need potty training tips for a great dane lol

[tikeyas_mom]

that has nothing to do with this post. you didnt tell me any pointers on how I should potty train her.. please edit that post to fit the topic, because it doesnt.

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?

[Kfamr]

Originally posted by tikeyas_mom
that has nothing to do with this post. you didnt tell me any pointers on how I should potty train her.. please edit that post to fit the topic, because it doesnt.

I posted my tips a while back, they probably didn't even get read by you.

This does have to do with this thread, as it's about Baby and her potty problems. I could you please answer my question?

[tikeyas_mom]

I have no idea how they feel..

[Kfamr]

I hope they don't feel the same as they did with the birds. I hope she stays around as well as Tikeya & Oscar because I'd love to see her grow up on PT.

[wolfsoul]

Originally posted by Kfamr


This does have to do with this thread, as it's about Baby and her potty problems. I could you please answer my question?

I don't think that you need to know how enjoyable or beneficial Baby's accidents are to interpret whether or not your information on potty training will be useful.

[tikeyas_mom]

Originally posted by Kfamr
I hope they don't feel the same as they did with the birds. I hope she stays around as well as Tikeya & Oscar because I'd love to see her grow up on PT.

[Kfamr]

It was just a simple question, there was no need for either of you to get snippy about it, as I asked not to.

I'm sure she didn't even read my post, like I said.

[Kfamr]

Originally posted by tikeyas_mom

Ok?

[aly]

Ok, this is a slow process and won't happen in a day.

(For the treats, I would use small pieces of cut up hotdog, or something similar that is really yummy and Baby doesn't usually get).

Start with the crate door wide open. Place treats around the crate and let Baby walk around and eat them. Then start throwing the treats into the crate. Let Baby walk in and get them then walk back out. Since Baby already doesn't like the crate, you may need to stay on this step for a few days. When Baby starts lingering in the crate waiting for more treats, give her some then briefly shut the crate door without latching it. Wait just a couple seconds and open it letting her walk out. Stay on this step for a couple days also.

When Baby is comfortable with the previous step, start latching the door shut and leaving it closed for longer periods (15-30 seconds, gradually increasing). If she gets uneasy or anxious, you may be moving too fast. Just wait until she's calm, let her out, and then backtrack a little.

Eventually you want to work up to the point where you can close the crate door and leave the room for 5 minutes, and come back and she's still calm. You can use stuffed kongs to help keep her occupied. Once she is doing good with this, you can leave the room for longer periods.

The key is not to push her farther than she's ready to go. Go at her pace and you will have success. Something that helped me when I crate trained Reece was covering the crate with a sheet.

Didn't her previous home work on housebreaking or crate training?

[tikeyas_mom]

Originally posted by Kfamr
It was just a simple question, there was no need for either of you to get snippy about it, as I asked not to.

I'm sure she didn't even read my post, like I said.

again there you go with assuming things, I read everyones posts, since I needed advise about training her to go potty out side...

[Kfamr]

Great advice, Aly...

One think I would add though, if it's alright, I wouldn't leave the stuffed kong or anything else (other than treats) in there while she's alone for too long.

[tikeyas_mom]

why ??

[Kfamr]

Originally posted by tikeyas_mom
why ??

If you're asking me why,
Because she could possibly chew up the toy and eat it.

[wolfsoul]

Why not a kong? I think kongs are one of the greatest toys, especially for dogs to be alone with. They are large and hard, so a dog shouldn't chew it up too quickly or choke on it.

[tikeyas_mom]

she also has a gummy bone, she doesnt chew it much but we incourage her to .. I could leave her with that..