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Okay... now that everyone knows of Hailie's beauty, I have to tell you all the truth. She has a few issues...
One... she has been extremely difficult to housebreak... as I mentioned, she is doing better but still not 100%. She is now 10 months old and still has the occasional accident... especially if she gets excited... like if someone visits that she is very happy to see... she always experiences a little stress incontinence... is this common in female maltese puppies? Very curious to find out! She also seems to have "spiteful" accidents... for example if we do not pay attention to her or leave her alone for a few minutes to run upstairs or outside... we return to a "present".
Also, I did bring her to work with me daily... for a long time... then the "stress incontinence" became an issue... the facility didn't complain, but it became very stressful for me to have her here as an added responsibility every day, so I have started not bringing her to work with me. (Awwww... I know, what a terrible parent I am!! The guilt is present, trust me!) She gets so excited when I get ready for work and gets very disappointed when she can't come with me... I feel terrible!! So, she stays home in her crate for eight plus hours a day...
This seems to be causing her increased stress... she has started being extremely spastic upon my return home... it takes her several hours to settle down... also, she seems nervous... she bites her toenails and laps my pants, my shirt, the couch, whatever is within "tongue reach"!!
So, I am asking for suggestions... I know that I should start bringing her to work again... but it is an added stress for me... having to keep an eye on her all day... and having a job full of multiple responsibilities anyways!!
We have been talking about getting her a companion... a sister... is that a good idea?? I am not sure. We have considered another Maltese, but also possibly a Silky Terrier... anyone with any experience with integrating other breeds with the Maltese?
Any ideas on how to improve poor Hailie's nervous habits?
Talk to me!
Thanks!
Tim
One... she has been extremely difficult to housebreak... as I mentioned, she is doing better but still not 100%. She is now 10 months old and still has the occasional accident... especially if she gets excited... like if someone visits that she is very happy to see... she always experiences a little stress incontinence... is this common in female maltese puppies? Very curious to find out! She also seems to have "spiteful" accidents... for example if we do not pay attention to her or leave her alone for a few minutes to run upstairs or outside... we return to a "present".
Also, I did bring her to work with me daily... for a long time... then the "stress incontinence" became an issue... the facility didn't complain, but it became very stressful for me to have her here as an added responsibility every day, so I have started not bringing her to work with me. (Awwww... I know, what a terrible parent I am!! The guilt is present, trust me!) She gets so excited when I get ready for work and gets very disappointed when she can't come with me... I feel terrible!! So, she stays home in her crate for eight plus hours a day...
This seems to be causing her increased stress... she has started being extremely spastic upon my return home... it takes her several hours to settle down... also, she seems nervous... she bites her toenails and laps my pants, my shirt, the couch, whatever is within "tongue reach"!!
So, I am asking for suggestions... I know that I should start bringing her to work again... but it is an added stress for me... having to keep an eye on her all day... and having a job full of multiple responsibilities anyways!!
We have been talking about getting her a companion... a sister... is that a good idea?? I am not sure. We have considered another Maltese, but also possibly a Silky Terrier... anyone with any experience with integrating other breeds with the Maltese?
Any ideas on how to improve poor Hailie's nervous habits?
Talk to me!
Thanks!
Tim