Don't you hate it when dogs....

[FattyJ]

Don't you hate it when dogs p!ss and dodo all over the house? I have a boxer that is 2 months old. She knows outside is the place to go, but sometimes she'll wander upstairs on her own and relieve herself. I know noone probably cares, but this is the "Soap Box", the place where we get things off our chests right?

[FattyJ]

ERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!

[Gummiente]

Hey, she's only 2 months old... it's gonna take awhile. How do you handle it when she "goes" inside the house? The method I've always used is a sharp voice and rubbing their nose in it, then taking them outside and telling them to go pee (or whatever term you use). There's a product called Bitter Apple, it's a spray that you can squirt onto the accident scene after it's cleaned up. Dogs don't like the smell and won't use that same spot again (and it's very useful for prtecting your favourite shoes, too because they can't stand the taste). Eventually, they'll get the hint. You'll know it's working when they make it to the door before taking a dump inside - at that point you have to work on a timing routine. For example, my dog gets let out first thing in the morning, after each meal and just before I go to bed. He knows that if we're not there to let him out he has to hold it in until we get back - it's been a very long time since we've had any incidents. And he's developed his own method of letting us know he has to go during the day; he'll come up to me or the girlfriend then sit down and stare at us with ears perked while making a very soft whining noise. I ask him "Do you have to go pee?" and he'll jump up and prance about then zip over to the back door.

Good luck -all you need is time and patience!

[FattyJ]

Hey, she's only 2 months old... it's gonna take awhile. How do you handle it when she "goes" inside the house? The method I've always used is a sharp voice and rubbing their nose in it, then taking them outside and telling them to go pee (or whatever term you use). There's a product called Bitter Apple, it's a spray that you can squirt onto the accident scene after it's cleaned up. Dogs don't like the smell and won't use that same spot again (and it's very useful for prtecting your favourite shoes, too because they can't stand the taste). Eventually, they'll get the hint. You'll know it's working when they make it to the door before taking a dump inside - at that point you have to work on a timing routine. For example, my dog gets let out first thing in the morning, after each meal and just before I go to bed. He knows that if we're not there to let him out he has to hold it in until we get back - it's been a very long time since we've had any incidents. And he's developed his own method of letting us know he has to go during the day; he'll come up to me or the girlfriend then sit down and stare at us with ears perked while making a very soft whining noise. I ask him "Do you have to go pee?" and he'll jump up and prance about then zip over to the back door.

Good luck -all you need is time and patience!

I handle it about the same way you do. If I catch her, I yell loudly at her. If I don't, sometimes, I'll rub her face in it. Sometimes she'll go to the door when she's ready, but the past few days she's just going inside. I'm going to have to check outt that 'bitter apple' spray. Thanx for the info...

[old-n-slow]

2 months is pretty young for some dogs. Generally I have found that dogs are worse than males as well. Get a book on training, make it easy on yourself and the dog. Some dogs train in a week, others take much longer.

We have ours trained to use a box, lined with paper or to go outside (which we prefer) however when you ain't home and pup has to go it's comforting to know that they are trained to use the box.

[FattyJ]

2 months is pretty young for some dogs. Generally I have found that dogs are worse than males as well. Get a book on training, make it easy on yourself and the dog. Some dogs train in a week, others take much longer.

We have ours trained to use a box, lined with paper or to go outside (which we prefer) however when you ain't home and pup has to go it's comforting to know that they are trained to use the box.

The whole box things a pretty good idea. I have read a little bit online about how to crate train a dog. I try doing some of it, but it just gets annoying when she does that. I know she'll learn sooner or later. I'm just glad that our house is all tile (for now), except for the stairs, which are carpet. She's gone on there a couple of times too...damn dog
She'll get it...

[ronboskz650sr]

We fed the dog, went for a walk just a few minutes later and stayed out until the deed was done. You can walk them in a tight circle to help trigger the instinct, and save a little time. After about a week they make the connection. In the meantime, we put papers near the door, and watched the dog carefully so we could place it on the paper or out the door as needed. Someone was almost always here when we got our dogs. It would have been alot harder if the house was empty during the day!

It does take time and patience. The book is a great idea, too. Good luck!

[NorthernPete]

Its just a matter of time and patience is all.. although I know the feeling. my moms dogs were outside all day one day while I was doigsitting, I brought them in and what is the first thing the one does, goes downstairs and poops a big dog log right on the carpet... geesh... but not a whole lot to do about it except keep up the praise outside and a sharp voice inside (rubbing the nose doesnt really accomplish much, but it cant hurt I guess) youll get more accompliushed with alot of praise and petting and love after they go outside.

[9000white]

the little trouble they give when young is nothing.they are friends for life.they dont care if your money is dead.what kind of clothes you wear.how ragged your motorcycle is.when the whole world treats you like an ashhole they will still be your friend.

[NorthernPete]

As long as youve got a pocket full of milk bones.