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Originally Posted by alaskayorkie  First of all, stop whipping her. That only teaches her that going potty anywhere is bad. That's why she's not going when you're watching her outside. She's afraid she's going to get whipped. It will also teach her to hide from you when she has to go.
The secret is praise. Praise her when she gets it right, ignore her when she gets it wrong. If she goes in the house, give her a quick "no" and then carry her outside to where you want her to go. Don't be angry. Just show her the right way to go.
If she's not going outside, take her on a long walk a half hour after feeding her. As soon as she goes, praise, praise and treat, treat, treat. Let her know that she did it right.
Don't feel bad about starting out the wrong way. A lot of us were taught as kids to rub their nose in it and give them a spanking. That couldn't be more wrong. It humiliates them and causes them to want to hide.
You've taken the right first step coming her. Good luck! |
Great post!
AlaskaYorkie is right. When she is clear about what you DO want, you will most likely see her doing it more. So, when she does get it right, throw a party! Yummy, yummy treats and loads of excited praise.
When you are outside with her, turn sideways to her and act disinterested while watching from the corner of your eye. Yawn. Look at a blade of grass. Whipping her has taught her that it isn't safe to potty around you so she isn't going to if you thinks you are watching. Be sure to take treats out with you so that you can reward immediately when she does get it right.
Good luck!