gracegirl

Typically one of our three will refuse last call. Since we've had each of them over 5 years we know them well enough to physically make them get up. (A poke to the butt or taking them by the collar.) Otherwise I'd suggest clipping the leash on and going out. Use the same word (outside, move, get) and hopefully soon it will become habit.

We have an Airedale who licks everything. Carpet, wood, the bedspread, the glass door to the yard. For him, I believe its somewhat of an attention seeking behavior, though he'll continue after walks or after we've played with him so maybe he's just strange.

I'm so sorry Bella is gone.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

I don't come in rebemberamce much, but wanted to say that I'm so sorry he's gone.

My perfect, distinguished lady...the one and only Graceface...is perfect in every way. Except for her love of all things stinky. She rolled in many unmentionables, but the worst was the half rotted carcas of a bird she found on the beach. Thank goodness my friends were smart enough to install an outdoor doggie wash area with heated water.

I'm so sorry for your loss. Godspeed Will.

Time to go find your momma, Knuckles. Godspeed, little one.

Cheese. Tempt him with cheese.

Welcome back! Gorgeous pups. Jack looks like trouble. How is Phoenix doing? And if I remember you had also taken over care of a fjord too.

It's only been a few days, just let him be for a few weeks. He doesn't care that he's living in a small space right now. Just keep giving food in the kitchen occasionally and see how it's going in another week or so. Pushing him beyond his comfort will only stress you and him further. You are probably acting different in that area of the house, so he's probably thinking "I wonder why these people are so freaked out about these floors?!? I should probably be afraid too". We moved last month. DBFs 85 lb airedale was afraid of the tile in the kitchen. That lasted all of three days as that's where we keep the treats. He's dramatic like that. He's lived with tile before.

Why not muzzle every time she goes out? Seems a very simple solution to me.

^^^ Yep, that! I have two greys and an airedale. My male hound and male airedale have food "complications". Neither boy will mess with Grace, she's a bitch and the boss of them! The greyhounds can be together with bones, but neither are allowed to take the others. Same with food, they are both fed in the dining room. Jackson the airedale is fed his meals behind closed roots in the master bedroom. That's also where he is allowed to have his bones. It's just not worth the risk to let them all loose together with food or prized possessions.

Had a similar situation once. My former roommate moved in with her boyfriend. She missed the greys so she asked me to bring them over. I knew her boyfriend had two dogs. I did not know he had a cat. I found out he had a cat once Fenway had the cat in his mouth. My advice: total separation or no visit with the dog. It's just not worth it.

How about an ultrasound? Fenway had one a year ago after a pattern of peeing inside. Turns out he has "minor kidney damage of an unspecified origin". Basically, he sometimes just has to pee when no one is home. He's an angel though, and picked his spot on the tile rather than the carpet.

I disagree with this solution. Sounds like you are doing everything right. Puppies require A LOT of patience. A LOT. I think it's a combo of him being upset when you leave, and sims not being able to hold it. I got Fenway when he was 4 months old. He could come to work with me and play with all his doggie friends at work, so long as he was crated in the storage/warehouse area when he was not actively being watched by a human. At least 3 times a week I'd find he had peed his crate, and I know he was being let out more than the three times a day I'd take breaks. He's a puppy. Pee happens. Keep doing what you're doing, you are on the right track. Eventually his bladder control will catch up with his brains and it will click.

Simple. Separate for meal times. Its what we do to keep everyone safe. If someone decides their food is not good enough that day, they get 10 minutes to eat before its put away. Routine. Habit. All dogs are safe this way.

This sounds all too familiar. Fenway is my sensitive soul and a similar thing happened a year ago. I had to go out of town for work and Grace hurt her paw, so she stayed with my parents while Fen stayed with DBF and his dog. The accidents started. When I returned home, it was only for a few days before DBF and I went on vacation. My brother and my roommate sit hound watching duties at my house, so Fen was in a familiar place with familiar people. The accidents continued. I returned home, our routine was back to normal, the accidents continued. At that point I knew it was not behavioral so I headed down the medical exploration path. After a U/A and blood work we did a round of antibiotics before finally doing an ultrasound...which revealed "minor kidney damage of an unknown origin". Bottom line: you know your dog best, do trust your gut. O e accident might be because Bella is out of sorts. More than that and I'd start down the medical testing path as well. Good luck.

What a touching memorial for such a beloved friend. RIP Emma.

I was going to suggest hiring a dog trainer, instead I think a relationship therapist is in order. I live with my boyfriend. He has a Airedale, I have two greys. When we decided to combine households, the dogs became "ours". Any behavior challenges we have with any of the three dogs are ours to solve, not mine vs. his. The only part of our dog ownership that remains individual is routine vet care, but decisions on their care are still discussed jointly.

I'm so very sorry for your loss.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Run free little westie! My parents have a westie named Hobbes. They are the best little dogs ever. Hobbes will be 13 this spring.

I think I've moved 6 times with my dogs. Oy! I either take the dogs somewhere on moving day, or I have one friend who leashes them up and it's their sole responsibility that day to keep a watch over the dogs (they always stay leashed). I usually don't wash their bedding so that it smells familiar for at least a week. I also walk them through the house and around the yard one time leashed, then I turn them loose. The only problem I've ever had is when my idiot landlord showed up unannounced at the end of a long day of moving. He left the door wide open after her let himself in (again, unannounced) and Jackson the Airedale decided to go for a walk on his own. The greys were too tired to get off the couch.

They are so precious...and SMART!