A not-so-typical puppy house breaking problem?
My roommate has a chocolate lab puppy, approx 5m old I think. This dog leaks. He does not go over to a spot somewhere in the house, squat, then pee. I mean he walks around the living room unbenounced to anyone and just leaks as he walks leaving a nice 10 to 15 foot trail of urine across the floor. When he first started leaking we attributed it to him getting over excited, as it would most often happen when new people showed up. Now he'll do it 2 to 3 times a day when we are just sitting on the couch and no one is even paying attention. He gets let out VERY regurlarly and still does it. Last night he leaked on the floor, I promptly put him outside and cleaned it up. The SECOND he walked backed in he kindly left another trail for me to clean up. Could there be something wrong with his bladder?? Is this a discipline problem?? (I suspect not) Any suggestions at all are greatly appreciated, we've about had it with this problem.
11 week old goldendoodle, housebreaking and growling problems -?
my pup is doing great for the most part, but he has an accident once a week. I've been crate training him, since he was doing so well, I let him play in the family room this past weekend, usually he would bark or start sniffing the ground, but this time, all of a sudden he started to pee on the carpet (I have carpet sheets, so damage was minimal). Is this common? When he is out of crate, I take him out, praise him, bring him back and take him out every 45 minutes. But still this seems to happen every week. When is a puppy considered housebroken(how many days without accidents). Another question is - this pup is very smart, easy to train and fairly mellow except when he plays in the backyard. He growls when he runs around in the backyard, he growls while digging up the grass. Is this considered aggression? I try to calm him down, after a few minutes, he runs around with his toys - growling. Do all puppies do this? thanks
I am so fed up with my puppy and his housebreaking problems!?
no-one has yet mentioned that this pup does NOT have sphincter muscles on either bowel or bladder yet - he will Not have them for another week. until then, he is on AUTO - when full? he empties. he has only limited control over WHERE - here, or there? ** Not!! ** 'when' - that is all beyond his control. even AFTER he has sphincter-muscles... he must learn to USE them. this, too, is not an instant thing. it is learned, and muscle tone is BUILT over time. consider that, if he were human, he'd be still be in diapers! U probably were not potty-trained before 18 to 24 mos age - give him a break, let him grow-up, and stop expecting too much of an infant. HSUS.org has pages on housetraining for pups.
Why is my rescue dog taking do long to housebreak?
If you have a rescue dog and you do not know he people that had him, chances are your poor doggie was abused . Who knows why ,how or for what the lunatic owners did to your poor fur baby. So I am guessing his actions could be because of what happened to him before he was rescued . So please be very patient with your dog . He has been through enough emotional and or physical pain. Maybe he was beaten as a puppy when he didn’t ask to go out. Be very clear to showing him what you want him to do and be very positive and loving to him. Show and tell him what a good and wonderful dog he is when does what you want him to do. Instead of punishing or hurting hid feelings Positive reinforcement is always better. You have done him the biggest favour by adopting him into a forever home. Good luck with your new doggie.
Would you adopt a dog with behavioural problems?
Chances are, if you end up with a dog with behavioral problems, you didn’t know that when you picked her. Often, new adopters get home with their new dog only to find a range of behavioral concerns that didn’t present themselves at the shelter.The decision to deliberately adopt a dog with behavioral problems is another thing all together. This is no small challenge, depending on the problems, and you must seriously consider whether you are capable of tackling the challenge presented to you.I was living in a small apartment when I met Stella. She was a rottweiler who had been found walking down the street with a rope hanging from her neck, and was brought by a good samaritan to the animal hospital where I was working at the time.Stella was adopted by one of the technicians at the hospital, but she soon was brought back. She was terrified of absolutely everything, and spent her time at the technician’s large ranch hiding under bushes.She was fostered over and over, but nobody wanted to take on the challenge of the bolting rottweiler, especially as she was big enough to really knock you over or crunch your toes as she went by.I volunteered to take her home to my tiny apartment. I thought perhaps a confined space would be beneficial for her. It was. She calmed down inside, although she still was much more nervous than any other dog I’d met.Walking her was a challenge, but using a gentle leader combined with a chest harness, I was able to control her and eventually trained her to sit by me when she got anxious instead of running.It took nearly six months for Stella to get through an hour long walk without freezing at least once, but then her progress began to skyrocket. She was running around outside with other dogs at the dog park, and I even was able to skateboard with her, perfectly confident that she wouldn’t bolt.It was hard to part with Stella, but when she finally when to her forever home I felt that all the hard work had been worth it. I’m busy with three happy dogs now, but I wouldn’t hesitate to take on a challenge like that again. The rewards were well worth the effort.If you are looking for some ideas to help you build a bond with a rescue dog suffering from behavioral concerns, consider these things to do with your rescue dog.The gorgeous girl herself, happy and confident off leash.
Housebreaking regression-can boarding a dog cause him to forget his training?
unfortunately there are some kennels that claim to take the dogs out to do their business but dont actually do so. this could be the case. if he was in a cage for 8 straight days and learned that he had to use the bathroom in his cage then yes boarding him could have caused this. i doubt you are going to have to start from scratch with him since the foundation is already there but you will have to retrain him. he should catch on fairly quickly that he needs to use the bathroom outside like he did before. please dont take this a guarantee that your boarding facility did not take him outside or that they did not take good care of your dog. that is not the only reason this could have happened. some dogs are just so upset at being left for a prolonged amount of time that they tend to act out when they do get home. just have patience and go back to the basics you used when you trained him as a puppy. things should be back to normal fairly quickly. good luck
Help with housebreaking 6-7 month old puppy?
I've recently adopted a dog from a dog rescue. She's a mix, and she's very smart, sweet and gentle. I want to housebreak her, but I have no idea how. For now, I am keeping her outside. My mother says that if the dog is going to have to pee/poo outside, in order for her to be able to live inside with us. Another thing is, she always has the urge to pee whenever any of my family members comes to greet her. Does she have a bladder problem? Is that normal? I have so many questions, please answer them! Thanks
Is it possible to housebreak a dog in an apartment with carpet flooring stained by urine of another dog?
Well, to be honest, it won't be easy. Your dog smells the presence of another dog in the apartment, which is your collective territory, and, thinking like a dog, his/her job is to mark the territory to cover up the scent of the other dog. Your dog isn't being bad just to spite you, your dog is just being a dog and doing what dogs do, which is keeping their space safe from intruders. When you understand what your dog is thinking, it's easier to not get frustrated with him. The best thing you can do is to have the carpets professionally cleaned, letting them know that you need to get rid of the urine stains and smell. They have special cleaners and enzyme mixes to break down the urine and get rid of the odor. Even then, though, that may or may not work, as dogs have very sensitive noses and can pick out scents we cannot smell. Even replacing the carpet may not help, as the dog can smell the urine that has soaked into the floor beneath the carpet. Having the carpet professionally cleaned is your best bet at this point. Once the carpet is thoroughly cleaned and dried, one thing you can try is to put a piece of furniture over the stain so your dog cannot access it. The other thing you can do is to be diligent to take your dog outside several times a day, and reward him for doing his business outside (like, he gets a treat if he pees outside instead of inside). When you are away, place your dog in a dog crate with a comfy blanket and a toy and something to chew on so they can have something to do when they are alone. A dog won't pee on his bedding, so he will wait until you get home. As soon as you get home, take him outside immediately and praise him a lot for being a good dog and peeing outside. So it can be done, but you have to be consistent, give your dog lots of attention and exercise outside, and don't leave him alone to wander around the apartment, bored and frustrated. Keep in mind that a dog will do anything to please you, so praise him a lot for doing the right thing and let him know how happy you are with him. Scolding him or punishing him for doing the wrong thing will only make him more anxious and upset, which will escalate the problem. Praise and affection goes a long way with a dog. Good luck.
Scottish Terrier Questions on house breaking?
I am still having problems house breaking our female Scottish Terrier and it seems to be a mirror image of her partner; and he is older. I had problems with him when i first got him, too; but, she seems to be worse. Does anyone have any suggestions and stories about their Scottish Terriers on house breaking? Are they really that hard to break the habits? My female Scottie is not quite a year old and my male he is 4; but, still on a occasion has an accident. I am coming to the conclusion that I have a stubborn female Scottie and I desperately need help; because my husband is ready to get rid of her and I don't want that. HELP, PLEASE....
Shock Collar Housebreaking Puppy Successful or Not?
At 8 to 12 weeks a puppy should not be expected to "hold it" longer than 30-45 minutes. Get him out more often. Sleep is a different matter since there is a hormone released that slows the kidneys and bladder. Do not expect housebreaking to be finished for 2 more months at least. Use of the collar like that will probably ensure he lies in the corner and pees himself. All you can do is gently remove the pup from the crate, put him somewhere he can't see you, clean the crate quietly and give it a spritz of pet odor remover. He'll get the idea from that, that a clean crate is nicer. And like you said, at that age the learning will stick with him. Do not think that a dog "thinks," that is a human attribute. A dog reacts instinctively. So if you get him outside frequent enough to only let piddle happen outside, after 5 weeks or so, it will become instinctive he wants to piddle outside. It must be ingrained into his reflexes.