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demmiblue

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24. You can try putting a shirt/sweatshirt on her (if you can find one to fit)...

Reply to smirkymonkey (Reply #23)

Sat Apr 17, 2021, 04:47 PM

Apr 2021

kind of like a modified Thundershirt.

Bring delicious treats and try to bribe her to the park. I think she will be more at ease once you can get her there. Also, exercise helps to stimulate the bowels.

One thing is for sure.. she is in good, caring hands!

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Any dog experts here? [View all] smirkymonkey Apr 2021 OP

A couple of years ago, my family was on a long trip MerryHolidays Apr 2021 #1

Thank you! I definitely sense that she is stressed and that it's not physical. smirkymonkey Apr 2021 #6

Best of luck! MerryHolidays Apr 2021 #8

Not an expert but SharonClark Apr 2021 #2

That is a great idea! Rorey Apr 2021 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author targetpractice Apr 2021 #11

Unfortunately, they live in Maine and I live in Boston, and I don't have a car. smirkymonkey Apr 2021 #10

Children are known to sometimes "withhold" solid waste because of emotional distress or anxiety, so tblue37 Apr 2021 #3

TBH, I am the same way whenever I go away to visit as well. smirkymonkey Apr 2021 #12

she's stressed, one imavoter Apr 2021 #4

Great tips Rorey Apr 2021 #7

I live in a studio, so I don't think she is going behind furniture or I would smell it, but I will smirkymonkey Apr 2021 #13

it's good of you to help imavoter Apr 2021 #15

If your sister does call MerryHolidays Apr 2021 #21

Is this dog, by chance, a Doberman? SheltieLover Apr 2021 #9

Hi Sheltie Lover! No, she is a Swiss Mountain Dog, but a very large dog and I do think she is smirkymonkey Apr 2021 #14

Beautiful Breed! SheltieLover Apr 2021 #17

I don't have anything to add Diamond_Dog Apr 2021 #16

Thanks Diamond Dog! smirkymonkey Apr 2021 #19

About the puddles on your balcony. MuseRider Apr 2021 #18

Thank you, MuseRider! smirkymonkey Apr 2021 #22

Is there a park near you where people routinely walk dogs? mnhtnbb Apr 2021 #20

Yes, I am only a few blocks away from the Boston Common and the Public Gardens and smirkymonkey Apr 2021 #23

You can try putting a shirt/sweatshirt on her (if you can find one to fit)... demmiblue Apr 2021 #24

Put some treats in your pocket and mnhtnbb Apr 2021 #33

Yes, good idea! I just got the treats I ordered for her today and she loves them. smirkymonkey Apr 2021 #37

One of my dogs only likes to pee/poo while not on a leash. Laffy Kat Apr 2021 #25

I wish we had enclosed dog runs here like they do in NYC, that could be it but I am too smirkymonkey Apr 2021 #29

Also, if you are having a hard time controlling her (and if the leash is long enough): demmiblue Apr 2021 #26

Thank you! smirkymonkey Apr 2021 #32

Make sure that if she does go in front of you, you make a fool out of yourself praising her MiniMe Apr 2021 #27

Oh yes, I definitely will! smirkymonkey Apr 2021 #30

You may need to wait her out. MiniMe Apr 2021 #34

Well, you were right! smirkymonkey Apr 2021 #35

That's great! MiniMe Apr 2021 #38

Calling a vet is a good idea MOMFUDSKI Apr 2021 #28

Thank you! smirkymonkey Apr 2021 #31

Thank you everyone for your help and advice! smirkymonkey Apr 2021 #36