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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly  That looks about right but if you have to make it smaller, you can using big cardboard boxes, baby gating, etc. Poor little guy - I know he's just miserable and is afraid to go. Isn't that just heartbreaking? He sure is beautiful. He's very lucky to have you.
But if Tibbe finally went in the house when I was in the ER overnight and the next day, I know your baby will too. Just praise him and love him and give him treats, even after the fact and actually point out his pee or stool and tell him how very gooooooooood it is that he did that, give him treats, praise and carry on - you know how - just really make a big big deal over his going in the house even if it's on the bare floor right now. You've got to get him past that big hump his brain is telling him "wrong wrong wrong". I pray he can get past this sooner rather than later for his comfort and peace of mind. He must be a total nervous wreck waiting to get taken out as he thinks he should. This is so sad for both of you I know. But he'll begin to "go" when he absolutely has to and you'll have a praise party for him and keep going over to his potty pad and telling him how gooooood it is and in time, slowly, he'll begin to see things are changing and this is the new normal. |
Thank you SOOO much. It really is hard, but he's STILL quiet and I haven't heard him walking around in there. Oh yes ... he truly is precious in every way, he just loves everyone and he's so handsome! He gets attention anywhere we go. He really just needs some structure, training, and leadership and he will be PERFECT. I just wonder how long I should leave him in there, and how long is too long? I think if I were quiet and left to do some shopping he might not even notice I'm gone. I just don't want him to get a UTI or bladder infection.
-- Dillon