Need advise on potty training
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| I would take her out every hour on when you are there during the day.
When she does go potty make a big deal over it and lavish her with praise. Maybe even a treat when she does it. When I would see my dogs go I would say "Good Potty" So they knew what they were doing was a good thing. They just love being praised If the dog went inside I would yell at the puddle or pile....not at the dog. So dogs take a while....some catch on quick. |
| Are you crating her now? If so you can incorporate the crate into Pepsi's Mommy's suggestion - crate her for an hour, take her directly outside. You can also try taking her out on the leash and waiting until she goes, then letting her off the leash and playing with her, to reinforce that potty comes before play.
Another idea would be to take the mess from inside, and put it outside. That will give her a clue to go outside. |
Bailey's Mom wrote: Another idea would be to take the mess from inside, and put it outside. That will give her a clue to go outside.
I forgot to suggest that too. Make sure she smells it and when she does praise her. |
| Keep in mind that because she was in a kennel for so long she just went potty whenever she had to go, thus the reason she sometimes goes in the house. Not really sure why she is afraid to go outside, but the other posts are right. Make a big deal about going outside, praise her when she goes potty. I find most dogs prefer their owners praise then a treat. Take her out as often as you can, even if you know she probably doesn't need to go, tell her to "go potty." She will eventually get the connection that this is where she is supposed to go, not inside.
Good luck! |
| Thanks for the help. I think a lot of her problem is that she doesn't want me out of her sight. She is a velcro dog and does not want to be crated. When I have to go out and do crate her, she pee's in the crate. |
Abby'smom wrote: When I have to go out and do crate her, she pee's in the crate.
Yeah, I figured you would say that given her background. That's OK, you'll get her trained without it. Just be patient and praise her like crazy when she does the right thing. She'll get the hang of it. And by the way - welcome to you and Abby! |
Bailey's Mom wrote: Just be patient and praise her like crazy when she does the right thing. She'll get the hang of it.
And by the way - welcome to you and Abby! Also, don't scold her when she does mess up. If you don't catch her in the act, she'll have no idea why you're upset. Be patient with her, poor girl, she'll get it. Thanks for rescuing!!! AND Ditto on the WELCOME!! |
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