Dog rant! We’ve had our large dog for 10 years. For the most part he was an outside dog until a year or so ago. He would…
Dog rant!
We’ve had our large dog for 10 years. For the most part he was an outside dog until a year or so ago. He would go crazy ( bite the door and start bleeding to come in.) I have allergies so I’m not a dog person. We bought a huge kennel this fit him comfortably so he can stay inside for the most part. He did good, that lasted a year until a few months ago he’d go crazy and do the same thing to get out of the cage. My husband bought 2 large sections of carpet for the 2 living rooms. While we are home we is behaved and stays on either carpet. My 16 year old and myself let him out several times a day. With that being said when we are asleep or gone he pisses and craps on my expensive area carpet and sometimes our rugs and tile. I’m going crazy because no matter what I do I smell piss and I’m so grossed out. My 5 year old plays on these floors! My husband and son can live like this but I can’t! I’m going to start working soon and he cannot be home range free . We’ve had him so long and I’m gonna be the bad guy if I surrender him.
BakingDaddy ·
How much attention is he getting?
Do any of you take him to exercise? (Not just let him out to go to the bathroom) Getting more exercise usually helps tremendously.
He needs to see a vet, being old or just in general he could have medical problems.
It can also be the kennel and him acting out. He has already shown that he doesn't like it. Maybe try phasing the kennel out, leave it open when you are home so he has the option of going in and out as he pleases so it turns into a safe space. Get hi. Toys that stimulate his brain for when you are gone or at night time.
You can't really expect a dog to just sit on one section of carpet and be happy.
Marie··
The kennel has been gone for a few months now. He only used the kennel for a year or so until he no longer would have it. He roams between 2 living rooms. My 16 year son takes him to the park everyday after school for a walk. When my husband gets home him the dog and my 5 year old go in the back yard for a few hours while my son plays . He’s outside 3 or 4 hours a day and when inside we let him out every hour or 2 until he scratches to come in. He’s so old he isn’t full of energy anymore. He just sleeps most of the day . I really do appreciate any suggestions because I’m at the end of my rope.
BakingDaddy ··
sorry lady. I'd 100% start off with getting him seen by his vet.
Marie··
I don’t know how he’s restricted. Right now he pretty much has his
way. I really do appreciate any suggestions.
Marie··
he seen one 6 months ago but it sounds like something else might be going on and needs to go again soon. When I ask my family for advice they just say it’s time to give him up. There’s no way he can stay alone while I start working 8-10 hours a day.
BakingDaddy ··
you never know until you try it and give him a chance. My German Shepherd has anxiety and I wasn't able to leave him home alone without him hurting himself or destroying things. I recently moved from a house where he was able to be free in a yard while I was gone to an apartment where he has no option of being out while I'm not home. I got a pet camera where I could see and hear what he was doing and talk to him. Then would leave the house for 10 minutes at a time at first, then 30mins, then a few hours. Now he can stay all day by himself and doesn't have any issues. I'm so glad I gave him a chance to prove to me that he is capable of being home alone, otherwise I would never leave my apartment.
Marie··
that’s awesome
Thank you for hope. I know I said I’m not a dog person but regardless he’s been in our family for 10 years my heart would be broken if I had to give him up. My intention is to keep him until he dies. Now I don’t think I’d get another one anytime soon after.
Icebergahead·
Мама сына (7 лет)
Is he a working dog breed? Sounds like he is easily bored and needs to move around. Most large dogs need to be fairly active. They are not “lap dogs”. Anxieties may cause these behaviors and or maybe there is an underline issue. So he only urinates when no one is around?
I would also recommend seeing the vet. He is a 10yr old and may have issues he is not able to verbally tell his owners.
Marie··
Yes. I’ll let him out before I take my 5 year old to school. He will scratch when he’s done. I’ll be gone 20 -30 min and I’ll come home to piss😡. I will say he only started a month or so ago. He was good in the house until then . I feel like he’s saying f*** you .
BakingDaddy ··
My granny's dog started doing this and we found out she is diabetic. She went years having no issues and then out of the blue started peeing all over and we thought she was just being stink about my granny leaving her at a babysitters (me) while she went on vacation lol.
RayOfMySunShine··
my dog did this and we took him to the vet and he had a tumor growing in his abdomen that pressed on his bladder. Please take him in.
Marie··
I’m definitely going to . I hope your dog is okay now. Thank you
RayOfMySunShine··
unfortunately we had to put him down. The tumor grew to be the size of a grapefruit before we really knew what was wrong. We had taken him to the vet multiple times before we found out he had a tumor. His quality of life diminished. He couldn’t walk or get up to go potty. It was the worst thing to put him down. My SO had him since he was a pup. And he was about 12 years old. But he had a good life and he was loved so much.
I was also thinking your dog has separation anxiety. That’s why goes potty when no one is with him. Maybe have him sleep with one of your sons to see if that helps during the night. Play videos or music for him when you are gone.
Marie··
I’m so sorry to hear about your dog.
That makes a lot of sense . He’s perfectly fine when everyone is up and awake. Thank you