About Penny DiLoreto Expertise As a certified veterinary assistant and a dog breeder, with over 16 years of hands on experience, I am qualified to answer questions in the following categories; General pet health issues, dog grooming, puppy socialization, dog breeding, and basic dog training
Experience In accordance with the Veterinary Assistant program requirmements, I completed 200 hours of intern work under the supervision of a licensed Doctor of Veterinarian Medicine, and volunteered the Escondido Humane Society.
Organizations AKC, ACA, and ABA
Publications I have several articles related to; dog grooming, dog behavior issues, and medical topics, printed on various computer websites and free article content sites. If you would like to preview my articles, links to those sites, and articles, are posted on my website located at www.puppies-dot-com.com
Education/Credentials I have a Certificate of Competency from the San Diego Country Regional Occupational Veterinary Assistant Program, and attained Occupational Competencies in the following categories: Animal Handling and Restraint, Vaccines and Injections, Health and safety, Veterinary Laws/Ethics/Industry Data, Biohazard Waste Disposal Laws, Medicating and Grooming Procedures, Medical Math, Breed Identification, and Parasitological studies.
Awards and Honors I received an Outstanding Student Award for my accomplishments in these studies from the ROP program.
Past/Present Clients A partial listing of my past and current clients can be viewed on my website www.puppies-dot-com.com by clicking on the Testimonial Page.
Expert: Penny DiLoreto Date: 5/29/2008 Subject: Jack Russel Terrrier
Question We have a 9 year old terrier. For the past few months he will pee on furniture if I leave him. I take him out just before I go and it doesn't seem to matter how long we are gone.
Can you help
Answer Hi Dixie. Your dog might have a medical condition that is not allowing him to hold his bladder as long as necessary. Or he could be having some separation anxiety. I would have your vet check him to rule out any medical issues.
In the meantime, I suggest that you pick a room that doesn't have carpeting, such as a bathroom, laundry room, etc. for him to stay in while you are away. Instead of closing the door, I suggest purchasing a child gate to put in the doorway. This way your dog can see out and not feel like he's being punished. In that room I would put water, lots of chew toys, a bed, or a crate with the door removed, and pee pads or newspapers.
This way he can have some freedom to move about and play, and a safe place to relieve himself (if necessary) without ruining your furniture.
Good luck, and please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any more questions. Sincerely, Penny D.
