My Boston Terrier is almost 5 months old. Since we got him we've been putting him in his kennel when we leave the house (and can't take him with us). Now that he's a bit bigger he doesn't go #2 in there anymore, he only pees. I understand he might not be able to hold it all the time but sometimes there's just so much pee that...well it's just disgusting. I don't understand why he keeps doing it. If he can hold his #2's why can't he hold everything else? I know there's people out there who are going to say.."if you can't be home 24/7, you shouldn't have a dog, blah blah blah" and I understand you opinion, I just don't agree with it, so those types of responses I don't need here. I just need to know if I'm doing something wrong or will he'll grow out of this? Him being in his kennel during the week, because I work, isn't a new thing to him. We go through the same routine every day, nothing changes so coming home to a mess everyday just frustrates me more and more. Help!!
2006-08-14 04:49:43 · 12 answers · asked by MissLee 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
He's big enough now that he can only turn around in his kennel. Also, he sleeps until I'm ready to go to work so he doesn't drink or eat. I leave him a bit of water, but as I say in one of my other questions...he always spills it. I wish I could get someone to let him out during the day but it's out of the question. Everyone we know works and/or lives very far from us. I'm trying my hardest to get a job closer to home just so you all know! :)
2006-08-14 05:06:11 · update #1
Whatever you do, don't punish him for peeing in there. Unless you see him do it, he won't know why you're punishing him. They have like a 2 second memory- 1.5 sec. for a boston terrier (I have one that plays with 3 toys at once so their attention span is null). He might just have a small bladder- hey, people have them. Next time you take him to the vet, mention in. When my pup was about 6 months old he got a urinary infection. No big deal, treated with meds. But it did increase his urination. Sometimes they really can't hold it. What my husband and I do is make sure he has been out for atleast 15 minutes prior to him leaving the house (he goes to work later than me). Caesar (my baby) gets no water in his cage to prevent that very thing and only gets water before he goes outside. My husband has the oppurtunity to come home for lunch to let him out (not all the time), but you might not be able to do that and I understand. Best advice I can give you is makes ure there is a seperate area for him to urinate (newspaper works great) and blankets for sleeping. Maybe you could move his kennel incase any urine got on the carpet and he smells it and thinks "oh it's ok to pee here". Move it to the kitchen or something (linoleum-easy to clean). Good luck with your boston! I love my little guy. Don't be mad at him if it takes some time to adjust and hopefully he will grow out of it.
2006-08-14 05:01:42 · answer #1 · answered by Phoenixsong 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always make sure you walk him and let him do both before you put him in his kennel. Depending on how long you are gone for work during the day really depends on how long he can hold it. He's getting older but he still has a tiny bladder. As it grows he will get more control of it. If you can maybe get a some kind of pin rather than a kennel so that way you can put potty pads down for a potty area and if he has a bigger space he's less likely to spill his water everyday. Or maybe even just try putting him in your bathroom. Make sure everything is picked up, put potty pads down and get a spill proof bowl. Good luck!
2006-08-14 05:12:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some hints. I have a 5 month old pup.
You should let your puppy know that this is a place to eat and sleep and relax.
You should start feeding your pup in the crate.
If he/she eat and sleeps in the crate eventually he/she will get the idea. Dogs dont want to pee where they eat.
The kennel should only be big enough for them to turn around in.
I place a Pillow in the bottom with a fleece blanket and toy. and I leave them in there all the time. She eventually quit peeing in there and starting sleeping.
I definently wouldnt give him anything to eat or drink an hour or two before putting in the kennel. and take him out before you put him in there.
Good Luck
2006-08-14 05:06:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I got a dog from a pet store and we have the same problem.
I have finally started chaining him in the kitchen on a short leash and I have a area that is paper then he has his bed. So when he has to go he can go on the paper and then he can walk away and lay in his bed so he won't be a mess.
This has been the only thing to work. for a while we even had to take him out every 2 hours through the night to potty and it got to tiring so now we do this at night as well and we don't have to let him outside in the middle of the night.
Good Luck
2006-08-14 05:09:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One he's in there to long. hes only 5 months bladder no where near done growing.2. He has a bladder infection. See if u can get someone to let him out maybe once or twice a day. Also are u putting water in there with him. If so take it out he maybe drinking to much. If all else fails ask your vet for some advice.
2006-08-14 04:57:58 · answer #5 · answered by misstikal311 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the kennel too large for him? He should have just enough room to turn around in. If he has too much space he may use the bathroom on one side and then sleep on the other. You may also want to try to reduce his water intake.
2006-08-14 04:57:22 · answer #6 · answered by mama's girl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try putting him in a smaller kennel. if your kennle is too big that will give it enough room to pee and still not have to sleep in it. Dogs wont pee where they sleep but its hard to reverse the problem after the dogs does it.
2006-08-14 09:40:36 · answer #7 · answered by Brock 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-21 09:25:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe he is drinking to much water before you put him in the cage. I suggest limiting his water consumption before you put him in the cage or take him for a long walk where he can pee a lot before you put him in there.
2006-08-14 04:56:05 · answer #9 · answered by Sarah H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can't be home, have someone come and take him out more often, it's the only way/
2006-08-14 04:56:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋