I took in two dogs last winter because they were newborn puppies, born to a dog kept outside. They were about to face a severe freeze and snow storm and I couldnt bare for the poor things to be out in the cold. I kept them in my house but was unable to house train them since I have never had a dog in the house before. I cant really afford obedience school or any thing like that to help me train them either. I lost my job about a year ago so things are tight since, and I have a 4 year old daughter too and she comes first. I love the dogs, I really do, but my husband isnt too fond of them messing in the house, and it isnt at all sanitary for my daughter. So since the weather started to get nice I put the dogs outside. They have dog houses and always have cool water and food, and are really happy to be out in the yard with room to play. I invite them in the house and they wont come in. The problem, now summers comming its starting to get really hot and I dont want them to suffer the heat.
2007-06-21 03:43:37 · 10 answers · asked by mitchellist 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
They are medium sized dogs, male and female, mutts. The female is really calm and great to be around. The male is super hyper and jumps and barks an nibbles at everything especially hands. I'd love to bring them back in but can't forsee it now. Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks.
2007-06-21 03:46:51 · update #1
Good advice so far about the books, thanks. I actually did try crating, some how he found a way to escape and pee all over everything and she would get all excited and howl and cry forever, heartbreaking :'(. They also didn't seem to mind at all that they would mess in their own cages. I tried to take them on walks but they wouldn't budge, so I would let them out in the back yard frequently.
2007-06-21 04:14:18 · update #2
you can look on the internet for house training websites, or you can get a dog door(is not expensive but not cheap either) ...
2007-06-21 03:58:42 · answer #1 · answered by cgirl294 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree on doing lots of research. There is so much out there from the internet and books that do not cost anything. I would recommend crate training again. Do not put the two together if you did the first time. They should only be in there at night or when you are gone (and only for a few hours). Take them out right away when they are released from the crate. Also, you will need to watch them at all times while they are out and learn their sign that they need to go out. It is a lot of work!!!!!!
2007-06-21 08:12:40 · answer #2 · answered by ksue 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the library and get a few books on dog training. There would be no cost for doing so.
If you're unable to house train or provide any kind of training for the dogs, maybe the dogs would be better off with another family.
Dogs are pack animals and shouldn't be kept outside. It will cause serious problems for the dogs.
2007-06-21 03:55:05 · answer #3 · answered by Candace V 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the first good things is you have save the puppies from terrible weather, even for a while. you can buy a book about how to trained a dog or browse from Internet or ask the dog lovers community. if there is no other choice than to put the dog outside, you can create a proper space or environment for them. dog house, under the three, and off course sufficient food and water.
2007-06-21 03:55:51 · answer #4 · answered by donking 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a good book, or visit a web site that can help you housebreak them. If you keep them in dog crates overnight and let them out early in the morning they will start to learn that this is where they should go, chastise them for messing in the house. Dogs can learn these things and then you will enjoy them being around.
2007-06-21 03:50:03 · answer #5 · answered by Maria b 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to scold the dogs so they learn that doing anything in the house is bad. Rubbing their noses in the feces and what-not may sound really harsh but it tends to work. Crating them at night is a good idea, and teaching them to go to the door when they have to go out it also good.
2007-06-21 04:09:23 · answer #6 · answered by T.Sweet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to your library and find a good book an dog training, you could also call your vet and ask for some tips... it also may be that they dont want to come inside, the heat shouldn't affect them too much as long as they have shade and water
2007-06-21 03:59:39 · answer #7 · answered by CCrunnah 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to hold or fasten with a mechanical gadget: "Watertight doors and hatches have been dropped into place and dogged right down to furnish the deliver complete watertight integrity" (Tom Clancy).
2016-10-02 21:24:36 · answer #8 · answered by antonanzas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the main problem is the male. give him some chew toys. or train him your self.
2007-06-21 03:51:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well...you could try treats, but that would be bribery.you could also play with them until they come inside of tired or boredom.
2007-06-21 03:58:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋