Question 1

Max & Ben - 7 year old poodle cross & 5 year old sitsu

Accepted Answer

Why does one or both of them pee whenever we are out of the house?   • It is to mark their territory and “protect” your house from people entering – they think the smell will deter someone from coming in because it will let them know there are dogs in the house   • It is like there has been someone in the neighbourhood stalking or going through places? Have there been any break-ins? Yes, there was a break in to their house about 6 months ago which was when the peeing started!   • To stop it, before you leave, tell them both that the house will be safe and fine while you are out and they are okay so they can just relax and be comfortable   • They could protect the house with a bark or two if they hear someone around it

Question 2

Terry the terrier

Accepted Answer

The owner was told by the vet, family and friends that it was time to let the dog go, but she just couldn’t doit so needed to know what he thought and wanted:   • His body is starting to shut down so it is time for him to go   • His shell/exterior is gone so he has no protection - eyesight, hearing, fur have all left so he is very "thin"   • Everything effects him easily because he doesn't have a "coat" (all of the above things) to give him a bit of a barrier to happenings around him   • His body is just too sensitive   • He is out of balance   • He shouldn't go through another winter   • It would be best within the next two weeks and especially before Halloween as that would disorient him and be very, very hard on him, very traumatic.