I am sorry that you have to go through this. I agree, men can be judgmental at times. Parker is still a pup and he need some time.

Yes I do crate him he doesnt have run of the house. Only when I can watch him.. I posted another thread on general about getting a black light and finding all kinds of pee pee places. I was horrified. I sat and bald. My carpet is only a few months old.

I just noticed that Parker was born on the 21st of December I don't think that is enough time to give him to be housetrained consistently. He is still a baby, Georgie had accidents up until 10 months or so. I think maybe your husband needs to be given some info. on how long it can take dogs to be trained. I don't think he is being realistic in his expectations of Parker being housebroken already JMO.

My dog Monkey never would pee in the house....then we got the 2 other puppies, and it seems he does it when we dont pay attention to him. He seems to rebel against us. Maybe your boy is doing that because he feels neglected?????????:confused: :confused:

I agree.

I COMPLETELY agree! My older male yorkie, Hobbs, has not used the bathroom in the house for MONTHS! But, ever since we brought Hootie home last Sunday, he has been going to the bathroom in the house like he is a puppy again. :eek: I think that he, like Parker, may just want some attention, even if it is negative attention they receive by going potty in the house. Since Hobbs started going potty inside again, we have really been having to show him LOTS of attention. When he goes potty outside, we REALLY praise him. Try doing that with Parker. Try showing him lots of love and attention and let him know that even though you have a new baby, that you still love him! Maybe let your hubby take over responsibilities for the new one for awhile and let you concentrate on Parker. I think that he just needs some reassuring...

GOOD LUCK with whatever comes of it all. If it makes you feel better, whenever my husband gets frustrated with the dogs, he says that we should give them away. I just ignore him and he gets over it really quickly. Sometimes men just say things they don't mean. Maybe he is just saying that to get you to really work on getting Parker trained. Through the next couple of weeks, focus your attention on getting Parker trained. When the 9th rolls around, act like nothing has happened. If your hubby brings up the fact that you have to "give him away" on that day, tell him that you thought he was kidding! :D :p ;) :aimeeyork :animal36 :animal-pa

I've always heard if a dog stays outside when they are little all the time, they will not pee in the house. Dont know if its true or not, but I do know most dogs that are use to being outside dont usually pee in the house. But if you have the money, maybe you could fence off a small area outside and leave him in it during the day. Bring him in every morning for a bit and pet him and brush him and play with him a little while then put him back in the fence till night time. Then put him in the crate till he needs to go out. Then before going to bed, put him inside the fence to pee then bring him in and sleep with him and put him back outside the next day. As long as he gets your attn everyday and dont see the other puppies in the house, he might learn to pee outside. I mean I know its hot right now, but you could leave him in the fence early morning and late evening and crate him during the day except take him out to pee in his fenced in area and play a few minutes then bring him back to his crate till late in the evening when it cools down. That way he wont be peeing anywhere but outside. If you can do this the rest of the summer it wont be long till it gets cooler outside and yu can leave him in the fence all day except make sure you go out and play with him and walk him a few times a day. Then by winter maybe he will be use to going outside and will not pee in the house anymore. I would try that as a last resort. if that dont work, then do what you have to do to. A dog isnt worth a divorce when you have kids. Kids need 2 parents all the time. I can understand it hurts to have hubby want him to go, it would kill me if something happened to Kizzy. Maybe you could try the fence thing and see if it helps if money isnt a problem. At least you might suggest it to hubby before the 9th to give you a little longer just to see if he will work with you on it. I do know I would do that before I would let Kizzy go.

Pssssht, forget that, find HIM a new home!:mad:

I was actually going to suggest a diaper, but didn't know if anyone really used them. Now I know! Thanks! ;)

I'm wondering if it was YOU that wanted to get rid of your husband's adored Pet ....would he be so willing to "dump the dog"......

I would tell your husband that you are going to continue to try and work out the training with this dog that YOU love, and you are hiring a professional trainer for advice, and if that means you have to compromise on other "entertainment"...so be it. After all....you work pretty hard at your job...managing the household...raising the children...naturally, that entitles you some of the decisionmaking in that household.

JMHO, but I would NEVER allow another person to take anything so dear away from me...because it was INCONVENIENT....

Good luck...


Francie

I also think it might have something to do with the other pets. Maybe he is just marking his territory? Maybe you should have him fixed first to see if this helps.

Totally agree :thumbup:

Yeah - we got one, too. Wish we hadn't. There are some things you're better off not knowing :) !

Have you tried all options for your puppy? I would keep fighting for him, dont let your hubby make you get rid of him! Also, is it YOUR dog or both of your dogs? Stand up for the little guy!!!