She is afraid so crate her in a crate that is her size. She is going on guard when left alone... like saying - cross this line and I will have to get off the couch and get you.
Good Luck
H.O.T. Dog
Handler Owner Trainer of GSD's
Member U.S.A & A.W.D.F
2007-07-11 10:16:18
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answered by H.O.T. Dog 6
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When you are out put the dog in a crate that is just big enough for her to stand up and turn around. Put some soft bedding in it. Most dogs will not poop or pee where they are lying. If the crate is too big, they will just go to the other side of the crate and do their job. Never let your dog have the run of the entire house while you are gone. When they are not potty trained they will poop or pee anywhere they want to, and that is a very bad habit for them. I baby gated my dogs in the tiled floor kitchen with there crate available to them. If they absolutely have to go, the tile floor will not be harmed. Just remember, never let your dog have the run of the house when you are gone. Hope this helps.
2007-07-11 17:31:32
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answered by doris s 3
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Not only should you crate the dog when you are out, but you should reward the dog when you get home. Immediately tell the dog a phrase that you want it to recognize when it is time to go outside, like "let's go potty", and take the dog outside to potty. If the dog goes the bathroom outside be sure to reward with a treat so she knows that that is what you want.
Also, remember to take the dog out every thirty minutes to an hour when you are home. Remember to say your phrase for potty time and this will help teach the dog that outside is where we potty and inside is where we play and sleep. Before long you will be able to do what I do and leave the dog roaming free while you are away, as long as you aren't gone for too long.
Once trained to go outside you may, if you can, invest in a doggy door.
2007-07-11 17:49:15
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answered by tina0316@sbcglobal.net 2
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My dog used to do this too- until I put him in his little kennel everytime I left the house. But the problem doesn't stem from when you leave it's probably because you haven't housetrained him. Usually if you have a busy schedule this is hard to do... but you have to do it to the best of your ability. By consistant training with mats and treats- so if you see your dog going to the restroom somewhere he's supposed to- he gets a small hit on the nose and gets placed on a mat or taken outside. When he does his business where he's supposed to he gets a treat. Your dog will start to learn it will take some patience and some time but hopefully he will learn.
2007-07-11 17:28:49
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answered by Kaley D 2
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Your dog is not housebroken. There are lots of resources and philosophies as to how to housebreak a dog -- everything from newspaper training to crate training. You'll need to do some reading to see which method is one you can use consistently.
While you're at it, you should look into obedience training - it helps strengthen the bond between you and your dog.
2007-07-11 17:16:26
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answered by Catherine F 3
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first of all, learn to spell, Should be When we are out, second, yeah dogs do that when they are not trained, crate train him.
2007-07-11 17:22:17
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answered by boleen03 3
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You don't say how long you leave her alone, but maybe you need to make sure you walk her or let her out before you leave and only leave her as long as she is capable of "holding it."
2007-07-11 17:21:40
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answered by Ronnie 3
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this is why dogs need to be trained
2007-07-11 19:27:07
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answered by Kit_kat 7
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Crate her when you leave..
2007-07-11 17:15:31
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answered by DP 7
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