Hyper Pomeranian.?

Question

Our Pomeranian is 2, she goes outside to relieve herself but almost immediately when she comes inside, she does #1 and #2 again in the kitchen. What can we do? Good dog but this is just aggravating. Goes out at the same times daily.

Answer 1

Small breed dogs are notoriously hard to housebreak, and the older they are, the more difficult it can be to change the bad habit. I'm not sure of your history with the dog (how long you've had her, when it started, if there's any pattern to it), so I'll just shoot from my hip and give you the basic tips.

You should choose a specific location in the yard designated as the 'potty spot' - no play should happen here, just pooping and peeing. It's a good idea to go out each time with her and praise her enthusiastically when she eliminates outside. Consider teaching her a 'go' command by saying a command word (our dogs know 'hurry up') in a positive tone each time she squats to eliminate.

She's obviously old enough to control her duties, so her going in the house is just lack of understanding rather than necessity. In a perfect world, you'd bring her back into the house after going outside and putting her directly into a crate. A dog as small as a Pom should be fine in a cat carrier - she only needs enough room to stand up and turn around. The idea behind the crate is that dogs will not eliminate in an area they can't get away from - it's a matter of sanitation. After she comes in from outside, put her in the crate for 10 to 15 minutes (or however long it usually takes her to drop trow on your floor). When the time's up, take her directly back outside and praise her if she goes outside. The hope is that in removing her opportunity to go in your kitchen, she'll eventually understand that outside, not inside, is where she goes.

Should she have a mistake anyway, punishment is generally not indicated. I can tell you from experience my own with a particularly thick-headed dog that I understand your immense frustration in finding messes on the floor, but some kinds of correction are counter-productive. If you catch her in the act, interrupt the behavior by saying 'no' and clapping your hands (we're looking to startle her out of it, not scare her). Take her outside immediately and praise her when she goes. If urine or stool is found after she's gone, don't even bother correcting her. I know it's popular to put the face in it and beat the bottom, and yes, while the dog recognizes that it's their mess and that it's inside, they will not make the connection. I wish they did - it would make things soooo much easier. Unfortunately, it's not that simple. I would, however, be certain to clean up any odors with enzymatic cleaners to absorb and knock out any organic material that might encourage her to go there again.

I hope this helps you out some - please feel free to drop me an email if you need any other help or have more specific questions I didn't answer here. This is a very frustrating problem and I hope my horrifyingly long answer gave you some ideas.

Answer 2

attempt appearing some psychological workouts as properly because of the fact the on a regular basis actual exertion. basically practising uncomplicated obedience can help him. you're able to boundary practice at your door. If he's in threat of being hit via a automobile, i could propose you stumble on a coach on your section to come again out and help you.