Housebreaking Poll
This is by no means scientific, however, since there have been some great discussions lately in the Crate Training section, I am interested to see what the other ways were! |
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| I answered 'other' cause I am don't think I know what 'havoc' training is.
I am a stay at home mom, so I am available to take the puppy out frequently. I have always used this method just because it has worked for me and I am familiar with what is involved. Now, having said that... we have put off putting new carpet in on the first floor just because we knew we were getting a puppy. My 4year old OES Tucker was very easy to housetrain. Of course, like I said I am familiar with this method and maybe it is just me that is better trained. I also find that if you can interrupt the behavior just as they are preparing to have the accident, that helps change the behavior. A loud clap,throw something noisy,whatever is handy to get their attention. I find our dogs hate to be surprised, especially at that particular moment! Our 9 week old pup is doing great at it too. He seems to know that he must go outside to 'go' and looks ashamed if he has an accident - even though he has never been scolded. I have never scolded him for a mistake because when it has happened, so far, it has not been his fault. He does let us know when he needs to potty, he has ever since the long ride bringing him home. He whined even in the car. I took that as an opportunity to teach him what happens when he whines - he gets to go out on the grass. It sounds silly when I am trying to explain it, but I think he has very quickly begun to associate his whine with going outside- which he loves. He will make almost immediately now and when he gets inside he knows without being told to sit on the rug and wait, because he gets a treat. I don't hardly ever tell him anymore, he almost never forgets, and he is only 9 weeks old. I am trained so well! Sometimes you just have to take a behavior they already exhibit and use it to your advantage to create a behavior you want! It seems to work that way for me anyhow! I also think you have to do whatever works for you. Most families have to leave their dog alone for some period of time, and I think crating is a wonderful option for keeping the pups trained clean and safe. It may not be for everyone, but then what is? My method is - Glue eyes to dog whenever he isn't sleeping, anticipate, interrupt, remove to outside and praise upon correct outside potty! Works for me. Shellie (in PA) |
| I wanted to click on all the above, but it wasn't a choice. I've done everything depending on the dog and the age. For times away from home, or during the night we always used the crate. For an all day thin, the kitchen got papered. When I was home, I'd watch and as Shellie mentioned anticipate and react...I too am a stay at home mom, this really helps it go faster.
I even tried litterbox...using paper, until the pup got too big. I also used an under bed container as the litter box...this helped for size. It wasn't effective for me, but my cousin had a pomeranian and he perfected it...stood on the outside and got the pee on the inside. Food scheduleing helps, no free feeding. Also limiting the evening water. The last thing is to just be patient, it is different for every dog. |
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