He is older not a puppy. I have had him for nearly a month still trying to find away to break this habit.
Thanks so much for your help
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Look for clues that he is "telling" you that he needs to go outside. Sometimes we may mistake the clues to them wanting attention. If he comes up to you, out of the blue, ask him if he needs to go outside and then take him out. Always make sure to tell him that he is a good dog for doing his business outside. He will start wanting to do it more. Keep on his schedule of vacating, as horrible as it may be sometimes, and you should be fine. Good Luck!
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- Is he intact? What I mean is, has he been neutered? If not, do that first.
He may have developed a very bad habit of marking his territory inside the house. You don't say if you have any other dogs in the house, if you do, he may be marking the house because he is stressed from the other dogs. If no other dogs in the house, then he just may be stressed from other things going on. You have only had him a month.
Terriers are pretty high-strung dogs. How often to you walk him, and for how long?
Do you play with him? Terriers need a LOT of exercise and attention.
Maybe an obedience class would be helpful. He might not be taking you seriously as the pack leader. - Crate training will help. When you aren't supervising him, put him in his crate. Let him out every few hours and right after meals so he can do his stuff, and praise him for going in the right place. If the problem is marking, neutering may help, but so will telling him "no" and supervising him.
You have some great advice! Definitely take him to a beginning obedience class. Terriers are very smart and benefit from obedience training, and you will too! Even if he knows the basics like "sit," I bet you'll get some good advice. You'll also have a trainer to talk to about your specific issues. Good luck! - First off you should definatly get him neutered. Adult male dogs will mark their territory. As per training, positive reinforcement is always the best key.
When you catch him in the act, move him. Although it may seem pointless, because most likley he's already finished peeing, but move him to the place he should have gone anyway. Make sure to clean the soiled spot thouroughly with an amonia free cleaner.
When he does go outside. PRAISE HIM. Make a huge fuss and give him cookies. I only give our dog cookies for training purposes. You will be surprised how quickly they catch on. For them its as simple as 'if i pee outside, i get a treat....if I pee inside, I don't'
It just takes patience, the more repititon the better the dog will catch on. - Get him on a schedule first. For example, a good walk in the AM before you leave the house and when you get home - 30 min - and that should tire him out so and empty his bladder. Is there someone who can come and check on him while your not home so he gets a break while our gone. Also watch him like a hawk if he looks like he about to pee tell him no right away and then take him straight outside so he can pee. Always use the smae door and eventually he will associate that door with having to go. After awhile you'll see him go to that door when he needs to go. Some dogs learn this very quickly some may take longer. You need to be consistent with the training as if your not he will become confused and revert back to his old ways. It will take a lot of work - Good Luck!!
- I have a male terrier myself, hopefully i can help you in some way. First off do you know how old he is? Because is he is over 6 months of age it is natural for male dogs to mark.....if they are not neutered.
Second, you NEED to get him neutered. If this is a marking issue and not just a potty issue, then the neutering will help subside it. It will not make the marking go away. If marking is the answer. It is also healthier for animals to be spayed/neutered and they will live longer.
Now, you need to purchase a crate, no larger than for him to sit, turn around and lay down. No bigger than this. You need to crate train him for pottying when you are not able to supervise him or when you are away from home at any time. Get him on a schedule. I will use my dog's schedule as an example. I crate him as soon as we go to bed, the next AM, i take him out immediately (do not let him run around the house) he will need to potty very soon after you let him out. I walk my dog and let him do #1 and #2. I keep walking him until he does both. I have him on such a good schedule he ALWAYS does both. You will get your dog on a similar schedule with some time. If the dog does only one number and not the other, then you need to bring him in the house and WATCH him. Do not let him out of your sight. If he gives you signs of peeing or leg lifting you need to correct him. A sharp NO and loud clapping of your hands will do it. Then grab him immediately and take him outside. Praise him when he does it outside. Repeat this process each and everyday until he understands that peeing in the house is not appropriate. The other comment with treats and cookies is perfect. This will give him incentive to do his business OUTSIDE not inside. Whenever i an not at home my dog is always in his crate....ALWAYS. When i take him out, i repeat the process above. Crate training helps with marking and potty training and also keeps him safe. This will take time and work but you can break him of this. Crate training is the absolute best thing i have ever done for my dog and my household. Good Luck!!!! - You can visit http://www.dogstraining.info .It provide you with the most popular and easiest dog training Guide
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