FattyFFO
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| 06/20/2007 11:55 AM |
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WE JUST got our baby girl and she so far had one poop accident...(we adopted her today) she hates her leash and will just sit there when i take her outside usually with her nose touching the back of one of my legs...(dunno why) goes without saying shes GOT to learn to go outside...the foster parents said she was doing really well with hardly any accidents, so im sure its because we are new to her and new house and smells and etc...when i put her down and talk softly she pulls against the leash till shes totally chocking herself and gagging and i dunno what else to do but pick her up and put her where i want her outside...i dont have a fensed yard yet so we have to get used to doing this...anyway....any suggestions anyone? |
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~Wendy~
Wife to Rob
Mom to Sara (23mths)
Mom to Andrew our
Angelbaby July 2 2004
Mom to a bunch of guppies
3 pet mice and Sweetie Girl
our new adopted Rat Terrier |
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swatson6
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| 06/20/2007 12:13 PM |
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| Can you leave her leash on while she is on the house. There are many advantages to this. 1. She will get used to it being on her 2. you can keep track of her at all times to prevent accidents and 3. with a baby in the house, it is a good way to immediately stop her if she gets too rough. Take her out the same door everytime and tell her "go potty" until she goes then praise, praise, praise!!!. Is she crate trained? If she doesn't go, then bring her in, crate her and try again in 15 min. If no crate, which I highly suggest, then keep her on the leash and tie her to you so you can watch her. Take her out after playing, sleeping, and ~1 hour after meals. Also do you control her food or are you free feeding? You'll have an easier time of it if you feed her at specified times right now. She'll get the hang of it I am sure once she gets to know your home. Good luck! |
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Sarah
Mom to Jack, Jeter and foster mom to Teagan
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Paul
Feisty
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DaisysMom
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| 06/20/2007 12:19 PM |
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Great job, Sarah.  Mentioned everything I would usually recommended  And, I agree, some of this may be her first day home with you all and she just needs to adjust. She was abandoned/dropped off? With a foster family and now with you - so I'm sure she may be a bit overwhelmed. Just give her some time. These dogs are typically very in-tune with their people and love to please, so I'm sure she'll get it soon  |
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Tracey - Darlin' Daisy's Mom
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swatson6
Attention Starved
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| 06/20/2007 12:21 PM |
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 See you guys have taught me something and I retained it!! |
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Sarah
Mom to Jack, Jeter and foster mom to Teagan
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Paul
Feisty
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| 06/20/2007 12:43 PM |
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Posted By swatson6 on 06/20/2007 12:21 PM
See you guys have taught me something and I retained it!!
Sarah gets an A+ for the day!
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"Train now, or forever hold your leash"
http://www.flickr.com/photos/doberdad/ |
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FattyFFO
Rattie
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| 06/20/2007 1:38 PM |
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Thanks for the advice...she did go out and pottied when i took her out without the leash on...yeah i know i was taking a chance on her running but she didnt..she stayed right with me and sniffed around a bit and peepee'd and i gave her bunches of kisses and praise...I really dont know much about the fosters routine with her...and i am not letting her free feed for one thing Sara wants to munch on it lol...but yeah i know it will cause many more accidents...i dunno if they used a crate with her at all and being that its the end of Roberts pay week, we are broke at the moment (till late Thur night) so i cant go get one right now lol...anyway...one more thing i have to say...
Paul i LOVE LOVE LOVE that avatar pic lol |
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~Wendy~
Wife to Rob
Mom to Sara (23mths)
Mom to Andrew our
Angelbaby July 2 2004
Mom to a bunch of guppies
3 pet mice and Sweetie Girl
our new adopted Rat Terrier |
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swatson6
Attention Starved
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| 06/20/2007 1:45 PM |
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| Be careful with the no leash thing. She may stay now while she is timid, but the are quick to bolt and BOY are they FAST!!! lol And I know all about the little one's trying to get the food!! Brynn dumps the water bowl umpteen times a day!! |
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Sarah
Mom to Jack, Jeter and foster mom to Teagan
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rattytatty
Newbie
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| 06/20/2007 2:01 PM |
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Please don't take her out without a leash. Preferrably... use a 25 or 30-foot long line which will allow her more freedom, but you will still have control. Also, personally... I would not leave her leash on in the house. I would purchase a cheap VERY LIGHTWEIGHT nylon leash and cut it off to about two feet long and let her drag that around with her. Crate train her and teach her that the crate is a GOOD thing (don't EVER use it as punishment). Give her a kong filled with peanut butter to occupy her while she's crated. Crate her while you are home so she gets used to it and doesn't feel like the only time she's crated is when you leave. Leave the crate door open when she's NOT in it so she can go in it if she wants to.
Keep her in the room with you and close doors to rooms where you don't want her to go in. In time she will learn her boundaries. Thank you for adopting !! |
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swatson6
Attention Starved
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| 06/20/2007 2:23 PM |
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| JMO Nora.....My house doesn't have doors downstairs to close, so if I wasn't able to keep a long leash on Jack when we were havig issues with potty training, then I would have had a hard time keeping an eye on him all the time. I by no means meant to just leave it on then let her run, but to use it to keep her close so she could keep an eye on her, holding it if need be. Worked wonders for me and Jack! |
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Sarah
Mom to Jack, Jeter and foster mom to Teagan
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rattytatty
Newbie
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| 06/20/2007 2:34 PM |
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I don't start out with a leash if a dog isn't leash broken yet and is having issues with the leash as this dog is. I always start out with a 1 or 2-foot lightweight lead then when he seems fine with that, increase the length to 2 ft...and so on until you end up with the leash. When its time, just snap his leash on let him drag it around the house. I'm not against ultimately having the leash on the dog in the house... just saying that in the very beginning when the dog hates a leash and is not leash broken, I think a 1 or 2-foot lead is better.
The long lines I use are VERY VERY lightweight too.. to the point the dog doesn't even realize he has one on.
Another way might work better for someone else. Not saying my way is the only way of course... just saying that's how I train a dog to a leash. |
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swatson6
Attention Starved
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| 06/20/2007 2:37 PM |
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 I get it now!! Makes sense, I just thought you meant never |
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Sarah
Mom to Jack, Jeter and foster mom to Teagan
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DaisysMom
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| 06/20/2007 2:44 PM |
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| Yeah, see, I've gotta be more clear...I always sort of picture the leash Daisy had when she first came home. It was a teeny, tiny thing, meant for like a chihuahua puppy or a little cat, that's kind of what I was going for and it wasn't long either, I just don't always remember to make myself 100% clear. |
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Tracey - Darlin' Daisy's Mom
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rattytatty
Newbie
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| 06/20/2007 2:49 PM |
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Obviously I don't always make myself clear either !!! haha I go clear around the world sometimes trying to explain things so there will be no questions about what I'm saying, and STILL miss the mark sometimes! haha
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nycmom
Ratastic
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| 06/20/2007 5:21 PM |
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Please, no one flog me for recommending this, but a dog trainer taught me to do this.
He told me to feed my new pup/dog at the same time(s) each day. Developing a schedule is crucial, especially for a new family friend, as they start to understand when it's 'time' to go out.
You feed your baby>
immediately pick him up>
take him out side (no lala-gagging)>
stick an unused match in his rectum>
put him down>
he'll go immediately>
pick up back up>
take him in the house.
I know it sounds gross, but it WORKS! I have house broken countless dogs using that method, even had our ratty litter-box trained, using the same technique.
After about 3 or 4 days of using the match, they'll know why they're going out. They'll still have accidents, especially if not crated, but they get the idea of why they go outside (other than to bask in the sun). |
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swatson6
Attention Starved
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nycmom
Ratastic
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| 06/20/2007 6:07 PM |
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Aww...I'm sorry LOL. I know it's disgusting, but it really, really works 
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rattytatty
Newbie
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FattyFFO
Rattie
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| 06/21/2007 12:19 PM |
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| Thanks yall...will try that..dunno about the match thing tho...dunno it sounds a bit abusive to me...sorry if i offended you but it does |
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~Wendy~
Wife to Rob
Mom to Sara (23mths)
Mom to Andrew our
Angelbaby July 2 2004
Mom to a bunch of guppies
3 pet mice and Sweetie Girl
our new adopted Rat Terrier |
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nycmom
Ratastic
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| 06/21/2007 12:35 PM |
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Posted By FattyFFO on 06/21/2007 12:19 PM
Thanks yall...will try that..dunno about the match thing tho...dunno it sounds a bit abusive to me...sorry if i offended you but it does
Not offended at all. I had the same sentiment until my friend actually showed me what he was talking about. He just used the soft paper matches, not the wooden, kitchen type, to stimuate the sphincter muscle. |
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swatson6
Attention Starved
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| 06/21/2007 12:38 PM |
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The concept makes sense, but I think I would rather wait.... |
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Sarah
Mom to Jack, Jeter and foster mom to Teagan
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woodysmom
Newbie
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| 06/23/2007 8:15 AM |
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We got our 11 week old a harness and he accepted it better than just a colar and leash.It's easier on him and he does'nt fight it. |
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