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@novel1 It’s going to be fine, just approach it as if you’re housebreaking a puppy. Keep him in the crate when he can’t be supervised. Treat and praise HEAVILY every time he poops outside. Be consistent. Your main priority is to prevent anymore indoor accidents - he’ll survive being crated when...

@god_is_gracious Why is one not spayed? Once two females start fighting badly it’s really hard to keep them safely in the same house without some serious management. Spay the other dog. Keep them separate for a while to let those stress hormones dissipate + surgery recovery. Don’t try to use...

@tsgaines Aww hey, I’m sorry I came off so harsh in my initial reply. You’re only human and we all mess up sometimes when emotions are running high. Commit to doing better going forward (management to prevent this from happening again first of all, which you are already doing). Seriously look up...

@tsgaines It sounds like you’re doing a good job providing mental stimulation which aussies need a lot of- great job. She will be okay just take precautions going forward and make lots of positive associations when you’re taking her outside to pad that scary experience. You should be training...

@tsgaines Your reply suggests you have the wrong attitude. You don’t discipline a terrified animal. That baseline attitude is maybe what made your first instinct be hit the dog. I admire your honesty about what happened though. I totally understand how scary it was for you too and I feel for...

@tsgaines Hitting a puppy while she’s scared out of her mind is low key insane. You definitely added to her trauma, because not only was she terrified for her life but the person she is supposed to be able to trust hurt her on top of everything. Why on earth was your first instinct upon...