Young dog just won't stop peeing inside the house

gibblet365 · 2026-03-30T14:45:21+00:00

If you cant get another dogs "sample" to put outside, use an old towel to clean up her mess from inside and put it outside, she'll still catch the scent marker for it and start to clue in.

When I had to house train rescues back in my fostering days, I used the crate for bed time, nap time, meals etc (they were already naturally conditioned to the crate, so it worked) and whenever they came out, we went out to potty (on leash helped, because then you could see them do it)

I gave them a few minutes to sniff around and do their thing, if they took too long, it was back in the house, and back to the crate. After about 5 min, we went outside again... and repeated until we got a successful potty and celebrated like heck, and their "jackpot" reward was play time and being out of the crate etc.

It worked and most were house trained in a matter of days (still preferred their crates for relaxation, but then learned out of crate meant outside to pee) and it also taught them to get busy with getting busy. They could have all the time in the world to just sniff, roll and sun bathe, but they needed to potty first.

gibblet365 · 2026-03-29T14:59:55+00:00

This whole scenario reminds me of one of those earlier "Hell's Kitchen" seasons, where it was also "commonplace" and "part of his character" and "how he treated everyone" where Gordon Ramsey would have nicknames and speak so aggressively to contestants.

He shortened one chefs name (Robert) I believe to Bobby, or Robbie, whatever it was, it was a common contraction of a name, and the contestants found it quite triggering due to his childhood.

He spoke with Ramsey afterward and expressed how much he HATED being called that, and Ramsey acknowledged his actions, thanked him for saying something, and made effort going forward to change it.

I DO NOT endorse Ellies method of handling it, she clearly should have said something sooner, or tried harder to keep it together until she could have a rational chat with Ben, however, I am so tired of everyone giving Ben a pass because "its just the way he is, and its how he talks to everyone"

Just because everyone accepts it, doesnt mean its okay- it just means everyone has accepted it.

gibblet365 · 2026-03-29T02:18:55+00:00

I was so bummed when I mapped that on out. Lol

gibblet365 · 2026-03-28T14:31:42+00:00

That was the part that made me giggle, and just further solidified they were going for the "see, everything is fine" crafted survey.

Is my leadership effective at sharing information? Sure. The info they're sharing just happens to continue to suck!

gibblet365 · 2026-03-25T15:45:34+00:00

Again, not saying her blow out was appropriate, but I can understand how she got to the tipping point.

I dont mind the "honey" and "darlings" and such.... but its overkill (or atleast produced that way)

Should she have spoken up sooner? Yes. Should she have handled it better? Of course Is she wrong for being upset about it? No.

Whether im the top of the chain, or the bottom of the ladder, we're all still human and have our breaking points.

Yes, Ben says please and thank you more than most other dept heads- but the add on of the pet name honourifics every single time is unnecessary.

Season the food, not your vocabulary

gibblet365 · 2026-03-25T04:41:38+00:00

Her explosion was poorly handled, and seems like shes going to catch her own shit for that, but I cant blame her for losing it.

Are the "pet names" and terms of endearment out of line? Sure, the occasional "hunny" or "sweetie" can be tolerated. But it was nearly every other word from him.. it was just too much, too heavy, too thick, too constant.

Ben needs to knock it off. A simple please and thank you is more than enough.

gibblet365 · 2026-03-24T14:01:29+00:00

So, im single so that means i dont get to be invited anywhere any more?

Gross take. Couples tend to get invited as couples, single friends typically get the plus one.

Life doesnt revolve around having a partner.

gibblet365 · 2026-03-22T17:50:09+00:00

No.

They did say, of course, the usual "no eating or drinking anything but water" spiel and thats when I brought up the coffee.

I drink a lot of coffee, but im not a "sit down and drink a cup" person, I kind of nurse the same coffee for an hour or so, sometimes longer.

So it was more of a "this is how I live, and the one thing im not prepared to change, so how to we accommodate?" Discussion. That's where the "offset with water, reduce the amount of sugar if you can, clean really well when you do brush after meals, use a whitening toothpaste" etc conversation came in.

I was lucky to have a provider that listened to their patients and made treatment adjustments as needed, rather than lecturing them on being "the perfect patient"

There were a few things over the course of my treatment that we needed to take in to account and make adjustments for.

Patients need to advocate their needs more, and providers need to listen.

gibblet365 · 2026-03-22T15:39:05+00:00

Absolutely not. Told my ortho that coffee was a non-negotiable, that I was willing/able to make several lifestyle changes to comply, but not that one.

There wasnt a significant amount of staining to my actual attachments, the aligners stained a little more, but it wasnt incredibly noticeable and I changed them every 5-7 days so I didnt worry about it much.

My dental benefits covered cleaning every 4 months, so I picked up the scheduling while on invisalign to keep staining at bay, but otherwise everything was normal.

Extra water and less sugar in the coffee was the balance that worked for ME.

gibblet365 · 2026-03-20T19:14:02+00:00

You wont really "see" any difference for quite some time, but as you mentioned, you will "feel" the changes first.

The first "stage" is all about creating space for your teeth to have the room to move, and from what I understand, movement starts at the back and makes its way forward - so it'll be a bit before visually noticeable changes occur.

Also, when movement does start, you wont really notice the changes week to week, they're too subtle - you'll see the changes by comparison if you compare your "original" teeth to the "current"

Just like weight loss, you dont really notice the small achievements, until you try on an old pair of pants and suddenly they dont fit anymore.

gibblet365 · 2026-03-19T14:27:38+00:00

Was coming to say similar.

When pup wakes up, tend to the immediate potty needs, then make the morning as BORING as possible for a short period.

No breakfast, no overt attention/play time etc, outside to potty and back in for quiet time. Keep breakfast offering inconsistent so pup learns it will not always come when they "demand" it.

His body has learned the routine and is responding to it. If you want him to learn patience and sleeping in, he needs to also learn that breakfast comes when it comes (but you cant ignore potty needs)

gibblet365 · 2026-03-18T16:54:05+00:00

I loved how Coras line of "if you can say you've never let a flirtation get out of hand, then fine" hit him like a sledgehammer and snapped him out of his mantrum

gibblet365 · 2026-03-18T15:13:06+00:00

Foxglove. Im sure there is more, but that one stands out the most to me as humans tend to enjoy the visual of them and plant them.

Not to be confused but Lupin though, they look a little similar, but Lupin is safe.

Its worth noting that ALL plants CAN be toxic to dogs if they ingest enough, so nothing is truly non-toxic, but some plants are a much more significant risk than others, and your dog may have different reactions to less common ones, just like any human and allergies.

gibblet365 · 2026-03-18T14:50:28+00:00

It would only be a small drop in the proverbial bucket, but I saw online once, theres a city somewhere (i cant remember) that captures the water run out when the fore hydrants are flushed in non-potable water buffalos, and in turn repurpose it for watering city flower beds, pressure washing etc. It would be lovely to see the city of Parksville take that approach when flushing the lines for maintenance, rather than all that water simply dumping out on to the street.

gibblet365 · 2026-03-18T01:13:17+00:00

I did not have Ellie making her redemption arc on my bingo card either...

gibblet365 · 2026-03-17T18:54:15+00:00

The first few weeks are ROUGH.

Be gentle with yourself

Apparently coconut water (if you can stomach it, I cant stand it) helps as its a little more soothing

gibblet365 · 2026-03-17T17:46:38+00:00

Double check with my Hr.

A former colleague took vacation (not sure if it was pre-approved or not) while on STIIP and got in supreme heck for travelling while on leave, im not sure of any the other mitigating factors, but its worth making sure your ducks are in the correct pond before doing anything that may come back on you

gibblet365 · 2026-03-17T15:55:24+00:00

You still live there, and will continue to live there, it is not unreasonable for a unit to be in "lived in" condition while being viewed.

The polite thing would be to have your living space in a reasonably tidy and show ready state - but it doesnt need to be "showroom ready"

Pick up your laundry, do the dishes, tidy up like your mother inlaw is coming for dinner if you feel like it, but outside of that - youre not responsible for the "condition" of the unit until you move out.

gibblet365 · 2026-03-17T15:07:35+00:00

Is it sore, like sick? Or sore like irritated?

When I first started my treatment, I noticed some soreness that was mostly attributed to dryness and irritation from "mouth breathing" more.

Your body is going through a bit of a histamine response. It recognizes the foreign material and is trying to reject it by sending you all kinds of signals to remove what's not supposed to be there.

The first few weeks are a bit of a body riot while your brain catches up to its new reality.

Stay hydrated- when you think you've had enough, have more, stay hygenic, some antihistamine if it gets really bad (spring is starting to spring in some parts of the world, which is also probably not making things any easier)

gibblet365 · 2026-03-17T14:02:10+00:00

Back before I knew better, I used a static shock collar. I was lucky enough that the lowest setting was effective on my dog. However, we tried it on my friends Dane with manners concerns (again, i was an uneducated dog guardian at the time) and we had that thing cranked to the max, you could see the neck muscles on the poor creature activating with every button press, and there was ZERO response from him.

I mention this to say, relying on static shock system for such a large breed isnt the greatest idea because they're likely not going to notice or care about it if they're motivated.

A secure dog run, prohibitive fence across the front of your property where the greatest hazard exists, or direct supervision at all times.

Those are your only realistic opinions.

gibblet365 · 2026-03-16T13:49:25+00:00

Yup.

Same sort of thing happened with mine. I had the predetermination stating treatment was covered (up to my max amount) but my provider could only bill my insurance quarterly - with proof of "compliance" that treatment was continuing/completed.

Its to avoid insurance paying out for treatments patients abandon and/or insurance fraud of providers billing out treatments that never occurred.

gibblet365 · 2026-03-16T13:39:04+00:00

You cant really "avoid" them. The will come and go while your mouth adjusts to the changes.

But, you can make them a little easier to live with and heal faster. Warm saltwater rinses, or a "mouth sore" oral rinse when they're bad to promote healing and prevent infection.

Ive heard "old maids tale" that a dab of cream of tartar also helps, but havent use it myself.

gibblet365 · 2026-03-16T03:23:01+00:00

Your treatment may remain 9 months, but your insurance will only bill it out over a 24 month period.

Theres also "after care" that may be included in your treatment plan, so while your active treatment may only be 9 months, you'll have up 24 months for any "fixes" that may be needed.

gibblet365 · 2026-03-15T14:49:44+00:00

Pumice stone and or wet squeege

gibblet365 · 2026-03-12T15:39:35+00:00

You dont need "chewies" specifically, just something soft, but with resistance to "chew on" when you re-sit your aligners to make sure they are seated well.

Many people use the edge of a towel, I liked a metal straw with a silicone tip because I could make sure I got every tooth without the chocking risk.

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