[nagdu] back to training

[Sheila Leigland]

sometimes as they get older they have more trouble with this issue. I 
don't remember exactly how old odie is.
On 5/19/2013 12:14 PM, Criminal Justice Major Extraordinaire wrote:
> Hi, all,
> Looks as if I am back to training with stubron Odie again.
> He decided this morning that instead of telling me he needed to go out badly, he did his business on the carpet in the bedroom.
> Thankfully because I had to train myself to clean up a dog accident or two in my mom's home, I can do it easily.
> I usually get Odie outside either six in the morning or eight.
> Last park time is an hour before the security guard gets off work at night time.
> That's around twelve, one one o'clock in the morning.
> So, we're back to reestablishing that the apartment isn't his personal toilet and that his stuff is to be done outdoors.
> Another thing what is puzzling me over his accident is I'm not sure if he's stressing because we're probably going to be getting another storm and he's trying to tell me early  ahead of time that I may have a seizure during the storm.
> I made a few phone calls to some friends today and they seemed to be all right medical wise, including my father.
> It just could be a number of things.
> I'll probably phone an animal behavioralist at the Denver Dumb Friends League if I need further advice, but plan a call to the vet first tomorrow.
> I know some people may not like that I have Odie on tie down, but it works best for me when retraining him and I know he's in one area at all times.
> While reestablishing his park schedule, it is done within an hour or two.
> Another interesting part of all is how Odie doesn't forget his guide dog or medical alert work, but can forget about remembering to let me know when he needs to go out.
> Of course, silly labrawolf doesn't forget when it is time to eat.
> Oh well...
> Regardless, I still love him no matter what.
> We'll get through this together and it's still like taking care of a human kid.
> I, the four-legged furry son's mama need retraining too.
> *Smiles*
> Bibi and son Odie
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