Help, advice needed!

newshepherdowner · 01-26-2012, 06:20 PM

Hello, my family is the owner of a rescued German Shepherd. We also have a yorkie and the two get along fine, but.......
She has been urinating on my carpet and during the day when we are gone, we have to put her in our heated/cooled garage, but yesterday she tore up the trash that had the lids on them and today she chewed up the insillation that was on our garage doors. So...
Can anyway tell me where else I should leave her during the day? We live in a wooded area with a golf course on the other side. When she does go out she doesnt venture far. I really don't like the idea of putting her on a leash all day and can't afford a fence that big. Also, if you can give me an idea of what to do about my carpet that would be great!
My three children love her and she is so sweet to them. She is also six years old so not a pup anymore.
Any help is appreciated.
Thank you!

mycobraracr · 01-26-2012, 06:31 PM

Crate training is priceless. Get a crate and keep her in it, in the house when you leave. That way you don't have to worry about her destroying the house

**JakodaCD OA** · 01-26-2012, 06:33 PM

if the peeing in the house is a new thing, you might consider having her vet checked, she may have a urinary tract infection

Mac's Mom · 01-26-2012, 06:40 PM

I totally agree with both of these replies. Don't get discouraged both issues can be fixed. How long have you had her?

Welcome to the forum, by the way.

holland · 01-26-2012, 10:48 PM

Yes-get a crate-Was she housebroken?

DHau · 01-27-2012, 06:49 PM

To avoid any more destructive behavior, I suggest you exercise her in the morning before you leave for the day. This way she'll be more inclined to sleep while you are gone, crate or no crate. A tired dog is a good dog. lol.

As for your carpet, have it professionally cleaned and pay extra for the deodorizer.

Emoore · 01-27-2012, 06:54 PM

If she was not peeing on the carpet and then suddenly started peeing on the carpet, have her checked for a urinary tract infection. If she's just not housebroken, crate her until she can be trusted loose in the house.

Liesje · 01-27-2012, 07:39 PM

I would get a crate or put up a kennel in the garage. Actually, if I had a large attached garage I'd do the latter, get one of those pre-fab kennels you can get at Lowes and just install it in the garage. More space but then she can't get into the trash or eat the wall.

onyx'girl · 01-27-2012, 07:43 PM

Welcome to you! Thanks for rescuing

I agree with all above, but I'd also get her adjusted to it while you can observe to see if she has separation anxiety. She may break teeth/break out if that is the case. Short time of crate/kenneling would be best and set up a camera when you leave to see how she acts while your away(start with 10 minutes or so). Give her a nice frozen filled kong to work on, make the kennel a good place.
If she came from a rescue/foster, contact them for some tips as they hopefully know more about her?

01-26-2012, 06:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
newshepherdowner New Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1	Help, advice needed! Hello, my family is the owner of a rescued German Shepherd. We also have a yorkie and the two get along fine, but....... She has been urinating on my carpet and during the day when we are gone, we have to put her in our heated/cooled garage, but yesterday she tore up the trash that had the lids on them and today she chewed up the insillation that was on our garage doors. So... Can anyway tell me where else I should leave her during the day? We live in a wooded area with a golf course on the other side. When she does go out she doesnt venture far. I really don't like the idea of putting her on a leash all day and can't afford a fence that big. Also, if you can give me an idea of what to do about my carpet that would be great! My three children love her and she is so sweet to them. She is also six years old so not a pup anymore. Any help is appreciated. Thank you!

01-26-2012, 06:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
JakodaCD OA Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: Old Lyme, CT USA Posts: 14,237	if the peeing in the house is a new thing, you might consider having her vet checked, she may have a urinary tract infection __________________ Diane Danger Danger vom Kleinen Hain aka Masi "Angel" Jakoda's Bewitchen Sami CD OA OAJ OAC NGC OJC RS-O GS-N JS-O TT HIC CGC "Angel" Steinwald's Four x Four CGC HIC TT Harmonyhill's Hy Jynx NA NAJ NAC NJC RS-N JS-N HIC Jakoda's Jagged Edge

01-26-2012, 06:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mac's Mom Knighted Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,035	I totally agree with both of these replies. Don't get discouraged both issues can be fixed. How long have you had her? Welcome to the forum, by the way. __________________ Carrie Mac - 2 year old GSD Bart - 4 year old GSD/Akita & 3 Cats Buffy, Rusty & Magoo

01-27-2012, 06:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
DHau Knighted Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: GA Posts: 2,802	To avoid any more destructive behavior, I suggest you exercise her in the morning before you leave for the day. This way she'll be more inclined to sleep while you are gone, crate or no crate. A tired dog is a good dog. lol. As for your carpet, have it professionally cleaned and pay extra for the deodorizer. __________________ Please bear with my stupid questions. This old dog is learning new tricks. lol.

01-27-2012, 06:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
Emoore Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North DFW, TX Posts: 9,214	If she was not peeing on the carpet and then suddenly started peeing on the carpet, have her checked for a urinary tract infection. If she's just not housebroken, crate her until she can be trusted loose in the house. __________________ Rocky vom Backyard- 10 years young Kopper vom Felssclucht Bach - 17 months At the Bridge: Cash van der Animal Shelter 2006-2010

01-26-2012, 06:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
mycobraracr Master Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Posts: 518	Crate training is priceless. Get a crate and keep her in it, in the house when you leave. That way you don't have to worry about her destroying the house

01-26-2012, 10:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
holland Crowned Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 3,630	Yes-get a crate-Was she housebroken?

01-27-2012, 07:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
Liesje Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 12,963	I would get a crate or put up a kennel in the garage. Actually, if I had a large attached garage I'd do the latter, get one of those pre-fab kennels you can get at Lowes and just install it in the garage. More space but then she can't get into the trash or eat the wall. __________________ UCH Alta-Tollhaus-Krieger Lamb Chop FO OB1 CL1R CL1F RA TT HIT TDI CGC VPC's Coca-Cola HIT CGC SG UCH Alta-Tollhaus Bono SchH1 AD T1 FO PA CL1R UNJ UCA HIT TT CGC OFA SG Pantalaimon vom Geistwasser BH AD HIT CGC

01-27-2012, 07:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 17,605	Welcome to you! Thanks for rescuing I agree with all above, but I'd also get her adjusted to it while you can observe to see if she has separation anxiety. She may break teeth/break out if that is the case. Short time of crate/kenneling would be best and set up a camera when you leave to see how she acts while your away(start with 10 minutes or so). Give her a nice frozen filled kong to work on, make the kennel a good place. If she came from a rescue/foster, contact them for some tips as they hopefully know more about her? __________________ Jane~ Kept by Onyx, Kacie and Gideon v Wildhaus aka Karlo Last edited by onyx'girl; 01-27-2012 at 07:46 PM.

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