2006-10-29 08:18:35 · 6 answers · asked by zuropa1 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Routine is the key.. Begin walking every 2 hours, and keep a record in a notebook of when he actually 'goes'..then begin walking at those same times daily..dogs love routine, and like to know what to expect and when..If he isn't neutered, neutering will likely help.
2006-10-29 08:28:19 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Behavior modification works with kids, pets, students, husbands, etc.
Positive reinforcement works better than punishment.
Dogs will not usually pee where they eat or sleep. You can try putting her in a crate (make sure it's the right size crate - if you don't want to get a crate, use a large box or wall off a small area. You can put her food and water in there, a pad or towel for her to lie on) for about 30 minutes after feeding her then take her right outside. Stay with her and wait. If she doesn't pee in about 15 minutes, take her in and put her in the crate again. This is not a punishment so don't act mad. This just keeps her from peeing in the house before you can praise her for peeing outside.
Take her outside every little bit until she pees. Only stay outside about 10 - 15 minutes or she will learn to use this to get you to go outside with her. Put her in the crate 20-30 minutes in between trips outside until she does pee.
Make sure you don't go back in the house right after she pees! Praise her effusively - over do it! Then play with her, throw the ball, play tug of war, etc. After playing for 10-15 minutes then go inside.
If you see her start sniffing around in the house, keeping her nose to the ground, walking quickly, take her outside immediately and give her 10-15 minutes to pee. If she doesn't you can either put her in her crate for a little while and try again or just take your chances.
This is very time consuming so you may want to start on a Saturday or long weekend. If she is smart, it will only take a few days. If it takes longer than that, there may be a dominance issue and you might want to consider dog obedience training.
If you have to leave her during the day, you might want to consider crate training her. You will probably want to check out the literature available for this. Once she is totally house trained, you can always get a doggie door.
Also, consider taking her to the vet and making sure this is not a medical problem? Some pet foods can affect dogs' kidneys. If your dog eats the cat's food, that could also contribute.
2006-10-29 08:42:58 · answer #2 · answered by iblori58 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll have to spend a couple of days with the dog 24 hours a day. Watch where he goes and just before he's able to lift his leg, take him out. After he goes outside, positive reinforcement.
2006-10-31 04:31:53 · answer #3 · answered by Ms. K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scold it every time it pees inside and give it a treat when it pees outside. It's effective but it takes too long. Instead just take walks and have it pee outside instead of inside and you still have to give it treats! =P
2006-10-29 08:23:21 · answer #4 · answered by Johnny L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could train him on puppy pee pads (they have them at Pet Smart and other stores) then once you do that you can take them outside and see if your dog will use it there...
2006-10-29 08:39:16 · answer #5 · answered by tigerlily_catmom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
after you play with the dog or after the dog has a nap let him/her outside, and stay out until he/she pees, then praise him.her for going and your dog will learn after a lot of this
2006-10-29 08:42:52 · answer #6 · answered by hawaiicatlynblue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋