about 6 months ago i adopted a 15-year-old miniature poodle through
the vet's office where i work. she's a sweet little dog, has fairly
advanced heart disease, and is dumb as mud. but i love her to death.

i don't know if she was ever housebroken. she has no manners at all.
she doesn't know even "sit". nothing.

You can start with crate training her just as you would a puppy, but, it's
likely that due to her age and illness, that she may never catch on.

Poor thing. Her old "owners" deserve to be shot for giving up a dog at that
age.

--
Emily Carroll
Dealing 80s Toys - Rainbow Brite - My Little Pony - More
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about 6 months ago i adopted a 15-year-old miniature poodle through
the vet's office where i work. she's a sweet little dog, has fairly
advanced heart disease, and is dumb as mud. but i love her to death.

i don't know if she was ever housebroken. she has no manners at all.
she doesn't know even "sit". nothing.

You can start with crate training her just as you would a puppy, but, it's
likely that due to her age and illness, that she may never catch on.

Poor thing. Her old "owners" deserve to be shot for giving up a dog at that
age.

--
Emily Carroll
Dealing 80s Toys - Rainbow Brite - My Little Pony - More
Website: www.geocities.com/diamonds_in_her_eyes
CPG: www.geocities.com/cyberpetgame



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about 6 months ago i adopted a 15-year-old miniature poodle through
the vet's office where i work. she's a sweet little dog, has fairly
advanced heart disease, and is dumb as mud. but i love her to death.

i don't know if she was ever housebroken. she has no manners at all.
she doesn't know even "sit". nothing.

You can start with crate training her just as you would a puppy, but, it's
likely that due to her age and illness, that she may never catch on.

Poor thing. Her old "owners" deserve to be shot for giving up a dog at that
age.

--
Emily Carroll
Dealing 80s Toys - Rainbow Brite - My Little Pony - More
Website: www.geocities.com/diamonds_in_her_eyes
CPG: www.geocities.com/cyberpetgame



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There's a good possibility that her "old owners are dead, in a nursing home,
or otherwise unable to care for her, the grown children didn't care for the
poop either so took her to shelter.
That is why I have made provisions in my will for my dogs.
"Emily Carroll" wrote in message
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about 6 months ago i adopted a 15-year-old miniature poodle through
the vet's office where i work. she's a sweet little dog, has fairly
advanced heart disease, and is dumb as mud. but i love her to death.

i don't know if she was ever housebroken. she has no manners at all.
she doesn't know even "sit". nothing.

You can start with crate training her just as you would a puppy, but, it's
likely that due to her age and illness, that she may never catch on.

Poor thing. Her old "owners" deserve to be shot for giving up a dog at
that
age.

--
Emily Carroll
Dealing 80s Toys - Rainbow Brite - My Little Pony - More
Website: www.geocities.com/diamonds_in_her_eyes
CPG: www.geocities.com/cyberpetgame



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There's a good possibility that her "old owners are dead, in a nursing home,
or otherwise unable to care for her, the grown children didn't care for the
poop either so took her to shelter.
That is why I have made provisions in my will for my dogs.
"Emily Carroll" wrote in message
...
about 6 months ago i adopted a 15-year-old miniature poodle through
the vet's office where i work. she's a sweet little dog, has fairly
advanced heart disease, and is dumb as mud. but i love her to death.

i don't know if she was ever housebroken. she has no manners at all.
she doesn't know even "sit". nothing.

You can start with crate training her just as you would a puppy, but, it's
likely that due to her age and illness, that she may never catch on.

Poor thing. Her old "owners" deserve to be shot for giving up a dog at
that
age.

--
Emily Carroll
Dealing 80s Toys - Rainbow Brite - My Little Pony - More
Website: www.geocities.com/diamonds_in_her_eyes
CPG: www.geocities.com/cyberpetgame



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There's a good possibility that her "old owners are dead, in a nursing home,
or otherwise unable to care for her, the grown children didn't care for the
poop either so took her to shelter.
That is why I have made provisions in my will for my dogs.
"Emily Carroll" wrote in message
...
about 6 months ago i adopted a 15-year-old miniature poodle through
the vet's office where i work. she's a sweet little dog, has fairly
advanced heart disease, and is dumb as mud. but i love her to death.

i don't know if she was ever housebroken. she has no manners at all.
she doesn't know even "sit". nothing.

You can start with crate training her just as you would a puppy, but, it's
likely that due to her age and illness, that she may never catch on.

Poor thing. Her old "owners" deserve to be shot for giving up a dog at
that
age.

--
Emily Carroll
Dealing 80s Toys - Rainbow Brite - My Little Pony - More
Website: www.geocities.com/diamonds_in_her_eyes
CPG: www.geocities.com/cyberpetgame



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"elegy" wrote in message
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about 6 months ago i adopted a 15-year-old miniature poodle through
the vet's office where i work. she's a sweet little dog, has fairly
advanced heart disease, and is dumb as mud. but i love her to death.

i don't know if she was ever housebroken. she has no manners at all.
she doesn't know even "sit". nothing.

when i first brought her home she had numerous accidents every day.
we've gotten much better, but i don't think it's so much that she's
housebroken. i think she's just fairly well-managed.


Personally, I'd just continue to manage, especially if she is very
anti-crate ~ hasn't she been through enough stress without a whole new set
of house rules to learn. I'd give her loads of love & hugs and work gently
with basic manners but forget serious house training and basic obedience.

I don't believe in God, but if I did, I would be hoping that he's watching
you and will remember this great kindness that you are doing for this little
pooch.

Diana

"elegy" wrote in message
...
about 6 months ago i adopted a 15-year-old miniature poodle through
the vet's office where i work. she's a sweet little dog, has fairly
advanced heart disease, and is dumb as mud. but i love her to death.

i don't know if she was ever housebroken. she has no manners at all.
she doesn't know even "sit". nothing.

when i first brought her home she had numerous accidents every day.
we've gotten much better, but i don't think it's so much that she's
housebroken. i think she's just fairly well-managed.


Personally, I'd just continue to manage, especially if she is very
anti-crate ~ hasn't she been through enough stress without a whole new set
of house rules to learn. I'd give her loads of love & hugs and work gently
with basic manners but forget serious house training and basic obedience.

I don't believe in God, but if I did, I would be hoping that he's watching
you and will remember this great kindness that you are doing for this little
pooch.

Diana

"elegy" wrote in message
...
about 6 months ago i adopted a 15-year-old miniature poodle through
the vet's office where i work. she's a sweet little dog, has fairly
advanced heart disease, and is dumb as mud. but i love her to death.

i don't know if she was ever housebroken. she has no manners at all.
she doesn't know even "sit". nothing.

when i first brought her home she had numerous accidents every day.
we've gotten much better, but i don't think it's so much that she's
housebroken. i think she's just fairly well-managed.


Personally, I'd just continue to manage, especially if she is very
anti-crate ~ hasn't she been through enough stress without a whole new set
of house rules to learn. I'd give her loads of love & hugs and work gently
with basic manners but forget serious house training and basic obedience.

I don't believe in God, but if I did, I would be hoping that he's watching
you and will remember this great kindness that you are doing for this little
pooch.

Diana

Poor thing. Her old "owners" deserve to be shot for giving up a dog at
that
age.

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I have a 13 year old boy, as much as i love puppies, there is just something
wonderful about old dogs. My next dog i get will be an older dog from the
rspca

Cin