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Doggie Advice
Hey there everyone!
Ask you know we adopted a pooch named Ike. He's great. We love him.
The one problem is potty training. He must have had a doggie door in his foster so now he CANNOT hold it. He is great about going outside if we leave our sliding glass door open but if it isn't open, he'll pee on the floor in front of the door.
We pay attention to him but he is sneaky and can get down there. SO I think he is potty trained (because he does go to the door) but it's ALL THE TIME. Like anytime he has the feeling of having to pee, he heads down there.
We have been keeping the door open. We don't want to crate because Geno hurts himself in the crate so we don't want to JUST crate Ike. We COULD get an insert for our sliding glass door tht has a doggie door but we will be PCSing in Jan.
Any advice??
Ask you know we adopted a pooch named Ike. He's great. We love him.
The one problem is potty training. He must have had a doggie door in his foster so now he CANNOT hold it. He is great about going outside if we leave our sliding glass door open but if it isn't open, he'll pee on the floor in front of the door.
We pay attention to him but he is sneaky and can get down there. SO I think he is potty trained (because he does go to the door) but it's ALL THE TIME. Like anytime he has the feeling of having to pee, he heads down there.
We have been keeping the door open. We don't want to crate because Geno hurts himself in the crate so we don't want to JUST crate Ike. We COULD get an insert for our sliding glass door tht has a doggie door but we will be PCSing in Jan.
Any advice??
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Re: Doggie Advice
amh- We have a shepherd too. Have you tried Kong toys? I freeze bananas and peanut butter and it gives him something to do.
About the food- Geno did that for a little. We added so yogurt to his dry food and he ate it. He just wanted a little different flavor.
Hope that helps!
Follow up questions...
If we did invest in a doggie door, would we be able to use it on base. I know it won't necessarily be a sliding glass door but if we have a fenced in yard and regular door, would we be allowed to use a doggie door? Or is it different on every base?
If the concept of the doggie door works, then I'd be happy to get one. I just worry that we wont' have one when we PCS and it will defeat the purpose.
Does that make sense?
Hike - She loves the Kong Toy's - I put peanut butter on the inside of it, but I haven't tried freezing it. She's figured it out super quickly though, and it keeps her busy for maybe 5 minutes? She gets peanut butter chewie's like 1x a day and a rawhide (natural) twist stick 1x a day too - and I have a basket full of toys. She also loves water bottles. I just don't why it's just that rug.. It's hard to block things off in our house.. our kitchen, dinning room, and living room is one big room - I could try and find a long gate and block her off from the front hallway since that's where it's at - but I have a feeling she would just jump over it.
Amh- does the pup have a kong? I love those things. I would put peanut butter in it and then freeze it. It makes it hard enough that it will take the dog awhile to get all of the peanut butter out. Also try other toys that you have to put treats in. I my dogs will do anything for food. As far as eating, I know this sounds bad but I never leave food down for the dogs. If they do not eat it then I pick it up. They will get it when I feed them next time. One of our dogs had an issue not eating because his food was always left down. Now that we pick it up after awhile that seemed to solve the issue.
[QUOTE]I used to show and train dogs... Posted by AmandaSC1988[/QUOTE]
me too!!
There is so much info on this post I don't feel like I need to contribute.. but I just wanted to say that.. :o) haha.. My mom still shows in agility, confirmation, and obedience. I miss it.
Agreed on the kong toy. Any working, herding, sporting dog has a non-stop ticking mind. They need to be kept on their toes or they will run all over you. The kong toy is a great tool for that because they have to figure it out (and they will no problem), but they only get a little at a time, so it won't fatten them up too fast
If you are REALLY worried about the rug, this is a little unconventional.. but if there is a specific spot that the chewing is taking place, put just a tiny bit of tobasco sauce on it. It will hit the nose and the dog will NOT like that at all. While I don't always suggest this because it counts more under the "negative", it's not abusive to the dog, and then the dog learn his/her own way, rather than you getting frustrated. Don't put a lot.. the nost is incredibly sensitive, but that's why this technique works. It's also a last resort.
Thank god for peanut butter :P
She will do anything for peanut butter - I'll have to look for the antlers
And I'll might have to try the tobasco sauce, it's only on one side of it but she's pretty much ruined it - I don't want to get a new one and have the same issue.
I second the thank god for peanut butter - I don't know what we would do without it. Especially with how much she loves it.
And they are insanely smart dogs! What would you suggest for a subsitution for 'no'? Thanks for all the wonderful advice btw!!
The most common word used instead of "no" is "leave it" That is specific and you rarely use that in every day conversation, so she can associate that MUCH better than no. Say leave it (sternly), push her nose away and then "omg what a good girl!!! yes you are!!! yay!!!!!" She will soon figure out that you are praising her when she stops chewing on that rug, and you get excited when she listens, so she will want to please you in that way.
haha crown.. "drop it" with socks.. story of my childhood right there.. I never had matching socks growing up :P
[QUOTE]cool. :) we also use "ah-ah!" which is sharp and harsh sounding but you never make that sound to people so that works well too :) haha crown.. "drop it" with socks.. story of my childhood right there.. I never had matching socks growing up :P
Posted by firsttimersluck[/QUOTE]
Haa! I have no idea what the deal it but they love socks but they only chew the toe part out. HA!!
[QUOTE]Our border collies will pull the socks off your feet for you when you get home.. isn't that sweet... ;) haha
Posted by firsttimersluck[/QUOTE]
HA!!! It must be the border collie. I have a border collie mix and she will do almost the same thing. Oh and she is really sneaky and get stuff out of the hamper and then hide under the table. If she is caught she try to hide whatever it is she has with her paw and her expression "is like what, I don't have anything."
Yes, they are way to smart for their own good. She will get down the "border collie" pose when a car is driving down the road like she is going to herd it or something this why she is always on a lease.
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Doggie Advice : me too!! There is so much info on this post I don't feel like I need to contribute.. but I just wanted to say that.. :o) haha.. My mom still shows in agility, confirmation, and obedience. I miss it.
Posted by firsttimersluck[/QUOTE]
Awesome! It is such a strange activity I hardly ever find someone that shows dogs. What sort of breeds? I mainly did beagles and other like hounds, mostly in conformation and juniors (waaaayyy back then). I haven't shown in a couple years or so but my old junior dog still loves to show off, so when I get really stressed out with life I love to pull out his old show lead and play around in the back yard. He has been out of the ring for around 5 years and he still remembers what to do.
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