CHIPPERI need some help and advice - if you have any experience with dogs, maybe you can give your thoughts...
As most of you know, we have a sweet little dog named Chipper. He's 4 1/2 years old and has been housetrained for about the past 3 1/2 years. Several months ago he started doing his business behind our big screen t.v. We wouldn't find it until way later when we'd be back there working with wires or something. A real bummer. I've tried to be better about keeping track of what he does when he's outside and sometimes putting him in his kennel if I know it's been awhile since he's done #2. Well, this morning, I found that Chipper has moved his location to Emily's bedroom - a pile from a day or two ago and a fresh pile this morning. AAAGGGHHH!
If he hadn't been a member of our family for the past 4 1/2 years, I would put an ad in the paper TODAY to find him a new home. But he is Emily's best little companion here, our primary reason for getting him the first place, so I need advice on how to solve this problem quickly! Do I have to totally start over with housetraining and keeping him kenneled or with me at all times? Do I only put the food out for a little while and then take it away? Any help would be appreciated! I'm totally grossed out and can't handle much more!
Signed,
Desperate Dog Mom
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I am absolutely NO help in this department, short of suggesting Chipper wear a diaper! What a bummer though!
We haven't found a mess even downstairs for a long time now with Lexi. We started doing what you do, and keep Lexi outside until we see that she did her business. We also take Lexi outside a lot more than Chipper goes outside. Maybe you should try taking him out mid-day. I have always thought that was a long time to hold it for a little doggie like Chipper. :) We also only give Lexi her food at night, in her "house." Maybe you can try that and see if it helps at all. Good luck!!!
Ooh...I don't know. That is such a bummer! Good luck!
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