Mine will let me out. It's the letting back in we have an issue with sometimes.

Speaking of letting Bassets indoors...Dad closed the door last night while I was still sniffing outside. Who knows how long I was out there? Mom opened the curtain, the light, and opened the sliding glass door to let Maggie out and I scared the bejeebies out of Mom when I stormed inside. Sheesh. I feel your pain, T.

Hi Starter! It's sort of early in our relationship to talk about bodily functions don't you think? Since you brought it up...I usually give a certain look of urgency accompanied by a whine when I have to go out for #2. I only usually do it for mom. Or maybe mom is the only one who listens to it? Anyway, if no one gets my hint, I usually make my deposit in front of the TV in the living room. I think it sends a poignent message, don't you?

I've been having my poop accidents in front of mom's grand piano! SHE'S the one who really knows my potty routine, so if she misses a signal....I go where she spends a lot of time. So there.

Maggie, my darling, while it is a bit early in our relationship, (and I sincerely hope I haven't offended your delicate sensibilities) aren't bodily functions what dogs are all about? I hope this doesn't taint me with your dad, since I do want to impress him with my good breeding and nice manners. I guess this is a small burp in my otherwise stellar behavior. xxoo

Boy, Lola, that piano is a pretty popular place! Seems someone else you live with likes to uh, go there, too.

Well, if mama misses my signals I leave it right in front of her bedroom door...hey, a door is a door is a door...anyway, she really notices it there. But before mama can notice it, there's another dog in this household (I don't want to name any names or point paws, but her initials are KC) that finds my poop a great snack (I think she has the Kirby syndrome)!!!! So much for my strategically situated poop!

What can you do, Starter, when your mom ignores your signals? I mean, come on, it's not like we have opposing thumbs and can open the door to let ourselves out. Heck, we're short and can't even reach the handle. DUH!!!!

Um. Are talking about me, Freckles??

I guess I'm pretty lucky! Mom always pays attention to me. What I like to do when she's on the computer (sitting on the couch) is go up to her & put my nose on her leg, just once. Then I give her 'the look' and she knows what that means!! If all else fails, I go sit by the back door and then when I come around the corner, I give her "the look" again. She gets the hint. Sorry to hear about your accident, Starter, but you gotta do it if mom isn't paying attention! BARK