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July 8th, 2010 at 2:13 am
I had the same problem when we started but she eventually got it. Don’t give up, try to take the dog out more often if possible until it gets it. Last resort talk to a vet because dogs really should not use the bathroom in the cage cause it is their little world.
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July 8th, 2010 at 2:25 am
I’VE HOUSE BROKE A LOT OF DOGS, AND IT MAY SOUND BAD, BUT I STICK THEIR NOSE IN IT, ,,,THEN NEVER CARRY THEM OUT THE DOOR, BUT MAKE THEM WALK TO THE DOOR,THEN OUT THEY GO. A COUPLE TIMES OF THIS IS ALL YOU WILL NEED TO DO THAT.
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July 8th, 2010 at 2:42 am
Litterbox training a dog may not be the best idea. Dogs tend not to like having to be crowded into a little space to use the bathroom. They also dont like the feel of litter on their feet. The reason she probably is doing fine with urinating is because her scent is there, so she keeps going back to it. If you are wanting to train a dog to use the bathroom inside only I would recommend using puppy pads,…not a litter box. It only works in about 1% of dogs, and even then you have start when they are around 3 weeks old, (when they are old enough to go on their own). And your not generally going to be able to get a puppy when they are that young.
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I am a veterinarian technician.
July 8th, 2010 at 3:02 am
Here is the best training approach I found.
It will take some personal attention.
First, we need to catch the dog doing the behavior in the right place. The best way to do this is to place the dog in an enclosed area with newspapers or a small litter-box in the corner and watch for the puppy to go. When the puppy goes, immediately praise him and offer the treat. Even easier is to crate-train your dog. Rather than the long wait, put your puppy in a small enclosed space right after feeding. Wait a short time and then watch to see if the puppy is doing ok, then take him out and place him in the spacious box.
The timing of the meal and the fact that he’s now restricted to the large litter box should increase the odds that he will be ready to go while you are watching him. Remember too that dogs are more prone to bathroom stops in the early morning when they wake or after you return home from work, school or shopping.
The reward you give your dog for going in the litter box is two-fold, offering mainly the treat at first, but also the praise. After a few days you will find that your dog will look forward to visiting the box and getting the good things that go along with it. (snack & praise). Soon you’ll be able to let the puppy choose his own times to visit the box, but be warned, some dogs have been known to "fake" a bathroom trip or two once they get into the habit. Keep a sense of humor and reward him for trying, it will only reinforce the idea that he’s starting to understand. However if the fake trips become too frequent. You may wish to save the treat and just offer mild praise for false alarms.
The praise component is very important, don’t neglect it! Remember that there will be many times that you may be elsewhere when the dog needs to go. It’s a good idea to bring the dog to site and praise him when you get home or when you discover his earlier handiwork – make sure that you only offer special attention when your dog is on target.
Another consideration is the type of surface. Some dogs may already be used to going on a plain surface or on newspapers. You can leave you Puppy Pawtie liner bare, or line with a single sheet of newspaper – depending on the dog. Either way, clean-up is still easy. If you have a dog that is used to going on the grass, you may have a more difficult time switching, but it is worth a try, and you may find an organic or recycled litter that will act as a good substitute.
For smaller dogs, you may be able to use an absorbent litter, but do use some caution here as you’ll want to test your dog’s reaction to the type of litter that you use. If your dog is a "digger" then you may wish to avoid using a litter at all. You should try to avoid clumping litters – whether clay based or natural fiber – if your dog is curious about the "clumps" that form. Experimentation is the only way to be sure that your dog finds the litter box a comfortable stop, without also making it a site for exploration. Assume the worst and be wary of any litter that might cause problems if ingested.
When your Dog forgets:
If your dog happens to eliminate in the house but in an inappropriate spot (only while you’re home), clap your hands to interrupt her and take her quickly to the desired location immediately. You don’t have to get angry, just disrupt the activity and establish that you wish the dog to stop. Many dogs will react to a firm "No", or a loud "AH, AH, AHHHH!"
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http://dog-litter-box.dogs-central.com/train.htm