 find something distinctive
I don't know if I believe what all the trainers say about how it is bad to let your dog "go" in the house because they think it is okay. Cats are trained to "go" in thehouse and have no problems. I think the thing is (and I am working on this now too) is that you have to have something distinctive so that they "know" that "this" is the only place they are allowed to go. For example; litter boxes or a pad in a container or something that feels or looks quite different so that IF they don't see it...hmmm...I cant just go anywhere. I think also that you can train a dog, when you are home, to ask to go out so that they are aware of the differences and what to do if they don't see what they need to pee on.
I am NOT an expert trainer and am trying to decide how I feel about this as well.
I've met many dogs who were outdoor trained since pups and still had accidents in the house. I myself had a yorkie before who was trained so well to go outside, that he would hold it forever...and at times...because I have a weird schedule...I thought that was awful that he had to wait...although only in rare cases because I didn't make a habit of leaving him alone for long periods of time.
Anyways, my point...even though my dog was SO well trained to go outside...when we went to new houses (which we did A LOT) I still had to worry about him having an accident...and sometimes he would pee when we first walked in. Once he knew where the door was...he was fine...but I would think that if they knew "not" to go in the house...it would apply to any house.
I think you can train a dog to do whatever you want...but you have to really work on it and decide what it is you want. I know people who have trained their dogs to go on a pee pad in the tub at hotels.
Suzie |