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Russpilot · 07-21-2016, 02:42 PM

We have let ours in the bed for almost their whole lives. Even when they are young, they will be adverse to peeing in the "den" for everyone than they would on their own. Ours have accidents occasionally, but we have a waterproof mattress pad so it is only a sheet wash and no harm no foul. Plus, I love having these little girls all cuddled up to me at night!

Lilah Charm · 07-21-2016, 07:23 PM

It does sound like more of a separation anxiety issue at the core. How long have you had her? She is twelve weeks now? Canana had a lot of great ideas. I had a dog with major anxiety when I was younger, it was not safe for her and not good for me or my household. Since your babe is so little I think it would be great to work through that now. I would start by feeding tantalizing meals in the crate- all meals- and leaving the door open. She will learn that the crate is a good place which brings good things. If she is climbing out of her ex pen, perhaps one foot higher or a different style, maybe even one with a top would be appropriate for you folks. Try putting a hot water bottle wrapped in a towel in the crate at night on top of a fluffy blanket. Leave a potty pad right outside or very nearby the crate door (as she is still quite young) make sure the crate has been cleaned with a product intended to remove potty accident smell and hot water wash bleach everything, not a scent of potty in that crate to confuse her. You can even buy sprays to attract her to the potty pad. Especially once she is eating in there she will really not want to mess in there. Once you are able to leave her in the ex pen even for just a couple of minutes, you can start showing her that being alone (showers are nice) is not so bad, start with even one minute and build up from there. Practice when it isn't crucial, during different times of the day. Always treat when she enters the kennel. Remember not to respond to whining, wait a few true seconds when the whining stops (try to catch that magic moment) to be the moment you remove her/pick her up/respond.

Best of luck!

07-21-2016, 02:42 PM	#16
Russpilot Donating 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 881	We have let ours in the bed for almost their whole lives. Even when they are young, they will be adverse to peeing in the "den" for everyone than they would on their own. Ours have accidents occasionally, but we have a waterproof mattress pad so it is only a sheet wash and no harm no foul. Plus, I love having these little girls all cuddled up to me at night! __________________ Russ, Denise, Bella and Bailey .

07-21-2016, 07:23 PM	#17
Lilah Charm Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,721	It does sound like more of a separation anxiety issue at the core. How long have you had her? She is twelve weeks now? Canana had a lot of great ideas. I had a dog with major anxiety when I was younger, it was not safe for her and not good for me or my household. Since your babe is so little I think it would be great to work through that now. I would start by feeding tantalizing meals in the crate- all meals- and leaving the door open. She will learn that the crate is a good place which brings good things. If she is climbing out of her ex pen, perhaps one foot higher or a different style, maybe even one with a top would be appropriate for you folks. Try putting a hot water bottle wrapped in a towel in the crate at night on top of a fluffy blanket. Leave a potty pad right outside or very nearby the crate door (as she is still quite young) make sure the crate has been cleaned with a product intended to remove potty accident smell and hot water wash bleach everything, not a scent of potty in that crate to confuse her. You can even buy sprays to attract her to the potty pad. Especially once she is eating in there she will really not want to mess in there. Once you are able to leave her in the ex pen even for just a couple of minutes, you can start showing her that being alone (showers are nice) is not so bad, start with even one minute and build up from there. Practice when it isn't crucial, during different times of the day. Always treat when she enters the kennel. Remember not to respond to whining, wait a few true seconds when the whining stops (try to catch that magic moment) to be the moment you remove her/pick her up/respond. Best of luck! __________________ Alyssa and Lilah