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Posted By: another opinion on 2006-01-17
In Reply to: Sorry you don't agree - mini-dachsund lover

I'm not going to bash you, and the other posters didn't need to be rude -- but seriously, you're not doing your dogs any favors, or yourself. My ex-mother-in-law used to let her miniature poodle do the same thing, and I'm sorry -- it's just gross. Other than that, she was a very neat person. She was practically obsessed with keeping her house clean, to the point where even if one coffe cup was used, it was washed immediately. But yet she would let her dog potty inside on papers/potty pads. And, again sorry, but as soon as you walked in their house you couldn't help but smell pee/poo. Maybe you've just gotten used to the smell but believe me, others will definitely notice. It's just gross.

All dogs need to be able to go outside to potty, get exercise, even just to get fresh air. I strongly suggest taking your pooch to the vet to discuss his hiking problem and to get your vet's opinion on the whole pottying indoors thing. Yuck.

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Need advice about dog hiking leg - mini-dachsund lover
- I also have mini dachsies ..... - Sara
  - dog hiking leg - use belly bands - janet mills
  - Thank you for your advice! - mini-dachsund lover
- Beware - this is MY opinion - WHEW!
  - The only reason a dog would go in the house is if he was - never trained properly!
  - We had the same problem. We had - our dog put to sleep. nm
    - So instead of training him, you thought euthanazia would be a better idea? Tired of people thinking - pets are just disposable property. nm
- Just a nosy question - why on earth would you not want him to go outside? nm - Becky
  - No problem--I'll answer it! - mini-dachsund lover
    - I can't believe you thing those are good reasons. - Poor pooch.
      - Sorry you don't agree - mini-dachsund lover
        sm - another opinion
        sm - Poor pooch
        This is changing the subject a bit, but..... - mini-dachsund lover
        that is a ridiculous comparison! - comparing apples with oranges
        sm - Poor pooch
        Not even close to the same scenario. - sm
        PS--one more thing and then I'll shut my mouff! - mini-dachsund lover
        to be honest, 30 mins may not be - enough exercise
        Regarding exercise - another doxie-lover
        it could be, it really depends on the dog - he'll let you know if he needs more
        Exercise isn't the issue here, him lifting leg in house is. Bye, Bye, Pooch, pack your bags.nm - Poor pooch
        This is MYopinion. - Poor pooch
      - I agree - that is no way for a dog to live!
      - Please read message in above Poor Pooch's post. - So sad.
- It probably started because you left him for a week. sm - dog owner
  - I do have to differ - mini-dachsund lover
    - Again, its because you did not properly train him!! - gggrrrrr
  - Why not neurter? Google anal adenomas on male dogs and you might change your mind. Neutering - prevents this problem. nm
- My dog started doing this (sm) - Lori
- Retrain him with a leash. When you are at home - anna
- Thanks for all the great ideas!! - mini-dachsund lover
- You need to get the smell/urine enzymes out of the carpet and furniture - sm - Laura E.
- I neutered my dogs when they were 6 months - mlstoo
- Definitely neuter him!! I have three male dogs and have had this...sm - dog lover
- Get a belly band. They sell them on e-bay! sm - Deb
- getting neutered will definately help!! - sm
- You will end up giving him away if you don't - do something. sm
- retrain him using "special treats" - dog owner

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