Question:
This is to the lady with the Pekingese that was difficult to potty train.
We acquired a poodle puppy who, as he grew, wouldn't housebreak. We also had a 2-year-old son I was potty training. Between the two, I was tearing my hair out in frustration. Finally, the day came that I became angry and I put the dog on a leash and walked for blocks and blocks. I came home calm and discovered I enjoyed the walk. Thereafter, I walked the dog daily and achieved two things: 1) the dog became housebroken; and 2) I lost weight and firmed up. No crates or newspapers, just walking the dog every day. My 2-year-old boy took longer, but he eventually got it right, too. Life was good.
M.K., Naples, FL May 02, 2010
Answer:
Many readers with house-soiling dogs will appreciate your experiences and learn from what you had to go through to find a solution. Yes, get out and walk the dog on a regular basis. Dogs aren't potted plants to keep indoors all the time. Getting out is good for you and your dog, both mentally and physically. Stimulated by the outdoors, dogs' internal systems get fired up, especially the circulatory and digestive systems. I always take my dogs out for a long walk (even in winter) about a half-hour before their regular meal. Irregularity fosters toilet irregularities.
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