kkros Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 I have a 4 yr old female husky mix, she has been checked out by the vet and is healthy. we adopted her a little over a month ago and she's been great, up until last week. She has started peeing on the couch and getting in to trash while we're gone. The longest she's ever alone is 9 hours max. She goes out twice in the morning and twice in the evening and gets plenty of play time. This morning, I had left and my roommate was getting ready, there was not even a half hour period between when i was gone and he came out of his room and she had gotten into the trash. There wasn't even much in it.... She will go for 10ish hours at night when we are at home, so its not like she isn't able to hold it. We would like to avoid crate training if possible. any advice would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Trash is easy...she is bored... peeing...mine can go without a pee during the night for a solid 9 to 10 hrs no problem...during the day a whole different story need to have a pee at least after 5 hrs prefer even 4 hrs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkros Posted February 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Robke- is she really bored in that short of a time frame? We had just gotten back from a walk. What do you recommend during the day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 I do believe so but also testing the water she has only been with you for 1 month...I cannot recommend anything for during the day as I work from home and if I am not then mine have no problems being home for 6 to 7 hrs...but there is 3 dogs in my household so never alone really... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 What was her situation b4 u got her? Was she used to being left? Was she abandoned? Sent from my E6653 using Husky Owners mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkros Posted February 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 6 minutes ago, BingBlaze n Skyla said: What was her situation b4 u got her? Was she used to being left? Was she abandoned? Sent from my E6653 using Husky Owners mobile app As far as I know, they gave her up because they were working 10+ hours a day, and moved in to a smaller apartment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 As far as I know, they gave her up because they were working 10+ hours a day, and moved in to a smaller apartment. Do you know what she was like when they left her? It could be a mild case of separation anxietySent from my E6653 using Husky Owners mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkros Posted February 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 5 minutes ago, BingBlaze n Skyla said: Do you know what she was like when they left her? It could be a mild case of separation anxiety Sent from my E6653 using Husky Owners mobile app We got her directly from the owners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachael_Astro Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 9 hours is quite a long time for a dog to be on its own! Huskies are known for being destructive when bored, a crate is best for the dogs safety Sent from my iPhone using Husky Owners mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 We got her directly from the owners. I mean like when they went to work themselves what was she like? Was she ok with them leaving her alone? Sent from my E6653 using Husky Owners mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 I think getting into the trash is boredom and just plain husky-like. The best advice I can give is to get a trash can with a lid that you can't easily remove or try to find a place to hide it during the day. For peeing on the couch, I agree 9 hours is a long time, and if she has access to water all day long then she is probably drinking alot and then has to go. First, make sure you clean it with a good solution to rid of the smell, typical household cleaners are not going to do the trick. Second, make sure access to water is limited. I always walk mine before work and make sure they potty right before I leave too. You could consider having someone you trust pop in during the day if you know you will be gone for a long stretch. It will take some time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkros Posted February 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 1 hour ago, Jay said: I think getting into the trash is boredom and just plain husky-like. The best advice I can give is to get a trash can with a lid that you can't easily remove or try to find a place to hide it during the day. For peeing on the couch, I agree 9 hours is a long time, and if she has access to water all day long then she is probably drinking alot and then has to go. First, make sure you clean it with a good solution to rid of the smell, typical household cleaners are not going to do the trick. Second, make sure access to water is limited. I always walk mine before work and make sure they potty right before I leave too. You could consider having someone you trust pop in during the day if you know you will be gone for a long stretch. It will take some time Thanks! Do you have a suggestion for cleaners? I think limiting her water intake during the day is good. I take her out when I wake up and again right before I leave. We think she may have some separation anxiety. We found some toys to help with boredom and that help calm them down. We're also working on our schedules to leave her alone for less time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markulous Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Limiting water availability is never, ever recommended and I'd most definitely say that the peeing is behavioural and not necessity. If she just desperately needed to pee she'd go on the floor but peeing on the couch she's making a "statement", possibly SA. The trash thing is just a case of looking for something to do/play with and natural curiosity. Personally, I'd crate-train - all of ours, adopted and fostered alike, are crate-trained though it's currently dismantled. We consider it a massive plus if our dogs are happy to go in a crate (which they love and all take turns when it's up) as you never know when it'll be essential (like a prolonged visit to the vet). She'd be less likely to pee in the crate and obviously the trash bin would be safe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachael_Astro Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 I agree not to limit water, dogs should have access to water at all times Sent from my iPhone using Husky Owners mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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