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JJM New Member Posts: 1 |
posted 03-14-2004 06:33 AM
I need Help. I have a Silky terrier that is just over a year old. When we where potty training him he took a liking to peeing under my desk. We managed to get him to not go any where else in the house, but he continues to pee under my desk. We've tried to punish him but he doesn't seem to take to it. I've tried countless carpet cleaning products but they don't seem to work. The smell is still there. I've decided to replace my carpet. Does anyone think that will help? and Does any one know if there is some sort of carpet or color that would discourage him from peeing there? what should I do? IP: Logged |
Maisey Member Posts: 1387 |
posted 03-14-2004 07:43 AM
Hi JJM, What did you clean the carpet with? You pup has made that his "potty spot" he can smell the urine there and naturally assumes this is his spot. Punishing him won't help...you need to remove the smell permanently. Work to establish a pee spot outside. When you catch the pup going inside quickly pick him up and carry him outside(no yelling..no punishment) to the same spot setting him down and saying "go potty", keep some treats in your pocket and reward heavily with lots of verbal praise when he does go outside. He has been going in his inside spot for a long while now so this will take patience on your part, treat it like you are potty training a puppy all over again. Take him out when he wakes up from napping, after eating, after playing and in general about every 30 minutes so that you are more likely to have him going outside than inside and can make a big deal with rewards when he goes outside. It's setting him up to succeed, you have the opportunity to reward instead of punish. IP: Logged |
susan_cude@hotmail.com Member Posts: 813 |
posted 03-14-2004 09:16 AM
Very well said! Maisey JJM, you also might want to try putting a small bowl of food in that spot, they usually don't like to urinate where they eat. Also do all the things Maisey suggested, I'm sure it will get better. Good luck! Susan IP: Logged |
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