We had a poodle when I was a child who developed epilepsy and blindness. She also had toileting issues, but that was anxiety-related. As others have mentioned, we kept furniture and other items in predictable locations so that she could both use them to know where she was and to avoid injury if she were to bump into things. She was able to use normal household sounds (a jangling silverware drawer, the clothes dryer running, a toilet flush, etc.) as well as our calling her name to identify her location in relation to the rest of the house. I'm sure it was frightening for her, but she trusted us to help her when needed.
I wish I could remember more or offer other suggestions. Try not to be too frustrated with her if she is having accidents. She could be suffering from additional conditions which cause inappropriate elimination, and she may be suffering from heightened anxiety, especially when she feels the urge and isn't sure where she is. (I had a labrador whose knees buckled and bladder emptied if anyone mentioned ear medicine.) Best of luck to you and your sweet girl. I hope you are able to manage without too much stress on either of you!
Last edited by KeeganRiley; 02-10-2014 at 12:37 AM.
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