My dog seems to not getting into her head that she cannot pee on my carpet. She doesn't do it when your paying attention to her but the moment that you turn your back, you're bound to find a puddle. I don't know if she's doing to get attention, obviously i can't give her attention 24-7. She thinks you're playing with her after scolding her and she's 8 months now. I would think that by this age, housebreaking should be relatively near. How long does it take a dog to becoming completely housebroken anyway? I've reached the point where i feel like i can't do anything anymore and am so frustrated, i'm nearing the point of selling her. Can anyone help me with what her problem is or is there something i can do? Thanks.
2007-01-07 09:25:02 · 11 answers · asked by Chia 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Thanks for all your comments!...i've done all of those before....she's been to puppy classes and i've even started to redo all her lessons...sorry for not mentioning this but she's a Doberman PInscher...i thought they were easy to train...she's very good at learning tricks and stuff but potty training is like a nightmare...i crate train her...and she has her own room....maybe i will put her in her room..because i've noticed that most of the time she's pottying, is when i'm doing the dish and am not entirely paying attention to her.
2007-01-07 11:08:52 · update #1
I wouldnt do the puppy pads- it just teaches the dog do go in a more appropriate place, but its still in the house!
Crate training is great. Put her outside prior to putting him in the crate, put her out the minute she gets out of the crate.
Put her in there when you cant watch her(cooking, shower,at work etc). You can also keep her "leashed" to you so you can catch her in the act, and bring her right outside before she finishes her business.
I agree- do not scold- ignore and clean up the mess.
She should be old enough to be fully trained by now. What breed is she? The smller the breed, the more diff it can be
2007-01-07 09:54:54 · answer #1 · answered by patsfan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two things - crate training and a book called "Parenting Your Dog" by Trish King. Seriously, go to Petco tomorrow and get an appropriate sized crate and read Trish King's book and start heading down the right path with this pup. Trish is an expert and will answer every question you have in one book.
Remember - she's a dog. She's not doing it because she's sneaky or getting back at you. Dogs aren't that smart. If she's doing it for attention - it's because it has worked in the past. If she has an accident - ignore her and clean it up. Use Nature's Miracle.
When you take her out to potty, bring some small (pea sized) food treats. When she goes pee - PARTY. Make a huge deal about it. "Oooh! What a great girl!!! Good Dog!!!"
I won't get deep into theories of how dogs learn, but positive reinforcement works.
Best of luck.
2007-01-07 17:35:27 · answer #2 · answered by Daisy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kind of dog do you have? Some breeds are a bit slower at "gettin right". My St. Bernard was a slow learner, and I was about done with it also, but be strong and patient with the guy. He's still young, and just having some incontinance problems I would think. The biggest thing you can do to help, is take him outdoors regular(like right after a meal), right before bed, get that routine in his head daily and preferably about the same time. And before you know it, he got it!
2007-01-07 17:42:21 · answer #3 · answered by fisherwoman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, until she is completely housebroken, she shouldn't be out of her crate unless you're watching her. Scolding does absolutely nothing unless you catch her in the act. I suggest a visit to the library for a book on effective housebreaking methods.
2007-01-07 17:30:57 · answer #4 · answered by Janie O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had the same problem with my dog when i first got him. Well if you have a yard bring her outside on a leash and bring her to the spot where you want her to go. then you stand there intil she goes. When she is done you reward her with praise, petting, and treats. If that doesn' twork consider getting a fence and leaving her outside for awhile(you can bring her in for dinner and stuff) and then petty soon she will be housebroken. They are usally housebroken by 6 months up to a year.
i hope it works out for you!
2007-01-07 17:31:03 · answer #5 · answered by soccerchick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ever watch dog whisperer? its on national geographic. i had been doing what he suggests before i saw the show but he shows pet
owners how to fix "their" problems.i have a chi. you need to be
sure your staying out long enough.but most people forget they
are dogs they need YOU to tell them whats right and wrong.but for right now don't scold her unless you catch her.i read a training
book a while ago.they are like little kids in that their memory isn't
that long.which means if you find it later she probably doesn't
remember it.not the way you want.and for dogs food is a powerful
incentive.seriously dog whisperer he has a blog too.cant tell you
address sorry don't remember.
2007-01-07 18:21:31 · answer #6 · answered by mentalzan2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there isnt exactly a time when a dog stops the housebreaking.
u have to set him outside, because dogs dont really have a ltterbox like cats.if she is not potty trained,and the door is closed when she has to pee, she'll pee wherever she wants!
its like if u needed to use the restroom, and there wasnt 1, u would pee when u really had to.
this happened to my dog too. he is now outside and pees outside
2007-01-07 17:36:49 · answer #7 · answered by ♥andreaaa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to be firm with her. If you're always kind and sweet to her, you need to be the total opposite when scolding her. Of course, don't punish by hitting or slapping.
2007-01-07 17:32:24 · answer #8 · answered by JILL 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use puppy pads... they have a sent that attracts the dog and then thy use the potty on it!!!
2007-01-07 17:41:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to http://www.libertydogtraining.com and go to FAQ...
I have details on house breaking....
2007-01-07 17:36:47 · answer #10 · answered by libertydogtraining 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋