daverich wrote:
Thanks for all the positive input folks. We are going to continue crating her when we leave. And if she continues to mess in the crate, we will move her from the bed to the crate of the night time.
And yes, we always leave the TV on for her. Her name is Precious and she is still precious to us even with this little hickup.
I find changing what time you feed their last meal makes a big difference also. Back up her last feeding. If you feed her at 7:00 back that last feeding to around 4:00. ALSO don't feed her right before you leave the RV!
Dogs have a very short digestive tract compared to us.
If you feed her earlier she will move her bowels earlier and during her last 'outside' call before you go to bed and/or leave the RV.
And trust me they will NOT starve to death having their last or first meal that early. A lot of pet owners do that just to avoid the same problem you are encountering. :W
Hang in there a little forethought and/or observance of your pets habits and all will sort it self out! :C