5 month old jack russell?

Question

I have got a 5 month old female jack russell. We are having a very hard time in potty training her. We take her outside when we get home and she seems to go but then we come back in the house and she plays and is having fun and then the next thing we know she has craped all over the floor and she doesn't keep it in piles you find one here and one there. What can we do? Please help

Answer 1

You have a poo walker on your hands.

Step 1. Clean up the mess w/o a fuss. Don't punish her because she really doesn't know what she did and that it was wrong. If you yell, smack or rub her nose in it, you're teaching her to fear you.

Step 2. Watch her! Take her out, have her do her business LOTS of praise and treats. When you bring her back inside keep her to a small area. Or get a long lead (15' - 50') and tie it around your waist so she's w/ you those first few mintues/hours from coming back in. Or keep her in a room w/ a baby gate, or kitchen area - wherever you're going to be-but blocked off so she can stay in your sight.

Step 3. If you notice her running to certain spot, sniffing excessively, back arching, circling, scratching at a spot, squating, or ..uh (and this will sound gross), puckering.. DISTRACT HER!! Clap your hands loudly, call her name, use a shaker bottle (a bottle w/ rocks or marbles in it) Something to get her freeze.

Step 4. Snap the leash on her - give her a code word to go outside and use the potty then take her out.

(Using a code word to go potty and using a different word for walk/play will teach the dog what she's going out to do).

Step 5. When she goes potty outside praise and treat! Repeat a word "go potty go potty" over and over. You'll train her to go potty on command.

Good Luck

Answer 2

Training, Training, Training.

It could be that you need to use a more effective training than what you are doing.

You can go to your local pet store, and pick up certain things called "potty pads" these are chemically induced to attract the animal to "go" on these, instead of on your carpet.

When she craps on the floor, use a simple stern (Not mean, not violent, do NOT hit her.) "No!". Most pets are very loyal, (especially Jack Russels). And when they sense their owner is disappointed, they will try to correct their mistakes to not make it again.

Another hint, is watch her while she plays. Let her play for 10 minutes, then pick up all her toys, and take her outside. Let her rest for about 30 minutes. Then let her play for another 10 minutes.

You can also go to your Petsmart store, and ask a trainer. (I'm a former employee at petsmart so I know that they'll be able to help you in some way.) Most likely that trainer will tell you to buy a book/video called "Potty Training Is Possible" and they might leave you with a couple of tips to help. :]


Worst case is, she could have a medical problem. But that's highly unlikely right now, if she does happen to consistantly do this, a little check-up with your vet might be in order. (I'm talking like if she does this up until she's about a year old or something.)

I hope this helps!

Answer 3

Darklighter is a disgrace. Maybe he's so twisted because the way he's recommending the puppy should be trained is probably how he was potty trained himself You NEVER train a puppy or any other creature through pain and fear. You introduce good training habits like taking them outside to an appropriate place after they have, eaten, slept played or just been indoors for an extended period, and encourage them to do the necessary. You then praise them extravagantly and tell them they're clever. They get the message very quickly. You will have to be especially patient with a rescue dog. I rescued an eighteen month old beagle some years ago and she just never learned how to ask to be let out into the garden. If the door was open she would go out. If it was closed she would just wee as close to the door as possible. Her early life had been so traumatic that she never really recovered fully. I'd had her a year before she felt confident enough to lie on her back and let me tickle her tummy. So good luck with your little Russell. Above all - be patient and give her loads of exercise as they're a very energetic breed.

Answer 4

I have a JRT you will find that every aspect of training these lil guys is a challange. They seem to think they know best. lol

Try crate training her. She will whine alot at first but this breed is so headstrong its important to assert your authority early on. They are extremely smart dogs. Have patience she is still a baby. Just be persistant. Take her outside alot more then you currently are. I know it can be a pain but if what your doing right now isn't working then it has to change.

Is she left home alone often? JRT's are not apartment dogs or stay at home alone all day dogs. Is she getting enough excersize? she might be acting out. JRT's are like little balls of energy she will have alot of behaivior problems if she isn't properly socialized and excersized. Take her to a puppy training class and pick up some tips.

They are hard to handle at times but JRT's are awesome dogs, Train her properly and you will have alot of fun years ahead.

Answer 5

The key to successful potty training is to be consistent. If you know that she will potty after playing, stop the game a few minutes early and take her out. Don't let her make a habit of this - it will be much, much harder for her to learn if you aren't paying attention!

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Answer 6

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1. Repetition is the number 1 principle of dog training. Dogs just like humans learn by doing things over and over in order to get better.

2. Dog Training can and should be fun for both you and your new pet.

3. Training sessions should always be short but sweet. I never work a dog more than 15 minutes in a session to keep from losing the dog's attention. You should train you dog at least once a day but never more than three formal sessions a day.

4. Your goal should be that each training session is just a little bit better than the last one. You need to always strive to make the training better, slowly. I mention this because quite often I see people who do daily training sessions but the dog never gets better and it is not the dogs fault.

5. Having patients is very important in dog training. Losing your temper does not work with a canine it simply makes things worse.

6. Exercise is very important in the training process to get rid of all the dogs nervous energy.

7. Taking your pet for walks is very important because it develops serotonin which gives your dog a feeling of well being.

8. Always be sure to give your dog a bunch of praise in your training. It is your dog's paycheck for doing a great job.

9. Never hit your dog. I have heard people say I never hit my dog instead I roll up a magazine and swat it. It's the same thing... hitting is hitting.

10. After each training session be sure to do something that your dog will enjoy. Take it for a walk, throw the ball or maybe even rub its belly. Just do something that makes the dog look forward to the next training session.

These are things that I teach my dog training students as well as my dog training clients. I hope these things will give you something to think about when training your dog. Spend some time training your dog daily and you will both reap the benefits.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

my dog ( jck russel) is like that too but i supose thats because she was hit by a car and has a week bladder..:D but all you can to is put her out to the toilet every 30 mins this might help...goodluck