Roxy did it AGAIN...

[Roxyluvsme13]

Does she come out of the laundry room at all? Or is she staying in there the whole day?

Throughout the day I take her out to the bathroom, but it isnt helping much...She still poops in there, and pees, too. I'm so close to getting my mom to atleast let her in at night, but she gave me 2 reasons:1)She stinks up the laundry room when she poops. 2)If we do that, with moving laundry room at night to outdoors at day, she'll get pneumonia! MY GOSH thats not true! Is it?

[Roxyluvsme13]

So glad to hear that Roxy's getting some love and attention - she sure is a cutie Were you able to give her a bath?

Nope, with my luck, my mom would wake up and have to go to the bathroom, when I got Roxy in the tub.

[Roxyluvsme13]

YAY! Good for Roxy! I'm surprised she didn't run away.

How come Lily is allowed in the bathroom but Roxy's not?

It doesn't sound like your Mom likes Roxy. Let alone like any dog at all.

*cough*REHOMEROXY*cough*

I'm tired of being nice, about the rehome thing so I have one thing to say to the last sentence. *cough*Roxy's never leaving here, unless my mom made us move to an apartment*cough* Oh, and *cough*I dont think its nice to tell someone you dont even know to rehome their dog*cough* YES my mom likes dogs, she just thinks Roxy is too big to be in the house. Lily is allowed in the bathroom, because She's the one that's inside all the time, and my mom doesnt have so called "excuses" that she cant be inside

[BC_MoM]

I just have one more question:

Have you thought of getting Roxy a harness to attach a long rope/chain to? It might be easier on her than it being attached at the neck and pulling at her.

[Roxyluvsme13]

I just have one more question:

Have you thought of getting Roxy a harness to attach a long rope/chain to? It might be easier on her than it being attached at the neck and pulling at her.

She'd probably break a harness, and I cant find one to fit her, they are all too big or too small, even when they are adjusted.

[Flatcoatluver]

yeah for roxy!!!! I don't know if you answered this already brianna, but arn't you home alone in the day?? couldn't you sneek her in the bathroom and give her a bath?? then clean it up really fast???

[BC_MoM]

She'd probably break a harness, and I cant find one to fit her, they are all too big or too small, even when they are adjusted.

That sucks.. how could you break a harness? Too bad, though, I could have made one for her.

[Roxyluvsme13]

yeah for roxy!!!! I don't know if you answered this already brianna, but arn't you home alone in the day?? couldn't you sneek her in the bathroom and give her a bath?? then clean it up really fast???

I wish! my mom barely lets me stay home for an hour. Haha. If I was YES HECK YES i would do that! I'm so naughty hehe

[Roxyluvsme13]

That sucks.. how could you break a harness? Too bad, though, I could have made one for her.

She's really strong, maybe I could try it. You can make harnesses? WOW. I can never find one just the right size for her, but she needs one badly, they're recommended for Boxers anyways.

[BC_MoM]

lol Do you have a pet store anywhere near that you can bring your dog in with you? That's a great way to find a size that fits.. and if you find one close that doesn't quite fit.. you can always buy it and try to modify it!

[Roxyluvsme13]

lol Do you have a pet store anywhere near that you can bring your dog in with you? That's a great way to find a size that fits.. and if you find one close that doesn't quite fit.. you can always buy it and try to modify it!

We have a Petsmart nearby...But we tried them, and they dont fit right...I'll see what I can do.

[BC_MoM]

We have a Petsmart nearby...But we tried them, and they dont fit right...I'll see what I can do.

Lemme know how it goes.. if you can't find any, PM me and I'll see if I can make you one.

[Roxyluvsme13]

Ok, but it's gonna be awhile before I can get one! I'm broke!

[bckrazy]

I'm very glad that Roxy is allowed in the laundry room... it's comforting to know that she isn't spending her nights sleeping out in the cold and she spends more time with you.

About potty training, that's very easy to solve. Take Roxy out on-leash every 30 minutes to 1 hour, that way she has no opportunity to go potty inside. Praise her when she goes outside. Leave a few Puppy training pads or newspaper in the laundry room with her, if she continues to go in there... but I doubt she will, if you walk her very very consistently. After she gets the hang of not going potty inside, increase the gap between walks a little bit (she shouldn't be without a potty break for any more than a few hours). Make sure she gets plenty of exercise and you train and visit with her a lot, and give her stimulating toys like a peanut butter-stuffed Kong and a Buster Cube-type toy to keep her occupied.

Personally... if Roxy CAN stay indoors for several days while getting her chain fixed, I do not understand why she can't stay inside at least at night all the time. You really need to call your Mom out on this, she obviously has no legit reason. Tell her you will save up for a crate to keep Roxy in your bedroom at night (absolutely NO healthy dog will go potty in a crate), and you'll give her frequent baths and clean up, potty train her, etc. It'd even be better to have her crated or in your room during the day (with plenty of exercise, of course) than to be sitting out in the snow. I'm not criticizing, just trying to give more pointers. Just KEEP TRYING! Parents do start to give in when they know it's something you really want and you're very passionate and responsible about it.

[lv4dogs]

That great for her to be inside the last few days! I'm also glad to hear that she gets along with Lilly.

Have you tried explaining to your mom that if you give Roxy a bath it will make her smell better? It won't make her poops smell better but at least she will smell better. And also explain that this is an ideal time to give her a bath as she is already inside, you don't want to give her a bath when she's going to go right back outside. Make sure to explain to your mom that you will wash the bathroom & the towels when you are done bathing her.

Sending you good thoughts for letting Roxy stay inside, or at least at night & to get a bath.