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3 - My dog is peeing and pooping in house
"First of all,
don't put him out. Take him out. On a leash. Potty time isn't play
time. Decide on a word or phrase to use, and tell him what you want
him to do. I tell mine "Go potty."
There are certain times when a dog is most likely in need to go out.
When they wake up in the morning, or from a nap. After they eat.
After they chew. Make sure you take him out at those times. Use your
word or phrase. When you see him getting ready to go (sniffing,
turning circles, squatting), use your phrase or word again. That
will help him associate the phrase or word with the action. Then
praise him.
Once he's done his business outside, he's allowed free time in the
house for about an hour. After that, keep a leash on him and keep
him with you at all times. When you see sniffing/circling activity,
ask him if he has to go out. Make a big production out of it, so he
can associate the need with asking to go out. Then take him out.
Watch for unusual signs that might indicate he needs to go. One of
mine sneezes. The other one will take off and run wildly around the
house like something is after his butt. If you see some sort of
behavior repeatedly just before he goes, make note of it, and be on
the lookout for it.
I'd also suggest getting a crate if you don't already have one. Get
him used to it by feeding him in his crate and closing him in it for
short periods of time. Then start crating him overnight. If you must
leave the house, crate him while your gone. Crate him if you can't
watch him. And make sure you take him out every time you let him out
of his crate.
No, crates are not cruel. Dogs are denning animals. The crate is
their den. It's their special place where they can get away from it
all. Don't allow anyone to bother him when he's in his crate. It's
his bedroom, quiet place, safe haven.
You also need to clean any area he's soiled with something that
removes the smell completely. There are several products available
to do this. Pick one, read the label, and follow the directions."
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