Comments on: Our 5 lb. female CHIHUAHUA is absolutely adorable, but she is?

By: exphys_02

exphys_02 — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:36:59 +0000

Some smaller dogs often have trouble holding their urine but in many cases, because they’ve basically learned to potty in the house, the dog may not want to change it’s ways. Take the dog out frequently and reward it for using the bathroom outside; it’s tough to wait around for the dog to go sometimes because we’ve all got other things going on but stick with it and don’t go back in until the dog has urinated outside. Praise and reward immediately after the dog goes outside. You may have to reach back into puppyhood and go as far as keeping your girl on a leash with you at all times indoors so she learns she can’t run off and use the "indoor facilities".

As for cleaning, you need something with enzymes to break down the urine and get rid of the smell. There are plenty of these products available and you just need to make sure it’s safe for the surface you’re cleaning and, obviously, for your pet. Your vet may be able to recommend something.

There is a woman named Patricia McConnell who is a Ph.D. animal behaviorist who has a ton of information on her website and she has much of it in booklet form that is really affordable. She’s definitely a go to reference for me.

Finally, have your dog checked by your vet because sometimes medical conditions like urinary tract infections can cause animals to potty where they shouldn’t. My oldest dog, Hunter, was using the carpet in front of the door at night which was very unlike him. I had a hunch it was diabetes and, unfortunately, I was right. A condition causing your dog to urinate inside can be very serious and life threatening and may need to be addressed quickly.

Good luck and hang in there-she’s worth it!!!
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By: .NELO.

.NELO. — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:00:59 +0000

ohkaii. Here are some answers that i hope will help you.

1) There is no such drug. Trust me.

2) Your vet hasnt heard of it coz if no. 1

3) There is a spray which is odorless, and is something that stops dogs (or any animal) from going there and urinating. You have to spray it where ever you dont want youe dog to pee and by the time the bottle finishes, your dog ( or any animal) would have learned not to urinate there. Get it from any bunnings store. Im sorry, i cant remember the name but its a yellow bottle, has a white lid, and has a picture of a dog, a cat and a bird on the front.

Hope i helped.
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By: John

John — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:18:59 +0000

put some newspapers on the floor. every time you catch her doing it, physically carry her onto the newspaper. soon she'll realize where her "lavatories" are. if she has accidents, lie newspapers at night.
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