I have had her for two months now and she still pees all over the house. She will go outside when I take her and I reward her for that, but it doesn't seem to help. She pees in her cage even though I have it partitioned so that it isn't too big for her, but she pees on her mat. I took that out because I was told sometimes they will still pee since the mat absorbs most of it. I decided to take that out so she just has the tray in the bottom of the cage and I came home twice yesterday during work to let her out and both times, she was sitting in a puddle of pee. HELP!!! Any other suggestions? I am really getting tired of this.
2006-10-12 03:55:17 · 4 answers · asked by Gabby 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
You are doing all the right things. So, relax there. Smaller dogs are harder to potty train, because they have small bladders. I had a friend that paper trained hers. That way if it had to go potty, they could in the house on their paper. It was really successful for the owner and the dogs.
Like the other person answered earlier, a vet may look at her and find a problem with her bladder or she may be just fine and totally unconcerned with where she goes pee.
If the vet thinks all is fine physically, I would recommend making her cage larger, paper train her in the cage and give her something soft to lay down on. I know that paper training is not the most ideal, but with Bostons it seems to work the best. Reward her when she goes on the paper. Give her access to the paper even when you are home and if you see her go potty on it, give her a treat.
These are little dogs and it is difficult for smaller dogs to "hold it" for more than 4 hours. As a matter of fact, it starts to get down right painful for them.
I hope it works out for you
Good Luck and Take Care
2006-10-12 04:18:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boston's are really stubborn dogs, it took me forever to potty train mine. Do not lose hope!
The most important thing is not to give your puppy too much freedom! Also designate a specific place where you wish your dog to go to the bathroom. Your puppy's crate might be too big for her, typically dogs won't defecate where they sleep. Make sure that you are paying attention to any signs she might be showing when she has to go and quickly bring her over to her designated potty area.
Puppies are like babies they need to be consistently shown the right way to do things. It is important to be firm, let her know what is good and what is bad. Consistency is really key though.
Are you giving her water through out the day too? Since she is still young (and not potty trained) she should really only have her water bowl about two or three times a day.
2006-10-12 04:08:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 6 mo. old boston went in his cage a couple of times. I immediately changed the pad in his cage. I took him outside first thing every morning, stayed with him, and rewarded him with doggie biscuits bones when he went, praised him and made over him. I was home most of the time and took him out a lot. He is a great dog. Its cold out now so I bribe him with doggie bicsuits by throwing one or two into the grass to get him out. It worked for me. He dosen't like to get his feet wet so I bribe him a lot. Have him checked by a vet to be sure he's healthy. Good Luck!
2006-10-12 04:38:16 · answer #3 · answered by butterfly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd suggest an obedience class with a good trainer. That way, your dog'll learn basic commands and learn how to be around and be social with other dogs.
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2015-02-21 16:28:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you had her checked by a vet. She could have kidney or bladder trouble or a water infection, in which case it is not her fault. In this case it does sound quite likely.
2006-10-12 03:59:07 · answer #5 · answered by stienbabe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋