My wife bought a 8 week old male Bassett 3 weeks back. I wish she would run things by me first, as we now have 5 dogs. He seems to have a bladder control issue, or he gets really thirsty. Nasty thing will urinate in his crate and lap it up.
K9's the best medicine!! Glad to hear your wife is on the road to recovery, may it be swift and complete....................... Oh and same for the dog training.