We have a dog that's over 1 1/2 old and she still is not house broking is there anything we can do to make her

Question

We been putting her outside in the morning and afternoon and evning right after she eats. She will go outside but once in awhile she will go out and then come back in and they laid down for awhile then get right up and go in our house? Are other dog never did this and getting tired of cleaning up the mess in th house, help us.

Answer 1

A common prob. Go the your local pet store and buy the book on training dogs.They don't think like us so you have to take the step and think like them Good Luck And God Bless

Answer 2

This dog is feels less secure than your other dog. When she comes in, and then potties in the house, it is because she wasn't comfortable doing it outside..It can be for many reasons..she may have heard dogs barking, or geese flying over, or just had a bad dream..but, whatever is was, to her it is the Boogieman..so she holds it.. then, after laying down a while she really has to go, so she does it in the house, where her scent is covered by her protector's..and the boogieman can't find her by her scent...
The best way to make sure she goes, is to stay with her until she does...Walking stimulates the bowels to move, so if you walk her a few times around the yard, she is likely to go soon..Dogs really like a pile of sand..You can get a bag of sand at any garden shop or hardware..and spread it in a secluded corner of the yard...If she doesn't use this right off..put a dab of her former poo on it, and she should get the idea..Be sure to pick it up before she uses it again..so the boogieman is sure not to find her..
For an insecure dog, the crate is the last thing you should consider, unless she has used one all her life..I have trained more than 300 dogs, many of them adults..and never had to revert to a crate...

Answer 3

This dog needs some intense crate training. Get a crate if you dont have one. It should be large enough for her to stand, lie down, and turn around, but thats it. This is her new home for an extended period of time. She is to be in the crate when you are not home, when you are not monitoring her, and at bedtime. Take her out of the crate to go outside. Take her out on the leash and STAY OUTSIDE UNTIL SHE POOPS AND PEES. You need to see her do this to know she is ready to come back in. Praise her like crazy when she's done. She'll start to get the hint. Bring her in and play for a while. Back in the crate when you are done. In the first 7-10 days she will only come out to poop/pee, eat, play and thats it. I know it sounds cruel but she wont go in the crate if that is where she has to stay. Gradually build up the time she is out of the crate. When she goes in the house tell her "NO!" and rush her outside. When she goes outside praise her. If she goes in the house more than 2 times in a row go back to day one of training. Some dogs catch on quick and some will take closer to a month. Hope this helps.

Answer 4

You have got the right idea. When they wake up from a nap and after they eat are the best times. I would go out with your dog the first little while and make sure he goes, if he doesn't try to take him out an hour later. Also praise him when he goes outside. He will eventually get the idea.Also you maybe feeding him to much check with your vet on how much food he should be getting.

Answer 5

You should keep track on when they go so you can figure out what their schedule is. Say they go every 2 hours, then you should crate them or confine them 1 1/2 hous after they last went. If they go outside and don't do anything, they go back in the crate and let out after 1/2 hour or so to try again. Also make sure they are getting enough exercise and have enough time outside. I know when I go for a run around the block, my dogs will pee and poop twice, so they pretty much get it all out of their systems. If I just take them in the backyard, they will usually only do one or the other. Also try putting a bell on the door, and ring it every time you take them out. Eventually they will learn to ring it when they have to go. You could also use treats outside right after they go.

Answer 6

Crate train her until she quits going in the house. Small dogs tend to be more nervous dogs and tend to be more finicky. Put her in a dog crate, remove to let her go potty. Then let her eat or play for a few minutes and back into the crate she goes. If she doesn't potty outside, then right back into the crate instead of loose in the house. Reward her for good behavior. Eventually she should get the idea that outside is the place to go.

It's taken my 2 year old Jack Russell Terrier about 18 months to learn that he can't go inside and all of us that long to learn his warning signs and sounds that he has to go.

Answer 7

You should try those training pads. I used those on my 8 year old dog when i got her when she was 2. She wasnt potty trained and went everywhere. I used the pads and she only went on them. Its an easy cleanup. But you also want to potty train her. Figure out her schedule and try to take her out at those times she would normally go. To be safe take her outside when you wake up, a few times during the day and before you go to bed. Try to take her out the same times each day so she can get used to the schedule. It worked great for my dog. Hopefully this helps. Good Luck : ).

Answer 8

Take her out every 2-3 hrs, on the leash. Don't bring her back in (or let her off the leash) until she goes. Then praise her as though she saved Jimmy from the well! Treats, babytalk, jumping up and down, the whole works. She thinks outside time is playtime, and not potty time. So, don't let her play until she goes potty...You need to be consistent on this...

Answer 9

dogs or humans, positive reinforcement is most effective.

your dog craves your affection. go out with her, watch her do her thing, enthusiastically praise her as soon as she does, give her a treat, pet her - repeat.

the going in the house now has a much better alternative for both of you =)

best of luck

Answer 10

I had an english chocolate lab that took a while to train, we just showed her where the bathroom is, made sure she used it and gave her a treat when she did. We also trained her to ring these wind chimes when she had to go.