Surprise, Surprise..

[ramanth]

I would say try the diaper. If she tries to take it off, then put a cone on her. She won't look very attractive but it'll do the trick. I'm not sure of the area you are in, but don't leave her outside unattended. If there are any stray unneutered males, well.... I'm sure you can figure out what'll happen.

And don't under estimate the determination of a male. I've seen dogs climb fences to get at a female in heat.

[Jessika]

Ohh I know. She's outside on the tie-out right now, and I can see her from where I'm sitting (I'm like, four feet from the front door) and I've been watching her like a hawk.

Thanks I'll look into it

[beeniesmom]

I thought that Beenie would pull the diaper off but she didn't.
She has now been spayed so we don't have that issue anymore.
As for sleeping in the bed, it's still possible.
Just put a towel in between you and hubby and put her diaper on anyway. She may get out of it but the towel will protect the bed from unwanted stains. :P
I wouldn't keep her ouside though... Probably be better for her to be closed in the bathroom with her bed until you get diapers and put a thick towel on her bed. Male dogs can get pretty aggressive when they want a female. You or her could get bitten in a confrontation.

[beeniesmom]

embarrassing info to talk about...
but before I could get her the diapers... I used an underwear of mine and a pad and she kept it on...

[Jessika]

Oh I know, but trust me, its more cruel to keep her in my tiny poor-excuse for a bathroom than tying her up outside. This is only the first day, and the only time I'm going to have her outside unless she has to potty. Maybe the bathroom is an idea for while we're not at home or something though.. I don't know. I've had to do it with Charlie before when he had diarrhea so its not all THAT bad I suppose.

Does anyone know if Walmart carries them?? For some reason I doubt it.. but that's the only place even remotely near us (except for Petsmart 45 minutes away) that carries pet items.

Thanks though so far you guys have been a big help! ♥♥♥

EDIT: omg I hadn't even thought about that!! If worse comes to worse that's something I will have to take into consideration... embarassing as it may be. THANKS haha

[beeniesmom]

I don't remember seeing them at Walmart.
I got Beenies at Petsmart... an hour from me too.
How big is she in lbs.
I still have Beenie's contraption thingie. You just change the pads twice a day.
I could mail you hers if you think it would fit.

[JenBKR]

I have seen them at Walmart before, but I think they only had one brand. I would imagine that would work...this may sound stupid, but if they don't have any at WalMart maybe you could buy depends until you can get to Petsmart

[lv4dogs]

Ohh I know. She's outside on the tie-out right now, and I can see her from where I'm sitting (I'm like, four feet from the front door) and I've been watching her like a hawk.

Thanks I'll look into it

I know you know but all it takes is a few seconds. You take a trip to the fridge to bathroom & boom she can be hooked by a male.

[Jessika]

But she isn't in the phase where she would let a male mount her first off and secondly she isn't in the ovulation phase, so she couldn't get pregnant. Correct me if I'm wrong, and yes I know males can "rape" her. And I know I should NEVER assume but I'm in an area where there are hardly any stray dogs and the members here have brains enough to either keep them leashed or indoors. Though as I said I should never assume and ANYthing could happen. It's just I DO NOT have a lot of options. If I did, she wouldn't be out there right now. The furniture in here IS NOT mine, its our landlord's. And not only that, but we are in the process of getting ready to move in the next two weeks, so I can't really risk anything right now.

I'm not sure of her weight in pounds, she hasn't been weighed in awhile. Though I think its safe to say she's around 40 pounds, as its average for dogs of her age/breed.

thanks guys

EDIT: Depends, hmm, that's also a good idea I wouldn't have otherwise thought of. Thanks!

[beeniesmom]

I'm not sure of her weight in pounds, she hasn't been weighed in awhile. Though I think its safe to say she's around 40 pounds, as its average for dogs of her age/breed.

No, it's too small. Beenie is 20 lbs. sorry.

[Jessika]

Well its only the first day so I think its safe to assume she isn't in the ovulation phase yet. REGARDLESS that does not mean that I shouldn't take all the precautions, you are entirely correct. But as I said, for this point in time (and probably ONLY for today and *I* don't even like the thought of her being outside, whether I'm keeping an eye on her, or not) its my only option. Someone mentioned putting her in the bathroom but my bathroom is so small it would almost be cruel (but, still an option nontheless). I may consider the bathroom here in another hour or so if I can't come up with a better temporary solution (I DID like the pad and old pair of panties idea... )

No, it's too small. Beenie is 20 lbs. sorry.

That's all right, its the thought that counts, and thank you anyway!!

EDIT: This is breaking my heart, I brought her inside and put her in the bathroom, and she's in there crying. The poor girl. She even tried doing 'bow' multiple times (if you've read my other thread you'd know the frustrations I had with trying to teach that one!!) to show me she's a good girl and why did I put her in the bathroom??

My only concern is her scratching the door or eating the shower mat, haha.

[lv4dogs]

But she isn't in the phase where she would let a male mount her first off and secondly she isn't in the ovulation phase, so she couldn't get pregnant. Correct me if I'm wrong, and yes I know males can "rape" her. And I know I should NEVER assume but I'm in an area where there are hardly any stray dogs and the members here have brains enough to either keep them leashed or indoors. Though as I said I should never assume and ANYthing could happen. It's just I DO NOT have a lot of options. If I did, she wouldn't be out there right now. The furniture in here IS NOT mine, its our landlord's. And not only that, but we are in the process of getting ready to move in the next two weeks, so I can't really risk anything right now.

No she *shouldn't* allow a male dog to mate her but that doesn't mean it can't happen. And she *probably* isn't in the ovulation phase either... but not all dogs bleed for the entire time they are supposed to. Each dog is different so ya never know. I know it's something that I wouldn't chance no matter what the odds are.

And although your neighbors are good about keeping their dogs confined again you just never know. One may get loose by accident or something. And I have actually seen dogs, even well behaved dogs go through house windows, chew tie outs, jump fences, & the such to get a female in heat. Male dogs go to extremes to get a female in heat.