The problems I was told about are real biggies!

She's very timid/submissive, has submissive urination and not completely housebroken.

She was kept in a cage (true a nice cage, but a cage nonetheless) all day and all night. Doesn't look like she had much socialization. Doesn't even know how to play with toys. Guess I'd be pretty submissive too if that's where I spent the majority of every day.

Doxies are know for submissive urination, there are things you can do to help keep that from happening but sometimes it just happens.

And as for completely housebroken - duh! She didn't come into this world knowing where to potty. She's like a child, it's your responsibility to teach her.

She started playing with Kirby last night - so cute. She loves toys with squeakers- not that we have many left. She hasn't had any submissive urination since I've had her. She had an accident in the house Saturday and one yesterday, but this morning she went out (in the snow) and did her business. Dick and I told her what a good girl she was - her little face just lit up.

I did send a note to her former mom asking if they were still going to keep Ruby. We'll see - but she's not getting this one back. There's nothing wrong with her. She'll be easy to adopt out. I'd keep, but I can't afford any more.