Hi people
I’ve owned many dogs in my time, I prefer large dogs and have owned several Dobermanns, Old English Sheepdogs, Border collies etc. I hae a lot of experience with dogs and used to show when I was younger. My favourite breed is the Dobermann and the Great Dane.
I am the proud owner of a beautiful black Great Dane bitch, she is 9 months old and considering her age very well behaved. She is doing fantastically well at obedience training and we have started some agility with her. She is walked daily a minimum of an hour (which I know is too much) and when she isn’t out walking she is curled at my feet snoring. I absolutely adore this dog the only problem I have with her is when she is in her crate.
She is not closed into the crate very often I try to take her out with me as often as I can, when we are out for the day she is baby sat by the in-laws so the problem is not due to her being left alone.
I’ve witnessed her weeing on her bedding, usually after she has just come in from the garden, or just back from a walk, I am not sure why she does this and I am constantly washing her bedding. The only time she is locked into the crate is when I have to pop out for short periods or when we go to bed. She does not cry when she is in the crate and quite often goes into it of her own accord. I am completely at a loss as to why this is happening.
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Shazza N
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