What are Norfolk Terriers like?

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JonasBroth

I want to get a Norfolk terrier, but I only have a dog lead (outside), no fence. I was wondering what their "attitude" is like, and how many times they ned to be brushed. Please help!
I know they need a crate, but how big? Should I train him/her in obdience classes? How much excercise? I need info!

Answer
def. need obedience, and exercise..THEY ARE TERRIERS..lol.. and weekly brushing also. The Norfolk Terriers are active, courageous, affectionate, balanced, and without any nervousness or quarrelsomeness. They are easy to train but need consistent rules to follow. These little dogs love everyone and are good with children. He will dig and bark if left outside for long periods of time with nothing to occupy his quick mind. They love toys and balls and are generally good with other pets, but can be difficult to housebreak. Norfolk Terriers should not be let off of their lead unless secure.

My dog won't go to the bathroom unless she's on a leash...?

Einahpets

I've got a new cocker spainel puppy [we think she's about a year old] that we found about a month ago. She's about a year old. We have two other, older dogs that easily go to the bathroom in the back yard. But Punkin', the new dog, won't do much of anything outside unless I take her for a walk about 4 time a day, or else she uses the floor of our house which isn't much fun.

I have to start going back to school soon, and when I do, I might not be able to take her for a walk to let her go to the bathroom in the mornings.

So I have 3 questions.

The main one I want answered is how do I train her to use the backyard like our other dogs.

Another one is how do I keep her from going to the bathroom on the floor.

And the last one that I didn't mention is how do I keep her from peeing on herself when she meets some one new [she gets very hyper when someone new walks through the door and, yeah, you get the point.]
Sorry, cocker spainel/golden retreive mix. We think.
Someone mentioned that I should enjoy taking her for a walk instead of training her not to go in the back yard. The problem is, I won't have the time to do that come next month since I have to go to school. Also, my mom and dad don't have time to walk her when/if they come home for lunch, so I want her to start going in the backyard with the other dogs.

I enjoy walking her but I don't always have the time and this doesn't slove her "going in the house and not in the back yard" problem.

Answer
If she is submissive to your other dogs, she may hesitate to "mark over" the areas they have already urinated on in the yard. However, given time, usually they will find their own spot and that becomes the "potty." Crate training is ideal for the indoor problem. It isn't cruel at all. As long as it is presented in a positive manner and not used as the "time out" place whenever she gets in trouble. Try luring her in by placing treats or a favorite toy in the crate. When starting training, only leave her in the crate for small amounts of time and let her get used to it. As she progresses, try longer periods of time. My Norfolk terrier sleeps all night in his. At night he is always ready to go to his "house." For the hyper peeing problem: ask your guests to ignore her when they first come in and she is that excited. If they pet her and talk excitedly to her, that only reinforces the behavior. If you have a friend who is willing, practice letting him/her knock on the door and then enter while you both ignore your dog. Eventually, your cocker will get the picture that she doesn't get attention until she becomes calm-submissive. It's all about understanding her state of mind....not ours. : ) Oh, is she spayed? Not only is this healthier for your dog, it may help with the peeing problem. Male dogs aren't the only ones that like to mark territory.

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