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Well done Tikki. It's far better for her to use the indoor facilities than to try to hold it all day and get a UTI in the process. Clever girl :)
Was he raised in a kennel at his breeders by any chance? When you say severe anxiety in the crate, is soiling the only issue?
"I just can't trust some behavior person; snake oil in my opinion" My apologies, you didn't use the exact words I said
Pedantic, Myra :). Salesman/Saleswoman - what's it matter? 'Snakeoil Salesman' comment was in response to the Op saying that all behaviourists are...
So she doesn't cry straight away when left with your friends? When does it start when she's with them? Is it, perhaps, when things quieten down a...
I wonder if your friends and their kids could do you a favour next time you leave her with them. Ask them to start a game with her while you are...
By fussy, I mean do you make a fuss before you leave her, or sound anxious (we often do without meaning to with the 'don't worry, we'll not be long'...
More questions (sorry, it's a habit born of being a retired 'snake oil salesman') Where is/was she left at home? Have your friends tried playing...
How long do you have to be out before she starts howling/whining? How long before she starts howling/whining when left with your friends? How often...
What health tests should I be looking for and are they a generally healthy breed? Longevity? What is the temperament of the breed? Tell them your...
What is she like when you are home with her? Is she a 'velcro' dog or is she happy to settle when you leave the room?
Hi Malka. No I don't think for a minute that it is spay incontinence (or any other incontinence). Just a clever little dog that has found her own...
Rosie uses a pad at night. Totally 'clean' throughout the day. I could crate her at night and for her it would solve it, but I prefer her to have her...
She's not strange at all, Malka. Just the opposite. She needs to wee and can't alert you early enough so does what comes naturally to her :). It...
It's 5 years since I last had a home visit (for my old lad, Sam) Standard charge was £50 for visiting at home plus any meds prescribed. I doubt...
She got tons of fuss on her birthday :). This is the first photo we've ever managed to get that shows her smile and some of her character. It was...
My happy, smiley princess was 5 on the 23rd of September :)[ATTACH]
If this is true separation anxiety (and it could well be), I'd recommend finding a vet behaviourist to help. They can prescribe, if necessary,...
I can only echo what Carole has said - way out of my experience. I do hope you find some help. It's the worst when we know something is wrong and...
My girl is highly intolerant of chicken. Even the slightest amount makes her ill.
