Benn (@jasperwheelz)
Emptying Jasper's bladder is pretty simple. I pull his legs up and inward with my thumbs outside his legs and fingers between his legs and torso rolling my knuckles inward until I feel his bladder then squeeze downward. Some people suggest using open palms directly on the torso. For me, using his own legs to compress his body makes it easier to find that internal balloon of urine. There are plenty of YouTube videos on this and most vet techs or vets can show you. But it will mainly be trial and error until you get the feel of it. If you don't empty you your dogs regularly, it can result in excessive leakage or infection.
To induce a bowel movement I use a baby wipe and push downward or in a circular motion right under his anus with two fingers. This usually induces a contraction which after one or more tries will produce the desired result. This will also require some trial and error. I received no guidance from anyone on bowel movements other than "he will go when he needs to go." Search for "poop on demand" for alternate methods. I express his bowels immediately after his bladder until he produces something, no matter how small, and it has significantly reduced stress in my house. Jasper wants to make a mess about as much as I want to clean it up. If you can find something that works, everyone will be happier.
To induce a bowel movement I use a baby wipe and push downward or in a circular motion right under his anus with two fingers. This usually induces a contraction which after one or more tries will produce the desired result. This will also require some trial and error. I received no guidance from anyone on bowel movements other than "he will go when he needs to go." Search for "poop on demand" for alternate methods. I express his bowels immediately after his bladder until he produces something, no matter how small, and it has significantly reduced stress in my house. Jasper wants to make a mess about as much as I want to clean it up. If you can find something that works, everyone will be happier.