House Training

Question: Dog house training question?

(Posted by: Scott R on 2010-08-23 19:52:13)

I have to leave my dog alone for about 7 hours a day and while he is perfect about his house training I hate to make him hold it all day. I was going to get an indoor dog potty just to put out while I am at work but I am afraid it may ruin his house training abilites when it is not availabe. (I was planning on leaving it in the garage when I am home and he can just go outside. Does anyone know if this will have a negative effect on his house training?

Posted by: TimiTalks on 2010-08-23, 20:27:44

While many dogs can hold their need for 7 hours, it is always beneficial if you provide an alternate source for them to go when nature calls. First of all, it's healthier. It's not good for the human animal or canines to hold urine too long...but there are times when we all have to hold. Second, as a dog ages - or if he isn't feeling well - he will be unable to hold the need to go as easily as he did in his younger years. If you successfully train him to use a "mobile potty ", then neither he or you have to fear an accident and he won't have to lie in discomfort. I do have to warn though, I rescue dogs and while it is easy to train puppies to use a "mobile potty ", it is not so easy with a mature dog that has already been house trained; however, if he takes to it - it'll be a blessing to both of you. Getting something with artificial grass will not confuse him about carpet, the artificial grass - obviously, mimics grass in texture which is vastly different than carpet. Also, you mentioned that you were going to place it in the garage so that's not technically the house and he should easily differentiate the two. The average dog has an IQ of a 4 year old toddler. Some breeds higher so don't underestimate their ability. To remove the "mobile potty " while your home will only confuse him. With any training, consistency is key. And to be honest, if he does go out to the garage and use it while you are home you should celebrate that. That means he gets it and he's using it and neither of you have to be burdened when you can't be there or are running late. I mean if the dog has to go badly - wouldn't you rather he go in a designated place? Besides, if you walk him at your regular schedules when you're home, then it's unlikely he'll have a need to pee. Bottom line, any dog that I successfully trained to use on has always gone to the balcony to pee/ poo and has never gone in the house instead. I hope it works! Like I said, it's a hit or miss with those things.

Posted by: Brooke on 2010-08-23, 19:55:15

Two different things could happen: 1) he wouldn't use it anyways because he's house broken and he'd be scared of ruining that training and you getting mad at him. 2) if he does use it, you'd have to train him again that he only uses the inside potty and not your rug/ carpet/ etc. I wouldn't go for it, we leave my dog hom eall the time during school and then come hom eand take him out, he knows better.

Posted by: Havoc on 2010-08-23, 19:55:47

It shouldn't as long as you make a definate difference when he or she can use it... only allow him access to the dog potty when you are not home.. when you are home only allow him or her to go outside....that is all i can think of.. Good luck

Posted by: kristen.reidy on 2010-08-23, 19:56:32

I would just have him hold it, if he's trained correctly he won't have an accident (unless he REALLY has to go) and it also depends on the breed of dog you have

Posted by: heb b on 2010-08-24, 07:48:45

Hi scott, So many people think housetraining your puppy at home is a difficult task to embark upon that is why they find it so difficult to carry it out efficiently. There are many methods that you can apply, but the major problem is where to start from. But I will have to tell you that, it is not all that difficult the way you see it, only if you can put on a little work and be determine. Puppy house training can be a good thing to start with; this is if you want to show of your well behaving puppy to your friends and also be proud of them. The first thing to do when trying this method is to establish a ground rules. Make him understand where to stay, to poop, urinate and so on. These are the 3 main methods to apply: 1. 1. Establish a routine- make sure you have a working routine to apply. Make an appropriate time for feeding him, taking him out to where he is suppose to do his thing within a particular time frame, taking him out for a walk everyday at a particular time also. This will make him to understand the time. 2. 2. Crate Training Him- this should be your favorite because its work effectively for every age of a dog. It helps your puppy to learn potty training. But remember not to leave him there for too long, say like an hour. I use this method a lot when training my client puppies. 3. Puppy padding- this puppy pad are absorbent and disposable pad. They are drop in the floor where you want your puppy to do his thing. They are also good and effective. You must apply all this method to be able to get a better result. Be patient ok, cos you will not see the result on the day you start but for like 2 to 3 week with constant training. Make sure you apply this puppy housetraining method.