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Originally Posted by Ex-SRD Thanks for the tips - we've put some of them into practice, and she isn't peeing in her cage anymore (it seems).
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she still continues to pee on the floor. She will be scampering around merrily for a few mins, then will just squat and pee. |
Wow! How great that you actually tried some of the things suggested! You'd be surprised how many people post, ignore the advice, and then complain again about the same problem a short time later.
I'd say that you are making progress. She's no longer peeing in her crate. Sounds like your little girl has a small bladder and has very little warning before she has to go. I KNOW it is a pain, but I think you are going to have to take her out more often, and probably, *alot* more often. She may have to go as often as every 20 -30 minutes until she starts to learn.
Be sure that you give her LOTS of opportunities to be successful outside and then really reward lavishly. I always gave a tidbit of people food when Joey pottied outside and oodles and oodles of cuddles and "aren't you the smartest puppy ever?" type praise.
Another thing that may be lacking is a way for her to tell you that she needs to go. What I've used successfully with several dogs is a bell hanging on the doorknob of the door they go out to relieve themselves. It will ring naturally every time you go in and out, but you can give it a jingle to be sure that she notices it. Most likely, she will start ringing the bell *very* soon to be let out. This is the hard part. She wants out but doesn't always have to go to the bathroom. Have patience. Every time you hear her ring the bell, RUN to open the door. She may even stand there and stare at you like "why did you do that?" That's okay. She's got to learn that bell ringing = door opening. Before you know it, she'll be ringing the bell and going out to potty.
I can't say it enough: REWARD HEAVILY!