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Can you really teach an old dog new tricks2007-11-25 2:59:50

Hi there, before me and my husband had our daughter our precious pup pretty much had free rein of our large section. Which means she also pretty much poohed where she wanted to and we would go out there and pick it up every day or so. Now that our daughter has come along and we鈥檝e made the section kiddie friendly with a play house and the sorts we have been trying to train our dog (who is 5 years old, so not too old to learn I hope) to do her business around the side if the house. For two months I would go out there with her and show her where to do it and she would. But If I didn鈥檛 go with her she would slip back to her old habit. We have tried that pheromone spray which worked really well except if it rained she would go right back to the spot, and it said that you only had to do it for three days and the dog would learn! Huh!! Try 4 weeks and counting! She knows that she鈥檒l get in trouble when she does it because if she sees me watching her and she does one she runs for the hills with tail between legs!! Is my dog just a doggy moron or should I keep at it? I would love to know if you have any helpful tips.

Answers:

keep trying! shell get the point

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My suggestion is to try crate-training her. If they go on the floor, keep punishing her by putting her in the crate and saying 'NO!' in a very mean and nasty voice.

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no

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Just try to! But also you can get this spray and its really safe and idk what its called but ask any animal assistant, what it does is that just spray it around the place you dont want you dog to go and the dog wont go there. Its like a force feild or something! BUt it works for every pet! Try it or just keep trying to train your dog!! Good luck!! :)

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Just for some background, I am a former AKC kennel owner (until I got a divorce :P), professional obedience, tracking, and area/personal protection trainer. I have also been a show handler with multiple AKC obedience titles to my dogs' credit. I am a founding member, former Chairman of the National Association of Professional Canine Trainers and Handlers (NAPCaTH) and certified Canine Behaviorist. I have also trained Search and Rescue dogs which have worked around the world. I'm not just spouting something I heard from Uncle Jake, saw posted in a forum on the internet, or saw on "The Dog Whisperer". (shudder)