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I definately think birds would benefit by being allowed out of their cage.  And as far as birds going to the bathroom in the cage,,,, you get a bird knowing that will be the situation.  Also, bird papers won't stink up a house like a dog going to the bathroom inside will.  People don't let their cats out because it is impossilbe to confine them in a back yard so they don't get hit by a car, etc.  There are systems for training a dog to use a litter box.  I have no problem with that and I have no real proble with potty pads.  The situation here is, though, the dog is NOT using the potty pads.  If you are getting new carpet, this poor pooch had better start packing his bags, his days are numbered.

• 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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