need potty training tips for a great dane lol

[Kfamr]

Originally posted by tikeyas_mom
I'll suggest it..

Who do you need to suggest it to?

[dukedogsmom]

I wouldn't call that lazy, it's called being a puppy. And, like everyone else says, if you take the dog out lots on a leash and praise her, then you'll have good results. And I have to ask, has the newness worn off already?

[tikeyas_mom]

Originally posted by dukedogsmom
And I have to ask, has the newness worn off already?

what do you mean??? if you mean is she confertable in her new home, well I would say so, she loves Tikeya and oscar.. I also took more pics of her today mwahahaha I will post em once they are uploaded.

[Logan]

And I have to ask, has the newness worn off already?

I wouldn't think that question falls in the line of "being nice".

Jynelle, I think making sure she goes out more often is probably the key. Even if she doesn't act like she needs to go, take her, and limit her access to the rest of the house while you're training her. She shouldn't have the full run of the house until she's able to be trusted with her potty habits and her behavior, in general. Puppies are destructive at times!!!

[aly]

Bear with me, I'm using an old keyboard with sticky keys and just lost a long post I made ....

You guys probably conditioned Baby to barking in her crate. Never let her out while she is barking, whining, pawing the door, etc. Only let her out when she is calm. If she thinks barking will get her out of the crate, then she will keep barking until you let her out.

The crate should always be a positive place with soft blankets and safe toys. You can also play soft classical music.

When you take her out of the crate, put a leash on her and lead her to the backyard (to the same designated potty area every time). If she potties, PRAISE her and treat her and act like she did the best thing in the world. If she doesn't go, lead her back into the house and put her in her crate. Wait 15 minutes then go back and try again. When she finally does go, let her offleash.

[tikeyas_mom]

Originally posted by Logan


Jynelle, I think making sure she goes out more often is probably the key. Even if she doesn't act like she needs to go, take her, and limit her access to the rest of the house while you're training her. She shouldn't have the full run of the house until she's able to be trusted with her potty habits and her behavior, in general. Puppies are destructive at times!!!

hee hee, I know what you mean, she always steals my stuffies lol it is soo annoying, but hence the name BAby, she loves her babies ... I will try out the leash thing..

[Fox-Gal]

Just a thought, but try putting the crate in your room next to your bed. I had to do that with Tuffy, so when ever he cried at night I could just reach over and pet him. Once he knew I was always there he stoped his crying. There was a few long nights at first of course, but it worked out.

As to potty training him, like everyone else said, take him out ever 1/2 hour or so. If he doesn't go the first time, take him right back out with in 5 mins. till he does go. Then you can wait a 1/2 to an hour, depending and then do it all over again. After awhile he will get the idea....if I pee/poop I will get to stay in longer. And lots of love when he does go.

[tikeyas_mom]

ok thanks for the advie fox-gal

[Kfamr]

Originally posted by Kfamr
Who do you need to suggest it to?

[tikeyas_mom]

Originally posted by Kfamr
who do you need to suggest it to?

Well I do have a family.. They might want to discuss training methods.

[Kfamr]

Originally posted by tikeyas_mom
Well I do have a family.. They might want to discuss training methods.

Really?? I never knew that!
I was just asking an innocent question.

I didn't think your parents would care how you trained your dog.

[tikeyas_mom]

she isnt technically my dog, she is the families and we all take care of her, training included.

[aly]

I really think you'll have success crate training if you do it the right way. I can elaborate more on how to get a dog used to a crate if you want.

[tikeyas_mom]

that would be great!! I did check out the sites but I cant puyt babys food int he crate because her food bowls are very acward in size lol.

[Kfamr]

I'm just wondering.... You parent's didn't like that the fact that there was bird mess on their floors, how do they feel about Baby's messes on the floor?

Just a honest, innocent question -- please don't get snippy.