Guest Anonymous Posted June 21, 2002 Posted June 21, 2002 I have an APBT puppy that we're working on potty training. We live on the second floor of an apartment (what were we thinking). Things have been going well in the potty training department. Here's the problem: Due to work, we leave Damian at home alone and he has the pee pads in his "pee corner". When I come home I take him out, etc. I notice that he uses the pads during the day. But, when me or my boyfriend are home, he refuses to use the pads. We take him out in the evenings to use the potty, but when he's in the house and has to go and he doesn't tell us that he won't use the pee pads. Basically, he uses the pads when we're not home, but he goes on the floor when we're there. The thing is, too, that sometimes he'll go inside right after we just took him out and he went outside. Help please!! Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted June 22, 2002 Posted June 22, 2002 When you take him out take him to one general area..Try giving him a command like ' go potty' or something of your choice.. Set a schedule for feeding and stick to it.. Watch for all of the 'gotta go' signs...sniffing around, walking in circles, maybe going to pads and doing nothing then going to the floor.. You may have to make frequent trips out to start then gradually drop off has he gets the idea and can hold a little longer... 'Show him how to scratch on the door!! Sounds crazy but works (someone put a bell on the door for their dog to ring!!) What ever works!! :D :wink: Good Luck!! Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted June 22, 2002 Posted June 22, 2002 take him for a walk so he will need to go. when he goes tell him to go potty and when hes done tell him how wonderful he is. Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted June 22, 2002 Posted June 22, 2002 Damian\'sMommy napisał(a): I have an APBT puppy that we're working on potty training. We live on the second floor of an apartment (what were we thinking). Things have been going well in the potty training department. Here's the problem: Due to work, we leave Damian at home alone and he has the pee pads in his "pee corner". When I come home I take him out, etc. I notice that he uses the pads during the day. But, when me or my boyfriend are home, he refuses to use the pads. We take him out in the evenings to use the potty, but when he's in the house and has to go and he doesn't tell us that he won't use the pee pads. Basically, he uses the pads when we're not home, but he goes on the floor when we're there. The thing is, too, that sometimes he'll go inside right after we just took him out and he went outside. Help please!! If its any consolation yep pups are like that :-) Why not teach him to signal you he needs to go out? Using a bell hanging from the door knob works great for this. see some ideas here http://www.doggiedoor.com/advpuppy.shtml for more help Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted June 24, 2002 Posted June 24, 2002 sashagirl napisał(a):If you think that is bad... I have a APBT puppy and I live on the 3rd floor... :lol: What was I thinking... Um that you won't need that Gym or Health club membership any more? Quote
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