Southerngirl, I'm catching up on some threads - and this one makes me feel so sad. I'm sad for Chase, and I'm sad for you, having to watch your old dog get in trouble for something he can't help. You've been given excellent advice. Chase may have a urinary infection (or something else), or he may just be old. When dogs get that old, sometimes they can't hold it long enough to get outside, sometimes they just start dribbling without even knowing it, sometimes they forget where they are and just start peeing - it could be any or all of the above. If he's medically ok, then just keep doing what you're doing and get him outside as often as possible to take care of his business. It's sad that your dad is so intolerant of an old dog. We all (if we're lucky) will be old one day, and we should be so lucky as to have someone be as tolerant of us as our dogs are. It's sad that when they get old, sometimes "we" lose patience with them rather then act graciously towards them, and accept their issues that come with age (as most likely, we'll all have "issues" as we age). I'm sorry you're having to witness your dad's intolerance. I wish I could suggest ways to get thru to him, but I can't. I'm glad Chase has you to look out for him. Do your best to keep him safe, as at 16, you know he's coming to the end of his time with you. Thanks for caring so much about him.
