Difficulty training puppy because people keep distracting her?

Question

We live in a very large apartment complex in downtown city and every time we take her outside everyone oohs and aahs about the puppy and tries to pet her. She gets excited and won't do what shes supposed to outside- then comes inside and pees.

How can we evade these well meaning people?

if i was someone who was attention seeking i probably would be going out to bars every night instead of being with and training my puppy who cant speak english.

Answer 1

Sometimes, just stating the facts will work. Something like "Please don't pet my puppy, she's in training," and don't slow down or stop when people want to play with her, just keep right on going. You may have to repeat yourself, some people just don't listen. As they ignore your first request and start to bend toward the puppy, say again, in a more upset tone, "DON'T pet the puppy, please!" or call your dog or something.

Something that has worked for me in the past is, if the people are being super obnoxious, calling to your dog, squeaky-voiced and all that, ignore them, tell your dog "Leave it!" it in a sharp, commanding voice, and walk quickly past them, then give your dog a treat and say "good girl!" That gets the message out that you are working with your dog, and you don't want your dog to be petted right now. It helps if you have done some "leave it" training at home first.

You can also try avoiding people in the first place, anytime you see someone approaching who looks over-interested in your puppy, turn around and walk the other way, but if your walk route is crowded you may be surrounded!

If that doesn't work, you can always try a "DON'T! She bites!" That usually works, even if she's all wiggly and happy, as long as you can pull it off well, act really worried.

Or, if it doesn't bother you to do so, you could just be generally unfriendly, glare at people, look like you're in a hurry, you could even snap at them to leave you alone. Usually if the dog doesn't bite, but the person does, people will still leave you alone. People with off-leash dogs (in a place where it is not safe or legal for a dog to be off-leash) that bother me and my dog as we're walking in heel position will usually get that from me. They get mad and think YOU are the b----, because they don't realize how inconsiderate they are being, but you know what? It works, and who cares what they think.

Good luck!

Answer 2

Something tells me both you and your dog enjoy the attention.

If you look serious and business-like as you walk your dog, keep walking when someone approaches, and curtly answer "not now, please," when someone tries to pet her, people will quickly get the message & stay away.

DON'T go inside until she has done her business. If you find yourself constantly coming in "early" because you need to get to work or some such thing, start walking earlier, and give yourself more time.

Even though a lot of people now prefer to use crate training and bypass the paper-training stage alltogether, sometimes in a high-rise apartment this is not an option. If "going outside" means putting on shoes, leaving the apartment, waiting for the elevator, ride down 15 floors, cross the lobby, and then get out, it might take the dog a while to get a clue. Paper training first at least teaches the dog that you can't just pee anywhere, anytime.

Your best bet is simply to tell people to wait until she's done what she has to do. They will either wait or go away. That will also help your dog learn that nothing fun happens until she's done her business.

The most systematic way to do this is as follows: choose a spot where you want her to go, preferably an out-of-the-way place behind the building where there isn't much foot traffic, and STAY THERE until she goes, which will happen eventually. Do your best to be boring. As soon as she starts, you tell her "Go pee!" or whatever you like, then praise her to high heaven as soon as she's done. Then it's time for you to sound exciting, and say something like "Yay! Let's go!" and run around with her a bit, and go to meet people and have fun. Be patient. After a while of this she will be in a hurry to get done & go play!

Answer 3

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Answer 4

I have run into the same problem with my puppy. He is a Rhodesian Ridgeback, and they are very few and far between in this area. People are very curious about him, so we get lots of attention.
I had to take a proactive yet kind approach. I would simply say to people when they would ask to pet her, " actually she is trying to go potty. After she potties, i would love for you to pet her... lets give her a minute." Most people will stand and chat for a minute or two to let the pup get a chance, and some people will move on. I have only had one lady tell me that i was just mean to not let people pet him.
Now kids i let pet him, because they did not always understand.
You may want to consider paper training her in addition to outside walks.

Answer 5

You might want to take her for a walk to do her thing. When people try and pet her just say that you're in a hurry and they can pet her next time. This will also get her used to doing things on a leash. My dog is the same way, if there is any distraction she won't do anything.

Answer 6

I know it can be frustrating to train with distractions, however your puppy has to learn that she must do what she is suppose to do even with distractions. As for the potty training you need to keep her out until she goes even if it takes a while..if you need to bring her before then you must crate her so she won't go where she shouldn't..wait @ 15 minutes and then take her right back outside..time consuming and inconvenient yes, but it is something that needs to be done.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

You should be happy your puppy is getting well socialized. If she has to go, she'll go, you just need to stay out until she does. Let them pet her, then keep on walking.