Some puppy has developed a very bad habit. If both of us are out of the house some big orange dog goes downstairs to do his business all over the floor.
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| I have no idea who she is talking about |
To be clear, at this time, the dogs are alone maybe 2.5 hours on a Tuesday evening and for 4ish hours on Saturday. Man is still working at home (although he will have to start going back to the office soon) and Lady works out of the house 2-3 days a week.
Also to be clear they are taken out right before we go (even if it is not a routine time to go) and are left with a going out greenie.
Someone, just doesn't like a change in his routine and he does not like to be alone.
As the top of the stairs is too wide for a traditional gate and previously I have not found an affordable alternative that the little black dog wouldn't eat, this is our current solution:
As long as the stairs are blocked there are no messes (and yes we have used all the fancy stain removers to discourage him).
Leaving is now a production, garbage up, stairs blocked, dogs out, greenie given . . . . The things we do for love!
good idea... we hope the bareer will be strong enough ;O)
ReplyDeleteI'll say!
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteOh dear... Zaphod, just think of all those doggies whose homes have been destroyed in Turkey and Syria... or Ukraine... or the gazillions of doggies who don't and never had homes.... jus' sayin'
Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
We think you are just getting back at your parents for leaving you at camp for such a long time, Phod...or whoever is making those messes. BOL!
ReplyDeleteOh dear, poor old Phod, he really doesn't like change does he.
ReplyDeletePoor Phoddy....we think it is probably just a VERY LARGE squirrel making those messes ;-)
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Sunny and Rosy
PHOD per chance is this 'habit' also know as REVENGE for leaving me.
ReplyDeleteOnce the mighty mini Dachshund Toto was left in 'camp' for 11 days.
When we picked him up he checked and left peemail on every blade of grass at the vets office and at home and each time it was a lot.
As soon as we got inside the house, I took off his leash. Turned to put it away. He let out a series of loud barks. As soon as I turned around, he looked me straight in the eyes did not break the stare raised his leg and peed a flood on the linoleum floor/ When he finished I declare he was smiling turn and walked away. R E V E N G E pping
Just sayin'
Hugs Cecilia
Have you tried a crate?
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