Question about a shelter

**JenBKR** · 11-12-2007, 10:39 AM

Originally Posted by animal_rescue

Hmm that's different... maybe then they just feel like because he's a small dog it's not necessary for him to go out. Definitely ask about the vet care, if he's been there for 3 years and hasn't had shots yet, then that shelter doesn't sound too good.

I'll tell my mom to call. Something about this shelter just didn't sit right with me, but I can't quite figure out why....

**Freedom** · 11-12-2007, 11:03 AM

Oh the pooor doggie! First a puppy mill and now 3 years in a shelter with no time out of the cage????

Do they have a foster program? Maybe your mom could foster him! Help him along while she sees what he is like.

**JenBKR** · 11-12-2007, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by Freedom

Oh the pooor doggie! First a puppy mill and now 3 years in a shelter with no time out of the cage????

Do they have a foster program? Maybe your mom could foster him! Help him along while she sees what he is like.

My mom would be a horrible foster mom, she would fail miserably

I think it's going to be all or nothing with this dog. She can't seem to make up her mind. I feel so bad for this dog, I hope he finds a home whether it's with my mom or not...

**animal_rescue** · 11-12-2007, 11:15 AM

The only other thing I can think of is if she gets him suggest puppy pads and baby gates? I have to do that with Roxie because she isn't potty trained either. She uses the puppy pads very well BUT will eat them if I stick them in her crate with her.

**JenBKR** · 11-12-2007, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by animal_rescue

The only other thing I can think of is if she gets him suggest puppy pads and baby gates? I have to do that with Roxie because she isn't potty trained either. She uses the puppy pads very well BUT will eat them if I stick them in her crate with her.

Puppy pads is a great idea. Do you think that it would be hard to get him to use them, being that he's 7 and never used them before (that we know of?).

I also told my mom to call a trainer and get some ideas, just thought I would ask PT too as I always get good answers here

Thanks so much for your help!!

**animal_rescue** · 11-12-2007, 11:29 AM

It might be at first but be consistent, when he has an accident place the poo on top of the puppy pad and leave it there for him to sniff out. As for pee you could probably place the top of the pad on the mess so it will soak into the pad then clean up the mess with whatever you use to clean it and leave the puppy pad for him, hopefully he'll get used to the idea pretty quick.

**JenBKR** · 11-12-2007, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by animal_rescue

It might be at first but be consistent, when he has an accident place the poo on top of the puppy pad and leave it there for him to sniff out. As for pee you could probably place the top of the pad on the mess so it will soak into the pad then clean up the mess with whatever you use to clean it and leave the puppy pad for him, hopefully he'll get used to the idea pretty quick.

Good idea - thank you very much!