April 21, 2011
I'm having problems getting my 1-yr-old dog to go from using puppy pads to going outside. I tried moving the pads outside but she won't use them. Do you have any advice?
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I have a one year old New Guinea Singing Dog, and I'm having problems getting her to go from using her puppy pads to going outside. I have tried to move the pads outside but she still doesn't go on them. The longest, continuous training time that I have tried to house break her was a week. I just need to know if I need more patience, or is there a certain technique I should use. She very domesticated for her breed, she picked up using the pad in about 2 days when she was 8 weeks old.So I just need to know if I'm doing anything wrong that's making it so difficult on both of us, because I'm getting very frustrated. Any advise would help a great deal. Thank you for using your time on this.
Keri
Cindy's Answer:
This is why we don't recommend using those pads for dogs that you want to use the bathroom outside.
You need to take the time it takes. Some dogs learn quickly and others take longer. If you've allowed her to use the pads in the house, it sends confusing signals to her that now she can't go to the bathroom inside.
I'd recommend this section on the website on house training. You'll find links there to other resources that will help you.
You need to use a crate and confine her when you can't watch her, and keep her under direct on leash supervision when she's out of the crate.
You can try using the search function on the website to find the answer to any additional questions. It is located in the left hand corner of every page on our website. Simply type in your search terms or key words and you will be directed to articles, question & answers, free streaming videos and posts on our forum.
You need to take the time it takes. Some dogs learn quickly and others take longer. If you've allowed her to use the pads in the house, it sends confusing signals to her that now she can't go to the bathroom inside.
I'd recommend this section on the website on house training. You'll find links there to other resources that will help you.
You need to use a crate and confine her when you can't watch her, and keep her under direct on leash supervision when she's out of the crate.
You can try using the search function on the website to find the answer to any additional questions. It is located in the left hand corner of every page on our website. Simply type in your search terms or key words and you will be directed to articles, question & answers, free streaming videos and posts on our forum.
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