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Old December 4th 09, 07:27 AM posted to rec.pets.dogs.behavior
Linda Hungerford
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Default Old dog forgets housebreaking

On Dec 3, 3:35*pm, Richard Evans wrote:
still finding messes.

He's always been an indoor dog and I hate to banish him outside,
especially with cold weather coming on, but I can't keep cleaning up
after him either.

Suggestions?


Put him on a regular toiletitng schedule, taking him out every hour or
every two hours. You will have to use trial and error to find the
appropriate time interval that will prevent accidents in the house.

You will probably have to limit access to the house, also. Keep him
in an area that is easier to keep clean, as accidents will continue to
happen, but less frequently with his regular toiletting schedule.

Since he is neutered, it is less likely that his prostate is causing
him to retain urine, but this still could be an issue for him. Make
sure this issue is addressed with his veterinarian.

Keeping the dog outside at this point in his life is all but a death
sentence. I'm not even sure I would risk him in a well heated garage.

hth.....
Linda H.