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bbsmom
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| 09/04/2008 1:48 AM |
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I know ratties are diggers i knew this before i got BB but my poor yard there is one spot by the house that is almost 3 feet deep (if not more) from his digging. I get after him fill it back in and the next time he goes out he has it dug right back up.At first i thought he did to to entertain him self but even with our other dog going out with him and playing he is still doing it.Any suggestions on this matter?
Also the other problem we have is he constanly goes number two in my husband and my room (on my side of the room no less) and in my sons room as well even if he just went number two outside i would love to give our dogs full run of the house but since he does this everytime he goes into the rooms i have to put gates up in front of the doors.When i caught him doing this i took him to the "mess" and made him look at it telling him it was naughty and bad and gave him a spanking and even tried the water squirting thing at him but when we do that he just looks at us like "yeah so what".Don't get me wrong if we have the gates up he will let us know he has to go out he goes to the door comes back to us and whines.Is there any way i can break him of this besides having the gates up 24/7.?????
on a side note we know the people that lived here before us had dogs but they tore up all the flooring and put new down .Is the bathroom problem just his way of marking us or the house to let the other dog know he is king of the castle?
Any suggestions would be a great help.And i know i will have more pictures of him up soon.And sorry so long |
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Just call Dani mom to a Monster on 4 legs we call BB |
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milly
Terrier Terror
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| 09/04/2008 1:55 AM |
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I must say that crapping in the house or for that matter peeing in the house is a not potty trained dog but you have gates up!!! have you tried kennel training???? do you only have carpet in those rooms?? I want to help get this habit broken......Milly |
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Milly.....Owned by Murry!!! |
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bbsmom
Rattie
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| 09/04/2008 2:01 AM |
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| yeah the only floor with no carpet are the bathrooms,kitchen,front hall and by the back door i tried crate training for about 2 weeks but with my son he keeps opening the crate so we stopped that.(I know i should keep it up but it is not possible at this time) He has gotten real better at it since we first got him (at first it was all rooms now just these two) |
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Just call Dani mom to a Monster on 4 legs we call BB |
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milly
Terrier Terror
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| 09/04/2008 2:03 AM |
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| How old is your son??? and can you crate train in your room?? |
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Milly.....Owned by Murry!!! |
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bbsmom
Rattie
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| 09/04/2008 2:10 AM |
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| our son is going on 3 and i could but my son could still get in to the room and open the crate if i leave the room we have tried putting BB in the laundry room (tiled floor in there) but he some how squeezed out the gate i am aware that we may have to leave the gate up all the time but i am hoping we can break him of it he is about 20 weeks old |
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Just call Dani mom to a Monster on 4 legs we call BB |
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milly
Terrier Terror
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| 09/04/2008 2:22 AM |
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| well that explains alot he will be potty trained he is young and I have found that with my son (2 years) Murry respects him and allows my son to walk him...but also Murry escapes to our room to get away and our room is gated as well as Murry has his crate......but Murry doesn't really understand how far he can play with my son..but Murry will only potty when I walk him on leash or not he stays with me because he is leash trained....try thati but also give your pup a place of his own...and maybe you and your son take him to classes together????Milly |
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Milly.....Owned by Murry!!! |
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bbsmom
Rattie
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| 09/04/2008 2:30 AM |
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BB and our other dog Angel have their own places (our extra bedroom) our son know that that is the dogs room and he is not allowed in there unless me or my husband goes with him.
So should i just keep up about getting after him and giving him the extra room until he messes and if he does put the gates back up to show him if he behaves he will have more rooms open to him? |
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Just call Dani mom to a Monster on 4 legs we call BB |
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kp_in_scott
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 09/04/2008 5:04 AM |
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| I didn't submit to crate training until Amos was almost 5 months old, so it's not too late. I highly recommend it. Your son is also old enough to be taught NOT to open the crate unless he has permission. A rattie pup and a 3 year old. You have your hands full don't you! |
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Kim, owned by one sweet Rattie mix and one sweet Toy Rattie and a house full of parrots |
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rattytatty
Training Moderator
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| 09/04/2008 7:23 AM |
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By you taking him to where he did his "business" and scolding him and "spanking" him... you are accomplishing absolutely nothing! Unless you actually catch your dog in the act... scolding him after the fact will do no good at all except to teach the dog to shy away from you. So please don't do that anymore.
Start by purchasing a crate and using it when you cannot supervise the dog. If you want the dog loose in the house, at least close the doors to rooms you don't wish for him to go in. The crate WILL become your new best friend once you get past the whines and cries of your dog initially when you first start putting him in it. You need to exercise some discipline with your son so that he is CLEAR that he's not to open the crate door otherwise your efforts will be in vain. He needs to learn that when the dog is in the crate... the dog AND the crate AND the room they are in...are off limits to him... surely you can do this.
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~Nora~
Mom to Hoss, Lil'Bit, Buster & Bailey, CGC, OA, OAJ |
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bbsmom
Rattie
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| 09/04/2008 3:14 PM |
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ok i will give the crate training a try again.I can put the crate in the extra room since my son knows that room is off limits.Thanks for the advice on this.
Any ideas about the digging or can't that be broken (i don't mind if he digs i just don't want it right by the house foundation) |
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Just call Dani mom to a Monster on 4 legs we call BB |
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Tammie
Ratastic
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| 09/04/2008 3:40 PM |
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Perhaps you can get some type of clip for the crate that your young son can't open. 
Also, with the digging. I once had a large outdoor dog that loved nothing better than to dig. I used medium and large sized landscaping rocks (not the stuff used for flower beds) to cover the excavatation site, which stopped his digging.  |
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That's my baby girl, Bijou! She's a Toy Rat Terrier.
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rattytatty
Training Moderator
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| 09/04/2008 9:20 PM |
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Digging is a natural behavior for dogs. Some dogs, such as terriers, were actually bred for digging. Your dog could be digging into an animal burrow, burying a bone, making a cooling pit, or doing it to amuse himself while he is alone. Most dogs dig holes at some time or another. The reason may go way back to when dogs were not domesticated animals. Just like a wolf will bury its kill in the summer to come back to when food is less abundant, your dog will often bury his bone in your backyard. Other reasons that dogs dig are, to keep warm, or to keep cool. For example, in the summer, if your dog is outside for any period of time, he may dig a hole in the ground because it is cool. If it is in the winter, the hole enables him to keep warm. One simple remedy for this type of behavior is, if at all possible, not leave your dog outside for very long. But, this is not always a practical solution.
Other reason that a dog digs is boredom. This is quite a difficult one to cure, as the dog will only dig while you are not around, it stands to reason, if you are there, then he is less likely to be bored. You need to remember that dogs are intelligent creatures, and that they need to be stimulated, and otherwise this will result in destructive behavior.
Digging holes might also be an indication that your dog is not getting enough exercise. He cannot tell you what he wants, so digging a hole is his way of releasing all that extra energy. You only have to watch your dog for a few minutes while he is digging to see just how much energy he puts into digging the hole, and often how pleased he seems to be when he has finished!
Whatever the reason your dog is digging holes, it is probably something that you wish to stop. If he only digs in front of you, then a simple ‘No’ command over a few sessions may be enough. You can also try to direct his attention to something else, like a toy or a treat.
If the digging is done when you are out then it needs a different approach.
One technique you can use is that when you next notice a new hole, put a stake into the middle of it and tie your dog to the stake with a leash. Then leave him there for a short time, around twenty minutes will usually do the trick. Do this every time that you find a new hole – be patient – it may take a few attempts. Eventually the dog will come to associate digging holes with being tied up, and will stop. Do not leave the dog tied up for a long time, since, number one is not fair to the dog, and number two, the dog will dig more, out of boredom. Also, always make sure you are able to supervise him when he is tied.
What I found to be most effective was to exercise the dog. The dog will be so tired after exercise that he might not have any energy left to dig.
Never shout at your dog for digging a hole. If he is seeking attention, then in his eyes, attention is attention. He would rather receive nice attention, but shouting will work for him too. Make sure that the attention he receives is for the good stuff.
Stopping my dog from digging was one of the most challenging habits I had to deal with. I hope you can use these tips effectively. Apply them, and see how they work, it will be worth the effort and your yard will look a lot better.
I have not been successful in getting my rat terrier not to dig, but I HAVE been successful in getting him to stop once he starts digging by diverting his attention to something favorable, such as a chicken treat... or a game of air kong (fetch)... which he will ALWAYS prefer over any other activity.
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~Nora~
Mom to Hoss, Lil'Bit, Buster & Bailey, CGC, OA, OAJ |
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bbsmom
Rattie
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| 09/04/2008 10:03 PM |
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| i will try that for the digging thanks for all the help |
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Just call Dani mom to a Monster on 4 legs we call BB |
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