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12-07-2007, 02:13 PM | #1 |
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| how hard do you swat on the nose? The boys have had TWO accidents today on the bed I took them out and yet they still went on the bed. That angers me so much. I know they know better. I usually have a routine I use. I yell "NO!", then bring them back to the pee spot again, swat their nose, yell "NO!" again, put them outside, and then to their crate for a while. I'm just not sure how hard to swat their nose. Sometimes I think I don't do it hard enough and it doesn't get the point across. Today I did it so hard he yelped though, so it was probably too hard. |
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12-07-2007, 02:17 PM | #3 |
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| Personally I don't think it is necessary to ever hit or swat a dog. I just don't think it helps with training. It teaches them to hide from you when they have to go. Plus, often times you see dogs who are hit by their owners and they fear and jump at their owner's hands. I think the best approach is a firm "no", and take him right out to the pee spot. If you feel the need, also give them a time out in the crate. Remember, if he peed on your bed twice in one day, you you made a mistake. It was his accident, but your mistake. You should learn his signal for when he is about to pee (circling, sniffing, etc.) and watch for them. The easiest way to potty train is to take them out before they have a chance to go in te house. |
12-07-2007, 02:19 PM | #4 |
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| I never swatted mine on the nose so I wouldnt know. I potty trained with treats as rewards and letting them know I wasnt happy when there were accidents. I would be afraid swatting would make them fearful
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12-07-2007, 02:28 PM | #5 |
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| I have never swatted mine and never would. Puppies are going to have accidents. If they have accidents in the bed and that makes you mad, don't allow them in the bed until they are totally trained. |
12-07-2007, 02:41 PM | #6 |
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| pups BELLY BANDS, BELLY BANDS AND MORE BELLY BANDS.....do you puppies are big favors and get them BELLY BANDS, it will prevent your from getting anger when they pee on the bed..and they are going to do it a lot once they have devolped the habit..stop the smell! |
12-07-2007, 02:47 PM | #7 |
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| I would never swat mine of the nose. I say NO in a loud firm voice. |
12-07-2007, 02:53 PM | #8 |
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| I NEVER SWATTED BUT I DO TAP..WHICH MEANS JUST LAY A FINGER ON HER NOSE TO GET HER ATTENTION. SHE HAS SELECTIVE HEARING..LOL WORKS FOR ME |
12-07-2007, 02:53 PM | #10 |
Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member | I would def NOT do that especially if you made him cry - there's other options and it's up to us to control our anger - being physical with a dog is never the way to go and won't help training at all - Poor guy - The sound of your voice sometimes is plenty to show them what they did is a no-no - If you have young puppies - you should already know accidents happen - and also - even though I never crate trained - if you use the crates for sleeping and a safe zone - you shouldn't punish them by putting them in a crate -
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12-07-2007, 02:57 PM | #11 |
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| I would never swat Murfee on the nose....or any place else for that matter. I tell him no very firmly. He was not a problem to potty train. I would tell him no and take him outside. Also as someone else said, learn their signals.
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12-07-2007, 02:58 PM | #12 |
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| thank you all...I would never hit any where on the dog....but I would put a finger on the nose gently to get some attention. but treats are the best training technique Tina
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12-07-2007, 02:59 PM | #14 |
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| I've never spanked my babies, so I can't help ya'.... but I'd agree that if the little guy is crying from a swat, it's TOO HARD... I'm not a fan of swatting.... maybe try a spray bottle...
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12-07-2007, 03:00 PM | #15 |
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| Don't ever discipline in anger. Same with children. Have a plan of correction. Mine respond to a stern "UhUHHHH". Sort of in a low growly tone. If they continue, I clap and and vocalize my displeasure again. Never, never hit a dog. It only serves to make them head/hand shy. If you have an exceptionally tough little soul to deal with, keep a flyswatter within vision. When misbehavior happens (not usually wee wee accidents, more like fighting, or violence) a quick slap on the wall with the flyswatter will stop them in their tracks. They will learn to stop barking or fighting or misbehaving when they see you reach for that flyswatter. My 2 cents. Joy
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