I am working with a 2 1/2 y/o weimaraner nuetered male who is now on his 4th family. He was never abused, as far as I know. I know the 3rd family he was with and helped get him to the 4th family. He has been great for them for the week that they have had him, but a few of his imperfections are becoming very annoying. I feel pressed to say that he is about the most social dog I have met.
He is developing the habit of peeing in his crate when he is put away. No matter the time, 8 hours or 20 minutes, he is causing this problem. How in the world do you help a dog with that? I imagine cutting down water intake is the first step, but after 20 minutes of being put away, sounds more defiant than bladder problem. He is having little if any accidents in the house at any other time. I would love some feedback. Thanks!
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I wanted to add that "defiant" is never the reason for peeing-in-the-crate issues, in my experience.
There's UTIs, submissive urinating, lack of sufficient opportunity for emptying the bladder outside, kidney problems, and imperfect training, but "defiant" is something that is just not likely.
Can I ASSume the dog is awake when it is doing this? Some dogs, especially fixed ones can pee at rest, or when they are asleep. Just something to rule out.
Yes, he is awake. It is a funny situation. I really want this dog to work out with this family because he is a great animal and deserves attention and love. He was removed from the 3rd family because he was aggressed upon by their new dogs. I was really disappointed they didn't want to try to work it out with him. I'll post after the vet visit.
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Quote: Jason Baily
np connie. I'm the one who made the mistake!
Yes, he is awake. It is a funny situation. I really want this dog to work out with this family because he is a great animal and deserves attention and love. .... I'll post after the vet visit.
Jason
OK, good.
I know there are several members here who have done a ton of crate-training trouble-shooting with other people's dogs, so I'll bet we can help.
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My last shepherd had an incontinence problem when she got older. She had epilepsy and was on come hard core narcotics. After a lot of exercise she would lose control of her bladder and pee. She was on a medication they called "PPP".
I could never spell the name or even pronounce it correctly. I think it is Phenylpropanolamine (sp?) It is a little yellow pill and was not very expensive. She was on the lowest dose and it helped a lot.
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