Bluto often sleeps most of day long without more noise than the occasional snort, proving he might be the laziest dog I have ever met.
However, lately when he is in his kennel at night he has been whining. We got into the habit of letting him out before we went to bed, and if we ever forgot, we would find quite the mess in the kennel in the morning. I always found this odd, since most dogs won’t go in the kennel, but read online Bulldogs will make a mess in their kennel when they are upset with their owners.
This was also confirmed by Melody of Lobopuppies.com who indicated she has a ‘diva dog’ who will relieve herself on the floor if Melody doesn’t throw her toy as soon as it is dropped at her feet!
However, cleaning the kennel and the dog is much easier since we now own a dog that is less than 7lbs, so I was happy to do it, blaming myself for not paying attention.
However, today, Travis let Bluto out for his morning duties and put him back into his kennel after since Monkey and I were not up yet. I came downstairs less than 30 minutes later and found a urine soaked puppy and a very smelly living room.
I got everything cleaned up, the dog fed and medicated (the last of his second prescription of giardia meds) and started my morning routine. I fed Monkey, cleaned the kitchen and living room and pulled out the vacuum. I let Bluto outside to do his business again, and when I let him in he immediately hid under the couch because I started vacuuming the living room and he’s a big baby.
As I walked back from putting the vacuum away, I hear Monkey say “She peed on the carpet” (Monkey thinks everyone is a ‘she’). I came around the corner and sure enough – not one, not two, but three different pee spots on the carpet!
Why? We had a good morning, he was pampered and brushed and fed and even had a piece of cheese with his pill. We had played and he was curled up by the fire just prior to this whole incident.
Could he be so bull headed that he was mad that I actually vacuumed even though he doesn’t like it? If that is the case, what everyone has said is right. My second baby is my problem child.
Note to self: If you don’t get your way, pee on the floor. Three times. Watch the hilarity ensue.
Uh, no. You have opposable thumbs. You can clean up after yourself. ‘Nuf said.
Hi Angela!
I’m sorry you had a such a mess to clean up. Having a puppy is a lot like having a baby, but without a diaper to keep the mess contained! It will be worth it all once he’s housebroken though. Thanks so much for your sweet comment on my blog, I really appreciate your prayers!
Velvia