My lhasa is 2 years old and still not really housetrained. I live in the city so it is not easy to train her. I can't go home during the day becuase home is too far from work. I can't afford to have someone come walk her or take her to a sitter. She eats puppy litter and chews up potty pads. Any idea on how to get her used to going on a potty pad and not eating it? I'm just really looking for advice on how she should be contained while I'm gone for so long. Should I put her in a kennel or is that too long? Should she have run of the house? (she does now and has never been confined before) Please help!
2007-10-29 06:24:06 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Give her run of the house. It's the least you can do.
How irresponsible of you to get a dog when you work so many hours a day. How would you like to just sit and wait while you're dying to go to the bathroom all the time? Work on finding the dog a better home in your free time.
2007-10-29 06:28:15 · answer #1 · answered by Eraserhead 6 · 6⤊ 1⤋
a Kennel is just fine for a dog, get one with a tray at the bottom that you can easily remove, stick the puppy pads there. Usually if they go to the bathroom where they sleep they will hate it and try and hold it in till they can go outside. 12 hours is a long time to confine a dog. Mine is normally there for about 7 or 8 but she has learned to adapt to that and shes only about 9 months old. If you are gone so long it might be best not to have a dog. Since you dont seem to have the time to take care of it or even give it attention. Dogs need to have someone there. You would probably be better off owning a cat.
2007-10-29 13:33:54 · answer #2 · answered by holly m 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do is to start crate training the dog. If trained properly you will find they will love their kennel. But you really shouldn't leave the dog alone for such a long time. At the most, an adult dog should hold his/her elimination for up to 8 hours. If you can't go home during the day, you should really seek help from someone who is willing to check up on your dog during the day. If not, you really should reconsider having a pet.
2007-10-29 13:36:13 · answer #3 · answered by Sassy Shih Tzu 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you considered finding a responsible, dog loving kid in the neighborhood to stop by after school to walk her and play with her? That way she wouldn't have to hold it 12 hours a day. And you can usually get by with paying a kid $20 a week or something like vs. $20 a visit from a pet sitter. Just make sure it's a responsible kid, talk to the parents too to make sure they'll follow through.
2007-10-29 14:40:16 · answer #4 · answered by K9Resqer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crate training would be good, you can't stick a dog in a crate for 12 hours at a time either! A 2 year old unhousebroken dog is a problem dog -- and you created that problem! Dogs are also social animals and they need company and regular walking and socialization both with other dog and people. What kind of selfish pig are you?
2007-10-29 13:39:52 · answer #5 · answered by Nimaeve 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably the best thing for this dog is to find it a home where someone can be with it for more of the day. Someday when your life is not so hectic you can get a dog. I understand how much you love her, and how hard it would be on you to find her a new home...but you have to love her enough to do what is best for her. I'm sure your local animal shelter has PLENTY of dogs who would love to just go for a walk when you have spare time! That way you can spend time with dogs, yet not have the responsibility of caring for one full time. You never know, you may meet one there that would be perfect for the life you have right now!
2007-10-29 13:35:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
This makes me mad! The dog is not the problem, YOU are. How would you like it if you were locked up for twelve hours a day with no toilet facilities. Think YOU could hold it? No wonder the poor thing is not house trained. Do the dog a favour and find him a good home where he will not be left for hours on end!
2007-10-29 15:38:06 · answer #7 · answered by Tammy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Woah, I'm surprised! I have the same pooch and he is the most intelligent dog I ever had. When he was a puppy, I took him two times outside during the day to make him understand where he needs to do his duties. That's all it took. He was trained within two days. It won't do in the house because he knows that is where he plays and sleeps. He will scratch the door to let me know he needs to go out. If I'm gone all day, he won't touch his food or water until I get home because he knows noone is there to take him out. They are smart dogs. Do the routine to take him out for at least a couple of days. Newspapers won't do because they like to eat paper for some reasons. He loves to ride in my spaceship as well. Don't give up!
2007-10-29 13:37:02 · answer #8 · answered by Star T 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Buy a package of Wee Wee pads, and follow the directions:
Simply place Wee-Wee Pads (plastic lining down) on the floor near where dog is being kept. The scientifically treated Wee-Wee Pad will attract your dog when nature calls--and the housebreaking habit has begun!
When your dog's training is completed indoors, begin the out-of-doors training by placing the Wee-Wee Pad outside of the house Your dog will again be attracted by the Wee-Wee Pad that is outside. Within a few days, when the proper training habits have been learned by your dog, the pad will no longer be needed.
2007-11-01 08:25:37 · answer #9 · answered by winingteam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A dog should never be left at home that long every day -- they are pack animals, they need to be with other people or dogs. No wonder she isn't trained... doesn't seem like you have the time or money to do so. Honestly, I would usually say to crate train her, but 12 hours in a crate is a little excessive...
2007-10-29 13:32:12 · answer #10 · answered by Amanda 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋