My fiance has been working around home for about the last month which means he has been home everynite. For some reason our dog which is about 7mo. old has started crapping all over the house and peeing in the living room, he runs out in the road and doesn't even tell us anymore when he has to go outside. My fiance wants to get rid of him which I will not do! That would break my heart! He says if I wont get rid of him then he has to stay outside. Hes to small, only six pounds, and we have coyotes out in the country and raccoons bigger than the dog. I dont know what to do to make the dog stop. We put him in his kennel when hes bad and sometimes he already knows hes in trouble and will put himself in the kennel. Someone please help!
2006-08-10 10:50:30 · 17 answers · asked by smalltownangel 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
weve had the dog since he was 2 month and I trained him and everything has been fine up until a couple weeks ago.
2006-08-10 10:51:40 · update #1
Take an *opposite* approach to kenneling. Teach your dog that his kennel is his "home", his "safe place", not punishment. You'll have to buy a couple bowls that hang on the kennel to supply food and water.
You are RIGHT he should not be kept outside!!!!!
Keep him in the crate full time; Take him outside to go to the bathroom first thing in the morning, last thing at night and regularly during the day, maybe every four hours. Keep it on some sort of schedule - same every day.
Praise him elaborately when he goes to the bathroom outside & give him a treat. You are using positive enforcement, not negative enforcement (which doesn't work anyway as you see).
After a week of this, let him stay in the house a little while right after he goes to the bathroom outside. Extend these periods gradually.
If he slips, immediately start from square one.
I've used crate training for many puppies & dogs. It trains puppies quickly. They sleep in the crate next to my bed at night. Even after they are trained they like to sleep in their "house". So don't use it for punishment. Use it as a safe haven and give them a treat when they go in. :-) Little Greenie or rawhide bone.
And oh yeah, get rid of that boyfriend. Sounds like he's created a problem, and he wants to make it worse by getting rid of the dog.
2006-08-10 11:04:44 · answer #1 · answered by Ragdoll Kitty 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
he's only seven months old. lots of puppies seem to get worse even after you think you've gotten them potty training. Maybe it's because you get too comfortable thinking it's safe not to be as congnizant of how he's acting and when he needs to go out and maybe it's something else. Just stick with it, keep training and I'm sure he'll pull through.
Also, another thought...are you also at home? Before your fiance starting working from home, was the puppy alone in his crate all day? If so, could it just be that your fiance is not watching him closely enough and is missing the signs that he doesn't need to go out?
2006-08-10 11:04:05 · answer #2 · answered by k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like the dog is angry that your fiance isn't spending as much time at home and with the dog as he used to. My dog used to do the same thing when my husband left and went on the road for work. She eventually stopped and is all better now. she just needed to get used to the fact that he wasn't always going to be home. Convince your fiance that this will pass and that you love the dog too much to get rid of it. good Luck
2006-08-10 12:13:54 · answer #3 · answered by **hope/faith**1744 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He could be jeolouse, lonely, or just young whatever the reason doesnt atter. When you got him you took on a responsibility. puppies are work you just have to realize he isnt a human he's a dog and you are responsible for him. Don't let be alone, when he's loose in the house watch him and if he starts to go say "no" and emediatly put him outside. When you can't be with him keep him in a crate. You just have to stick with it. It could take awhile but he'l get it. Don't keep him outside, he's much to small for that. He could be sick but I doubt it. Just re-housebreak him. Stick with it and don't give up on him! also try and spen a lot of time with him. Take him on a long walk everyday and have him walk slightly behind you on your left side. It may just help, you'd be surprised what a walk can do for a dog! Good Luck!
2006-08-10 11:38:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it may be a stomach issue try the vet see what he thinks
also he may just be looking for attention and this he has found is one way to get it.
I would suggest getting a outdoor cage with a top on it(http://www.seefido.com/html/dog_pen_run.htm)
this would give you a place to put him where he will be completely separated from you.also you wont have to worry about bigger animals.
if you come home and he hasn't made a mess be sure to spend at least a half hour playing and petting him. if he does make a mess than pick him up and put him in the out door kennel. its important to not talk to him or pet him just pick him up and put him down.
also be sure to check with your vet first so you don't punish him for feeling sick.
feel free to email me if you have any more questions (goldencollieluver@yahoo.com)
good luck!!
2006-08-10 11:09:12 · answer #5 · answered by Lilly 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Kennels should never be used as a punishment tool - tell the b/f he can stay outside at night or he'll have to go :)
Sounds like you might have to housebreak your dog all over again - does the b/f and dog get along?
2006-08-10 10:58:15 · answer #6 · answered by Sal 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What ever is going on it sounds like it is your bf's fault. They don't get along, and I bet your man is mean to your pup. Show the dog more affection and be patient with him. It may be that you will have to work a little harder, but he is just a dog and they need time to understand things, too. If he won't stop, you may want to take him to the vet, he might have problems you don't know about yet. Tell your man to chill out.
2006-08-10 11:09:20 · answer #7 · answered by biiha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe whatever your finace is doing "around the house" is stressing him out?? Yard work, home remodeling/repair? I would just try to house break the dog all over again and if all else fails, ditch the boyfriend. If the dog goes in the house- have you put paper down to maybe encourage him to go in that spot
2006-08-10 11:03:53 · answer #8 · answered by Phoenixsong 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the only thing different is that your fiance is alone with the dog all the time now, then I think you can put two and two together. Especially if he wants to get rid of it.
2006-08-10 10:56:50 · answer #9 · answered by Silverglade00 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Compare what you get from dog to what you get from fiance, and decide what to do. When you make up your mind to keep the pets you must be prepared for all such situations. This time you will have to choose between love for dog and love for fiance, and listen to what fiance expects from you. Never keep a pet again unless you are prepared.
2006-08-10 11:03:31 · answer #10 · answered by unisoul 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋