I have a 5 month old cocker spaniel/jack russell puppie, and this dog pees every time we let him out; (in the house as we put the leash on) but does not do it in the house. Then every time we yell at him, he gushes out. ALL THE TIME. Is there an end to this? It is driving me crazy.
2006-09-17 17:43:45 · 10 answers · asked by Joe 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I agree with the others about the bladder control and for you to stop yelling :-) (instant pup reaction: pee!), but have to dispute the one who recommends putting the pup in a crate every time he is "bad." Crates are not for punishment. I once worked for a crate company, and they would be horrified to hear of someone using a crate for discipline. Crates are for transporting, to give a new puppy a sense of security (if an owner won't take the time), or if all else fails, like baby gates, to temporarily confine an animal while indoors. Too often, lazy owners or people who want a dog AND white furniture resort to keeping the animal locked up so it isn't a "nuisance" for them. I have seen crates misused so often it makes me sick, and had to throw in my two cents worth on the topic. Please ignore that recommendation.
As a P.S., are you letting the little guy out enough? Everyone's bladder is on a different timer, and it may be he's holding it longer than you think, hence the leaking while you're putting on the leash. He knows he's finally about to get some relief! Just a thought. Good luck. I have a chihuahua/jack russell mix, and she keeps up crazy with all that energy.
2006-09-17 18:14:14 · answer #1 · answered by Charlotte M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Puppies don't begin to develop good bladder control until they are 6 months or older. If your pup is a submissive type, then when you yell at him he is peeing to tell you how sorry he is. Hopefully, he will outgrow this tendency. Stop yelling at him. Positive reinforcement is going to work better with his personality type than hollering.
If you live in a hot climate, he is probably drinking allot of water right now which is going to cause him to need to urinate allot. When the weather turns cold, perhaps his need to drink will become less and so he wont need to pee as often. He will also be maturing so that will also help.
Be patient. If your are concerned that he might have a medical issue, take him to the vet. Otherwise, you can find some good info on the internet or in books about potty training your pup.
Good luck and Goddess Bless!
2006-09-17 17:50:02 · answer #2 · answered by crazygodddesss 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your puppy pees when you yell at him, because it is a sign of respect and subordination. Knowing that he is subordinate is a good sign. His bladder is not developed yet, but at about 16 weeks or so I have noticed that my dogs are able to retain their urine much better. I found that putting your puppy on a strict schedule will help out a lot when you are house training. Be consistent and patient. I have had dogs that were potty trained in a month and some that took a few months, one even took a year! Good luck.
2006-09-17 17:58:31 · answer #3 · answered by BJ H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, You are cute...., second if your puppy is a male get used to him peeing everywhere, because he wants to mark what is his. this could be everything. but he already knows not to go in the house, every time the puppy becomes excited( ie you are hooking up the leash) or exited/scared you yell at him the pee will flow.....a good obedience program could work wonders for you and the puppy, PetSmart offers alot of them and some of them are geared to peeing issues
2006-09-17 18:18:10 · answer #4 · answered by Amanda S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Joe you need to use a firm voice a say NO if he pees in the house, tap and I repeat tap him on the nose with one finger NEVER hit a dog. Then put him in his create for 10 minutes. When he does go outside you make a big fuss saying good boy with a high voice and reward him with a treat. It is you that must work on training the dog properly. It is hard work, but in the long run it works. Remember to put him in the create whenever he is bad. Dogs learn to love their create, it is very similar to a kids bedroom.
2006-09-17 17:50:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
control his water and as soon as he drinks or eats take him outside and praise him as soon as he relieves himself, while he is in the house make sure you don't give him free reign of the water dish and keep him in a crate at night. Good luck. If you need to get the pee smell out try water with white vinegar put in a spray bottle and spray the problem areas this will neutralize the smell.
2016-03-27 06:41:40 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well first it is a puppy so it will pee alot,also my puppy will pee alittle squirt if he is scared or intimidated by something (another dog...) Give it time and be thankful that the pup doesn't pee in the house! :)
2006-09-17 17:49:27 · answer #7 · answered by babyN 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't yell at him.
Reward him for good behavior. The bad will stop.
Take him out at least every six hours.
2006-09-17 18:02:10 · answer #8 · answered by Dennis Fargo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
puppies have small bladders and have not the physcial ability to store much urine
2006-09-17 17:53:47 · answer #9 · answered by michael m 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he pees cuz he's afraid. =)
2006-09-17 17:45:35 · answer #10 · answered by jv637 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋