so its 1130 right now and i keep telling him no but he goes scratching at the door then i try to lay down with him for a few minutes then minutes later hes scratching HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-09-13 17:31:03 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
ignoring him doesnt work because he just keeps scratching at the doors but everytime im out in the livingroom hes more calm but i need to get some sleep but i cant sleep out her
2007-09-13 18:24:44 · update #1
If you're sure he doesn't really have to 'go', try distracting him with a bone or toy for now. On future nights, make sure the dog gets plenty of exercise, attention and play during the day so that he's tired out enough to sleep when you want to sleep!
2007-09-13 17:43:03 · answer #1 · answered by daa 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
so u got the same problem that i had i know what u r going through. How i stopped my dog was with a spray battle when he scratched at the door i would spray him than say no and work away from him. keep doing that till he stops, or if u have a fenced yard let him out till u go 2 bed. hope i could help
2007-09-14 01:06:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're rewarding him for scratching by saying "No." If you are 100% sure that he's empty, you need to ignore the behavior. Behaviors that are not rewarded will naturally go away - but, behaviors that do get rewarded will go on, and on, and on!
Remember that if your dog gets any reaction from you at all he will continue to scratch. To save your furniture, you could tape a metal grid thing up to your door to make scratching less attractive.
Good luck!
2007-09-14 00:44:56 · answer #3 · answered by Misa M 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your lucky... right now I am trying to housebreak a dog i found .. have had her 3 weeks and she hasn't once crapped outside... she has pee peed a few times outside... at least she is starting to use the pee pads...
are their any dogs in your neighborhood in heat???
Try the crating .. if your dog is use to that.. or putting in another room from the door?
good luck
2007-09-14 00:49:58 · answer #4 · answered by linda_c_44 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If he has to go, let him out. If not, crating him is the best. It might be tough in the beginning, but well worth it. If you do crate him, just ignore the crying. If you give in, you're rewarding him.
2007-09-14 02:27:55 · answer #5 · answered by Screamer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if he is a puppy he needs to go or if he is an old dog you will get more sleep by letting him out
how would you like to be told you can not use the toilet wait until morning
2007-09-14 02:20:05 · answer #6 · answered by Diamond 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old is he?? Let him out.. Maybe he needs to go.. Maybe he has an upset tummy and you will wish that you had taken him out more often !
2007-09-14 00:53:08 · answer #7 · answered by DP 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either ignore him, he might get the hint after he realizes you don't acknowledge him. Or, get a crate and put him in it for the night.
2007-09-14 00:39:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
ya's lox him up in tha closet,tie ribbon round snoutlike mouth
2007-09-14 00:55:14 · answer #9 · answered by Shuggah Pie Sweets 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does he have to go? Or maybe he just likes the cool air blowing threw his coat lol!
2007-09-14 00:38:42 · answer #10 · answered by ♪♥ ♥♪ 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋