what are you doing for potty training?
The same thing we did for our other dog. When the dog pees we take them outside immediately, to try and sit by the door when you need to go, using treats when they go outside etc.what are you doing for potty training?
Whoa. Thinking back, that's how we did potty training 50 years ago - let them make the mistake, punish, and take outside.The same thing we did for our other dog. When the dog pees we take them outside immediately, ...
We don’t do anything mean to Leo when he goes we take. Like I said we take him out if he pees inside so he knows where to go and we take him out Constantly because this problem. I’m not sure where you got any sort of mistreatment from. We also have a fenced in yard that the dogs play in constantly. Our first dog we trained the same and with no mistreatment and she has no problems. When he goes he doesn’t lift his leg he kind of squats and when you see him he will walk while doing it. We crate him if we leave for a little.Whoa. Thinking back, that's how we did potty training 50 years ago - let them make the mistake, punish, and take outside.
Today, most people use the kinder and better way that requires a lot less cleanup. Take the dog out regularly BEFORE it makes the mistake and reward for proper outside elimination.
I'd have the vet workup. If there's a urinary tract infection (treated with antibiotics, make sure vet uses one suitable for THAT infection and for a long enough time, not just one week), give proper treatment. If diabetes, I understand it can be treated in dogs much like in people. Only you can decide if you're willing to do that.
If no physical problems, or after they're under control, start training the way you would a small puppy. There's no reason to let him relieve himself from one end of the house to the next. Confine when you can't watch every minute - crate, exercise pen, gate across small room. Get him out regularly. Start with every hour, immediately after waking, immediately after eating or drinking. Up the time between outings gradually.
Don't make the mistake of taking him out and then right back in the minute he relieves himself. Most dogs figure that out pretty quick and because they want to stay outside either delay going, try to hold it (which is why you get the inside accident after the walk), or only go partially. Give the treat, then also reward with a little sniff around and playtime.
I didn't. I said that's the way we potty trained years ago. It probably worked better and faster with negative consequences than without, but even so, I don't think it's the best or even a good way. Dogs don't generally do well in connecting something they've already done with what's happening now. You didn't say you scoop him up and rush him outside mid-pee, but afterwards, which gives him enough time to disconnect his action and yours as cause and effect.I’m not sure where you got any sort of mistreatment from.
Oh brother, what a lame and manipulative cop out. If she wants him out of her office, that's fine, but what an ass to say that.She said there was no medication she had that could help him.
we feed him the same thing we feed our other dog. It’s Americanjourney and we’ve had no issues with their poop or our other dog at all. We talked to the rescue and they said he wasn’t evaluated or didn’t have the few weeks of training all their other dogs go through until they’re ready to be adopted.Oh brother, what a lame and manipulative cop out. If she wants him out of her office, that's fine, but what an ass to say that.
Sorry this is happening. If I may ask, what does Leo eat?
I’ve been willing to try my best to work with Leo and talk to my fiancé about giving him more time. I really like him and want to help I’d hate to see anything bad happen to him.Oh brother, what a lame and manipulative cop out. If she wants him out of her office, that's fine, but what an ass to say that.
Sorry this is happening. If I may ask, what does Leo eat?
Thank you! He’s slowly getting better with peeing. He has some other behavioral issues I’m going to get worked out with a trainer shortly.Be aware. Some dogs take a long time to potty train. Expecting the dog to be potty trained after a few weeks is naïve at best.
Look up a few videos or books on the subject. Zak George has many vids on YouTube for training dogs, as a suggestion. There are many resources to access.