Help! I Need It Now!

[KittyGurl]

This is Duke's last chance. If he goes to the bathroom in the house one more time, my grandmom is going to get rid of him! I take him out for walks a lot more and let him out in the yard too. Any help would be great. I just need it really quickly. I really don't wanna give Duke away! I can't lose him now!

[k9krazee]

This is not something that can be solved in two minutes.

It is your responsibility to not allow him to go to the bathroom in the house. Set up a schedule and allow him plenty of opportunites to go outside and when he's in the house either crate him or put a leash on him and tether him to you.

[Karen]

Yes, set a regular schedule, and take him out and don't go in until he has "done his business." When does he "go" in the house? Is there a pattern? Cut down on treats in the evenings after dinner if it's a night-time thing, etc. Figure out a pattern, then modify your own behavior and schedule to combat this.

[KittyGurl]

Yes, set a regular schedule, and take him out and don't go in until he has "done his business." When does he "go" in the house? Is there a pattern? Cut down on treats in the evenings after dinner if it's a night-time thing, etc. Figure out a pattern, then modify your own behavior and schedule to combat this.

He usually goes to the bathroom in the house in the middle of the night. Once and awhile he will go in the day time. He doesn't do that everyday though. He also went in my aunts house. I always give him treats when he goes to the bathroom in the yard or out on walks. I don't give him treats when he goes in the house. When ever we catch him "going" in the house, we tell him "NO!" I thought that would be good.

[pitc9]

I HIGHLY suggest getting a crate and leaving him in it when he can not be watched. But be sure not to leave him it too long, only use it during the day when no one can keep an eye on him and also at night.
How old is he?
What breed?
Has he been cheked by a vet to be sure he doesn't have a medical problem??
Do you take him out right after he's eaten?
Does he poop or pee (or both) in the house?
You may want to limit his water intake to only when you're home and are able to take him out to potty a little while after drinking.

[KittyGurl]

I HIGHLY suggest getting a crate and leaving him in it when he can not be watched. But be sure not to leave him it too long, only use it during the day when no one can keep an eye on him and also at night.
How old is he?
What breed?
Has he been cheked by a vet to be sure he doesn't have a medical problem??
Do you take him out right after he's eaten?
Does he poop or pee (or both) in the house?
You may want to limit his water intake to only when you're home and are able to take him out to potty a little while after drinking.

Duke is a three year old Beagle. He doesn't have a medical problem when we took him to the vet. My grandpa takes him out early in the morning once he wakes up. I usually take him out after I get back from school, but since it's summer, I take him for a walk after he is done eating lunch. He pees and poops in the house, but mostly poops.

Thank you everyone for your advice

[k9krazee]

Okay, you're problem is at night, then? I would suggest either once again, tying him to your bed at night or putting him in a crate.

Good luck!

[Genny]

What kind of dog is Duke? The way we house trained our poodle was we put newspapers down for her at first (in the house) and when she went on them we would take them outside with us when we took her out and then she would smell that and see that's where she had gone before and then she'd use the bathroom outside instead of in the house. It took time but she is now 6 yrs old and never uses the bathroom in the house!!!

Also putting him in a crate/dog carrier would be a good idea too. Just only let him out when you're playing/feeding him or taking him outside!

[SemaviLady]

Are belly bands an option for Pete?

These are not training devices, more like male dog diapers, for pee.