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georgia25 · **Dirty Dog Syndrome??? -** 04-03-2007, 10:06 AM

My mother-in-law has an 8 months female corgi pup. From the time she was 10 weeks she was kept in a crate for over 12 hours a day!!! So obviously not potty trained correctly. She has since then "learned" how to urinate in her crate as well as lay in her own urine. Which to my understanding is called "dirty dig syndrome". Any advice or pointers on getting rid of this habit would be great.

Fluffypants · 10:21 AM

Oh My! Poor Puppy! I don't know how to break that habit, but I bet some of our breeder / rescuer members will have some tips.

How did your mom come to have this little girl? Sounds like there is a story in there.

georgia25 · 04-03-2007, 02:59 PM

oh yes there is...I purchased a pup first from this litter. Another female who is doing great at home and in the show ring. Well my monther in law really wanted a corgi so she sent me the check and I went and picked up another female pup. Well the MIL works at a school from 6am to 5 pm. I didn't know she would be keeping this dog in it's crate for that long! This poor pup was terribly under socialized and skinny as well due to no excersize. The MIL asked us to take her through training and keep her through her first heat as she has other dogs, so we have and she is doing really great. All except for the dirty dog thing. I guess when you have learned something for the first 7 months of your life it must be hard to break. Thanks for you input

Chip's Mom · 04-03-2007, 03:14 PM

Sad story - Are you going to keep her or will you be sending her back?

Chip's Mom · 04-03-2007, 08:26 PM

I am just bumping this back to the main page in case anyone has any ideas.

Mvons · 04-03-2007, 11:22 PM

The only thing I can think of is there shouldn't be any messes in there during the day. If they go out 15 minutes after eating, that usually takes care of inside and gets them in the habit of going out.

Night time if you could figure out when she goes maybe you can take out before hand. Another brainstorm is to change the bedding so it is different fabric or cushion to help the association be changed in her mind.

Merrie

Chip's Mom · 04-05-2007, 08:57 AM

georgia25

Hadn't heard any more so I wondered how the pup is doing? Are you leaving her out of the crate for longer periods of time?

milles2 · 04-05-2007, 09:25 AM

OK.... I am about to become THE most unpopular person EVER on GoCorgi...

My suggestion is take her back to the breeder or put her in rescue. She's 8 months old, has spent the first half of her life in a crate, is now living in her own feces and urine. That is no kind of life for any living thing.

With all do respect, the commitment to raising this Corgi and giving her a good life seems to be missing. At 8 months, she has the potential for a wonderful future life ahead of her.

Dirty dog syndrom isn't the only problem here.

I apologize in advance for the harsh scenario I am implying. My words aren't personal but they are my heartfelt thoughts.

Susan

Chip's Mom · 04-05-2007, 10:02 AM

I agree with you 100 percent Susan

chips dad · 04-05-2007, 11:26 AM

I agree with susan know dog belongs in a crate such a long time and i hope you let somebody have that poor dog he needs the love and care

tandemgal · 04-05-2007, 04:22 PM

My sister and brother-in-law rescued a Pom in near same age & circumstances - being caged for 12/14 hours and not any real interaction with people...

Rusty has been with them several years now and has a great life. My brother-in-law is a big guy and it a hoot to see him with "his" dog perched on his shoulder like a parrot!

Louwants · 04-05-2007, 04:39 PM

Susan, I couldn't say it better myself!!!!!! The dog doesn't not need to go back to that person....EVER! She should put it in a rescue if she couldn't convince the person to let her keep it herself. That poor, poor baby!!!!

LaRositaMonita · 04-05-2007, 05:15 PM

I agree with the rest.... Georgia, if you aren't willing to take this pup in and help her out, I would suggest first calling the breeder (most state in their contracts that they WILL take the dog back under any circumstances at any time, and many REFUSE to their their dogs to shelters or rescue as a result). If you can't get in contact with the breeder, call rescue. They'll firstly be able to help you correct behaviors like "dirty dog syndrome," they'll help you to socialize the puppy correctly, AND they'll help her find a great home with a family who has more time than your mother in law.

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