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Maybe they're testing you? If you are absolutely sure they don't need to use the restroom, get some ear plugs and ignore. They'll get used to it. But 8 weeks or 12 weeks sounds way too early to hold throughout the night. I had to wake up couple times through the night when my dog was a...

My dog is almost 10 months old and does the same thing. I'm glad I'm not alone in this... and I hope consistency will reinforce outside potty behavior!

Thanks, Houndlove. I am taking Taylor in to get assessed for futher training this Saturday. Most of the time, he'll trade, but if he has a really high value item (something he's not supsose to have!), he won't trade. He has to be bribed...dangling a really good treat in front of his nose...

I want to get your opinion... is this a normal dog behavior or is it serious? Taylor got a hold of my cell phone yesterday. I chased him and he got cornered (behind tv). When I reached in to grab my phone, I accidently grabbed his ear - his long floppy ear. He yelped and dropped my phone...

I agree with Melissa. Let him walk around with leash on around the house first, then try walking him in the house, then graduate to outdoors. You can encourage good walking with treats. I know it's hard to treat a small/short dog without bending down. I read somewhere to use a long spatula...

I don't like the idea of pee pads. I think it tells the dog it is okay to pee in the house. Could you get rid of pads and try retraining her to go outside? You would have to start all over again, but I think it can be done. My dog is almost 8 months and can hold in his crate while I'm at...

Foxwench, do you have any suggestion on how to train him not to bark when I'm away?

Thanks for the feedback, poodlemommy! I've been reading about the collar and I thought it's only used when you don't want them to bark. I don't want to eliminate barking completely - just when I'm not home. I allow him to bark when he's playing with me, it's short and quick. He understands...

He is in his crate 8-9 hours during the day. In the evenings, 1-3 hours on the days I have class or have to run errands. I have a neighbor who's willing to walk/play with him for 30 minutes on some days. I should set this up soon. I think I'll try to get up when he does. It's just that...

Taylor, now 7 1/2 months old Beagle/Poodle, has learned to jump off the bed. With this achievement also came multiple accidents. He often wakes up early in the morning (anywhere between 4-6) and relieves himself by the door and comes back to bed. How do I stop him from doing this? Crating is...

How old is Roxie? After she pees outside, use touch, words, and treats to praise her! Giver her the treat, tell her how good she is in your excited voice while petting her. Consider walking her until she goes poo outside. If she doesn't go, bring her inside but keep her crated for about 15...

Taylor's 75% beagle and is totally an indoor dog! His last accident was 2 weeks ago. He's almost 6 months. They'll make mistakes as a pup, don't be too disappointed! Also, I did hear that hounds are harder to train because they are real stubborn!

She's only a puppy and will make occassional mistakes! I would go read a sticky thread on potty training on Training Forum. I used it myself to train my puppy! Also, at that age, she probably needs to go out pretty frequently. Try not to give her any chance to make an accident in the house...

I'm not sure if I experienced the same thing, but I know that taking care of the puppy made me feel crappy all the time. I thought for sure my social life was over and I wanted to cry every night because it was more of a responsibility than what I thought it'd ever be... It was hard for the...

Thank you for your feedbacks. I bought some ear plugs yesterday and let him whine and bark it out.... overall, I think he did okay. I got him out at 5:45 and took him outside to potty. I gave him a blanket on the floor which he used for about 20 minutes and he cried to be up with me on the...