*Potential News* update :) having some issues

[buttercup132]

When I housetrained Beenie and Frankie, I had them tethered to me with a leash at all times. Once an hour, I'd take them out and after they did business outside I'd make a big deal about it and squeal and give small treat. Over time, increase time to 2 hours then 3 then 4 etc...

Do this, that way he cant get any shoes or anything either.You could put a choker on him and do a quick snap and no when he goes for a shoe. Also for peeing you can use a pee band.

[Shelteez2]

Just because he was housetrained at his previous home does not mean he will generalize that the same rules apply in this home. The best thing to do is treat him like a puppy. That means scheduled potty breaks, tether him to you, and whenever you can't be watching him 100% crate him. That will also prevent his getting into things he shouldn't.
If when you are watching him he goes after something he shouldn't have I wouldn't correct him (then again I don't believe in using corrections to teach dogs) I would tell him to give and take it from him, then I would tell him good boy and give him something appropriate to chew on.
Belly bands are good to use especially if he is marking, because if he goes to try and pee on something, you can go interupt him and take him outside to finish, and no pee gets on your stuff. Then you don't have to worry about cleaning it very thoroughly so that he doesn't smell it.
Good luck and don't give up. Adopting an adult can be a great challenge and reward all at the same time.

[Twisterdog]

He's a pug beagle mix, technically a puggle, but I don't wanna call him that as it's not a real breed.

Good for you! I won't use "designer dog" names, either. I won't write them on customer's files. If a customer says, "He is a maltapoo.", I say as I'm writing, "Maltese/Poodle cross". Sometimes it opens up a conversation about designer dogs, and once in a while I can even get through to someone.

Congrats on your new pooch. Sometimes it takes them a while to understand the new layout and rules of housetraining. Just keep working and be patient.

[luvofallhorses]

Well he is just new and adjusting. Is he neutered? If not that may be the problem there if he is peeing A LOT. But I would give him time and crate him when you are not able to watch him.

[Alysser]

Woo, sorry I haven't updated in nearly 5 days! You guys probably think we gave him back, nope, he's still here! He's behaving and settling it alot nicer now. He has a schedule and has not peed/pooped since I last posted about it. We found a very good obedience trainer who has worked with animals from cats to horses and rescue dogs, so I think he's pretty good. He was a PULLER on the leash as well, but has since got way better with the use of the harness I am guessing you guys want more pics?

[chocolatepuppy]

yes!!!

[dab_20]

Alyssa it's great to hear you got a new dog! I'm so excited for you and Mikey is such a handsome little fellow!! I'd love to see more pictures.

I'm glad he is adjusting well. When we first got Springen he peed in the house and ate half my shoes He is totally potty trained and is doing better with the chewing. It just takes time and patience!