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How do I know when he has to go? I'm potty training Ruger with pretty good success. I've been taking him out on a schedule, and using a crate when I can't watch him and at night. Only once has he stood at the door and whined, but I have caught him just hanging out at the front door and looking at me. This seems to be a sign, as he happily goes out if I take him. Anyway, during this process will he eventually whine or something to let me know he has to go out? I can't be watching him every second, so there has to be a way to get him to signal me and I'm hoping it just comes naturally. |
We had great success in potty training. We used the crate but only when we couldn't watch Bailey. Otherwise, we were in potty-training mode. Instead of taking the dog out on a schedule - we opted to block off the family room and watch Bailey. All eyes on the dog. When she squatted - we scooped her up, said "outside", took her paw to a bell - and then went outside with her. We said "go potty". When she pottied, she was praised and treated. Repeat as necessary. Its imporant to us for Bailey to tell us when she needs to go - versus a potty schedule. Now bailey taps a bell to tell us that she needs to potty. Good luck! BTW - we kept blankets on the floor during potty training and washed them as they were soiled- to save the carpet and remove the urine odor. |
Hmmm. I think Ruger would just ring the bell for the heck of it. :rolleyes: I thought I could watch him and take him out when necessary, but I've only caught him a few times, and when I do he either runs under the bed or under the coffee table. I don't know. I'm "guessing" that if I miss a scheduled walk he'll let me know. I do nothing when he makes a mistake, which are few now, and tons of praise and treats when he goes outside. He goes out whenever he comes out of the crate and after meals and right before bed. If I'm home he has the whole upstairs to himself, but it's a pretty small place with a combo LR/Kitchen. |
I agree that you should automatically take him out when he comes out of the crate and after meals - we did that too. Along with tons of praise and treats. We opted not to allow accidents to happen un-noticed. Whenever Bailey was loose in the house, she was in a room with us, all exits and hiding places were blocked and she was monitored at all times. Whenever she squated we were there immediately to catch her and correct. She learned to ring the bell at the same time. We dedicated two solid months to the process before we eased up. I believe that was why we were so successful. Oh, yes, there was bell abuse when she was younger :) but after the first year, it got a lot better. Good luck! |
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