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My pup turns 3months old today, and I live in an apartment with no backyard. She's going for her 3rd vaccination next week, so in the mean time I cant bring her out. I wont be able to bring her out all the time to do her business as well, as I stay on the 9th floor and I can only bring her for walks twice a day - once in the morning, and once in the night, because I wont be home during the day due to school.
I think she has grasp the idea of going to the toilet as she does go there every once in awhile. I praise her and give her treats when she does it. I do direct her there when she goes to the wrong area (I carry her there sometimes), and she does have accidents in the house. When she pee-pooped in the wrong areas, I used to make noises so she'd stop and bring her to the toilet, but she couldnt control it all the way and pee-pooped on me so I've stopped doing that. Instead, I'd just say a stern 'No' with my index finger pointing at her, then simply walk away without giving her attention. Sometimes she'd then run to the toilet to do her next business, but sometimes she wouldn't. She doesn't go back to the same spot unless I dont clean the area properly.
I could use some help here and would greatly appreciate it :biggrin:
I'm quite tired of cleaning up after her :frown:
To side track abit, recently she's been biting my dad's wooden bookcase, and she's eaten abit of the paper covering. I tried boucing a ball against it (not hitting her) to discourage her but it doesn't work. She's teething now, and I've provided her with a range of toys but I think she's bored of it?? Just yesterday the servicing man came in, and he said he owned 8 dogs before and used physical punishment to train them and thus they were very obedient. I didn't agree with him, stating that I believe in positive reinenforcement, and wouldnt the dogs be listening out of fear? Why would you want your best friend to fear you? But I was so frustrated and tired today (Due to sleepless nights) .. I said 'No' and put my hand around her muzzle so she'd stop. It worked after awhile, and she no longer bites it.. but do you think thats wrong? :frown:
My pup turns 3months old today, and I live in an apartment with no backyard. She's going for her 3rd vaccination next week, so in the mean time I cant bring her out. I wont be able to bring her out all the time to do her business as well, as I stay on the 9th floor and I can only bring her for walks twice a day - once in the morning, and once in the night, because I wont be home during the day due to school.
I think she has grasp the idea of going to the toilet as she does go there every once in awhile. I praise her and give her treats when she does it. I do direct her there when she goes to the wrong area (I carry her there sometimes), and she does have accidents in the house. When she pee-pooped in the wrong areas, I used to make noises so she'd stop and bring her to the toilet, but she couldnt control it all the way and pee-pooped on me so I've stopped doing that. Instead, I'd just say a stern 'No' with my index finger pointing at her, then simply walk away without giving her attention. Sometimes she'd then run to the toilet to do her next business, but sometimes she wouldn't. She doesn't go back to the same spot unless I dont clean the area properly.
I could use some help here and would greatly appreciate it :biggrin:
I'm quite tired of cleaning up after her :frown:
To side track abit, recently she's been biting my dad's wooden bookcase, and she's eaten abit of the paper covering. I tried boucing a ball against it (not hitting her) to discourage her but it doesn't work. She's teething now, and I've provided her with a range of toys but I think she's bored of it?? Just yesterday the servicing man came in, and he said he owned 8 dogs before and used physical punishment to train them and thus they were very obedient. I didn't agree with him, stating that I believe in positive reinenforcement, and wouldnt the dogs be listening out of fear? Why would you want your best friend to fear you? But I was so frustrated and tired today (Due to sleepless nights) .. I said 'No' and put my hand around her muzzle so she'd stop. It worked after awhile, and she no longer bites it.. but do you think thats wrong? :frown: