Band-Aid on dogs? *Delicate question*

[JenBKR]

I asked her about the crate and she said that she has one and he is crate trained, but lately has been having some problems peeing. She said that she was afraid to put him back in the crate because he wasn't very fond of being in there when she was crate training him. How do you train a dog to use puppy pads?

LOL I'll tell her that if she wants to put a diaper on something to have a baby...

[Pawsitive Thinking]

I How do you train a dog to use puppy pads?

As with all things - lots of praise when he gets it right. The pads we used for Tobey had something in them to encourage dogs to use them

I'll tell her that if she wants to put a diaper on something to have a baby...

LOL! Totally agree with that

[lv4dogs]

I agree with the previous replies (unless his reasoning is medical then I disagree with the diaper comments lol).

Even if he has medical reasoning why he has urinary problems, he needs air to heal. If anything I would treat it like it is, a diaper rash, put some desitin oitment on it and lots of air.
Maybe she can build a kennel for him outside so he be out there sometimes and not have to worry about the diaper thing all the time.

[beeniesmom]

Puppy pads have a smell on them that attracts dogs.
They will usually pee on them on thier own. No training required.

[Jessika]

I would definitely suggest crate training or training him on puppy pads. If the diaper is rubbing him and irritating him, putting a bandaid on it won't hurt but in the long run the only real solution would be to not have a diaper on for hours after hours during the day!

[BitsyNaceyDog]

I'd only suggest using pee pads if there is a real reason he cannot hold it. Pee pads can teach the dog that it's ok to go in the house. She should have him checked by her vet if he was holding it fine before, but now isn't. If there is no medical reason he can't hold it, then I'd use the crate. Or if she doesn't want to use the crate than is there a reputable pet sitter or dog walker in her area that can come walk him in the middle of the day? Or maybe a trusted neighbor? If she has a securely fenced yard a doggy door may be an option too. Or use a baby gate to keep him confined to 1 room, a bathroom or kitchen with tile flooring.
Maybe she should take up his water while she's away, or only leave a small amount down. Make sure he's eliminated everything before she leaves, and don't keep food down for him.

[IRescue452]

He wasn't fond of the crate? Tough. Its not abuse to put him in a crate. As long as he isn't hurting himself, he'll be fine in the crate for a few hours. If she's in an apartment and he's barking she'll need to work with him. It sounds like he's a good dog with a owner who coddles him too much.

[JenBKR]

Thanks for all of the great ideas guys. Kristen (Hoss's owner) left for the day, but I gave her all of the advice you guys gave me. She said that he was crate trained, and she actually gave the crate to a friend when she was done. She said she'll try to get it back, but if she can't she's not really able to afford a new one right now. She did try to keep Hoss contained to one room, but he ripped up the carpet and she doesn't want to do that again (hmm, sounds a little like my Roscoe ). A gate keeping him in the kitchen, where there is a tile floor, might be a good idea. She wasn't quite sure what she was going to do about it tonight when she left. I'll let you know what happens - thanks for the ideas!