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Penny Less

Penny Less

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Going to see a new doggie on Sunday, ex puppy farm bitch, although been in a foster home for a year/8 years approx Cocker spaniel bitch , not fully housetrained pee wise, so maybe a bladder function problem. Hope not, as had this before with a setter and it was hard work. I am taking someone with me to make sure I use my head (or his) instead of heart.
 
Ive just been reading about the rehoming problems with ex puppy farms dogs, behavioural issues etc.Its opened my eyes as I admit I wasn't aware of their special needs, that some had never seen daylight, or walked on a lead, or seen anything other than a dark shed. Feel a bit more wary now, but my friend will know the right questions to ask and what to look for. after the previous two dogs Ive lost I will be more hardheaded this time!
 
Much as I disagree with 'Many Tears' I oocasionally get sharews on FB and look at their dogs. They seem to say puppy farm dogs need another dog friend to show them the ropes, it must be so hard for them. I hope she works out...and can be continent!
 
What a great thing to do. I'd be rubbish at using my head! Heart wins every time. If she's been fostered for a year and house training has been difficult would they not have thought the same as you and taken her to the vet to have her checked out?
 
If the dog has been with the rescue and in a foster home for 12 months and has not been house trained I would suggest there is an underlying problem. If it has not been investigated in all this time then it is not a responsible rescue and I would walk away as you won't know what else may crawl out of the wood work.

Also, as an ex puppy farm brood bitch she will need a rock solid dog to help her settle and learn the ropes in any new home. Not sure, but doesn't your current dog have some issues? If so, would not be a good match in my opinion.

Having said all that, IF you do decide to go ahead you MUST do it with the full knowledge and expectation that you are taking on an incontinent dog and all the hassle that that involves.
 
Whilst i hate to ever sound negative about giving any animal a loving home I agree with Gunner here regarding the peeing problem, if it's not an emotional response then it's a medical issue that's either not being successfully treated with something like Incurin which is usually very good for weak bladders, nobody has invested the time or money on the problem which i find unlikely or it's too late to do anything and you will have another incontinent dog to deal with for many years. I think you are going to need a hard heart with this one and really be prepared to walk away. xx
 
There are loads of dogs you could look at. I think you’re retired? So most rescues would consider you the perfect person for a re-home. I could not take on a dog with medical issues or a dodgy background, I just couldn’t cope with incontinence, although the cat was incontinent at the end and big dog poos in the house all the time! I wouldn’t take on a known issue, tho.
 
Absolutely! I can vouch for Greyhounds! I had three over the years. Gentle, kind and loving. Hardly bark at all, and like nothing better than to curl up on the settee and watch TV. Minimum exercise...walking miles a day is a myth. A greyhound will love you to death. Two of mine lived 'til 13. Could still sprint at 12!! Just be careful of free ranging chickens! 'Born to run and bred to chase'.
 
Erm, think I may be having her. . She is very sweet, quiet and gentle and the person who rescued her has done a really nice job, but with some financial constraints as she has several other rescues. Her teeth are terrible. She doesn't show the signs of incontinence (wee) like wet back end or sore skin from scalding like my old setter had. Owner thinks it may just be she wasn't offered to go out enough.Ive been offered a trial period to see how we get on I took a sensible tell it like it is spaniel person with me to stop me being impulsive. He seems to think theres not much wrong.
Considering her background she seems a very nice little person. This could be third time lucky, or not, I realise that. Ive not got my rose tinted specs on. Im just a push over for s sob story.
 
Lovely news Penny Less. I hope it works out well for you both. I have had many rescues over the years alongside my pedigree dogs. I have loved them all.
 
I must admit, if you are looking for an older spaniel, a young coursing greyhound is not really quite the same thing. I know you long dog afficianados think our lives can only be enhanced by a grey or whippet...but Kimberleigh's bitch was a bit of an extreme alternative to what Penny Less was after.
 
Well I think she deserves a chance. You won't know until you try, and if you don't try then you'll always wonder about her. She might be a totally different dog with you. Good luck. Let us know her progress.
 
Well the eagle has landed. I had a moment of panic in the car bringing her home, terrible pong of poo, I didn't dare stop and let her out in case she escaped, and every single traffic light was red on the 15 mile journey. Thankfully it was a fart!
She does pong though, I have washed her ears but not bathed her. Booked into the vet on Thursday for dental exam etc
Don't know her age, was advertised as about 8, she seems like an old lady, but she is overweight, and have to say my other dog has always behaved like a little old man even when he was only four. How long do they tend to keep breeding them at these puppy farms ?
 
Glad you have her home. Once you've had her checked over - I expect they'll take bloods too? - and you know what's what it'll give you something to go on. What's her name? Bless her. Don't get me started on puppy farming. These people need banging up and the key thrown away! Anyway, enjoy her. She might feel great after a bath too! :)
 
She is haunting the kitchen. Her name is Maggie but I will have to change it as other dog is Badger, called Badgie usually so confusing. She doesn't really answer to her name anyway. Will have to think
 
Well firstly whats the best cleaner to eliminate wee and poos mells. I know to avoid ammonia based ones !
she spent the first few hours walking round and round sniffing, I left the back door open and she did a wee and poo at about 9pm. She came upstairs to bed, didn't think she knew about stairs, but she was up there before me ! Tramped about a bit but did settle after an hour. I let her out at 6 am this morning, but she came indoors and about 15 mins later weed on the carpet, although back door was still open. The lady I got her from had a lot of rescue dogs in the house and there was wee on the floors, so I think she hasn't toilet trained her completely as she has so many dogs and doesn't know which one has done the deed so to speak. I hope I can crack this as its one thing I find hard to cope with. Unfortunately. house is a terrace and the kitchen is at the front so its not just a case of leaving her in the kitchen and opening the back door. Otherwise, she is a very quiet little soul but a bit wary and shrinks slightly if you move too quickly Badger has completely ignored her since she came.
 
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