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Valhalla wrote at 2009-08-07 19:32:26
My dog does the exact same thing. She will be here with me for hours or all day without doing anything, but as soon as I just go work out for an hour and come back there is pee on the kitchen floor. It used to be on the carpet, but now I have to keep her in the kitchen when I go anywhere. This is totally new behavior for her as she never did this for the last 16 years until recently. She is also starting to poop as well. My solution for now is to try to cut back or cut off her water an hour or two before I go somewhere and make sure I get her outside for one last pee. I can't figure out where she gets the liquids to pee sometimes. I was going to ask this question too but no one is available right now to take questions. I tried to write to the Dog Whisperer but they let you waste your time writing a message and then when you go to send it they tell you they don't take emails anymore.

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Susan Downes

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As an animal behavior specialist for over 30 years, I can answer your questions regarding training problems, help you solve behavior problems, and help you and your dog have a wonderful, productive relationship. Often times it is harder to train the people than the animals simply because they cannot speak to us to let us know exactly what is happening. So try to be as detailed in your posts as possible. That way I can give you the best answer. It is so very important to get to know the owners as well as the animals. They are the team, the partnership is what we want to improve in this field.

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AS degree in Animal Science, Essex, 1984 Breed specialties: Doberman Pinschers, Terriers, Standard Poodles and many more. Excelled in classes in obedience, advanced obedience, behavior, reproduction, training and more.

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Service Dog Training Therapy Dog Training, Canine Good Citizens, National Toy Fox Terrier Association

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AS degree from Essex Ag.& Tech Inst., Hawthorne, MA. 1984. Website: http://downes.8k.com . Offering Advanced classes in animal behavior and training in West Central Florida, located in Brooksville, Florida. We are willing to travel, special requests for training in other locations will always be considered. Contact downesfarm@gmail.com for appointments.

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