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Yesterday we got an 8 year old dog from the RSPCA centre. In her previous home she had been kept in the garden all the time and when she was in the centre she was used to doing her business all over her kennel. When we came downstairs this morning we found she'd left us a present. How can we train her to do her business outside?
She's a Collie X by the way :P
Answer
Time, patience, and a crate, or somewhere she's contained at least.
She doesn't know the house-rules yet. With an 8 year old, especially a b itch, it's going to be comparatively easy and I'd bet she'll be fine in a matter of days, provided you are firm with her, set the ground rules, let her out regularly, and pick up on her habits (needs to go). Most dogs, on 2 meals a day, only need to go say 4 times (poohs that is) but if she's on new food, you may find she goes a bit loose to start with, so cut her some slack. Just take her outside and, like with a puppy, when she goes, loads of praise.
If you have a crate for her, it will help with the overnight thing.
Mine went through 6 months in quarantine. Housetrained when they went in, but obviously with an inside cubical and outside pen so they got pretty used to going as and when. But it didn't take long to sort the 'bad habits' out once they came home.
She'll be fine but I do think you have to expect this for a little while so be kind.
Time, patience, and a crate, or somewhere she's contained at least.
She doesn't know the house-rules yet. With an 8 year old, especially a b itch, it's going to be comparatively easy and I'd bet she'll be fine in a matter of days, provided you are firm with her, set the ground rules, let her out regularly, and pick up on her habits (needs to go). Most dogs, on 2 meals a day, only need to go say 4 times (poohs that is) but if she's on new food, you may find she goes a bit loose to start with, so cut her some slack. Just take her outside and, like with a puppy, when she goes, loads of praise.
If you have a crate for her, it will help with the overnight thing.
Mine went through 6 months in quarantine. Housetrained when they went in, but obviously with an inside cubical and outside pen so they got pretty used to going as and when. But it didn't take long to sort the 'bad habits' out once they came home.
She'll be fine but I do think you have to expect this for a little while so be kind.
How can I get my dog and cat to get along?
Jessica
I have a four year old Australian terrier, and adopted an adult cat from the RSPCA in November. Although I introduced them slowly as the vet recommended, the dog still chases the cat every time he sees him. This has resulted in the cat spending the majority of his time in his room, except during the day when he spends time outside and on some nights when he sleeps with me. Of course I feel incredibly guilty about this, and am desperate for them to get along so the cat can move freely through the house at will.
What can I do to prevent this from happening?
Answer
First you need to let your dog know that he or she isnt the boss, and has no buisness telling the cat what to do. YOU are the boss.
You can get a squirt bottle ( fill it with water this wont hurt her) and watch as the dog starts to chase or show too much intrest in the cat, squirt the dog saying NO KITTYS quickly and firmly. If after trying this a few times doesnt work you can put a leash on the dog, just let her drag it around the house and if she trys to chase the cat step on the leash or tug it quickly and firmly with your hand and say NO KITTYS. After doing this for a while she will learn that it is a bad thing to chase the kitty.
If you have a plastic crate you could put in the room, whenever she chases the cat tell her NO NO BAD DOG, NO KITTYS. Then as a timeout she has to go in her crate and go get the cat so she can see him with you and talk to him and pet him and when you look at her say BAD DOG NO KITTYS. She will then learn that this behavior gets her locked up and she doesnt want that. When you let your dog chase the cat away shes getting when she wants with no punishment so she doesnt see this as bad behavior.
After youve worked with her for a while you should be able to just verbally correct her by saying NO KITTYS whenever she shows intrest.
First you need to let your dog know that he or she isnt the boss, and has no buisness telling the cat what to do. YOU are the boss.
You can get a squirt bottle ( fill it with water this wont hurt her) and watch as the dog starts to chase or show too much intrest in the cat, squirt the dog saying NO KITTYS quickly and firmly. If after trying this a few times doesnt work you can put a leash on the dog, just let her drag it around the house and if she trys to chase the cat step on the leash or tug it quickly and firmly with your hand and say NO KITTYS. After doing this for a while she will learn that it is a bad thing to chase the kitty.
If you have a plastic crate you could put in the room, whenever she chases the cat tell her NO NO BAD DOG, NO KITTYS. Then as a timeout she has to go in her crate and go get the cat so she can see him with you and talk to him and pet him and when you look at her say BAD DOG NO KITTYS. She will then learn that this behavior gets her locked up and she doesnt want that. When you let your dog chase the cat away shes getting when she wants with no punishment so she doesnt see this as bad behavior.
After youve worked with her for a while you should be able to just verbally correct her by saying NO KITTYS whenever she shows intrest.
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