julesluvscavs Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 (edited) Hmmm Joey and Renae have been getting lazy at nights, and have had a few no 1 accidents :D It's been since the weather has turned cold, wet and windy... We used to keep the back door opened a little bit (can't have doggy door, as we are in a rental house), but since it's gone cold, we now don't leave it open. Also because we don't let out cat outside anymore , the door stays shut all the time now. They do try to tell us they need to go outside, and usually we will wake up on and off during the night to let them out... but lately with it being so damn cold , and with us being even more tired , we haven't been getting up when they get restless. Any ideas on how to combat this problem we are having atm?? During Summer, they are always really good, plus we sleep lighter and get up more to let them out . They have free roam of the house, which is mainly carpeted.. Thanks Edited July 3, 2007 by Jules loves Joey and Renae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavmad Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 (edited) Jules, we have the same issue with Stella whom we haven't had since a puppy therefore old habits are hard to break. We have had Cooper since a puppy and he is crated at night and can hang on but Stella just can't. I've had it suggested to me that I should take up the water dish after a certain hour (say 7pm or so) so that she wouldn't have any fluids after this time, hence wouldn't need to go to the toilet but she drinks quite a bit normally, plus it can get warm for a dog with central heating on so I think she really needs access to clean fresh water at all times. Currently we do exactly the same as you. We go to bed and leave the sliding door open a little bit so she can get in and out however we are also not really happy with this as in winter it lets heat out and in summer lets the cool air out as well. Whilst we are in our own house, I don't like the idea of doggy doors being cut into the class. Our only solution is to get a pig in mud door www.piginmud.com.au . The one we need to get is $315 so its a pretty expensive option but a good investment as we can take it with us if we move or go to our in laws place and we don't have to cut into the glass. We are saving for it though as we have just spent $80 on one of those barking sensors for the two annoying JRT's next door. Sorry I can't be much more help. Lets just say we are in exactly the same predicament and at the moment this is our only solution. Edited to add.....Stella is so fussy about putting her precious toes on the cold wet grass that she has taken to toileting on the concrete verandah. You can actually see the disdain on her face when she realises the grass is wet and cold. God cavs can be so precious!!! :D Edited July 3, 2007 by cavmad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ons Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 I'm sorry I don't have a solution but remember these problems well with my own precious cavalier, Poppy RIP. She hated going outside too when it was cold and rainy, little princess :D gosh i miss her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpl Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Hi Jules We got one of those pig in mud doors that are a separate piece that just sit in the door frame. Great for renters as it doesn't involve any installation and you just take it with you when you move. Best investment ever! We used to get up to take our pup outside to go to the toilet when she told us she needed to go but now I get a full nights sleep and she goes out the doggy door without waking us. Now my problem is getting her to go all the way outside and go to the toilet on the grass. She has decided with all this rain and cold that she will just go outside under the pergola and go on the tiles - which stinks! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesluvscavs Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share Posted July 3, 2007 (edited) Thanks you cavmad, Onslowsmum and graciek9 for responding Onslowsmum, i understand how you feel about Poppy, i'm still like that with Jenna RIP cavmad and graciek9, i'm still trying to load that site for those doors, to see what you both mean? but it won't load Yes i can relate graciek9, Renae doesn't like getting her paws wet and dirty either (usually), during the Winter months :D Edited July 3, 2007 by Jules loves Joey and Renae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesluvscavs Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share Posted July 3, 2007 ps... still can't get to that site Grrrr Does that mean with that type of door, will the cat be able to use it too? (which could be a problem) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavmad Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Hi JulesWe got one of those pig in mud doors that are a separate piece that just sit in the door frame. Great for renters as it doesn't involve any installation and you just take it with you when you move. Best investment ever! We used to get up to take our pup outside to go to the toilet when she told us she needed to go but now I get a full nights sleep and she goes out the doggy door without waking us. Now my problem is getting her to go all the way outside and go to the toilet on the grass. She has decided with all this rain and cold that she will just go outside under the pergola and go on the tiles - which stinks! Good luck! DITTO!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesluvscavs Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share Posted July 3, 2007 Still cant get into that site :D is it just for sliding doors? as our back door is those French type doors with the glass panels... cavmad, sorry to hear about all your problems with your neighbor's noisy dogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavmad Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Cat could definately use it too. Let me know if you still cant get the website. I have a few of their brochures lying around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavmad Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Oh you have French doors. Well, give them a call anyway. They might be able to suggest something else? 1300 78 38 39 (Toll Free). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesluvscavs Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share Posted July 3, 2007 Still cant get into that site :Dis it just for sliding doors? as our back door is those French type doors with the glass panels... cavmad, sorry to hear about all your problems with your neighbor's noisy dogs Thanks cavmad for those pics !! looks ideal !! but not sure if it would work for french doors? No don't want cat to use it ! LOL. she's not allowed outside anymore, unless i take her out on a leash.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesluvscavs Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share Posted July 3, 2007 Oh you have French doors. Well, give them a call anyway. They might be able to suggest something else? 1300 78 38 39 (Toll Free). Thanks for that number cavmad :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gogee Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Those pig in mud doors are great! Our Indi learned to use it after only a few days, and for the most part can get outside before he can't hold it anymore :D But yes, winter time indoor accidents happen in our house too! Last night it was bucketing down, and Indi was sitting half in and half out of the pet door just staring out at the rain, looking forlorn...and then he ran inside and happily weed on the rug! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesluvscavs Posted July 4, 2007 Author Share Posted July 4, 2007 (edited) Those pig in mud doors are great! Our Indi learned to use it after only a few days, and for the most part can get outside before he can't hold it anymore But yes, winter time indoor accidents happen in our house too! Last night it was bucketing down, and Indi was sitting half in and half out of the pet door just staring out at the rain, looking forlorn...and then he ran inside and happily weed on the rug! Oh no LOL I don't blame them, i'd hate to go out in the cold and rain too! cavmad, i finally got to that site at last , will give them a ring later on i think it might be an issue with the cat being able to use it tho :D Edited July 4, 2007 by JulesLuvsCavs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Amy Rose Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Oooh, I've never seen anything like that before. When we get our next place, I'll definitely look into buying one! I hate keeping Tucker inside while we sleep, and he's had a couple of accidents since we've been here, but luckily we have wooden floors. Jules, if you're using it at night, could you possibly keep your cat in the bedroom or something, so it can't get out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falling_dawn Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 mabey its a Cav thing Lucy flatlly refuses to go toilet outside when it's raining hence we have a litter tray for little dogs in the bathroom this works well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvs_mutts Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Oooh, I've never seen anything like that before. When we get our next place, I'll definitely look into buying one! I hate keeping Tucker inside while we sleep, and he's had a couple of accidents since we've been here, but luckily we have wooden floors.Jules, if you're using it at night, could you possibly keep your cat in the bedroom or something, so it can't get out? Hi, I've been having the same problem. My 11 year old Maltese Ruby who is very well house trained has for the first time ever not wanted to go outside to the toilet in the cold weather. I guess she is getting a little older too. I am nearly at my wits end with her, she has been holding on and urinating on the floor when there's noone around! I have tried standing outside with her and rewarding her with treats but to no avail. I had a thought tonight also, we have been in this house for about twelve months, live on the beach and have no lawn, she usually wees on the little pebble stones at the front of our house but I'm sure with the cold weather, rain and wind she wouldnt be too happy squatting there. I certainly wouldnt be! Does anyone else have any good ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowanbree Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 They do try to tell us they need to go outside, and usually we will wake up on and off during the night to let them out...Thanks If these are mature dogs why are they not holding overnight? I take my troop out for last toilet and everyone holds overnight. I would suggest crating them might be in order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesluvscavs Posted July 4, 2007 Author Share Posted July 4, 2007 (edited) They do try to tell us they need to go outside, and usually we will wake up on and off during the night to let them out... Thanks If these are mature dogs why are they not holding overnight? I take my troop out for last toilet and everyone holds overnight. I would suggest crating them might be in order. Hi cownabree yes mine are both mature aged and should know better , i agree.. they both don't do it in Summer (which you think they would as they drink more). We can also go out for quite a few hours, and have never come back to them having made a mess. My 2 do let us know they need to go out, but we go back to sleep sometimes(so its kinda of our fault) I do think it sounds like a lazy habit, or that they don't like to go outside into the wet and cold ...... If we wake up we will go outside with them, and stand around until they are finished. Yes a crate might be the way to go for us, not that it's a regular problem, just an occasional 'accident' here and there. I looked into those door everyone, but i rather hold off till we get another place( as we are trying to find one to buy) Then it will be a worthwhile investment!! at the moment with the French doors, its too hard to do much ps ... Hi again cownabree, being a breeder, do you know if it's possible that once a breeding bitch has been desexed, if it can cause them to wee more frequently, and not be able to hold on as easily ? (I read somewhere that this can occur sometimes in 'some' dogs) Edited July 4, 2007 by JulesLuvsCavs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowanbree Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 [ps ... Hi again cownabree, being a breeder, do you know if it's possible that once a breeding bitch has been desexed, if it can cause them to wee more frequently, and not be able to hold on as easily ? (I read somewhere that this can occur sometimes in 'some' dogs) Not really. I have had issue with older bitchs, say 12-16yrs but your girl is hardly that vintage I find as they get older they do get lazier and less inclined to go outside in the cold. That is why the last thing I do before I go to bed is take everyone outside and stand and watch them go. We don’t go inside until everyone has been not pleasant for me but a lot less messes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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