how do i stop him?

scotty1971

he still does not even lift his leg yet to wee!!!

DitaVonTee

Think it's time to go back to basic's with him, giving him, regular toilet breaks every 30-40 minutes, making sure he's let out after meal times and naps etc.

I'd stand outside with him personally each time, and refuse to come back in until he's done something.

Worked fine for me.

Anywhere he's messing in the house, cleaning the area with a solution of 'biological' washing powder will get rid of traces of 'his' smell and will help stop him toileting in the same place every time.

Raksha

How long is he on his own for and how often?

Fosterdog

My boy sometimes seems to get so distracted by smells in the garden that he forgets to go. Even now after we've had him 10 months (and he's an adult not a pup) we have to go out with him to make sure he goes before he can go back in the house.

Because he's much older we know that once he's "been" he won't need to keep going through the day except on his walks so he can come and go as he pleases. It's just the first toilet trip of the morning when he just wants to run and sniff he forgets he even has a bladder.

Bonniew86

I taught my dog to basically go on command. I would put her out every hour or so, and the moment she started the tell-tail sniffing in circles, I'd say the word 'toilet' repeatedly until she'd finished and then give her LOTS of praise. Now, when I need her to go, e.g. before a long car journey, before bed, or before we go out, all we need to say is 'toilet' and she knows what to do. Also, if we say 'toilet' and she gets excited, we know she needs to go out.

To get started you need to look out for the sniffing of the floor as this is a sign they need to go, so quickly get them outside and if they go outside, give them a ridiculous amount of praise. He will soon learn that going in the garden brings good things.

Raksha

Well, the OP first posted nearly a month ago, and has been back twice since. Hasn't given us the information they have been asked for, so I wonder how committed they are to actually getting this dog house trained...

scotty1971

Raksha wrote: »

Well, the OP first posted nearly a month ago, and has been back twice since. Hasn't given us the information they have been asked for, so I wonder how committed they are to actually getting this dog house trained...

look if you can't have anything good to say do not contribute to this thread.i have better things to do than constantly post, i check the thread and take on board what people say, i really want my dog to p**s and s**t in the house of course so i am not committed to house training him!!

Raksha

scotty1971 wrote: »

look if you can't have anything good to say do not contribute to this thread.i have better things to do than constantly post, i check the thread and take on board what people say, i really want my dog to p**s and s**t in the house of course so i am not committed to house training him!!

So how about answering the questions you've been asked by many of the posters on this thread who are in a position to offer advice?

Bromley86 wrote: »

You might want to give a little more context on the toilet training you've tried to date.

faerie~spangles wrote: »

What products are you using to clean up his mess?

If the products are ammonia based he will continue to toilet in that area.

Fire_Fox wrote: »

Have you done the whole
- take him out every hour all day, from morn 'til night
- stay outside until he goes after each meal or on walks, however long it takes
- praise and treats when he goes outside
- don't let him out of your sight when indoors, whisk him out if ANY sign or if he starts to go, thing?

Did you consistently do everything recommended in your earlier thread?
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3947637

krlyr wrote: »

Do you tend to leave the door between the house and garden open for him to come and go as he pleases? This can often hinder housetraining rather than help it as it stops the dog having a defined place to toilet and place to not toilet - they all merge into one.

If it's been very persistant despite training, it could be worth a vet check to rule out a UTI or anything else going on.

Fire_Fox wrote: »

How long did you stick it all out for? Did taking him out every hour or two and keeping him out until he goes make any difference?

Raksha wrote: »

if you try lots of different things, you may end up confusing him. Are you with him most of the day?

Raksha wrote: »

How long is he on his own for and how often?

You haven't told us, despite several of us asking, what his routine is.

Also, we need to know some stuff about his life. It might not seem pertinent to you, but it may be important if you view it from a dog's point of view.

For instance, do you take him out in the garden, or does he go out on his own?

Do you reward him profusely for going in the garden?

What do you do when he toilets indoors?

Have you ever kept a diary of the times he goes outside or makes a mistake indoors (I know from experience that my dogs will need to go out at around 9 in the evening when they've had their evening meal at around 7 - by letting them out between 8.30 and 9.00 I can avoid mistakes)

If you can fill in these blanks (rather than shot abuse at those that are trying to help you) we can move forward and help you.

vicx

Before anyone can help we need to know if you are making any errors with the training which is making it harder for yourself.

Do you go outside with him and praise/reward him each time he toilets outside?

Do you leave the door open so he can come and go as he pleases?

Is he left on his own for long periods of time so he has no choice but to toilet indoors?

Are you punishing him for toileting indoors?

scotty1971

vicx wrote: »

Before anyone can help we need to know if you are making any errors with the training which is making it harder for yourself.

Do you go outside with him and praise/reward him each time he toilets outside?

always go outside with him,gets plenty of praise

Do you leave the door open so he can come and go as he pleases?

always has access to go outdoors

Is he left on his own for long periods of time so he has no choice but to toilet indoors?

longest he is left is a couple of hours

Are you punishing him for toileting indoors?

never punish him