don't know what to do with Jazzy

[wildpsychochick]

i posted a topic in housebreaking today, if anyone can help me wonderful. basically if Jazzy can't quit using the carpet, my husband wants me to find a home for her, this is tough, i don't know what to do, and if i have to place her, how can i know she will be taken care of? i don't want to give her up, this sux. any ideas or suggestions? shay

[WOTANSMUTTI]

Hiya!
There are so many "Experts" on this topic- so I'll just give you a basic rundown of my view.

First- Dachsie's are notorious for potty training at an individual rate. Let's say they are "independant".

1. Routine is important: same time food,same time outside, same time food, same time outside,etc.etc.

2.Confinement is a possibility. Is she crated while your gone? Is she too young to leave crated all day? You should have Pup in a place where clean up is easy (no carpets) and try a few of those Wee-Wee Pads.

Wotan was babygaited in the Kitchen area when I couldn't watch him. When he was able to "hold" it longer he got crated when I wasn't home.

Tell husband a child isn't potty trained for 3 sometimes 4 years! Give the dachsie at least a year<IMG SRC="http://dachsie.org/ubb/cwmsmilies/cwm3.gif" border=0>

Remember!Patience and lots of routine!
You and Jazzy can beat this thing!

Big smiles,
Sonja

[Heather]

Hi WPC, I will reply to your housebreaking issues that thread, but would like to address your concern regarding giving up Jazzy.

I can tell you that there are many reputable rescue groups that will take Jazzy and foster him until a permanent home can be found. As the rescue would interview a potential adopter, you also have the right to ask questions. Ask them if you will know where the dog has gone. Ask them if you will be notified when the dog is permanently placed. While I can not guarentee this, I have ofter heard of the foster or permanent home sending a picture to let the person who had to give the dog up know that it is ok. While many rescues are prompted by abuse or neglect, rescue does not imply that to be the case.

I am affiliated with a rescue group, and recently rescued an owner turn in due to a family illness. It was very difficult for the family, and they requested that I keep contact and advise them of the dog status. Note though that once the dog is adopted permanently, the new owner has no obligation to keep in touch with you.

If you have any questions in regards to rescue, feel free to send me a private note on this board, or contact me at hans_bean@yahoo.com.

Good Luck

[Jennifer]

Have you begun Jazzy's heartworm treatment? If you are considering giving her up, I would be sure to be very up front regarding her heartworm treatment. Many people and shelters will put down a dog with heartworms because of the expense and time involved. However, reputable rescues will treat and take care of dogs with heartworms.

I would also make sure that she is spayed before you find her a new home. This will ensure that that she does not end up in a puppy mill.

And if you end up giving her up, then I would be sure that you either give her to a reputable rescue group or to a person that you know.

That aside... I would strongly urge you to not give up on your little doggie. In my opinion, once you take the obligation of taking a dog, you are responsible for working through any issues (the only exception I personally see is a dog biting a child). You also may want to take her to the vet to rule out a Urinary Track Infection as the problem. You may even want to consult with a trainer to help you work through the issues.

You have been given some good advice, both in this thread and the other threads. I would make sure that you don't give Jazzy the opportunity to go in the house. Either have her in her crate or have her on a leash teathered to you.

Jennifer

[wildpsychochick]

no we haven't started her heartworm treatment yet, she has an appointment next week, so i guess i'll post in the health section as we go through it. i put an update in the housebreaking section today, things are going good. giving her up would be heartbreaking and probably really isn't an option. she came from such a bad situation and we have made so much progress, i know we'll get through this thing too. i appreciate the info on the rescue orgs, and if we had to place her that is how i would go about it, but for now.......i'm keeping my baby girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!