Hi folks.
Its a bit of a story so i hope you will bear with me.
For the last 42 years I have taken in 2nd hand dogs (thats not meant to be derogatory) and they have all lived with me and my family as much loved family members.
Four months ago, after being without a dog due to the deaths of our beloved lurcher and little one down to cancer and old age, we took in a lovely lurcher bitch, believed to be around two years old. It was obvious that she was younger, but no matter.
This little girl has a nature to die for, loving and good with people. She was a stray with nothing known about her apart from she wasn't good with cats etc. No matter, i have had lurchers and greyhounds all my life and they have always settled down with them after a few weeks. This little girl is determined that no cats should be anywhere near. I think this may be resolved with more time.
The main problem i have with her is house training. If i am with her i can keep an eye on her, mostly. If i go out of the house or room there is a mess, both sorts, when i return, within minutes. I have a crate, which she sleeps in and I use when i know i am going to be out of the house for a short while. I walk round the house with her on a lead.
I have never been angry with her when she messes but i am getting to the point where i will do as my house is staring to smell even though i shampoo the carpets everyday. I am getting very dispondent and the joy of her is going.
Please if anyone has any advice i will try it.
Thanks for reading