I have to find Parker a home, hubby cant take it anymore

[xBUTTERCUPx]

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.

[DENISE517]

Originally Posted by JRosal

you have a little time, maybe hubby will cool down by then and you can have a heart to heart...a compromise would mean something where he's happy and you're happy...like possibly a trainer that you research really throughly and has had success with this sort of thing. Maybe he'll let you try one and if that doesn't work, then you will have to give in. You're right, saving your marriage is first and foremost. There's gotta be a reason he's doing this if it's not medical. Have you tried crating him (I know this sounds cruel) for the most part of the day until he understand pottying is only for outside of the house?

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.

[GeorgiesMomma]

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.

[monkeyandpenut]

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?????????

[JCarlson2004]

Originally Posted by GeorgiesMomma

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.

I agree.

[RLC12345678]

Originally Posted by monkeyandpenut

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?????????

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. 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!

[Kizzys Mom]

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.

[BamaFan121s]

Pssssht, forget that, find HIM a new home!

[Tiger's Mom]

Originally Posted by DENISE517

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.

Denise, someone had a thread about a great solution where it will take away all these pee/poop with a good soaking. . . how about doing that!

[BabyFidgette]

Originally Posted by Drindahl

I have a male yorkie that wears a diaper when he is out of his dog room... my three yorkies have their own room with tile on the floor and a dog door and they still have accidents - my husband just shakes his head - he loves them as much as I do..I'm sorry you cannot keep him. Diapers do work well - much better than the belly bands, I have those also.

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

[Francie]

Originally Posted by DENISE517

oH MY GOSH.... I'm so sad and crying my hubby just called me from work. I hadnt heard from him all day and usually he calls me 2 - 3 times a day. He said when he let Parker out today, He came back in and jumped on hubbys lap and peed on him.... and if you have read my previous thread about Parker you will understand how bad its been. My hubby said he didnt call me yet cause he was soooo mad and trying to calm down. He said he feels really bad and hated to tell me, but I must find Parker a new home that he has had enough. He said he know how much I love him and that this is going to be really hard. but he cant take it anymore. and it just puts him in a bad mood. Parker is such a sweety too. He love to cuddle and had a great personality... What am I going to do. He said I could wait til Lauryn My daughter gets home from Maine on the 9th before I do it, but I must do it. How am I going to live without this little guy. How will I find him a home who loves him just as much as I do and who will spoil him the way I do??? Who will give him a good home knowing he has this peeing problem so bad... I put the belly band on him last night, took him outside 2 times w/in one hour and i went with him. He did pee, and also I had to change his belly band 3 times within that hour he had peed so much. He is really not drinking alot of water to make him do this.... anyways he smelled so bad after this that hubby had to give him another bath. I just do not know how to live without him..... Why cant men be more understanding?????????????????????????????????????

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

[sshaw]

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.

[vainchick5]

Originally Posted by Francie

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

Totally agree

[Bailey's Peeps]

Originally Posted by DENISE517

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.

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

[Rae Rae]

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!!!