Potty Training - Getting Worse Peanut was pretty much pad trained when we got her. She had very few accidents. Now she seems to be getting worse by the day. She rarely poops on her pad anymore, and she has been peeing frequently on pillows, blankets and the floor. The problem is that she has most of these accidents when we're not looking, so we can't scold her. When we do catch her, we yell "no," grab her and put her in her pen for a time-out. We also praise her whenever we catch her going on her pee pad, but she doesn't seem to be getting the message, positive or negative. I'm not sure what else we can do. Any advice? |
I say go back to the drawing board & start all over again from scratch. Right now, I'm potty training Bear (he's two months old) so we are in the same boat! I have a harness on him & attached to the harness is a VERY short leash. This way I can watch him at all times & I notice if he's sniffing or walking around in circles or whining, because this is the signal that he needs to go. Every hour I take him outside (or in your case, you would take her to the puppy pad) & I tell him to "go potty". When he does, I praise him a whole lot & I take him inside immediately. They need to learn that going outside is bathroom time & not playtime (at least, in the beginning it is, lol). In your case, you would take her to the pad every hour & say "Go potty!" & if she does praise her a lot & give her a treat. If you can't watch her, she needs to be in a crate or an xpen or a play yard. If you keep her in an xpen or a play yard, you should also put a puppy pad in there for her to use, just in case she has to use the bathroom inbetween the hour that you've already taken her to her pad at. Good luck! I hope that I helped you a little bit :) -Amy |
I LOVE the harness/leash idea! We're having the same problem with our little guy. This way, we can really keep an eye on him. It's worth a try so thanks! |
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And want to add...dogs and puppies do not understand the concept of time outs. |
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-Amy |
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Has anything changed in your dog's life? A move? New pet? New baby? New work hours or living arrangements? Is the dog spayed? If not, your dog may be possibly going into heat, which will actually trigger the "potty every where" mentality, as the scent is laid to let males know that time's a comin'! For dogs that my clients have potty, chewing, or even obedience problems with, I have them keep their dog on leash, with the leash attached (threaded through) their belt or around their waist. This allows you to have the dog in sight at all times, and also enforces your leadership by giving the dog no choice other than to follow you. If things have not changed in the house hold, or if the dog is not going into heat, then I really suggest taking her to a vet and rule out any health conditions that may be causing her to forget her house training. Good luck! You can visit my website for house training advice, and this may help you through this period of time!:yorkiesar |
Unfortunately... you have to start over again :rolleyes: I've had the same problem with Meka twice before and that pretty much is the only way to do it. If she has freedom in your home, you have to take it from her until she's proven herself. Confine her to her area, when you are not able to keep an eye on her. Try buying some training aides for additional help. Spray it in the places that she shouldnt go potty... And be persistant.... Its the only way :) Good luck :D |
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Sorry... but I dont agree. Example: I confine Meka to the washroom & bathroom during the day. When I came home the other day, she pee'd/poo'd in an area that she wasnt suppose to and she knew it. Because before I can say a word, I looked at her and she looked away and put her head down (feeling bad at what she did). I then told her that it was a bad potty & timeout (which means, that she has to stay sitting downstairs - cant come upstairs w/ the fam just yet).... cause thats the first thing they want to do is connect with us, play etc... ya know... So, none the less... I come downstairs 5-10 min later and she's jumping around going crazy (like mommy "look") - then I check her pad to see she pee'd & poo'd in the right place this time. These little guys are a lot smarter than we think :thumbup: Ive even read that you cant scold a dog for something they did if you didnt see em do it, because they dont know why.... I think thats incorrect as well. Ive taken Meka back "to the scene of one of her crimes"...lol and she totally recognizes everytime :) |
Thanks to all for your advice. I guess we'll just have to keep trying and hope she eventually gets it. |
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You don't have to say anything...she can sense your displeasure visually and emotionally without words. |
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I mean... the "time out" thing is something I havent always done... Its new in our household and it seems to be effective. She had gotten to a point, that when I did just tell her "no" for doing something wrong (w/ no timeout) and let her continue to play & do her thing... Guess what? She would go right back and use it in the same "bad" spot or elsewhere...not her pad?!? Greatly appreciate your input :) Though its clear that everyone has their own method's and what works for some doesnt work for others... To each their own :D |
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