Any suggestions?? dog problem..

[LISA127]

I wouldn't worry about what your friends think. I'm sure they will understand he is very old and can't really help it. Besides, he's been loyal to you for 15 years and deserves that kind of understanding. The puppy pads are a great idea, or the "doggie diapers" for incontinent dogs or dogs that mark might be something to look into. Take care of the old guy......he won't be around forever.

[noname]

I had an old dog, who did the exact same thing. If you think about it, he is 105 in people years, so the loss of some functions is to be expected. Also, there's a good chance that he's just forgetting that he has to whine to go outside. Let him out more often - right before bed, and right when you wake up. Try to be compassionate, and give him lots of love, because you likely won't have him around for too much longer.

[Manitoban Herps]

We had a an old english springer spaniel, and she did the same thing, then a couple weeks later died, hopefully you don't have the same thing happen...

[sapphire_moon]

I personally wouldn't want to do the puppy diaper thing, you would have to give him a bath EVERY day to take out the fecal and urine smell.

If you do use a puppy pad make sure to put a plastic bag underneath it, the so called plastic backing on them suck, and the urine can soak right through..........

Believe me, we have an elderly dog as well

You could also go to a nursing home and ask if they have any old pads that they don't want or see if you can order a few through them. (they have raincoat like material on the back, they put them under the elderly on their beds just in case)
I use these, and just do a quick wash in the morning and everything is all set for the day.

[chas*e]

Could be a urinary tract infection that older dogs(and cats) are succeptable. The dog could use a antibiotic treatment. You have too also let the dog out(if you live in a house) more often because of the lower bladder control at that age....go to a vet to get his input.........