I have two toy fox terriers around 2.5 years old and I can not potty train them. I have tried a few different methods to no avail. I can't get rid of them... I tried... but I love the little heathens too much. Basically we have a three level house and they will go downstairs to poop/pee if I am up in my room and will not alert me. If I am on the main leve\ l they will let me know they want out most of the time. Could a doggy door help this situation? I let them play in the yard most of the day now that its warm and when i let them out they go... so they know its right to go outside I think. They just have so many accidents and they freak out when I crate them at night (which is bad for sleep deprived new parents). I was going to get kiddy gates and keep them confined to the kitchen (where messes are easily cleaned) and allow them access to a doggy door. Do you think this will solve the problem? Anyone with a similar situation?
2007-06-13 19:05:30 · 12 answers · asked by EmK 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
We have a privacy fenced in yard and we were thinking about getting the door that is activated by their collar...
2007-06-13 19:29:34 · update #1
Are doggy doors easy to put in?
2007-06-14 10:33:53 · update #2
i have 3 dogs plus i watch my daughters 2 dogs from time to time. i have a fenced in back yard also but like you i have a 2 story house with patio doors on the top floor where the kitchen is. what i did was i cut a hole about 3 feet up from the bottom screen,made a cutain out of left over material and sewed it on the cut out spot. my 2 dogs are large so they can go out when ever they want to do their buisness down into the pen.my little ole poodle makes the trip too but barks when he is done so i can carry him back up the stairs. everytime you dogs make a mess push them through the opening to the area where you want them to go and hopefully they will get the idea.
2007-06-20 14:27:30 · answer #1 · answered by john n 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The baby gates and access to the doggy door sounds like an excellent idea. Once they get used to the doggy door and go outside without incident...I would think you could take the baby gates down and they will go outside to use the bathroom. Hope you have a fenced in yard behind the doggy door?
2007-06-13 19:11:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have an over 100 pound black GSD. They are a headstrong, stubborn, challenging dog to raise. Froma young age they need socialization: new places, smells, sounds, people etc. GSD's require a confident owner, one that can take control, be a leader, be fair and firm at the same time. Otherwise, they will become the alpha over you and anyone in your household, which looks like that has already happened. GSD's are prone to dominance and possessive issues if not corrected early, and being that you don't have control over him, he may develop those as he gets older and looks at you as more and more of a joke, not taking you seriously. I would suggest getting your dog into a training class. You're already having a lot of issues with him, before it gets worse, have someone show you exactly how to correct him and handle him.
2016-05-19 23:43:58 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It worked for me. I have a little Chi/Terrier that I could not train at all. Once I put in the door he was trained in no time. When I got my other pups, A beagle and an APBT, the old guy trained them for me in less then a week.
Not very hard to install, but I had to buy a power blade saw to cut the hole in the solid wood door.
2007-06-14 16:43:54 · answer #4 · answered by Tin Can Sailor 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that sounds like a great idea and yes I would get the collar activated one so you don't get any other little unexpected critters in the middle of the night. Since you have a privacy fence you shouldn't have to worry with someone stealing them.
2007-06-20 14:43:27 · answer #5 · answered by buzybee 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your neighbor hood pet stores sell potty training aids. check with them. also, talk to your vet or local animal shelter for ideas. be careful of the dog door, as too many other critters come in, including burglars. we know from first hand, that small children fit through the doors and can unlock them for the adults looking to rob you when not home. Good luck
2007-06-13 19:18:17 · answer #6 · answered by susan s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A doggie door won't work until they know what it's for. You 're just going to have to put them out every hour on the hour and tell them to pee. When they do praise them...they'll get it.
If you work, crate them while you're gone. They won't pee in their crate... then soon as you let them out of their crates put them out side to go.
2007-06-13 19:10:16 · answer #7 · answered by Cheech 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Doggie doors are the best!
2007-06-21 04:02:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes! that is how my dogs finally learned. and they pretty much learned on their own. just show them that is there, and how to go in and out and they will pick it up on their own. atleast my two did!
2007-06-19 13:22:16 · answer #9 · answered by Jenny 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YESS!!!!!! 100% i got one and it worked tremendislly. and make sure your yard is closed in.
2007-06-13 19:09:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋