I need help training a rescued doggy.............?

Question

I knew this dogs owner treated him badly, I spoke to her and bought him for $20, He's adjusting well into the family however he pee's everywhere I need help house training but dont want to crate him. Please help.

cant do crate training I have small children and they will keep letting him out, they feel its wrong to as they say "imprison the lil doggy".

Answer 1

Thank you...thank you...thank you...bless you for rescuing! From past experience I would say that if you don't want to crate, then your best try is going to be to take a few days at home, hook her leash to you or any method that insures you can keep track of her for 24/7 and then proceed with hourly walks (you can skip a couple of hours if you have a really successful one). Use lots of treats and praise immediately upon success (carry them in your pocket, don't wait until you get back). Everytime you get ready to go out be sure to make if a consistent command with excitment in your voice and that you don't rush her. If this is a mature dog, it shouldn't take long for her to get with the program. I have known of several people that use a bell beside the back door that their dog learns to ring to alert you so if you want this or something similar be sure to incorporate into training right off. Don't necessarily rule out a crate in the long run - especially with a rescue it will sometimes give them a feeling of security rather than confinement. Best of luck and thank you again. The abused ones have always turned out to be my most loving angels once they learn to trust again and I know you are going to have many years of happiness!

Answer 2

I was actually in the same situation a few months ago. My dog was neglected in a crate for a long period of time, and therefore the rescue we adopted her from asked us to not use one when we were training her. Fortunately, her only problem is that she isn't 100% housebroken, I have been using my room as her "crate"- shutting her in there when nobody is home.

I would suggest you use a large, dog-proof room in your house as a makeshift "crate". Generally, dogs will not soil their sleeping areas, so this room should be the same place the dog sleeps.

Also, try bringing him out every hour to two hours at first. Even if you're just walking around the yard, the dog still has a chance to eliminate outdoors. When he does, spoil him rotton with treats, praise, and petting.

DO NOT punish him for soiling in the house. Just try again. It'll take a bit of patience (heck, I've had my dog for two months and she has only had one accident in the past three weeks- she had diarrhea though) but eventually he'll come through.

Good luck!

Answer 3

Is the dog a puppy? If so, you truly need to have a third eye on the puppy at all times! Puppies will eliminate after eating, sleeping, and playing. If you don't want to crate your dog, which you really should consider (I went through hell for the 1st 6 months), confine an area to keep your dog safe from hurting itself, and lay down newspapers or wee wee pads. Take the dog out when your home....but remember to always keep an eye on your puppy! Make the space a place for her to sleep, eat, and go potty. Once you see the pup sniffing around, pick him/her up and place the pup in the area where it is appropriate to eliminate. The pup will have accidents, so please be patient. Don't rub their nose in it, or yell. If you catch the pup in the act, say NO! sternly, and bring the pup to the appropriate area and praise the pup. Trust me, they will catch on, you just need patience! When the pup goes in the appropriate area, praise the dog like they just won an Olympic event!

Also, scolding the dog after the fact does not work. They will not understand why your scolding them!

Best bet, use a crate!

Best of luck.

Rob

Answer 4

Why don't you want to crate train? This is one of the best ways to train them. Has he been to a vet to be checked over? There could be some health reasons that he goes everywhere. Also, he may be very nervous in trusting humans if he was treated badly before. It will probably just take time and patience and love, but please don't give up on him.

Answer 5

I personally don't like them, but others have raved about the potty pads that most pet stores sell. They have enzemes that attract the dog to pee there. When you start off, have several around the house so the dog always has one near him. When he is used to the pads, start migrating them a little each day toward the main door he'll have to go out when he's housbroken. cut down over the period of 2 weeks to just one pad in front of the door. Give lots of praise and a treat when you see the dog peeing on the pad or outside when you walk him. the purpose of this is to train the dog to go to the door when he has to use the bathroom. Eventually, you can ditch the pad and he'll still go to the door when he needs to pee. good Luck!!

Answer 6

Honestly, the crate is the way to go. Why don't you want to use it? Otherwise, you have to supervise the dog ALL the time... tie his leash around your waist and take him with you everywhere you go. Out every two hours minimum (if he's an adult) and supervise constantly otherwise. Use a cue word when you get outdoors to where you want him to pee (one place is best), and praise him when he's starting to go. If he's intact, discourage marking on walks.

Answer 7

CONSISTANT, CONSISTANT, CONSISTANT. every one in your family has got to be aware of the needs of the dog and take him out often. If you leave him in the house alone, lock him up in the crate, or a tiled area so it is easy to clean.

DO NOT PUNISH HIM when he makes a mistate, just be patient.

Answer 8

Thank you for rescuing this poor baby. He needs your strong leadership, love, and care. You can housetrain without a crate. Please see the links below for LOTS of info! :)

Answer 9

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Answer 10

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