We just got two beagle puppies (brothers), and we are trying to potty train them using the crate method, but have separated them... they don't seem to be happy. What should we do?
2007-08-06 13:05:32 · 9 answers · asked by verliererkolben 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
We just put them in separate crates... one big one divided...
2007-08-06 13:27:29 · update #1
Pups like to be near each other to learn, play, smell, and interact. They were born together and they are not going to separate, especially, if you adopted both. I would take out the divider and let them do things together so they can learn all around the house and their play areas. Take this easy, and give them lots of praise when they potty (Not inside). Gradually separate them little by little as they get older, and they will be independent. Good luck!
2007-08-14 01:45:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't separate them. They love each other. Just be sure to let them out every hour. Their bladder are very tiny, (about 4-6 oz depending on age) If they have an accident don't punish them, after the fact they have no clue what you are screaming about.
If you catch them in the act,..make a loud verbal noise and grab and take them outside. Clean with something that will remove the odor. Just washing WILL NOT DO IT.
The training is as much for you as for them. After a late drink of water and a pee trip...remove the water from the crate. Take them out during the night with another small drink. Give them lots of water during the day and lots of trips outside. They will learn very fast where the bathroom is.
lots of luck
2007-08-13 17:36:50 · answer #2 · answered by Lyn B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're unhappy because they can see each other and touch each other but they can't really interact with one another. You really shouldn't crate them for potty training anyway. After they eat, wake from naps, or have been playing, put them in a designated area to pee and poop. The only time a crate should be used it for sleeping and containing them when you're at work. Once they learn to poop in the designated place they won't poop where they have to sleep.
2007-08-13 18:56:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are going to end up having a hard time doing anything with them if they are siblings. When you adopt a pet you should not adopt brothers or sisters. What happens is they will bond with each other and not with you which will make them harder to train. If you do have siblings you need to do everything with them seperately. Walk each on their own, feed them seperately, train them seperately, crate them apart etc. Much more time consuming for you but if you want them to see you as the alpha in their pack you need to do that. Good luck.
2007-08-14 01:23:01 · answer #4 · answered by Bonzie12 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take the divider out and let them sleep together. They will co-operate better on potty training, eating & sleeping if they are together. Since they are littermates, it will be alot easier all the way around. They will compete for attention & this will be a good thing on potty training.
2007-08-13 16:39:19 · answer #5 · answered by felice_kendrick 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They most probably do not like being seperated, usually when it comes to potty training a number of pups in a house, they tend to copy each other, for example. my female will do her business then my male will want to go do his bussiness in the same spot. Monkey see Monkey do!
2007-08-12 19:04:36 · answer #6 · answered by beleasha 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You mean separate crates ? Yeah they aren't going to be happy, but they'll get over it and be happy to each have their own comfortable safe place to go.
2007-08-06 20:11:08 · answer #7 · answered by DP 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will get over not being with each other. You can keep them right next to each other it might help.
2007-08-06 20:15:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why did you separate them? Why did you get them?
2007-08-06 20:10:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋