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10-19-2010, 07:08 AM | #1 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member | Potty training - What am I not doing right? First let me apologize for the length of this post – but I wanted to be sure all the information was given. I’m sure this has been addressed in the past, but when I try to search I come up with potty training for either a puppy, or an established baby who is having a setback for one reason or another. I’m hoping someone here has experienced my situation and can give me advice as to what worked for them. Greta came to me about 3 weeks ago, and she was everything I hoped for and more. She has adapted so well, and she and Bridget get along like they’ve been friends forever. The only part where I’m struggling is the re-potty training (pee and poo). I realize she has only been here 3 weeks, and I have no problem being patient – I don’t care if this takes months to accomplish as long as I’m doing it right If I understand correctly, Greta was trained to go both outside and on a pee-pad before she came to me. Taking her outside when I’m home is no problem, but I have two reasons why I would like her to use the pads. First if for some reason I am running late, or can’t get home at lunch time – I don’t want her to stress about not being able to go outside. Secondly, the winters here in Erie get way too cold for her to go out at times. We’re talking in the teens. A few weeks before Greta came to me, Dee and Karen sent me a couple of her pee-pads to help her find her scent. I put them out immediately for her – but she had no interest. I expected her to be confused so I really didn’t think anything of it. When I’d catch her squatting, I get her attention, put her on her pad, tell her that this is where she need to pee and waited for her to go – and waited – and waited – and waited until she just decides to lie down and take a nap. (She is a year old – so she can hold it longer than a puppy)I thought that if I caught her before she went it must be that she had to go and would continue. She acts like she has no idea what the pad is for. Although Jodie (who brought her to me) had Greta at her home and said she used the pad there. If I didn’t catch her but found a “wet spot” I would take a pad, flip it upside down and soak up her pee on that, and lay it out – hoping it would attract her – no luck. I attributed a lot of this to accidents that Bridget may have had that Greta smells, although we can’t smell it. I’ve had the carpets cleaned and sprayed them with Simple Miracle. Still no luck. Then I thought if I find a spot she uses more than once – I’ll just lay pads in the spot she favors – she’s bound to hit it. Then I would just gradually move them closer to the girl’s room until she knew where to go. Still no luck – she’ll pee on the carpet next to the pad. I must have laid 30 pads, paper and cloth in their room hoping she would use one even by accident so I can reward and praise her, but it doesn’t seem to happen – she prefers the carpet. I must be doing something wrong – or just not doing something I should be. As I said – she is perfect in every way, and I will work on this forever if that’s how long it takes – but I just need to know what it is I SHOULD be doing. I’m considering a Potty Patch – anyone have any experience with them? Bridget was 12 weeks old when I got her so visiting the pad every 30 minutes usually produced a puddle, praise, a treat and in no time (well – several weeks) she knew what she was there for. I just think it must be so much harder for Greta being in a new home and trying to learn all over again. Again - sorry this is so long – but I love this little girl so much and just want to help her to learn and I’m afraid I’m not doing my job correctly. Thanks for any and all comments - they are all appreciated.
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10-19-2010, 05:06 PM | #2 |
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| My little Lucy is twelve weeks old and pees next to the pad too! i also tried soaking her pee onto the pad and no luck. I could sure use some advice too! |
10-19-2010, 05:08 PM | #3 |
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| Toby is 4 years old and when he has an "emergency" poop incident, sometimes part is on the pad and sometimes he poops right next to it. I'm wondering if the plastic around the edge of the pad is what throws them off. At least he's trying.
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10-20-2010, 06:47 AM | #4 |
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| Your dog was probably never house trained or poorly trained. She may have come from a home with wood floors and carpet more resembles grass. Since there are already "smells" in the carpet this is not going to be easy, but it can be done. First, make sure she has a crate that is only big enough where she can turn around in. This is a MUST!! If the crate is too big, she will pee in it. Second, purchase or build an enclosed play area where you can control the dog. It should be 5-6' in diameter. She will NOT be playing in this area, yet.. Third, completely cover the play area with pee pads. (Make sure the pee pads you use are different in color from your carpet. Dogs are color blind to a point, so this needs to be a completely different color). If you can't find a different color pee pad, you'll have to place some kind of subfloor below. Try a dark color sheet for contrast. Now, this is important... You must either kennel the dog or watch her 100% of the time when she is out. Mistakes here can be crucial. About every 3-4 hours put her in the play area and she will go on a pee pad -- she has no choice, as they are all pee pads... LOL Do this for several days. On the third day, remove one of the pee pads (actually, you'll be removing other soiled pads once per day). You will now have a play area with an empty spot. Continue to put her in the area every 3-4 hours to go pee. Continue to either kennel or watch her 100% of the time. You should notice that the dog will continue to pee on the pads and NOT the area you just pulled up. A few days later you can remove the second pad. Continue to do this until only one pad remains. When a single pad remains, open a section of the play area and put water in the opposite corner (not too close to the pad). Your dog will know where to get water and see the pad. She should quickly become accustomed to peeing in the same spot from this point forward. Hope that helps and good luck! |
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