She's usually only in there for a few hours while we are away at work. My husband and I make sure to get home every few hours to check on her. One time she pooped and peed in her crate on her blanket. Aren't they not suppose to go where they sleep?
2006-11-01 03:02:37 · 11 answers · asked by earzee 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
By you saying new puppy, then I'm assuming that she is still quite young. This means that she cannot hold it for more than a few hours at a time, possibly as little as ONE hour. She may also be lonely and scared. She's gone from hanging out with her siblings and mom to being alone in a crate with a few quick reprieves during the day.
Crates are not the cure-all for potty training problems. Some dogs have no problem with messing in them. And toy dogs are predisposed to potty training issues anyway. Did the breeder go over any of this with you? You should have gotten a care sheet from them and you should be able to call them with questions and concerns. This is assuming you bought from a reputable breeder or adopted from a reputable rescue group.
Remember to NEVER scold or yell or 'put her nose in it'. This will only scare the dog more, especially with how sensitive toy dogs are. Reward her when she does the right thing - lots of treats and praise. When she does the wrong thing, only use a firm "NO" if you catch her in the act, and then bring her outside. Consistancy and praise will help to get her potty trained faster.
And, you might want to consider a dog litter box and puppy pads. Some toy dogs that can't be outdoor trained take to these VERY well. Ask your breeder if she has every used such techniques or if she knows anything about them.
Good luck to you.
2006-11-01 03:09:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
She is a pup, and when she has to go ,she has to go. Is her crate just big enough for her or do you have a little extra room?
Crates should be purchased for the adult size of the dog. Therefore, as a pup she should have a little extra room in it. Put paper down on the bottom of the kennel and put her blanket as far back as you can. Hopefully, this way if she has to go, she will do it on the paper not on the blanket. As she gets older and has more control, gradually make the paper smaller and the blanket area bigger until all she has is blanket.
I have 3 older dogs, and they are all very well trained. However, they do have the occasional accident...mostly diarrhea. And that is such a joy to clean up! Anyway, be patient with her. I have had chihuahuas before and they do tend to be a little vindictive. They used know when the weekend was...and if we left them at home alone on the weekend, sometimes there would be a nice little pile right by the back door. It was as if they were saying " see...that's want happens when you leave me alone when your not supposed to. Step in it?...serves you right!" Thank goodness for crates!
Good luck!
2006-11-01 03:26:47 · answer #2 · answered by Liora 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If she's very young she just may not be able to hold it for very long. The rule of thumb is that they can hold it for one hour beyond the number of months old they are. So if she's two months old, she can hold it for three hours.
Another possibility it that the crate is too large for her. She should only have enough room to stand up, turn around, and lie down. If the crate is too big, she'll use part of it for sleeping and part for elimination.
Good luck!
2006-11-01 03:22:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how long she was left in her crate, when she ate and how old she is.
Puppies just aren't capable of "holding" it as long as we would sometimes like them too. It's not her fault.
I wouldn't worry if she has an "occasional" accident in her crate, she's just a puppy. She probably wasn't any happier that she had to "releive" herself where she sleeps than you were.
Give her time, the older she gets the longer she will be able to hold it. Best of luck.
2006-11-01 08:57:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chihuahua's are very small, with correspondingly small bladders. She may need to eliminate more often than you are letting her out. Remember, puppies usually need to eliminate after waking up, after eating and after exercise.
Another problem may be that the crate is too big! Try a smaller crate so she cannot eliminate in one corner and curl up in the other end.
2006-11-01 03:10:20 · answer #5 · answered by lvt4cats 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is hard for little chihuahuas to hold it for long. They are so small. If you have room for one, get one of those exercise/play yards and leave her in there. They have room to move around and you can put a puppy pad in there, along with bed, food, water, toys. Here is a link to what I am talking about.
http://images.google.com/images?q=dog%20exercise%20pens&ndsp=18&svnum=10&hl=en&lr=&rls=GGGL,GGGL:2006-18,GGGL:en&start=0&sa=N
If you want to join a chihuahua group and meet other chihuahua lovers, use this link.
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/chiloverseverywhere/
2006-11-01 03:21:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally they don't, but, when they gotta go, they gotta go. Especially a puppy. The rule of thumb is that they should be able to hold it an hour for every month they are old.
2006-11-01 03:09:09 · answer #7 · answered by bon b 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but if you leave them to long they do what they have to do! A puppy is a baby and can only hold it for about an hour for every month it is old!
2006-11-01 03:05:50 · answer #8 · answered by wish I were 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have found that Chihuahua's don't really care where they go at, I have one and she was sleeping next to me on the couch! I think it is a chihuahua thing. Good luck ;O)
2006-11-01 03:08:52 · answer #9 · answered by @mber 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I ahve a girl puppie who does that when you get the answer can you email it to me.
2006-11-01 03:10:06 · answer #10 · answered by Lovie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋