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messing in house
I have a 4 month old german shorthair pointer. He has been doing very
good with not having accidents in the house, until a couple of days ago. We also have a rabbit, and he has always run around chasing after the rabbit. But a couple of days ago he went on the rug after running around after the rabbit. He's done it a few more times since, even if he's just gone out withing the last hour. Before he could go about 2 hours before he'd let us know he needed to go outside. With this situation he doesn't give us any warning that he has to go, he just goes all the sudden. Any advice? Thanks in advance. Colin |
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(Colin Crowley) wrote:
I have a 4 month old german shorthair pointer. He has been doing very good with not having accidents in the house, until a couple of days ago. We also have a rabbit, and he has always run around chasing after the rabbit. But a couple of days ago he went on the rug after running around after the rabbit. He's done it a few more times since, even if he's just gone out withing the last hour. Before he could go about 2 hours before he'd let us know he needed to go outside. With this situation he doesn't give us any warning that he has to go, he just goes all the sudden. Any advice? If he's been running around chasing rabbits, he probably can't give you any warning. He's still a baby, and doesn't have much bladder control. When he's excited and active, by the time he has to go, he may not be able to hold it. Here's a guide for potty-training: http://hometown.aol.com/dfrntdrums/potty-training.html Canine Action Dog Trainer http://www.canineaction.com My Kids, My Students, My Life: http://hometown.aol.com/dfrntdrums/m...age/index.html Build Your Immune System, Lose Weight http://www.re-vita.net/dfrntdrums |
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(Colin Crowley) wrote:
I have a 4 month old german shorthair pointer. He has been doing very good with not having accidents in the house, until a couple of days ago. We also have a rabbit, and he has always run around chasing after the rabbit. But a couple of days ago he went on the rug after running around after the rabbit. He's done it a few more times since, even if he's just gone out withing the last hour. Before he could go about 2 hours before he'd let us know he needed to go outside. With this situation he doesn't give us any warning that he has to go, he just goes all the sudden. Any advice? If he's been running around chasing rabbits, he probably can't give you any warning. He's still a baby, and doesn't have much bladder control. When he's excited and active, by the time he has to go, he may not be able to hold it. Here's a guide for potty-training: http://hometown.aol.com/dfrntdrums/potty-training.html Canine Action Dog Trainer http://www.canineaction.com My Kids, My Students, My Life: http://hometown.aol.com/dfrntdrums/m...age/index.html Build Your Immune System, Lose Weight http://www.re-vita.net/dfrntdrums |
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"Leah" wrote in message ... (Colin Crowley) wrote: [..] If he's been running around chasing rabbits, he probably can't give you any warning. He's still a baby, and doesn't have much bladder control. When he's excited and active, by the time he has to go, he may not be able to hold it. Just to add, it can't be very nice for your rabbit either! I would certainly not allow this to continue - cos sooner or later, your rabbit will end up at very least, completely neurotic, if not shredded and eaten. When my Weim (v. close cousin to the gsp) caught her first (wild) rabbit, she was in no doubt at all what was to be done with it and I'm very glad there weren't any children around to watch. Diana -- Cindy's web site http://cindy-incidentally.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk |
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"Leah" wrote in message ... (Colin Crowley) wrote: [..] If he's been running around chasing rabbits, he probably can't give you any warning. He's still a baby, and doesn't have much bladder control. When he's excited and active, by the time he has to go, he may not be able to hold it. Just to add, it can't be very nice for your rabbit either! I would certainly not allow this to continue - cos sooner or later, your rabbit will end up at very least, completely neurotic, if not shredded and eaten. When my Weim (v. close cousin to the gsp) caught her first (wild) rabbit, she was in no doubt at all what was to be done with it and I'm very glad there weren't any children around to watch. Diana -- Cindy's web site http://cindy-incidentally.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk |
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"Diana"
wrote: Just to add, it can't be very nice for your rabbit either! I would certainly not allow this to continue - cos sooner or later, your rabbit will end up at very least, completely neurotic, if not shredded and eaten. There is a recent thread where I talk about a woman arriving at a vet clinic hysterical because her dogs had killed her pet rabbit. What I didn't mention is that she reported they got along and played together for two years, so the attack was a complete surprise to her. And these were bichons, not hunting dogs. Yea, I would definitely keep them separated. Canine Action Dog Trainer http://www.canineaction.com My Kids, My Students, My Life: http://hometown.aol.com/dfrntdrums/m...age/index.html Build Your Immune System, Lose Weight http://www.re-vita.net/dfrntdrums |
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Leah wrote:
There is a recent thread where I talk about a woman arriving at a vet clinic hysterical because her dogs had killed her pet rabbit. What I didn't mention is that she reported they got along and played together for two years, so the attack was a complete surprise to her. And these were bichons, not hunting dogs. Yea, I would definitely keep them separated. I'm with you on this, Leah. Same thing goes on here, out in the country, with chickens and dogs. Chickens are *prey.* Some dogs will indeed tolerate and ignore chickens. Sometimes for years, sometimes forever. But it isn't unusual to have a dog that ignores them for a couple years, and then decides to kill them. Best thing to do is keep 'em separate. *I* would never put a dog down for killing chickens, but it happens pretty regularly; country folk don't want to go to the trouble of penning their birds securely or fencing their dog, keeping them separate sigh. Heh, I tried to let some chickens free-range, and the dummies regularly flew (despite wing-clipping) over the fence into the dogs' yard, where of course they met their end. I ended that practice by penning the birds. flick 100785 |
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Leah wrote:
There is a recent thread where I talk about a woman arriving at a vet clinic hysterical because her dogs had killed her pet rabbit. What I didn't mention is that she reported they got along and played together for two years, so the attack was a complete surprise to her. And these were bichons, not hunting dogs. Yea, I would definitely keep them separated. I'm with you on this, Leah. Same thing goes on here, out in the country, with chickens and dogs. Chickens are *prey.* Some dogs will indeed tolerate and ignore chickens. Sometimes for years, sometimes forever. But it isn't unusual to have a dog that ignores them for a couple years, and then decides to kill them. Best thing to do is keep 'em separate. *I* would never put a dog down for killing chickens, but it happens pretty regularly; country folk don't want to go to the trouble of penning their birds securely or fencing their dog, keeping them separate sigh. Heh, I tried to let some chickens free-range, and the dummies regularly flew (despite wing-clipping) over the fence into the dogs' yard, where of course they met their end. I ended that practice by penning the birds. flick 100785 |
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