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Posted by Michelle G. on October 2, 2009, 4:48 pm
I must get better with my writing skills (or lack thereof). I appreciate
your message/s and thanks for the advice. I didn't mean to imply in my
first message that Pete (the Lab) was terminal. In fact after his stay
overnight at the vet clinic, and all the IV's etc, he is back to his old
self. He chases the squirrels in the back yard and barks at the neighbor's
dog (who usually starts the barking). I do know what you mean, though, I
had a female yellow Lab that had to be put down 3 years ago; her name was
Bette (after Bette Middler). Hopefully Pete has many more years left.
Michelle
Hi Michelle,
There's no truth to the old saying that, "You can't teach an old
dog..."
I'm no expert on housetraining an older dog; the protocol may be the
same or different - I just don't know. If it were me, I'd do some
research. Try these:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rls=com.microsoft%3Aen-us%3AIE-SearchBox&rlz=1I7DKUS_en&q=house+training+older+dogs&aq=6s&oq=housetraining&aqi=g-s10
Or maybe even pay for a consult with a local dog behaviorist. AFAIK,
the most important thing is to *be consistent*, which can sometimes
also be the most difficult, but it must be done.
As far as the older dog is concerned, IMO these kinds of decisions are
best thought out ahead of time with a level head when emotions aren't
running high or at panic level with kids crying their hearts out.
IMO, kids should be left out of adult decisions. Our first dog was
very old (16) for a dog her size, and deteriorating slowly (I won't go
into details). We made the decision ahead of time that when x
happened, it would be time. Of course when it happens and you bring
them in, they act like puppies and perfectly fine, even though they're
not. X happened - it was still time. Boomer was more sudden, (and he
too was the best dog in the world) but some clear candid discussion
with the vet as things progressed helped us a lot. The decision was
pretty much made for us as hard as it was (and still is) on us. Labs'
lifespans average out at about 12 years - too short for the great dogs
they are, and we felt "cheated" when Boomer was taken at 11. I won't
get into the "family member" vs. "he's a dog" dilemma - that is too
personal a matter that should be discussed with people with both
knowledge and trust of each other.
For the carpet, some Nature's Miracle (or similar product) will help
tremendously with both stain & odor.
Doc
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> Hi!
> I have a 7lb Maltese male. He's 4 years old and I cannot get him
> housebroken completely. I take him out, he usually will do his business,
> then, he'll go to one of his favorite spots and pee. Especially if it's
> raining. Drives me crazy! Any suggestion on the housebreaking? I also have
> a 10 year old black Lab and he's absolutely the best dog in the world!
> However, he had a severe bout of pancreatitis last week with vomiting and
> diarrhea, yes, in the house, yes I've shampooed and shampooed and
> shampooed
> carpet. We made a mad dash (I actually put my emergency lights on and
> carefully ran two red lights) to the emergency vet clinic. When I bailed
> him out the next afternoon the bill was just a few dollars shy of $1,000.
> But, what do you do? He's my family.
> Michelle G.
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Posted by Pat in Virginia on October 1, 2009, 8:52 pm
There is a current T.V. commercial that I love! Charlie the bulldog
skateboards through the house. Owner says, "Not in the house, Charlie. Take
it outside, buddy." Cracks me up! (Ad for insurance maybe?)
PAT in VA/USA
In the vein of "The Cider House Rules", I present you: (and I have no
idea how the spacing will come out...)
THE DOG HOUSE RULES
1. Obey all rules.
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Posted by Polly Esther on October 1, 2009, 9:20 pm
One of our all-time favorites, Pat. No. Not insurance. It's a commercial
from a flooring company; Armstrong, Congoleum ... one of them. Doesn't it
make you stop whatever you're doing and watch him and smile? We also got
to see him on Good Morning America or something. That darling fur face
apparently just loves to skateboard. Polly
"Pat in Virginia" <wrote
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> There is a current T.V. commercial that I love! Charlie the bulldog
> skateboards through the house. Owner says, "Not in the house, Charlie.
> Take it outside, buddy." Cracks me up! (Ad for insurance maybe?)
> PAT in VA/USA
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Posted by on October 1, 2009, 11:54 pm
And then Fudgey nails you with those big brown eys, looking so
innocent, and dang! he has you wrapped around his little paw ;)
Ginger in CA
wrote:
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> In the vein of "The Cider House Rules", I present you: =A0(and I have no
> idea how the spacing will come out...)
> THE DOG HOUSE RULES
> 1. Obey all rules.
> 2. Dogs are responsible for their OWN bodies.
> =A0 =A0 No exceptions.
> 3. The house is NOT your bathroom. =A0No exceptions.
> =A0 =A0 (If you don=92t use our house for your bathroom, we won=92t use y=
our
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> crate for ours.)
> 4. Shut the Fudge up unless:
> =A0 =A0 =95 You have to go outside (See Rule #3)
> =A0 =A0 =95 You are trying to warn us about something WE deem important.
> 5. Biting/Chewing is allowed only on items specifically approved for
> that purpose
> =A0 =A0 by Mom & Dad. =A0No exceptions.
> 6. No noses, paws, tails, or tongues on tables, counters or other
> surfaces above floor level.
> =A0 =A0 No exceptions.
> 7. Unacceptable behavior is unacceptable. =A0Unacceptable behavior is
> anything we say it is.
> =A0 =A0 No exceptions.
> =A0 =A0 =95 Dog teeth on human skin are unacceptable.
> =A0 =A0 =95 Puking in the house is unacceptable.
> =A0 =A0 =95 Dog farts are unacceptable.
> =A0 =A0 =95 Jumping up on ANYTHING is unacceptable.
> =A0 =A0 =95 Dog noise is unacceptable (See Rule #4).
> =A0 =A0 =95 Crazy-dogging in the house is unacceptable.
> =A0 =A0 =95 Destroying Mom & Dad=92s stuff is unacceptable.
> =A0 =A0 =95 Crotch-sniffing is unacceptable.
> =A0 =A0 =95 Anything else we say is unacceptable... is unacceptable.
> 8. Inability to read and/or ignorance of any rule is no excuse.
> 9. Tough.
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Posted by Dr. Zachary Smith on October 2, 2009, 9:21 am
They're green. The whole litter was. I don't know if that'll change
as he matures or not, but brown would be cool.
That look has no effect on me. DW says I *invented* that look.
Doc
On Oct 1, 11:54=A0pm, gaw93...@msn.com wrote:
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> And then Fudgey nails you with those big brown eys, looking so
> innocent, and dang! he has you wrapped around his little paw ;)
> Ginger in CA
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> I have a 7lb Maltese male. He's 4 years old and I cannot get him
> housebroken completely. I take him out, he usually will do his business,
> then, he'll go to one of his favorite spots and pee. Especially if it's
> raining. Drives me crazy! Any suggestion on the housebreaking? I also have
> a 10 year old black Lab and he's absolutely the best dog in the world!
> However, he had a severe bout of pancreatitis last week with vomiting and
> diarrhea, yes, in the house, yes I've shampooed and shampooed and
> shampooed
> carpet. We made a mad dash (I actually put my emergency lights on and
> carefully ran two red lights) to the emergency vet clinic. When I bailed
> him out the next afternoon the bill was just a few dollars shy of $1,000.
> But, what do you do? He's my family.
> Michelle G.