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Originally Posted by Lola920  Thank you, thank you for the replies. I'm actually a little surprised that more people haven't commented. Anyway, I'm glad you did...ok first, Maximo...you are definitely right about her not going while I'm hovering, so what I have been doing the past 2 days is leash her, place her on the pad, and put the other end of the leash under this little storage chest I have so she only has enough room to wander the pad. This seemed to work because when I walk away, she barks to let me know she's done. But again this morning, 6am I let her out, placed her on the pad, rewarded and unleashed after she relieved herself, let her stretch her legs for a bit and crated her when it was time to wake the kids and get them off to school. Maybe 10 minutes later my daughter tells me "Lola pooped in her crate" Needless to say she was covered in it. I'm not going to sit here and say I don't get mad, I'm human of course it frustrates me, however I can't reprimand her unless I catch her in the act. Perfect example for u right now...she ate about an hour ago, she's on the pad just sitting there. I've tried keeping her on the leash and walking away, as well as sitting there with her unleashed redirecting her every two seconds. I know she has to go and as soon as I unleash her and put her back in the crate she will. I'm at a loss, lol. I didn't forget you Sunnydayz, we tried the crate without the divider and when I told the vet and my niece who's a trainer, they said to make it smaller. It's comfy, she has her fluffy little mat, couple of chew toys, bones, etc. She goes in fine, curls up and sleeps, like I said, I'm at a loss. |
No matter what, you have to control those feelings, hide them really well. Dogs can read our feelings very easily.
The more anxiety or frustration you allow her to see or sense, I assure you will work against your efforts to potty train her. It is going to make things harder on both of you.
Max had me in tears several times over a different issue -- safety related things. You have to leave the room, go where you CAN"T be seen or heard, and let it out. Then come back to your puppy and the mess and be happy-go-lucky, "Uh oh! That is a mess. Let's clean it up."
It's fine when you catch her in the act to give a firm no and a hand clap, but don't be angry.
I promise you, a happy, calm, even-keeled approach is the only way to success. I'm not saying this because I coddle my dogs. My boys are strong males, and we have always made potty time a positive thing. Maybe we made a little too fun because they are a little obsessed.
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Originally Posted by Lola920 Thank you for the reply....Anytime she pees anywhere, not only do I drag the plate outside, hose it down with soap and water, I then use the Natures Miracle to neutralize the odor. When I catch her in the act, I firmly tell her no and of course redirect her to the pad. In the morning I immediately bring her over to the pad, she does her business, and I praise beyond belief, and give her a treat. She knows she's doing good because as soon as she goes on the pad, she runs over to where I keep her treats, although I always have one within reach. I understand that they are small and therefore have small bladders, and fortunately I am home and have the time to train her. She only drinks with breakfast, lunch and dinner, unless she's had a lengthy playtime in which case I offer. Please don't misunderstand, I know this takes time and a lot of PATIENCE, and don't expect it to happen overnight, however I would think from what I've read, family and friends have told me that after 3 weeks, she would pick up on it. There have been times I walk her to the pad, stand there for an hour, nothing, then no sooner do I turn my back from crating her, she pees. I dunno...  |
I would not withhold water, especially for a puppy. Water is essential for all of the vital organs to function, and for basic body processes. Everything from metabolism, to the heart, to the brain (needed for training
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Puppies are particularly susceptible to dehydration and hypoglycemia, which go hand in hand.
Dogs don't drink for the fun of it. They drink because they need to. Peeing can't be scheduled by when water is available (although some dog trainers believe it can be). I know as humans we may put off drinking a cup coffee before getting into rush hour traffic, but overall, our peeing can't be timed.
Avoid urinary tract infections and hypoglycemia. Make water available 24 hours a day.