 10-12 hrs while owners are away.
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Cndeariso- Hi there. Often there are other problems that can cause that problem. How was your dog's blood work?? Glucose, Total Protein, Phos, Bun, Creat and was there a Urinalysis done?

There is a chance that your dog has a low grade bladder infection/irritation or even Diabetes. For instance, dog is okay during day then you feed it when you get home. Dog gets thirsty and drinks water repeatedly throughout the evening.

Then desperately needs to go at night.

((Since the meds arent working I would say there may be another reason for the dribbles))

I had some stuff wrong with my dog and it took a number of visits before things were figured out. OFten the type of FOOD makes a difference.

hope I helped.

((Oh I just thought. Measure the water at the beginning of the evening then measure just before bed. Then you will know how much water Doglet is drinking during the evening. Measure again in the AM and that will be the night volume))

Ketchuplover
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08-30-2000

Friday, January 13, 2006 - 5:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ketchuplover a private message Print Post    
Dogs can smell cancer.

Supergranny
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02-03-2005

Monday, January 16, 2006 - 1:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Supergranny a private message Print Post    
Just got back from the vets and got bad news. I'm still a little weepy. Sophie, our 8 year old French Bulldog has an enlarged heart and they are running tests on her now. I can't bear the thought of not having her, she is always right next to me.

We lost our 13 year old Airedale, Jackson with congestive heart disease. It was so hard. DH and I have already agreed that we will give her all the meds etc but we will not make her eat that special food. Jackson hated it and lost so much weight. DH says he has always regretted that we didn't let him have his treats.

I would appreciate you all keeping Sophie in your thoughts and pray with us that the tests come back with good news.

Saxywildcat
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05-30-2005

Monday, January 16, 2006 - 1:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Saxywildcat a private message Print Post    
SG: Sophie and all of your family are in my thoughts and prayers. *HUGZ*

Lumbele
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07-12-2002

Monday, January 16, 2006 - 2:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lumbele a private message Print Post    
(((Supergranny, Supergrampy and Sophie)))