Ed says there is no such thing as an almost housebroken dog...and I recently learned he is right. My 14week old knows to go outside, and not to go inside if I am in the vicinity. But if I walk out of the room for 2 minutes (literally) she'll go. Even if she was just outside. I assume there is nothing left to do but crate her at all times, I just hate to do so when she's so good when I'm in the room. And putting her in the crate if I need to grab something out of the fridge seems a little excessive. Any suggestions??
One other thing, frequently, especially at night, she'll pee right next to the front door, so she does want to go out. She just doesn't know how to tell us
I often will housebreak older dogs and here is what I do.
First off. Make a schedule for potty breaks and stick with it.
Second. Keep the dog with you. Either under direct supervision or via a leash. I will often attach a leash to the dog and then put the loop over my elbow if I am reading or working on the puter. That way they can't slink off and make while you are focusing on something else. If you get up to go to the bathroom, the dog goes with you, same if you hit the fridge. Only downside to this is it will become habit and you will have a dog suppository later in life <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
Another thing to look at is when are you taking up her water for the night?
Get in the habit of taking her out often and making sure she is going when she is out. If not, put her in her crate and try again later before having her loose with you again.
I don't know Aren, I can pick up dog poo, but I can't change a diaper to save my life!
I don't recommend trying it, from what I hear Child Protective Services would be against the idea of crating your kids and the neighbors might wonder why you have your kids out squatting on the lawn. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
I should have added above that you stick to the routine unless the dog asks to go out or starts acting antsy. It can be a pain for a little while, but once she is housebroken it will be great and smooth sailing. You might have to be inconvienced a little now but it will pay off.
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