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jfeefamily · 07-08-2009, 01:45 AM

Ok, seriously? I thought dogs had this natural instinct to NOT pee in their crates. That is a major reason why crate training is so successful right? Well, my little friend Shamus has been home for a few weeks. I have been to a puppy potty training class, and have pretty much stuck to the rules. I have had Shamus tethered to me for three days, watching his instincts to get him outside and catch him in the act if it arrises. He is in the crate when he cannot be watched. We go for 30 minute walks with the kids and my husband, we are doing all the right things. Yet, Shamus gets in his crate after an hour of outside time, and poops. Then he cries to tell us he doesn't like it. Same thing in the morning. Obviously it is not my choice to be awake at 5:40am typing in a chat room, however, I'm frustrated. I set my alarm for about 5:15 because he has been crying at 6ish. This morning before my alarm Shamus cried, because he peed everywhere in his crate. I've cleaned him, the crate, walked him outside but he doesn't do his business outside. I reward him outside just like I was told. I don't know.
This is a support group, that's what I need. I am really trying to do the right thing, and those puppy pads don't work either - plus I don't want him to pee in the house at all. Shamus is 5 months old. HELP!!

07-08-2009, 01:45 AM	#67
jfeefamily Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cameron, NC USA Posts: 17	All I can say is AAAAHHHHHH! Ok, seriously? I thought dogs had this natural instinct to NOT pee in their crates. That is a major reason why crate training is so successful right? Well, my little friend Shamus has been home for a few weeks. I have been to a puppy potty training class, and have pretty much stuck to the rules. I have had Shamus tethered to me for three days, watching his instincts to get him outside and catch him in the act if it arrises. He is in the crate when he cannot be watched. We go for 30 minute walks with the kids and my husband, we are doing all the right things. Yet, Shamus gets in his crate after an hour of outside time, and poops. Then he cries to tell us he doesn't like it. Same thing in the morning. Obviously it is not my choice to be awake at 5:40am typing in a chat room, however, I'm frustrated. I set my alarm for about 5:15 because he has been crying at 6ish. This morning before my alarm Shamus cried, because he peed everywhere in his crate. I've cleaned him, the crate, walked him outside but he doesn't do his business outside. I reward him outside just like I was told. I don't know. This is a support group, that's what I need. I am really trying to do the right thing, and those puppy pads don't work either - plus I don't want him to pee in the house at all. Shamus is 5 months old. HELP!!