I purchased a pure Pomeranian male at 9 months old as I did not want to go through the typical housebreaking of a puppy. He came from a good breeder but was kept in a 10x10 run with another dog, free to go to the bathroom as they pleased.
I have a new house that I want to keep free from undue dog mess if possible. I'm also a single mom who works fulltime, so my time is a little limited with the dog. He's now 10.5 months and I keep him in a very large room with tile and his open crate while I work. He has pee pads too, however, prefers to hold it all day till I return-no problems there. Yet, when I do let him in the main house with us, it is not long before he poops on the floor. Even if I just took him outside and he did it out there, within an hour he does it again on the floor. I like the dog, he is really a good boy. But I am at my wits end with this. It's been 2 1/2 months since I got him. Any ideas? I hate to get rid of him.
2007-01-07 05:25:14 · 17 answers · asked by Singthing 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
first get rid of the pee pads. all they do is tell your dog if they do actually go on them that it's ok to go in the house. if he's holding it all day and everything is fine with him the pooing is behavoiral would be my guess. he's not an adult, he is still a puppy and behaving accordingly. he's actually doing very well from the sounds of his life before. until you get this problem under control he needs to be locked in his crate when you cannot directly observe him. but you also need to find more time for him. this is probably why he's going in the house it gets him attention does it not? he does not relate the action of pooing with being in trouble if you do not catch him in the act of doing so. he should be walked at least twice daily. when you get back from your walk spend time in the yard with him and wait for him to go. walking will help get his bowels moving and he will be more likely to poo outdoors when you get back from your walk. if you let him out when you can directly observe him and catch him pooing in the house scoop him up and say NO in a firm, but non angry or yelling tone of voice. and take him outside. look for signals he is about ready to go. most dogs will cirlce before actually going. stay outside with him until he poos outside and praise the heck out of him. make sure he's done though or he might stop mid turn and run to you and finish indoors. be consistant, get him on a schedule of feedings and walking and it might take a few weeks, but your hard work will pay off with a very nice dog that you probably saved from the sounds of things. a good breeder would not keep a pom of all dogs in a 10x10 run, peeing and pooing as they please. these are designed to be house dogs. please do not go back to this breeder or refer anyone to them. good luck to you. any pet new to your home no matter the age is a lifelong commitment of learning and teaching. much like a child is. i understand being a single mom and the hard work and limited time you have. is your child old enough (usually over the age of 3) to being helping participate in the dogs care. this way you and your children and the pup can all bond together. i also reccomend finding a training class to take the dog to. this will help your dog build confidence and help you bond and teach the pup that you are the leader and need to be respected. good luck to you.
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2014-09-18 00:31:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-01 20:32:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a crate (cage that is not much larger than she is. Contrary to what a lot of people believe, crating a dog is not cruel. Dogs are den animals and prefer a home that is theirs. Introduce her to it slowly and give her yummy treats when she goes inside. NEVER use the crate to scold her...make it a happy place for her. She'll get used to it in no time.
Whenever you are not feeding her, playing with her, or she is outside, she is in the crate. Dogs will not soil their living area so she will learn control; If you buy the crater too big she'll poop in one end and sleep in the other so it must be no bigger than one she can comfortably turn around and lie down.
When you let her out of the crate she immediately goes outside until she poops and pees. Lavish praise and again give her treats when she does. You have to catch her immediately when she goes so she learns to recognize the reward for pooping or peeing.
Bring her in, let her play, then crate her again.
After you feed her, crate her for about 1/2 hour then take her out.
If you follow this regime she won't have a chance to soil the house, and will soon be letting you know she wants to go outside because she'll want to poop and get her reward.
Only use positive reinforcement, not punishment. Dogs can usually control themselves one hour for each month old they are.
If you use this method she'll learn quickly and not have a chance to have an accident
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2007-01-07 05:37:38 · answer #4 · answered by Scott 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The most important thing is to give your dog a set schedule, and follow it every day.
Feed at the same time every day. Do NOT allow your dog to "free-feed" as it wishes. This causes unpredictable bowels.
I would assume that your dog is under 12 pounds. If so, he only needs ONE CUP of food a day, AT THE MOST. You can check the back of the bag of your particular brand of dog food... the feeding requirements are always there. That should be about right, though. Feed your dog twice a day, half a cup in the morning, and half a cup at night. Observe his behavior, and you'll soon learn the length of his "transit time," the amount of time between him finishing his meal, and him needing to eliminate. Then put him outside.
If you feed your dog at the same time every day, and schedule bathroom breaks at the same time every day, your dog will soon become as predictable as clockwork. I have three dogs that stay inside during the day, and they wouldn't dream of eliminating inside. One happens to be a ten-month old puppy, too, who I've only had for about a month.
It's more work than most people would like, but it's certainly worth it in the long run.
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2014-09-01 03:32:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just scold him everytime he goes on the floor. But he will need to go after everytime he eats and also when he wakes up. You gotta give him plenty of time in the yard, he will eventually go, and when he does praise him or give him a treat, but not to many cause he will become spoild. But in the house if your asleep or anything, buy some puppy pads and lay them down, they really help alot. I am going through the samme thing right now lol so good luck!
2007-01-07 05:31:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-25 18:11:13 · answer #9 · answered by chelsea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The poster that told you it was a mistake to get a dog is being judgemental.
I rescued my dog from a shelter full of sad and begging dogs, and I am a single working woman too. Just be sure to watch the dog when you let it have the run of the house--after letting it out to do it's business, of course--when you get home. And make sure you let it out long enough, and go out with it to encourage it to do everything it needs to do.
If there is an accident in the house make sure you are there to witness it. A simple, stern "no!" is enough. NO scolding or yelling of "bad dog!" is necessary. And pick your animal up right then and there and make it finish outside. Then reward it with lavish praise, and when you do praise make sure you use the dog's name. If it has nothing left to finish up with--oh well so be it then. But continue the routine each day until it gets the point. Rest assured your dog wants to please you.
Oh--and that crating thing? It is fine for many dogs, but it is by no means an answer for all of them! I just so happen to have one that refuses to be confined and will absolutely hurt himself trying to get loose. If you have one that is comfortable with it and accepts it, thats wonderful! Just make sure you know if your dog can handle it before demanding it from him. My dog's "den" is my love seat--lol.
2007-01-07 05:48:09 · answer #10 · answered by team_bar1o 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋