You are so very welcome !!
Looks like your little one is getting the best of you and the training continues.
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Originally Posted by karen24  Well my little Jack is 11 weeks old today. He (or I) did so well for so many days then today a piddle on the carpet not 15 min after I brought him in from going. Ugh! What can you do! Just pooh, poohed him and cleaned it up, rolling my eyes to he heavens remembering he's still building those muscles! BUT I THOUGHT HE WAS EMPTY!! lol So my goodness if he could be 99% trained in a month or two, I would be thrilled!! I do have to say that I am sooo happy he is little! His accidents are also little, so all and all its not so bad. And he is rarely on the real wall to wall carpet! We have an area rugs over the carpet as added protection during this phase. |
The shortest time I ever had one of my babies potty trained was within 5 months of bringing them home. Each pup is different and each has their own little quirks that you have to deal with. Its all about finding what works for you. You pup might benefit from some leash training in order to get that run and hide/play thing under control. Look up umbilical cord training or look on my site for some helpful tips with this. Especially the part about teaching the "come" command, that should help.
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Originally Posted by karen24 OK, now a new twist has set in!! Jack is running from me when I try to pick him up to go out to potty, also other times as well. He sits with me, he isn't afraid of me...I'm Mom afterall. It is cold outside even though he is only going to the attached garage to potty. I think that is it, that and some puppy playfulness. So what to do? This started a couple days ago and has become a problem. I will not chase him around the house! That doesn't seem to be a good idea to decrease this behavior. Today I did not put his kibble in a dish for him, but rather called him to me to get each piece. I walked around calling him to different areas spots. When he wouldn't come after a few calls I set the kibble aside and went about my chores. Then in a few minutes tried again. When he comes to get the kibble I try to pet him and he ducks and runs. Which again indicates to me he doesn't want to be picked up. Am I on the right track with this, or does anyone have a better idea to curb this behavior before it becomes more pronounced? |
You doing fine. keep it up!
Make him come to you . . never ever give chase. You are on the right track. That behavior normally indicates he is in a playful mood and wants to play. Maybe in addition to the kibble keep one of his favorite toys, a clicker or a squeaky toy on hand to get his attention. If he want to play, let him but remember to take him our right after. Playing seems to stir up the urge to potty.
I also agree with taking him out to potty with a leash on. That gives you control. I would suggest putting the leash on, carry him out to potty but that let him walk back to the house.