Dog House Training
Dog house training question?
I have to leave my dog alone for about 7 hours a day and while he is perfect about his house training I hate to make him hold it all day. I was going to get an indoor dog potty just to put out while I am at work but I am afraid it may ruin his house training abilites when it is not availabe. (I was planning on leaving it in the garage when I am home and he can just go outside. Does anyone know if this will have a negative effect on his house training?
While many dogs can hold their need for 7 hours, it is always beneficial if you provide an alternate source for them to go when nature calls. First of all, it’s healthier. It’s not good for the human animal or canines to hold urine too long…but there are times when we all have to hold. Second, as a dog ages – or if he isn’t feeling well – he will be unable to hold the need to go as easily as he did in his younger years. If you successfully train him to use a “mobile potty”, then neither he or you have to fear an accident and he won’t have to lie in discomfort. I do have to warn though, I rescue dogs and while it is easy to train puppies to use a “mobile potty”, it is not so easy with a mature dog that has already been house trained; however, if he takes to it – it’ll be a blessing to both of you. Getting something with artificial grass will not confuse him about carpet, the artificial grass – obviously, mimics grass in texture which is vastly different than carpet. Also, you mentioned that you were going to place it in the garage so that’s not technically the house and he should easily differentiate the two. The average dog has an IQ of a 4 year old toddler. Some breeds higher so don’t underestimate their ability. To remove the “mobile potty” while your home will only confuse him. With any training, consistency is key. And to be honest, if he does go out to the garage and use it while you are home you should celebrate that. That means he gets it and he’s using it and neither of you have to be burdened when you can’t be there or are running late. I mean if the dog has to go badly – wouldn’t you rather he go in a designated place? Besides, if you walk him at your regular schedules when you’re home, then it’s unlikely he’ll have a need to pee. Bottom line, any dog that I successfully trained to use on has always gone to the balcony to pee/poo and has never gone in the house instead. I hope it works! Like I said, it’s a hit or miss with those things.
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