GreyhoundDBZ Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Hi All! We adopted a greyhound a few weeks, right from the track/ kennel life. He has adjusted to potty training relatively well, but struggles to make it through the night. We typically do last walk of the night at 10:30, and he goes out right at 5am. He has been unable to hold off to get outside (made it most of the way and then loses control) and has gone to the bathroom in the house (caught in the act at 4:30). He's almost 3, so I think he should be able to hold it slightly longer. Selfishly, I'd love to be able to get more than 6 hours of sleep. During the day, he gets a 5am walk (about an hour, a pee break at 8:45, an afternoon pee break, an evening pee break, and then a final walk at 10:30 that's usually 45 minutes or so. Eventually that evening break will become a walk, but we live in a small city and he's not adjusted yet to traffic. Any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Hold onto his collar when you are taking him out in the morning so he doesn't get a chance to squat or lift. Have you tried a belly band? That might work. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Might have your vet check for a UTI. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Do you pee on schedule? Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocsDoctor Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Agree about asking the vet to check for a urinary tract infection - it definitely sounds to me as if this could be the problem, especially him wanting to hold it in on the way out, and failing. This isn't typical of a young, healthy male dog - I am always amazed how long they can and will wait for the right spot. Tiger my latest adoptee doesn't even want a bathroom break when I get up, will save it all up until we go out for a walk after breakfast and he can mark his favourite trees and lamp-posts! Quote Clare with Tiger (Snapper Gar, b. 18/05/2015), and remembering Ken (Boomtown Ken, 01/05/2011-21/02/2020) and Doc (Barefoot Doctor, 20/08/2001-15/04/2015)."It is also to be noted of every species, that the handsomest of each move best ... and beasts of the most elegant form, always excel in speed; of this, the horse and greyhound are beautiful examples."----Wiliam Hogarth, The Analysis of Beauty, 1753. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyhoundDBZ Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 Thank you everyone for the insight- we'll call the vet and see what they have to say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 Good luck! Please keep us posted. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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