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Originally Posted by Britster  I doubt it was out of spite. How long have you had her? Everything is brand spankin' new to her. She came from rescue right? So you don't know much of her background? Maybe she used to be scolding for peeing and is now scared to go at all? Maybe she waited until you left the room because she is scared of going in front of humans for fear of some sort of punishment? Or maybe she never went on leash before. My dads dog Buddy hates going poop on leash because he's used to going out in the yard freely and privately. So when we go camping and he's on leash, he will take *forever* to poop and sometimes hold it all day.
Have you tried walking her WITH Thumper so that she can smell his pee and see him going outside too? Do you have a dog park near by or a fenced in area so she could try to go off leash?
I really think it's just going to take more time. You often need weeks or months before a personality will come out with a new rescue in your house. Diapers won't really solve anything unless a dog has an incontinence problem or something and it's necessary. |
You are right on so many levels. I don't know much of her history since she is a rescue. I gave her lots of hugs and kisses after I calmed down and said I was sorry to her. I do think she is very private and does not like to be watched when doing her business. I spoke to the Vet and he thinks this is all behavioral issues and not something medical. I tend to agree with him.
I have walked her with Thumper and my dog walker walks them together each day. However, Thumper does not want to wait on her to go potty. He usually likes to do his business and return home. She doesn't seem to care that he will pee and poop even if I praise him. She will go on her own time.
The diapers are only a temporary solution to use when I can't confine her to my kitchen area. I live in a studio apartment and she likes to roam. I am hoping once she becomes fully potty trained they will no longer be needed. Its just to help prevent future mistakes and at night time so she doesn't potty on my bed.