New Foster, I need help
So I got my second foster on Sunday, we know nothing about her. She was picked up by a cop on the side of the road. She appears to be maybe 2 yrs old. She is skinny & coat in horrible condition. she is a afraid of a broom & a few other things so I suspect she has been hit with a broom. We dont know if she is spayed ( she should be going to the vet next week or the following week) to be checked & get her shots. My question is this dog pees all over the house. I will take her out she will go at least 2 times and then I bring her in the house and 5 minutes later she will pee in the house. Any ideas why she is doing this ( i do believe she was kept out doors but is adjusting well to living in a home) other than the peeing? Also any tricks to help me house train her. She is fustrating me, when my beagle was a puppy he did better house training than her.
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Permalink Reply by Jennifer Markley on
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My first instinct is to have her checked for a bladder infection. She is absolutely beautiful....she shouldn't have any difficulty getting a forever home!
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Permalink Reply by Cindi & Twinkie on
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I concur about checking for UTI. I also concur that she is a real sweetie. With your help, I'm sure she will find a home.
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Permalink Reply by Christen & Bentley on
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Thanks guys, ya my last foster was a sweet girl that had extra male hormones and was a marker & even she didnt pee as much as this girl does. Oh ya by the way we named her Piper & she will be up for adoption soon with Sunshine Corgi Rescue
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Permalink Reply by Jane Christensen on
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She is absolutely beautiful. I agree with the UTI even if you can take in a sample as to not have to upset her more. If she never learned where to go potty it will take some time and/or some could be fear. My females from a puppy mill used cedar chips and I found this out by accident when I had put some down in a fairly large pen in my garage and one went in and used it immediately...it at least much better than the floor:) Good luck and keep us updated! I actually got some info from a rescue on how to house train a difficult dog...will try to find it! Thank you!
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Permalink Reply by Beth on
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I would definitely have her tested for a UTI and also maybe for kidney function, which would require a blood draw.
Don't assume she was hit just because she's afraid of a broom. Jack went through a spell where he was terrified of them, and he was never hit. It could be she's never seen one, or it could be she is genetically prone to fearfulness, or it could be that someone propped one in a corner and she walked by and it fell and made a big clatter once and now she thinks brooms are bad.
Many dogs have irrational (to us) fears; it does not mean they were abused. If she was loose on the road her adrenaline is probably still quite high from being on high alert for a period of time. That could increase both her skittishness and her frequency of urination.
She's lovely! Hopefully she'll be all fixed up and ready to go in no time!
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Permalink Reply by Sam Tsang on
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Hi Christen, call Sam B and get her approve on all procedures, when you're at the vet, you can pass the phone and let her talk to the vet directly.
You'll need to set the same schedule for your foster and your own pack. What she needs is order, to learn what to expect at what time. Clean and re-clean the soil area, you'll need to go back to basics and crate train her. When you can't watch her, put her in the crate, read the FAQ and apply the principals. When in doubt, talk to Sam B, she is a wonderful teacher, I've learn A LOT from her :) Thank you for opening your home for this special girl!
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Oh Yes I am in contact with Sam B. all the time, just thought I would try to get some other people tips as well..... and yes I have been through paper towels, towels, bleach, soap, water, vingear, etc cleaning since Sunday...... I just started putting her in her crate when I catch her going to the bathroom & she does fine in the crate ( no barking or wining) so at least thats a postive thing......
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Permalink Reply by John Wolff on
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You must've cleaned her up before those pics; her coat sure doesn't look "horrible". She may have been hit with a broom, but lots of dogs attack the broom or vacuum fiercely.
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oh if you see her coat it very dull looking and skin is very dry.... no she cowers down when she see the broom......
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Permalink Reply by Bev Levy on
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She is a cutie and bless you for taking her in. Vinegar is not a great choice for cleaning urine because it is a similar smell. Some dogs will pee more with it. An enzyme cleaner works better. I personally think that when they are stressed they will mark stuff just to feel at home. Crating or leashing her to you in the house may help you put a stop to it quicker. I have fostered cats that immediately pee all over just to claim the territory!
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Permalink Reply by Joanna, Rainy and Calvin on
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She is sweet. It breaks my heart to think of these little guys found out wandering with no one to care for them or protect them. I don't have advice to offer, but I thank you for taking her in. Rescuers have a big heart and do so much for these little kids. I hope things get better.
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Permalink Reply by Kristine & Einstein on
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Ahh ok. well I definately agree to get her checked out. Also the way my mom and I delt with peeing was this...when they pee, clean it up immediately. Make sure to get something that will break down the enzymes and oder. Once the area is dry place a puppy pad down...do this whereever she has gone (unfortuantely you may have more than one puppy pad down in a specific area and more than likely she will go in the same spot more than once....eventually she will get used to going outside. When this happens, slowly one by one take away a puppy pad away from a specific spot. Kinda like musical chairs.. anyways I hope this helps. Usually Kroger or other places will have a large pack of puppy pads, usually the 101 kind has the 101 dalmations for the box. It is also useful to put in there kennels and other areas as well.
Hope this helps somewhat. Or gives you a better idea for a solution.
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