I feel your frustration. My 10 year old has completely regressed with potty training. He's basically in a belly band 24/7 right now. He goes out pretty much every 1/2 hour to hour during the day and at least 2-3 times at night so I never get a good nights sleep and he still manages to pee in the house if his diaper is off for any amount of time. I've had him tested as well and nothing came up.
Here is how bad it's getting for me....I was at pet supplies plus today and found an ad on for a pet psychic. I am thinking of giving her a call and I am not even really a firm believer in all of that kind of stuff...but at this point, I am willing to take any help I can get!! LOL!! My carpet cleaner and washing machine is working overtime and I am sick of cleaning up pee.
We will be starting potty training 101 this spring. In my case, I feel like a lot of the regression came when my other dog started using potty pads indoors. When it gets warm enough, I want to do away with the potty pads and they will be going outside. In my case, I am in it for the long haul with my pup...till death do us part. I will keep a diaper on him if I have to and keep cleaning up pee but I really hope I can find a way to get him mostly potty trained.
The fact that your little girl destroys things, can't handle being crated and is pooing and peeing everywhere sounds to me like she has horrible anxiety. Have you talked to your doctor about putting her on medication?? Just like some humans need medication for chemical imbalances in their brains that cannot be helped otherwise, animals can have similar situations as well. It might be worth a try!!
She could also just be bored and under-stimulated...and like any little kid, she's acting out to get attention. Dogs typically destroy things out of boredom or stress. Does she just act out while you are gone, or is she pottying everywhere and destroying things while you guys are at home too??
Ceasar Milan, while not my most favorite trainer, is definitely onto something when he says that a dog needs a job. If your pup is bored, she's going to act out in unhealthy ways. You need to have healthy ways to relieve her boredom. She may require more exercise and more attention than your other yorkie. Obedience, Agility, barn hunts etc etc....puzzle toys and long walks all help to stimulate and tire out the brain and body so it's not working overtime...although I am really think it's more than just boredom. The fact that she'll harm herself in a cage to get out, along with the other behaviors really makes me think she's got some kind of chemical imbalance and/or extreme anxiety.
I know that some dogs will literally lick the hair off their paws and chew them bloody because they can't handle being in a cage. I also know that some dogs will smear poop and pee everywhere because of the anxiety...which isn't a normal behavior. Most dogs don't want to step in their filth...let alone smear it everywhere, so that right there, shows you how bad it can get.
If I were you, I would call my vet and emphasize how bad it has gotten and see what your vet says. |