jh3228 Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 We've started crate training the puppy. He is happy in his crate, he will now eat, sleep and play in there, no problems, which was the first few steps. He also will NOT poo or pee in there, which is the ultimate goal, right? However, we're having a problem. He wont "go" outside either!! We've been sitting in the living room with him in his crate, we're very close to him, watching a movie, and he's playing in there slowly getting more restless - we KNOW he has to go. He whines a bit, but every time we take him outside the house he stands there with his tail between his legs. However if we left him IN the house he'd go on the carpet. I'm baffled. It's like he doesnt like to go outside and thinks the floor is the only acceptable option. What do I do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benno_bro Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 I got Mya doing her 'business' outside by taking her for a walk when I knew she was due/in need....basically out waited her. When it finally happened, she got lots of praise and some treats (ones she LOVES to encourage it) So i'm a step in the right direction with her now...still lots of work to do! Everything I've read on crates though (haven't tried as my crate hasn't arrived yet) suggest putting them straight back into the crate and try again in 10/15 minutes, repeat infinity. Again followed by praise/play/treats only upon success. I also look forward to someone who actually uses a crate to what they did in the past as I'm also keen to know * Edited due to not making sense...it is late!! * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val (Zebedee) Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 I find Myshka will only "go" on a piece of grass, she's never keen on going on concrete or other stuff, just a thought. do you have a section of garden that you can 'fence' off, maybe he's a bit frightened in the new big space? Walking is good exercise & usually gets them going, try walking him round the garden a few times & then take him to the corner you prefer him to use & say a specific command he will get used to (we say "Go wee") & use LOADS of praise when he goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jh3228 Posted November 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 We finally got him to pee outside last night, but he did end up going number two in our bedroom when my husband took him to bed with us - I knew that would happen. We just need to keep at it, I know. Thanks for the advice - we are making progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 wahoooo!!! That's great!! Just keep rewarding the good and ignoring the bad - you'll get there in no time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 Poor guy does not know the ropes yet. So, if you walk him a bit, give him an opportunity to do his business, and then praise him like he performed a huge miracle, in short time, things will click. But you need to put a time limit on it. If within 15 minutes, he's not done his business outside, put him back in the crate for a bit. Then if he starts to whimper, take him back out. It can get frustrating, but the good thing is, he will quickly catch on, and then that hurdle will have been passed. Oh, there will still be accidents, and if you catch him in the act, a firm NO is in order, pick him up, and take him out. If you don't catch him in the act, whatever you do, don't scold him, because he won't associate the bad thing he's done with the scolding. Be consistent, be firm, be understanding, and I'll bet in a short period, you'll be a pro at this stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jh3228 Posted December 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Poor guy does not know the ropes yet. So, if you walk him a bit, give him an opportunity to do his business, and then praise him like he performed a huge miracle, in short time, things will click. But you need to put a time limit on it. If within 15 minutes, he's not done his business outside, put him back in the crate for a bit. Then if he starts to whimper, take him back out. It can get frustrating, but the good thing is, he will quickly catch on, and then that hurdle will have been passed. Oh, there will still be accidents, and if you catch him in the act, a firm NO is in order, pick him up, and take him out. If you don't catch him in the act, whatever you do, don't scold him, because he won't associate the bad thing he's done with the scolding. Be consistent, be firm, be understanding, and I'll bet in a short period, you'll be a pro at this stuff. thank you!! I appreciate the advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca_&_me Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Exactly, you just need to outwait him! lol. If chewy didnt go potty outside he went back in his crate for 10 to 15 minutes and then we went out again. You just have to be firm that the yard is his only place to potty. Just keep trying, eventually he will start getting the right idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damrod Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/housebreaking.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikkj2001 Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 Just a suggestion... Next time he poos if its not outside take the poo and put it in the grass where you will want him to poo and leave it there... once he smells his own poo out there he will get the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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