Just adopted a dog, two year old border collie-aust shep mix and she peed on the floor about two minutes after our walk. I told her bad dog and she knew she was in trouble, hid on the couch and chose to ignore me for a few minutes.
I figure it may be new territory, etc, but she didn't even let me know she had to go. Any advice or tips from anyone.
I have to go to school tommorow from 8 am til about 2 pm and now I'm really worried about leaving her.
2006-12-04 11:16:27 · 11 answers · asked by eg_ansel 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
what about putting her in the bathroom while I'm in class, I cannot skip school. i have a large bathroom with a laundry area right beside it. On Weds and Fri I only have class from 12-4.
thanks for the other great answers.
2006-12-04 11:27:19 · update #1
If you have a dog crate, crate her for the time that you are gone. Walk her before hand, put her in with no water or food. Then as soon as you get home walk her again, while you are sleeping do the same she will learn that the crate is her home when you are away or in bed. I will say if she was never house trained before it will be a challenge but she should catch on, be consistent, walk her after she eats, after play and every couple of hours, what ever you do do not rub her nose in her messes. If you catch her in the act tell her no and take her outside anyway. Shows her that she has to do that outside. If you put her in the bathroom put toilet seat down and do not give her food or water, and nothing to chew on, I suggest you buy a crate though. I have been breading dogs for over a year and my parents have been for 16 years so I know alot about this.
2006-12-04 11:33:25 · answer #1 · answered by Raquel V 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Torbay's got a good point. Try crate training. 6 or so hours isn't that hard for a dog of her age, as long as you give her a potty walk right before you leave and right when you get home. Put some water in the crate, but not a lot.
If you have to be gone longer than that, crate training is not really reasonable. Instead, find a smaller area of the house that you can block off (and clean up) like part of the kitchen or a laundry room. Put her crate in there, and water and food. In a separate part of that room, put down newspaper or puppy training pads.
Good luck with your new pal!
2006-12-04 19:24:07 · answer #2 · answered by Michelle F. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get into a routine from day one. Take the dog out every few hours to go to the bathroom. Praise him like crazy when he does his business outdoors -- "cookies" are a great idea! Before taking him outside, ask him something like, "Do you want to go outside?" or, "Do you need to go potty?" Whatever you decide, ask him the same thing every time so he gets used to it and know what's coming next.
Consistency is the key. As with the "command" you'll give her when you're going to take her outside, create a ritual that stays the same every time. If you put her on a leash to take her outside, do so consistently and without changing the order of actions. Make her sit, put on the leash and take her out every time in that order if that is the ritual you've established. If she is released into a yard, go out with her every time and make sure she does her business, praising her afterward.
If you have to leave him alone during the day, put him into an indoor pen with newspapers on the floor. This method can also condition your dog to soil only floors that are covered by paper. You will have to clean up when you return, but this will help prevent those little surprises behind the couch or in the middle of the kitchen. As soon as you get home, take him outside using your normal routine.
Don't get frustrated! It is tough to house train a dog, but it must be done. Yelling and screaming is not a productive way to house train. If you find an accident in the house, clean it up. If the dog is nowhere to be seen when you find the accident, yelling at her won't help, as she won't know why you're yelling. If you catch her in the act, then by all means tell her she's a naughty dog and immediately take her out to finish. If she goes outside, praise her for it.
With a little patience and consistency on your part, you'll truly enjoy the outcome when you no longer have to clean up those surprise puddles and "gifts" from the carpet. Be consistent, praise often and get into a routine. Soon your dog will be by the door telling you he needs to go outside. And don't forget to take the cookies with you!
2006-12-04 19:22:57 · answer #3 · answered by aussie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would NEVER leave a new dog, much less a Border Collie/Aussie mix ALONE in the house!!!! A crate would be a MUST!!!! After the pee, you might find a TON of mass destruction!!!!!!
Hope you aren't renting. I am telling you that Border Collies and Aussies are DESTRUCTIVE. They need a LOT of mental stimulation. Most of these dogs of both breeds end up in shelter because they are out of control and destructive, or aggressive.
They can do alot of damage in a short period of time. Hey, it is your laundry room!!!! I would get a crate ASAP if it were me!!
2006-12-04 19:18:51 · answer #4 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
She probably not house trained. Get a crate just big enough for her to turn around and lay down in. They usually won't go in their crate because they don't want to lay in the mess. Then let her out every so oftain to go to the bathroom and then put her back in. That way she will learn that she is supposed to go to the bathroom outside.
2006-12-04 19:23:04 · answer #5 · answered by T.K. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She might've gotten nervous. I adopted a beagle recently, and it may take a while for the dog to adjust, especially if she was in the shelter for a long time. She was probably thinking that after the walk, she'd be back in a familiar cage, with a familiar bed, familiar smells, familiar noises... And then she'd find herself in your strange house. Sometimes dogs pee when they get scared.
2006-12-04 19:23:35 · answer #6 · answered by Judgerz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its probably just being in a new enviroment , she just needs time to adjust since she is a older dog she will probably be alright home alone, since your not leaving for to long. It takes time to adjust and get used to your routine. She probably feels very nervous and scared coming to a new place. Good luck!!! Dogs are so great.
2006-12-04 19:27:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to crate train her from the beginning and i suggest that if she goes in the house, clean it but take the soiled paper towels or poopys outside to where you want her to go and leave it there. dogs return to the same spots by smelling the mess
2006-12-04 19:26:31 · answer #8 · answered by bextersmom97 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you leave that dog alone, you won't have a home left to come home too, she's obviously not quite sure if she can trust you yet, leaving her alone will probably cause confusion and abandonment issues. do you know her background? why was she put up for adoption at 2? please try to find someone who can at least drop in a few times to show her assurance in her new environment
2006-12-04 19:33:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my puppy did the exact same thing.
you just have to let her know who's the boss.
but, don't use any aggression towards her.
that will just make it worse.
2006-12-04 19:22:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋