Archive for the ‘House Training Your Dog’ Category

Cocker Spaniel Soiling Crate

Sunday, September 7th, 2008

Craig is having trouble with his English Cocker Spaniel puppy:

“We Have a 51/2 month old english cocker. She does well in here crate at night and during the day. But a lot of times when we go away even for a couple of hours she makes a big mess in her cage. Any suggestions”

You may find the help you need in these earlier posts: Dachshund Soiling Crate, Toilet Training Cocker Spaniel and Labrador Peeing in Crate

It seems from what you have said that she is OK when you are at home but not when she is home alone.  You could try making a recording of you and your family going about their daily business and leave it playing quietly when you are not there, or leave the radio on.  Another factor is that there should be no fuss when leaving or returning, as this will increase any anxiety your dog is feeling.

Bringing New Puppy Home

Sunday, September 7th, 2008

Lynn has a potty training and socialization question about her new shih-tzu puppy:

“I am getting a 8 week old shih tzu puppy in 5 days and I have no idea how to potty train. I would like it to go to the back yard but the breeder has said it is already paper trained. So can I still outdoor train or not? Also I already have a 12 year old female cat and I’m not sure how to introduce them to eachother. Help!!!!” (more…)

Housetrained Lab Started Peeing In The House

Friday, August 8th, 2008

Angela asked for help with this problem:

“My 8 month lab recently starting peeing in the house and he is fully house trained. I do not know if his mad at me or even what to do. Please Help” (more…)

Labrador Peeing in Crate

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

Hester asked the following via email:

“My 12 week old chocolate lab pees in the crate constantly. His crate is small and he’s got room to turnaround and lay down but he doesn’t seem to mind laying in his urine. I don’t want him to think that it’s o.k. to pee in the crate and I’m at my wits end with cleaning him and the crate up all the time. He can’t even make it in the crate for 2 hours”

Here are my suggestions… (more…)

English Mastiff Pooping in Closet

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008

Kayla asked for help with this problem:

“I have a 15 mo English Mastif that has recently decided to start pooping and peeing in our bedroom closet. Their hasn’t been any changes in our home and I don’t know why this has started or how to fix it.
Thanks” (more…)

Snoodle Peeing in House

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008

Nancy has this problem:

“Just rescued a 2 yr old snoodle, Scooter, is is name, he was housebroken at one time but now is confused, you can walk him for an hour and he will wait until you are not looking or even looking and he will pee inside and hide to poop
I am now crating him when he is out of my site, is this the correct procedure? The only time he is safe to not pee or poop is in the bed with me at night, in his dog bed at the end of my feet in the bed with me. Please tell me how to teach Scooter to pee and poop outside so he can have free rein of the house when I am not home” (more…)

Puppy Will Not Pee Outside

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008

R.Praveen left this request for help:

“i have a 2 month old puppy he ha s learned to poop outside the problem is his peeing he pees wherever he likes in the house how can i stop it and teach him to pee outside” (more…)

Some Options For Toilet Training Daschunds

Monday, June 23rd, 2008

Daschunds (often referred to as Sausage Dogs) are a really popular breed nowadays, but are gaining a bit of a reputation for being difficult to train – with housetraining being a particularly troublesome time for inexperienced owners. As every dog is different, this is definitely not going to be a step by step guide to getting your Daschund toilet trained, but rather giving you a few pointers to help you make a success of whichever housebreaking method you choose. (more…)

Potty Training (House Training / Housebreaking) Advice

Friday, June 20th, 2008

Several questions have popped up about house training dogs, and rather that do a specific answer for each, I have clubbed them all together…..

Kim asked:

“We just got a 3 month old German Shepard mix with Collie and I would like just steps on how do I begin potty training………….”

Asmanel asked:

“i have a 14 week old miniture jack russel and i have tried everything i can think of to house train her, i even leave the door open and she goes to it then dose her business at the door inside”

Paulina asked:

“hi
i just got a min. schnauzer three days ago to keep me company around the house.
he is still a lil puppy two months old. In the last three days i’ve had troubles teaching him to go to potty i am looking for some tips please help “

So here is my advice……. (more…)

Difficulty House Training a Boxer Pup

Sunday, June 8th, 2008

Tracy contacted me via my Squidoo housetraining lens:

“I have a seven month old Boxer and I can’t get her potty trained. She doest seem to care if she soils where she sleeps and she gives no signs of needing to go out. I take her out every time she wakes, plays or eats, sometimes she goes outside and then within a few minutes she goes in the house. I have a four year old great dane so i thought she’d learn from him, but she didn’t. I’m really at my witts end so if you have any ideas please let me know. Thank you “

Here is the assistance I was able to offer… (more…)