I am looking for some doggy advice. So we got our rescue dog 3 weeks ago and he's incredibly anxious. He's quite taken with my girlfriend and is completely comfortable around her. He is less so with me and very skittish with men in general. We've been making great progress, but it is still an ongoing thing. I'm permanently at home while my girlfriend goes to work so daily routine is my thing and we've always done it fine. Occasionally with a male friend of mine in tow. My girlfriend had the last 6 days off and was at home. Today, he's not peed while walking at all. (He did this morning with my girlfriend). We went out late morning with my friend and it was a disaster. Monty had clearly forgotten who he was and wasn't happy at all so we cut that short and headed home. I took him out again mid afternoon and still no pee. Am I right in thinking it's just the change in routine that's got him stressed and we can expect Niagara falls when my girlfriend gets home or should I be worried?
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He will probably urinate soon. Give him plenty of water. Call the vet if he does not go.
It is possible he just didn't have to go and will have a longer pee when your girl friend takes him out. If he stops peeing for more than 12 hours call the vet ASAP! That is not normal!
So, many rescue pups need strict routine and take longer to acclimate than dogs you have raised from a pup. We have done both, as have all of our dog owning friends, and we have had many the discussion over exactly what you described.
Some food for thought....
...You may want to introduce other people slowly and not on walk times or meal times until your pup after he has become fully comfortable with you, since he already seems bonded with your gf.
...Potty and meal times need to be a safe place for the pup. A stranger disrupts that.
One last thing is to develop a good relationship with your vet and the pup. Ask if he may need something to help him with the transaction to his forever home.
My sister dog was a rescue and needed a year or so of an antidepressant to help her trust our family! She is an amazing pup now...it just took time, routine and to get to that point.
Prayers for all!!
he will.indeed go soon , just comfort him as much as possible thats all you really can dk you have no idea what kinda home he was at before you always be aware in case he changes for the worse but always give him patients and guidance
When my dog was a puppy, she wouldn't go potty unless she was in our yard. We went on a vacation and I didn't see her go for a couple of days. At one point, we were at a park with a small stream and she trotted right in and relieved herself. I think it was the running water that clicked something in her brain. It might be something to try when walking him.
Things will probably work out as your dog acclimatizes to his new home. If he is going with your girlfriend, it's probably not a medical concern.
Thanks all! As suspected it was just a horribly stressful day. There has been no repeat. Thanks also for all the helpful advice.
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