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Originally Posted by aweitzm1  Bella is having her first dental cleaning next Saturday. I was quoted a really reasonable price for NYC ($450 with blood work included). None of my dogs have had dental cleaning before and I was wondering what I should expect.
I was also quoted if any teeth need to be pulled it will be from $5-$20 per tooth depending on the tooth and I will not know until the cleaning. I don't think she will need any teeth pulled because her teeth are generally cleaned but the Vet wrote tarter issues in the original vet records so for insurance purposes I need to get her a cleaning to avoid any pre-existing conditions.
Is the price per tooth reasonable?
On another note she is still struggling with potty training. Yesterday she did good going outside, but today refused to go. Since she has peed twice on the bed she no longer has access to it until bed time and I have her in a diaper. I take it off in the morning. She seems to like to pee in it overnight as each morning it is full. I take her out beforehand to pee but she refuses to go. So it must be what she is comfortable with. I actually don't mind her going in the house and don't get upset if she misses the pee pad as long as it is not on my furniture but I cannot get her to stop yet peeing on the bed. Hopefully with time and consistency she will change her behaviors. She also urinates (or spills when I get home and she is supper excited) only a little comes out I don't think she realizes it.
We are going to visit my sister this weekend so I will see how she does in a carrier. I haven't tried it yet and realized I need to start practicing with her tonight as I do not know how she will react yet.
The best part of yesterday was we were watching tv and Thumper and her were on my lap and he went over and started to kiss her face. The sweetest moment ever.
I should have named her Tigger because she reminds me of him she is long and lean and jumps on her hind legs in excitement. I am working on telling her no as I worry about her injuring herself but it is quite adorable.  |
Good on you for getting the dental done, and yes, the price does sound reasonable. Now on to the potty training issues...
The key is consistency. And by consistency, I mean watch her like an eagle, teach her where to go, and reward good behavior. If she's peeing on the bed, then don't allow her on the bed until her potty habits are under control. We used the "crate training" technique with our Bella starting the first day we got her, and she rarely had an accident. We've trained her to use potty pads in the house, and she *never* has a peeing accident. I agree with Taylor, who said not to use diapers. You're not teaching her anything by doing that, and it could result in diaper rash or infections.
Has your Bella been spayed yet? If so, the peeing when excited could be spay incontinence. You might want to ask your vet. I'm not sure that much can be done about that.
Training to use a carrier. Not something that should be put off to the last minute. We trained our Bella to sleep in her carrier with a blanket on our night stand from the first day we brought her home, and now she views her crate as a safe space and is eager to get in it at bedtime or when we leave the house. If your Bella is afraid to get in the carrier, teach her that it is a pleasant place to be by putting in a small blanket or towel or t-shirt with your smell on it. You can also put a treat in the carrier to entice her inside. If your Bella is afraid of the carrier, it may take days or weeks to train her not to be afraid.