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House breaking problem! Please help!!!
Bass_Cat said in rec.pets.dogs.behavior:
But now when we take him out he will do his thing and come in the house and urinate on the floor. If you catch him in the act, just matter-of-factly pick him up and take him outside. Whenever he pees outside, make a fool of yourself - praise him, play with him, give him a treat. And, while you're at it, give him a command when he pees and before the treat (I use "go pee", then "GOOD pee!"), pretty soon he'll go when you ask. Meanwhile, treat him just like a younger puppy. Take him outside on a schedule - normally, with a younger dog, this would be as soon as he wakes up, shortly after he eats, after you've played with him. Since your Cocker is somewhat older, you can modify the schedule somewhat. I'd schedule the potty breaks for first thing in the morning, half an hour or so after meals, before bed, before you take a shower, and every few hours otherwise. Watch him to learn his signals - every dog will communicate their need to go out in a different way. Rocky stares at me, Friday runs back and forth between me and the door. Of course, this is in exceptional circumstances because, even at 5.5 and 2.5 years old, they're still on a schedule - albeit a relaxed schedule. Good luck! And what's his name? -- --Matt. Rocky's a Dog. |
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