My husband and I just rescuded a Border Collie/Chow mix yesterday. She had a sore on her bottom, I am guessing it was from the wet floor in the kennel at the shelter. We plan to take her to the vet this weekend to see what the sore is about. She has a hard time sitting because obvisously it hurts.
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Yes, there is a problem here, but it may have multiple origins. The sore on her bottom could be the problem, or she could have a urinary infection. Be sure to get her to the vet ASAP, and if you can't get an appointment right away, call the vet's emergency phone number. Don't be shy about it.
Our rescue Springer Spaniel, Magic, did not poop for three days after we got him. We were worried, but finally discovered that he really needs to run free for a few minutes before he poops. In other words, you'll discover her preferences and "mental problems" over time, but I would have this checked out immediately.
I think potty problems are typical of a lot of rescued dogs. She has been through so much trauma, and this may be her way of expressing the anguish.
Good luck and please keep us posted.
Patti
As everyone advised, get your dog to the vet ASAP. The sore isn't her only issue though. Because you don't know her history you don't know if she was ever housebroken. Begin with the vet then either hire a trainer to help you train your dog or research obedience training including housebreaking. It is possible that her previous owners may have traumatized her by rubbing her nose in her feces or pee if she had an 'accident' on the floor. When this happens, the dog will not eliminate in front of the owner any longer, instead, will hide somewhere and 'go'. She may be afraid to 'go' in front of you or anyone else. If the vet gives her a clean bill of health then you must begin to potty train her as if she were a puppy. You didn't say how old this dog is but if she is a pup, she can only hold her bladder for as many hours as she is months old plus one. If she is six months old, she can hold it for seven hours. If she is an adult, she can hold it up to 12 or 13 hours. If she is only a pup, she needs to be in a crate and put on a regular potty schedule.
This dog needs a complete exam by a vet. Something is not right!
it sounds like she is scared. i rescued ally from a shelter to and she has had bathroom issues since i had her. yes she does need to go to the vet espeically for that sore. keep loving her.
Sounds like you are doing the right thing by taking her to the vet. If everything checks out ok....it could be she has never learned to go to the bathroom on leash. I have a dog that refuses to go on leash as well and I have never been able to teach her despite my best efforts. Her siblings do just fine...it is just her. Luckily we have a fenced yard so it is only an issue when we are travelling. Will a private area with a longer leash help?
I actually have the same problem. I rescued a little over a week ago two malamute mixes, sisters, who are just at a year old. When we take them on walks, no matter the length, they do not go to the bathroom, except for once, they both peed. But since then, nothing. We take them for an hour in the morning and hour at night, and both times, they do nothing. We bring them home and they immediately defacate in the back yard. Let me know if you find a resolution!
I have a 3-4 year old australian cattle dog named Kayla that is a rescue dog. She's a total sweetheart, but you can tell she was abused. She does the submission pee and goes through mood spurts where she gets right in your face and wants to love you, then others runs away from you if you look at her wrong. A couple of months ago, I was able to train Kayla and our other austrailian cattle dog, Bittzer, to go potty in a particular area of the back yard to where I don't have to pick it up right away or worry about finding land mines. They've been doing very very good. They're potty area is next to my garden and have learned not to run though there if they can help it, but occasionally get yelled at, but then imediatly praised for being in "their" area.
Editor's Note: Try picking another area of the yard for a while as their special spot. Get some lime and spread that around their old spot to freshen it up. The smells just may be too strong and they want a new spot. That's the only thing I can think of that would make them not want to go there.
Rescued a dachsie mix three months ago. She will not wear a leash, collar, halter or coat. She, however, is glued to me. The first week long walks didnt help, even off leash. . She would not go for 3 days!
I began to take her to smelly spots. Then I started instructed to go potti using the same word all the time. I rewarded her with a tiny treat. Now shes programmed to come to me after she goes. With that were still trying to get her to go when we travel. Shell walk but not potti.
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