[cricket1001]

I've never had a dog. My dog is a female.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by cricket1001

I've never had a dog. My dog is a female.

And you wonder why the Me Too movement started.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by CFrance

And you wonder why the Me Too movement started.

I originally read that post...the same as yourself.


But, in looking at their previous post on adopting a Toy Yorkie...I think it was just poorly worded.


I hope.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

I originally read that post...the same as yourself.


But, in looking at their previous post on adopting a Toy Yorkie...I think it was just poorly worded.


I hope.

Tx, CNM. Will go back and look.

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

I originally read that post...the same as yourself.


But, in looking at their previous post on adopting a Toy Yorkie...I think it was just poorly worded.


I hope.

That's what I was hoping also.

[CFrance]

Okay, I think I got it wrong. Tx for pointing that out.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by CFrance

Okay, I think I got it wrong. Tx for pointing that out.

My pleasure.

And thank you for being willing to stand up and do the right thing...if the post had meant what it sounded like.

[OhioBuckeye]

Originally Posted by lovinganimals

Can anyone help me? I have a 6 month old shih-poo. I have had her since she was 3 months. We have doggy doors going from our living room to the lanai and then from the lanai to our fenced yard. Just after Thanksgiving she seemed to understand to go to the yard for potty although she had accidents. Then she seemed to prefer to potty on the lanai which we tried to stop. (we have another dog that is potty trained). Now she seems to have forgotten or purposely disregards going outside and goes exclusively in the house. Even when we take her outside and tell her to go potty she won't and then she comes in and does it. Can anyone help with suggestions??? We of course tried the praise and treat right when she goes outside method. Potty pads inside work on and off. Sometimes she ignores them and sometimes she pees just off them

I suggest when your dog goes to the lanai, go out there with her or him & litterly pick your dog up & put it outside through the doggy door then block the door so she or he can't come right back in until you see your dog go to the bathroom then let the dog come back through the doggy door, then praise your dog & give it a treat. It'll soon realize that, "If I go out & do my business I'll get a praise & a treat. Just a thought!

[airstreamingypsy]

If I'm reading this right, you want a 6 month old shih tzu to go outside by itself. You have to be aware of all the coyotes and raptors in The Villages. Owls, Eagles, Hawks..... all of the them will snatch a tiny dog and make off with it. Your little dog should never be outside by itself, or off leash even with you near it.

[ronsroni]

Hi. How old is the other dog? Is she pooping everywhere too? Is she fixed yet? There is every possibility that she is just 'young'.
Additionally, if there are other smells of former pee... hers or not, she will mark that area as THE place to go.
IF you have taken her to the Vet and they have confirmed that there is NO urinary tract issue or other medical issue, vigilance is the only answer.
If you show frustration, she will react.
Do you walk them both on leashes AWAY from your home? This is a necessity as dogs are pack animals; regardless of size. Same-old, same-old could be stale for her. They benefit from leash walks or dog park visits, perhaps? Roaming is good for them. Controlled roaming to start.
If you still flounder, I have two small dogs and a courtyard villa. I would gladly take her for some charm school to see if she improves.
PM me if you are interested, but, first.... VET and WALK WALK WALK. Roni

[CindyNah1]

I have a cat and she prefers indoors. I assume you have a courtyard villa, fenced in yard. Animals know what is best.

ENJOY

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