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Originally Posted by Mom to Hot Rod  Sounds like he is getting mixed signals from the 2 of you. You 2 need to decide on how to train together and stick with it. The dog will never learn properly if he getting mixed signals. I would only give treats for the times he pottys outside. He doesn't understand what the treat is for when "he doesn't go inside". I'm not sure either of what you mean-in the house or in the crate?
Also, how long does he spend in the crate? A dog should not be crate for more than 4 hours. I didn't crate mine, for the short week before we got our expen, for more than 2 hours-3 hours max. If you or your girlfriend cannot be home to let him out, you can do 1 of 3 things, get someone to let him out for a walk or get an expen and have his crate, food and water and pee pad in there or gate him off in an area with his things. This will allow him to be able to stretch and use his pad when he needs. It is good that you will taking him out every 3 hours, but make it sound so concrete and expect his bladder to conform to your time table. Yes, routine will help but he is just starting his training from what I've read in this post. You cannot expect him to pick it up right away.
My 10 mo old is very good on the pad and going out but one morning about 2 mos ago, before I got a chance to put her harness on, she was still a bit sleepy thought she was already on the grass and peed right in front of me on the carpet. Just be patient and diligent. My 18 mo old is just finishing up his treatment for a urinary tract infection...he is VERY good about pottying, yet he peed 2x on the floor in the laundry room from his uti. So take it slow and just be gentle. Good luck. |
By inside I mean indoors other than the crate. If he goes in the crate its because he was left there too long. He's left in the crate a minimum of 7-4 every day. Both of us have full time jobs. When I'm at home I usually let him out a time or two before she gets home. Most of the time I'll play with him too. I usually work 50-60 hours a week. As a military officer there's no way around it. She's a school teacher.
I'm actually impressed with how much he's learned in a month, but he's more mature, so its not unheard of. If it I had put him in the crate I feel comfortable this wouldn't have happened. I was gonna be letting him out shortly anyway.
I'm not so furious we had an accident. I was curious as to whether it was a jealousy thing which I've heard about before or whether I'm not letting him out frequently enough. It makes much more sense now.
I agree with you about the "Same page" comment. There will be talk of that tomorrow. She needs to be giving treats every time too. Consistency is a key to teaching.