Re: help needed As above, the turf in litter tray works as a friend of mine has a Flatcoat pup and uses this method successfully.
Re: help needed Just to throw my two penny's worth in, with regards to the turf. We had our garden landscape the week of getting our little puppy (Ozzie) and when the gardener finished he told us that Ozzie couldn't go on the grass for 4 weeks, you can only imagine the look on our faces when he told us that, not his fault we should of checked 1st, so what we did was went to homebase and bought 3 rolls of turf (£4 each) and put them on a groundsheet on top of the slabs, which work out great for is, he had grass to go on, and he wasn't so bothered about the new grass for about a week then we just have up and let him on it, he loves it I hope this helps!
Re: help needed Hi John, just saw your problem! I have been too busy with Chepi to read what's going on lately. Congratulations on your puppy. I hope things have improved and that he's managing to go. It must be a worry. Hope to hear how he's getting on soon
Re: help needed Thanks to everyone for their advice. Well, it's all up and down people. Not much progress. He goes on the concrete or on a tarpaulin I am using to help situation (until I can get some turf to see if that helps), then I think 'yes, we're getting somewhere' and then lo and behold we spend seven minutes or so outside because he's due and I know he needs a pee and he doesn't go and then he goes in living room. Tell me; if I can see he's about to go or he just tooties down to go do I grab him and run outside or say something in an annoyed voice or do I just let nature take its course and try again next time? NIce to hear from you Jane, I know how busy you must be; I'm busy morning till night it seems
Re: help needed Hi, I think your pup is still very young? about 9 weeks ish? Anyhow, don't use an annoyed voice as he is still super small and learning. Just praise like mad including a treat when he does go out side. It wont take long for the penny to drop, just keep going and he will get it. Emma and Meg. p.s. we have all been in your shoes thinking they will never get it but I promise they do
Re: help needed Hi John, when I seen Harley start to squat, I quickly picked her up ran outside, put her down and said 'go wee wee' then would reward her if she went. I wouldn't get cross as he might think that weeing infront of you isn't allowed and will go when you aren't looking. Are you using a strong cleaner (but dog friendly) that isn't ammonia based?
Re: help needed Here is a great article John. http://www.thelabradorsite.com/house-training-your-labrador-puppy/ I used to whip Tatze out as soon as she began to squat - no telling off 'tho, or he will go and hide to do it. Be careful 'tho, I did my back in whipping Tatze out! - the 'pick up and go' can be just the wrong twist for your back!!
Re: help needed Chester is still very young. There is no point in telling him off about something he cannot control. Though it is very difficult to keep the exasperation out of your voice. I used to take Molly outside and tell her to "be clean" and repeat the command while she was doing it with lavish praise when she had finished. I still use the phrase today when I take her out for the last pee of the day. I also used the scoop and dash technique when Molly squatted. I reckon she got the idea what was needed between 11 and 12 weeks. A few accidents afterwards if she was distracted, but I haven't even thought about it in 6 months and she is just coming up to 10 months. So not too much of a slog.
Re: help needed No telling off. Just take him out when he is about to go and don't let let him go inside. Get some turf or even a child's sand pit and dig up some grass from somewhere to put in it. Good luck
