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Originally Posted by ambelina928  Thank you for this article! It will definitely provide me with some guidance. My problem at this point is that Miss Bella was a rescue from a family who lied to us about her situation. She is having all the potty problems that mill doggies do but she is about 6 yrs old at this point. I have tried confining, schedule, praise praise praise, treats, pee pee pads but yet she continued to pee where she wants. Aside from carrying her around all day I have no idea what to do at this point. And now my house is starting to smell. I'm so sad because I've never had issues like this before and have taken in numerous rescues! Anyone??? |
I am new to the sight but not to your plight.
Since, in 6 weeks, I have all but overcome this very challenge I may be able to shed some light on your potty challenge.
Please describe her actions when you have actually caught her eliminating. Her movements, what is her head doing, her tail, is she looking at you, does she seem the least bit aware of her actions? Are her eyes clear or glazed? Is she marking (lifting either leg even slightly)? Anything specific in her body language you have noticed? What does she do immediately after eliminating?
Of equal importance is how you respond to her when you are actually close enough to do something about it. How about reacting to a 'found' accident?
As a rescue facility volunteer and behavior specialist, after adoption, I work with this particular challenge
very often. Her body language tells a tale.
After all is said, she is (probably) having accidents not making decisions. Either way, with enough very specific details, I may be able to help you change her patterns. With a plan and the right technique, great things can happen.
I will see your reply in the 2 days.
I sense an urgency in your comments and I get it. You may email me direct.
Ken@thesmartestdogsontheblock.com I will see it tonight