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Originally Posted by Nancy1999  Ralphie's previous owner's vet gave Metronidazole, for his stomach issues and that settles him down right away. However, sometimes he paces due to anxiety. I've found little things that help him, for example, he like me to hold his chewing stick, while he chews on it. He has gotten a little more confident over time.
Another thing, I wanted to mention is that some dogs think the crate is where they are supposed to go to the bathroom. I've read that you’re supposed to clean the crate thoroughly with an enzyme cleaner so that the dog will not smell any trace of urine or feces. Even a pad that has been peed on and washed will still have the smell unless treated with an enzyme cleaner. Crate training may not be the best option for some dogs. You might want to look at this thread about "rehabing a rescue dog", it has tips that might be useful to you. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...ll-rescue.html |
Nature's Miracle has become our best friend, purchasing by the gallon these days, I have even gone as far a creating a mild wash for his private part after he does his business, once I knew the pacing led to the accidents, I knew all else was just a symptom. He knows not to go in there, he just can't help it once he gets going.
I suppose I will begin to treat Bubba like a rescue, more so than I already do. I have phoned a couple of behaviorists... Scary, one said an "e" collar could resolve this within a week
I said I would sooner put it on myself, that gentleman got a bit huffy " Mam, you are the leader, it is an animal!" No thank you goodbye. Have a few more to call.
I will read up on puppy mill rescues, thanks.