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So, me and my fiance decided to rescue a 4 year old 'min pin', and she is turning out to be the most well behaved perfect little dog... BUT, there is one big behavior issue I do not know how to deal with...
In short, I think she has been abused for peeing or pooping in the house ( previous owner probably didn't walk her etc, and then got mad when she did her business inside. )
So, she holds it for like 2 days before she will go ! I walk her like 6 times a day, for long periods, and it is like she is afraid to pee or poop in front of me. Last night, I walked into the dining room and she was peeing on the floor... when she saw me she started yelping and hiding. :0( poor thing... I try to give her a treat to reassure her it's ok, but I think she is just scarred mentally, and has a fear of using the restroom... so to speak.
What can I do to help her to feel comfortable ??? If she will never pee while being walked, then that means she will always pee indoors while everyone is away etc, and that's not gonna work out. Not to mention it cannot be good for her to hold it for so long !
In short, I think she has been abused for peeing or pooping in the house ( previous owner probably didn't walk her etc, and then got mad when she did her business inside. )
So, she holds it for like 2 days before she will go ! I walk her like 6 times a day, for long periods, and it is like she is afraid to pee or poop in front of me. Last night, I walked into the dining room and she was peeing on the floor... when she saw me she started yelping and hiding. :0( poor thing... I try to give her a treat to reassure her it's ok, but I think she is just scarred mentally, and has a fear of using the restroom... so to speak.
What can I do to help her to feel comfortable ??? If she will never pee while being walked, then that means she will always pee indoors while everyone is away etc, and that's not gonna work out. Not to mention it cannot be good for her to hold it for so long !