I even got her a smaller crate which just gives her enough room to turn around and sleep in it. I dont keep her in it for more than 1-2hrs at a time, and before I put her in, I make sure to let her "relieve" herself first. Why is she doing this?
2006-10-24 03:13:04 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I had originally bought her a larger crate and ended buying the smallest I could find. I know she likes this crate more than the other one because she fusses less in it and goes to sleep faster. Also, I am currently paper training her, because she is very small, and its already getting really cold where I live.
2006-10-24 03:21:35 · update #1
routine routine & more routine. I had a hard time potty training my pup, who is now 7 months old. One thing that I learned from all my reading & talking with the breeder is that routine is extremely important during this phase. You need to set up a schedule for you and your pup. Include everything from meals, potty times outside and play time. Give the pup about 15 minutes after eating & drinking and take her outside to the same spot.
You'll feel silly the first few times, but make a HUGE deal when she goes outside in the correct spot, hugs & treats and such. When you can't be right with her, have her in her crate for the first week or so of the training. Some people feel this is cruel to the dog, but they do not realize that dogs are den dwelling animals and truly enjoy being in their crate. Mine goes into it on his own when he's sleepy or not feeling well.
Anyways, back on topic...if she does start to piddle or poo in the drate sharply tell her no and take her right outside to the potty area. Again, huge praise when she goes outside, even if it is onl a little bit.
Pad training can be tough, you will really need to keep up with her. This teaches the dog that it is ok to go inside & on paper. I started pad training mine until he would go on a pile of newspapers from that morning. It confuses the puppy if you're going ot pad train now and then later switch to going outside, so think really hard about which method you want to do. I have a little sweater that iput on my pup when it is time to go potty, it helps keep him warm, and he's not even out side in the cold long enough to have anything bad happen when he's doing his business.
Ok, basically, moral of this babble is that routine is relly important, and you need to always be consistant. Best of luck!
2006-10-24 04:38:36 · answer #1 · answered by jennagirl317 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Other people have covered a lot, but you need to stop free feeding her in the crate. If she eats all night it may be part of why she can't hold it. Try to not feed her after a certain time of night, and make meals happen on a set schedule everyday and stick to it. Make sure the crate is not too big for he, and remove bedding. BTW, dogs poop around the house due to lack of training and to communicate something is wrong, not out of spite. You need to be very consistent with where she sleeps from now on, no more in the bed. You may also need to crate her during the day when you can't watch her. Make sure the spots are well cleaned with pet stain remover and put something to cover over spots she goes on over and over again. Make sure she is not just going in the same spot from the smell. CONSICENTCY IS THE KEY. Don't mix signals or change her routine, and ask yourself if anything is new or changed in her life that could be at the root of this all. Take her poops outside to a good spot so she can smell this is a potty place. Just keep her off the carpet from until you can trust her again. You may find it works to get a piece of carpet remnant to use as a bathroom spot outside if she for some reason really likes the carpet to go on. If you can't fix this after trying these things, see the vet for a health check up to rule out medical causes.
2016-05-22 06:10:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where did you get your pup? If from a pet store or a less-than-perfect breeder, she was likely confined for over 20 hours a day. This forces the pup to eliminate in its cage. Eventually this becomes habit and the pup thinks the behavior is acceptable.
Since you are paper training, use a different set up. Place the crate in a small area (a powder room or use an x-pen). Put paper down in one corner of the area. Leave the crate open so the pup will sleep in it but can exit to eliminate on the paper. Try confining her to the crate only once she has more muscle strength to control elimination (at about 5 months).
2006-10-24 03:30:33 · answer #3 · answered by melissa k 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why is she in there for 1-2 hours?? the whole idea is for them to be in there overnight....
he shouldnt get anyfood 4 hours prior to being put in the crate
Jack Russells are extremely intelligent if the dog cries to get out of the great you MUST ignore her no matter how hard it is...you MUST make sure you meet this dogs mental demands during the day (obedience lessons are great for mental stimulation)
FOOD - the kind of food you feed makes a big difference on the amount of poop.. lower quality foods (ones from grocery or wal mart) have so much filler (corn, soy, by-products) that your dog has to eat more food and there for poops more - if you switch to a super premium food your dog will eat less and poop less...
2006-10-24 03:25:15 · answer #4 · answered by CF_ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 7 mo. old. JR. I've had the hardest Timee potty training him. He pooped in his crate up til a month ago. I think it'll just take tim. Oh yeah, do not feed him before you put him in there. Change his eating schedule.
2006-10-24 03:23:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
This can happen when the crate is too big so you can put a box in it so that it is smaller. They are less likely to do it then
2006-10-24 03:17:11 · answer #6 · answered by turtleguy17 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not sure normally I would tell you that the cage is to big or your leaving her in cage to long. ask your self this next time you clean the poop see if it is still warm if so then she may just be excited your home. if cold she may be scared or something has frieghtened her. if its still warm try to get to the cage asap to let her out, my bloodhound pup use to pee all over the place when I would come home. if she is scared try covering her cage when you put her in. Good luck.
2006-10-24 03:25:19 · answer #7 · answered by smbrennan24 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how would you like to be in a crate small so you could;nt even turn around...she a puppy let her do puppy things;; like going for walks and playing.. let her out and maybe she;ll quit peeing in there.....don;t just lock her up;let her be a puppy for once....
2006-10-24 03:45:40 · answer #8 · answered by Cami lives 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because she needs to be taught that she can't do that. Take her outside more often and when she goes outside praise her and give her a treat. that will help her learn .
2006-10-24 03:21:18 · answer #9 · answered by c0mplicated_s0ul 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a bigger crate, take your dog for longer walks, or you could just get a cork....
2006-10-24 03:15:54 · answer #10 · answered by jeepguy_usa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋