Jerome J
I am about to own a pitbull mix in about a week depending whether or not if im ready for it. I currently live in a 1 bedroom apartment (people say I am crazy by choosing a pit mix due to my living conditions). This will be my 1st dog but I have trained with k9 units for the past 4 years. I will be able to take it out for exercise daily for long periods of time. I have no concerns about maintainance, grooming, purchasing food, etc. I am only concerned about 2 things....housetraining it, and its crate. Is there even a crate that is big enough to house a pitbull that weighs 45-60 lbs (im sorry im uneducated on crates) and what are crates used for? (it seems like a prison for troubled dogs) As housetraining is heavily concerned. I am very afraid because my whole apartment is carpeted but I am expecting accidents to occur but I do not want this dog to continue pissin n shittn inside the house. I will be able to take it outdoors everyday. Any advice will be helpful. Thank you for your time.
Answer
Yes you can get crates for dogs that size any pet store or even walmart or target would have them. Crate train him in the beginning. when you can't be there to watch him he needs to be in the crate it will also help house train him because he won't want to go to the bathroom in the crate. Take him out for a walk first thing in the morning then about 30 minutes after he eats. Then just watch him for signs that he might need to go. At night about an hour before your ready to walk him for the last time before bed take his food and water up so he can't have anymore until morning. I did this with my dog and she did have some pee accidents in the house but never and poop accidents, well unless she is sick and she is 4 years old and has only pooped in the house a grand total of 3 times. Once they learn to hold it they can go a long time. When I'm at work she has waited 12 hours between walks with no accidents.
Yes you can get crates for dogs that size any pet store or even walmart or target would have them. Crate train him in the beginning. when you can't be there to watch him he needs to be in the crate it will also help house train him because he won't want to go to the bathroom in the crate. Take him out for a walk first thing in the morning then about 30 minutes after he eats. Then just watch him for signs that he might need to go. At night about an hour before your ready to walk him for the last time before bed take his food and water up so he can't have anymore until morning. I did this with my dog and she did have some pee accidents in the house but never and poop accidents, well unless she is sick and she is 4 years old and has only pooped in the house a grand total of 3 times. Once they learn to hold it they can go a long time. When I'm at work she has waited 12 hours between walks with no accidents.
Dog potty problem behavorial?
wezl4
We adopted a German Shorthair Pointer about 2 months ago. He is 2 1/2 years old fixed. He has adjusted pretty well, but he marks about twice a week. This is out of control, and I dont know what to do. We let him outside very often, but he will do it even when we are home but very sneeky like. Our other shorthair has never done this, she is perfect in the house(4 years old). The vet said it is behavorial? What can we do? We love him and the kids are attached, but I cant let a dog distroy my house. All help appreciated. Thanks. P.S. the vet ruled out any medical problems.
Answer
Introduction
Territorial marking is a very common behavior for dogs. It is also very frustrating for dog owners. This behavior can sometimes happen when the dog gets older.
Stopping the behavior requires a combination of managing the behavior and teaching your dog where it is unacceptable to urinate.
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderate
How to Keep a Dog From Marking Territory
Things You'll Need
Leash
Collar
Crate
Treats
Patience
Steps
1Step OneThe first step is to spay or neuter your dog. Studies have shown that 60 percent of male dogs will cease marking once they have been neutered. In females, the percentage is even higher.
2Step TwoUse a crate when your dog is left alone. Managing your dog's behavior is crucial when it comes to territorial marking.
3Step ThreeBring your dog out on a leash to teach and reward your dog. You have to teach your dog where it is acceptable to urinate.
4Step FourKeep a close eye on your dog. In order for your dog to learn that it's unacceptable to mark, you have to catch your dog in the act, not after. Rubbing your dog's nose in his urine after the fact is not a good idea.
5Step FiveClean up is very important. You need to clean all the areas that your dog has marked. If you use any product that has ammonia in it, it will make the behavior worse. Ammonia smells like urine to a dog. This will cause your dog to mark over the area that you have cleaned. Also, most commercial cleaning products will not completely remove the scent to your dog so he will continue to mark in the same spot.
Use a product like Nature's Miracle that is specifically designed for cleaning pet urine. It naturally breaks down all the enzymes and completely removes the scent.
Clean using a product like Natures Miracle or Petzorp. These products have enzymes that naturally break down the smell.
6Step SixUse a black light to find all the places that your dog has urinated. A black light will reveal all the spots when you turn out the lights and walk around with the black light. Once you have found all the places your dog has marked, clean each spot with Nature's Miracle.
7Step SevenTerritorial marking will occur when there is stress added to the dog's life. A new baby, new dog, bitch in heat etc. If you can determine what the underlying problem is, help your dog to adjust and the territorial marking behavior will be resolved much quicker.
8Step EightMost dogs that mark are dominant. The owner should implement leadership exercises and strive to be the leader in the household.
9Step NineBasically it boils down to proper management, proper clean up, becoming the leader, spaying or neutering your dog and finding out what the underlying problem is. By following the steps outlined in this article you will see results.
Tips & Warnings
Keep a close eye on your dog.
Spay or neuter your dog.
Make your dog work for attention and food.
Some dogs will mark when they see another dog walking by their house. Restrict areas where your dog can see out the window.
Don't punish your dog after the behavior has occurred.
Some dogs don't accept change well. Moving the furniture or adding a new piece of furniture can cause some dogs to mark.
Introduction
Dogs mark their territory with urine. Even though a dog may go outside to empty his bladder, he may still mark indoors to mark his territory. Indoor marking can also be brought on by anxiety. Consult with your veterinarian if your dog seems to suffer from anxiety. Urine marking is usually a small amount of urine on a vertical surface. There are steps you can take to eliminate this bad habit.
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Things You'll Need
enzymatic cleaner
area to confine your dog in
leash
belly bands or dog pants
Steps
1Step OneFirst, determine whether or not your dog is marking and not having accidents. Some indicators that your dog is marking territory are--he is not altered, he is leaving small amounts of urine on vertical surfaces, he lifts his leg frequently on walks, he urinates on new things brought into the house, can see other animals from a window or has contact with other animals, or has conflict with other pets in the house.
2Step TwoManage your dog's movement while he is indoors. Keep him on a leash, or confine him to a small area of the house when you cannot be with him. You may also consider having him wear a belly band (or dog diaper if your dog is female). The belly band must be used with supervision as it is not a solution, but a way to keep even drops of urine from successfully landing on your walls and furniture. Often stopping the accidents from occurring for a few months will get rid to the behavior.
3Step ThreeDo not allow your dog to stop at every tree and tire to mark while you are out on a walk. You should keep moving, only stopping at a location of your choosing to allow him to empty his bladder. Ask him to do an obedience cue (if you have taught him how) before releasing him to go potty.
4Step FourClean previously marked areas with an enzymatic cleaner designed to remove pet stains and odors.
5Step FiveMake previously marked areas inaccessible to your dog by blocking it off, moving furniture, and keeping him in an area away from his favorite marking place. If this is not possible, make the area undesirable by making the surface unpleasant such as laying on office chair roll around on the floor with the spiky side up, or for smaller areas, there are spiky mats on the market made for this purpose. You may try dog repellent sprays or indoor barrier system which use a signal that triggers a spray collar. There are also canned citronella sprays which are triggered by movement. These sprays are traditionally used in gardens to keep pests out.
6Step SixIf a new person in the house is causing your dog to assert his ownership, have that person walk him, feed him, and do positive reinforcement obedience cues with him. If the new person is a baby, have the baby present during these pleasant activities and do not lavish much attention on the dog without the baby present.
7Step SevenTry to resolve arguments between your dog and other family pets. If their is a dog bed in question, toss out the favored bed and introduce two new ones. Take up all bones and toys unless you are there to supervise the play.
8Step EightBlock access to window and doors that will allow your dog to see other animals that are outside. He may just be marking to warn them to stay away from his house.
9Step NineIf you have tried everything you can think of, consult your veterinarian to rule out any health issues. Ask him to refer you to a trainer that specializes in behavioral issues if your dog has received a clean bill of health.
Introduction
Territorial marking is a very common behavior for dogs. It is also very frustrating for dog owners. This behavior can sometimes happen when the dog gets older.
Stopping the behavior requires a combination of managing the behavior and teaching your dog where it is unacceptable to urinate.
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderate
How to Keep a Dog From Marking Territory
Things You'll Need
Leash
Collar
Crate
Treats
Patience
Steps
1Step OneThe first step is to spay or neuter your dog. Studies have shown that 60 percent of male dogs will cease marking once they have been neutered. In females, the percentage is even higher.
2Step TwoUse a crate when your dog is left alone. Managing your dog's behavior is crucial when it comes to territorial marking.
3Step ThreeBring your dog out on a leash to teach and reward your dog. You have to teach your dog where it is acceptable to urinate.
4Step FourKeep a close eye on your dog. In order for your dog to learn that it's unacceptable to mark, you have to catch your dog in the act, not after. Rubbing your dog's nose in his urine after the fact is not a good idea.
5Step FiveClean up is very important. You need to clean all the areas that your dog has marked. If you use any product that has ammonia in it, it will make the behavior worse. Ammonia smells like urine to a dog. This will cause your dog to mark over the area that you have cleaned. Also, most commercial cleaning products will not completely remove the scent to your dog so he will continue to mark in the same spot.
Use a product like Nature's Miracle that is specifically designed for cleaning pet urine. It naturally breaks down all the enzymes and completely removes the scent.
Clean using a product like Natures Miracle or Petzorp. These products have enzymes that naturally break down the smell.
6Step SixUse a black light to find all the places that your dog has urinated. A black light will reveal all the spots when you turn out the lights and walk around with the black light. Once you have found all the places your dog has marked, clean each spot with Nature's Miracle.
7Step SevenTerritorial marking will occur when there is stress added to the dog's life. A new baby, new dog, bitch in heat etc. If you can determine what the underlying problem is, help your dog to adjust and the territorial marking behavior will be resolved much quicker.
8Step EightMost dogs that mark are dominant. The owner should implement leadership exercises and strive to be the leader in the household.
9Step NineBasically it boils down to proper management, proper clean up, becoming the leader, spaying or neutering your dog and finding out what the underlying problem is. By following the steps outlined in this article you will see results.
Tips & Warnings
Keep a close eye on your dog.
Spay or neuter your dog.
Make your dog work for attention and food.
Some dogs will mark when they see another dog walking by their house. Restrict areas where your dog can see out the window.
Don't punish your dog after the behavior has occurred.
Some dogs don't accept change well. Moving the furniture or adding a new piece of furniture can cause some dogs to mark.
Introduction
Dogs mark their territory with urine. Even though a dog may go outside to empty his bladder, he may still mark indoors to mark his territory. Indoor marking can also be brought on by anxiety. Consult with your veterinarian if your dog seems to suffer from anxiety. Urine marking is usually a small amount of urine on a vertical surface. There are steps you can take to eliminate this bad habit.
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Things You'll Need
enzymatic cleaner
area to confine your dog in
leash
belly bands or dog pants
Steps
1Step OneFirst, determine whether or not your dog is marking and not having accidents. Some indicators that your dog is marking territory are--he is not altered, he is leaving small amounts of urine on vertical surfaces, he lifts his leg frequently on walks, he urinates on new things brought into the house, can see other animals from a window or has contact with other animals, or has conflict with other pets in the house.
2Step TwoManage your dog's movement while he is indoors. Keep him on a leash, or confine him to a small area of the house when you cannot be with him. You may also consider having him wear a belly band (or dog diaper if your dog is female). The belly band must be used with supervision as it is not a solution, but a way to keep even drops of urine from successfully landing on your walls and furniture. Often stopping the accidents from occurring for a few months will get rid to the behavior.
3Step ThreeDo not allow your dog to stop at every tree and tire to mark while you are out on a walk. You should keep moving, only stopping at a location of your choosing to allow him to empty his bladder. Ask him to do an obedience cue (if you have taught him how) before releasing him to go potty.
4Step FourClean previously marked areas with an enzymatic cleaner designed to remove pet stains and odors.
5Step FiveMake previously marked areas inaccessible to your dog by blocking it off, moving furniture, and keeping him in an area away from his favorite marking place. If this is not possible, make the area undesirable by making the surface unpleasant such as laying on office chair roll around on the floor with the spiky side up, or for smaller areas, there are spiky mats on the market made for this purpose. You may try dog repellent sprays or indoor barrier system which use a signal that triggers a spray collar. There are also canned citronella sprays which are triggered by movement. These sprays are traditionally used in gardens to keep pests out.
6Step SixIf a new person in the house is causing your dog to assert his ownership, have that person walk him, feed him, and do positive reinforcement obedience cues with him. If the new person is a baby, have the baby present during these pleasant activities and do not lavish much attention on the dog without the baby present.
7Step SevenTry to resolve arguments between your dog and other family pets. If their is a dog bed in question, toss out the favored bed and introduce two new ones. Take up all bones and toys unless you are there to supervise the play.
8Step EightBlock access to window and doors that will allow your dog to see other animals that are outside. He may just be marking to warn them to stay away from his house.
9Step NineIf you have tried everything you can think of, consult your veterinarian to rule out any health issues. Ask him to refer you to a trainer that specializes in behavioral issues if your dog has received a clean bill of health.
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