I've adopted a Jack Russell with issues...
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Long one short, my wife's sister last year decided to get a JRT puppy. This despite all of us advising against it.
Fast forward nine months and she has lost interest in her new toy. Loads of dog toys, but at nine months the dog is still not house trained and thinks it can share your food, jumps up and begs all the time.
Four weeks ago, the sister decided she needs to get rid of Lola. So we step in. Both of us have had dogs before, but we had no plan to get another. So we give Lola a home, just as she comes into season!!
Progress has been made, and she asks to go out and wee, doesn't get fed human food anymore and is much better behaved. We are getting there. But...
She poos inside. She will go out for a wee, asks to go out. But then comes in and five minutes later is having a dump behind the sofa. When she does go outside, she gets loads of praise and a small treat. Inside she knows it's wrong, she looks guilty and despite our best efforts is still doing it.
Any pointers or help much appreciated. Oh, gratuitous picture of Lola...
Fast forward nine months and she has lost interest in her new toy. Loads of dog toys, but at nine months the dog is still not house trained and thinks it can share your food, jumps up and begs all the time.
Four weeks ago, the sister decided she needs to get rid of Lola. So we step in. Both of us have had dogs before, but we had no plan to get another. So we give Lola a home, just as she comes into season!!
Progress has been made, and she asks to go out and wee, doesn't get fed human food anymore and is much better behaved. We are getting there. But...
She poos inside. She will go out for a wee, asks to go out. But then comes in and five minutes later is having a dump behind the sofa. When she does go outside, she gets loads of praise and a small treat. Inside she knows it's wrong, she looks guilty and despite our best efforts is still doing it.
Any pointers or help much appreciated. Oh, gratuitous picture of Lola...
Go back to basic training, and routine, they thrive on routine. Sometimes an adopted dog can get nervous and unsure, even if you think they're a confident bugger.
I used to take our pup into the garden on the lead, (with a torch at night), it seemed to help him concentrate, and me to reward exactly at the point of defecation.
Good luck, we've just adopted an 18m old JRT, with issues, it's taking a lot more time and work than I'd imagined.
I used to take our pup into the garden on the lead, (with a torch at night), it seemed to help him concentrate, and me to reward exactly at the point of defecation.
Good luck, we've just adopted an 18m old JRT, with issues, it's taking a lot more time and work than I'd imagined.
Tyre Smoke said:
So far, the mini walk is going ok. One mishap yesterday, but the treat after a poo is having the desired effect.
Problem is the sister had all the gear and no idea, treats were handed out all the time, just to keep her quiet. Now she only gets them if she deserves them.
There're quick learners, but can be too bright for there own good. They need plenty of mental as well as physical activity. Problem is the sister had all the gear and no idea, treats were handed out all the time, just to keep her quiet. Now she only gets them if she deserves them.
We've just purchased a feeding puzzle.
Along with Lola, we got the entire contents of Pets At Home small dog activities.
She has the feeding puzzle, various other mental stimulation and gets plenty of exercise. When she first arrived she was exhausted after five minutes of 'fetch'.
Thing is, she knows she has been naughty, and she can get outside, just prefers to crap on the landing or behind the sofa.
She has the feeding puzzle, various other mental stimulation and gets plenty of exercise. When she first arrived she was exhausted after five minutes of 'fetch'.
Thing is, she knows she has been naughty, and she can get outside, just prefers to crap on the landing or behind the sofa.
Tyre Smoke said:
Along with Lola, we got the entire contents of Pets At Home small dog activities.
She has the feeding puzzle, various other mental stimulation and gets plenty of exercise. When she first arrived she was exhausted after five minutes of 'fetch'.
Thing is, she knows she has been naughty, and she can get outside, just prefers to crap on the landing or behind the sofa.
Routine and positive reinforcement. She has the feeding puzzle, various other mental stimulation and gets plenty of exercise. When she first arrived she was exhausted after five minutes of 'fetch'.
Thing is, she knows she has been naughty, and she can get outside, just prefers to crap on the landing or behind the sofa.
I'd deodorise the indoor spots too.
Hi, it sounds like you’re making great progress already and doing lots of the things I’d suggest (as a trainer). You’ll find if you are always positive and consistent most of those habits will break naturally- it does take time for dogs to properly settle after a change.
I’d work on the pooping indoors by walking after meals and restrictions to ‘hiding’ places. Leave her somewhere with a floor that doesn’t matter and show absolutely no emotion- even smile and say never mind in a soft tone of voice. But seek a qualified behaviourist if it persists.
It’s not ‘guilt’’ it’s anticipation /anxiety over your mood. She’s probably been reprimanded before so she’s actually worried- reprimanding a natural behaviour such as toileting is very cruel and may have long lasting emotional effects. See how you get on in the short term but seek help if it continues - good luck!
I’d work on the pooping indoors by walking after meals and restrictions to ‘hiding’ places. Leave her somewhere with a floor that doesn’t matter and show absolutely no emotion- even smile and say never mind in a soft tone of voice. But seek a qualified behaviourist if it persists.
It’s not ‘guilt’’ it’s anticipation /anxiety over your mood. She’s probably been reprimanded before so she’s actually worried- reprimanding a natural behaviour such as toileting is very cruel and may have long lasting emotional effects. See how you get on in the short term but seek help if it continues - good luck!
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