Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    hibr0503's Avatar
    hibr0503 Posts: 4, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Mar 27, 2007, 06:48 PM
    Crate training
    My german shepherd can not seem to get the hint about crate training. She knows that outside is where she is supposed to do her business because at times she will go sit by the door to go out. She is 4 months old and soils her crate almost religiously... she will even sit and lay in her own droppings. When she is out running around the house she is usually fine maybe an accident or two. But I have even witnessed her get up... walk into her crate... eliminate... and come back... WHY IS THIS? Help please



    Thank you
    RubyPitbull's Avatar
    RubyPitbull Posts: 3,575, Reputation: 648
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #2

    Mar 27, 2007, 07:24 PM
    It sounds as if something went wrong with the crate training. She knows that she sleeps there but she appears to have connected it in some way as another place to do her business. Not knowing what your routine with her has been, have you take a look at labman's sticky at the top of this forum? There is detailed information regarding housebreaking. Please read through all his advice. I am sure he will stop by to offer you additional help when he is online.

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/dogs/i...tml#post251809
    labman's Avatar
    labman Posts: 10,580, Reputation: 551
    Uber Member
    		  
    #3

    Mar 27, 2007, 07:35 PM
    I have never had this problem, but see many questions about it. It has never been mentioned in my extensive training. I think in your case, it has much to do with the puppy's early life. If it was shut up somewhere and forced to live in its filth, it continues after it goes to its home. I have to admit I don't have a good answer, and seldom see much in the way of success. Drugs seem to help in what may be cases of stress due to crating.

    Watch for her to head for the crate. Call her and take her out. Carry her if you have to. Keep her moving. She can only hold it so long as long as she is moving. When nature has its way, praise her. Let her know how happy you are. Rant and rave about what a great dog she is.

    If you check my sticky on housebreaking, https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/dogs/i...tml#post251809 I suggest a grid. Unfortunately they work much better on urine than stools.

Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search


Check out some similar questions!

Crate training? [ 1 Answers ]

Is crate training a good idea? Do I leave food and with the dog?

Crate training [ 6 Answers ]

My fiance' and I just got a mini-dachshund last Saturday. She is 13 weeks old and very tiny. She is absolutely adorable! Taking her "potty" has been pretty successful. I'm curious how to properly crate train her. I have read pointers on websites that recommened making her crate as peaceful of a...

Crate Training Accidents [ 2 Answers ]

I have a 10 week old Whoodle (Wheaten/Poodle Mix). She is a very good girl and will pee outside almost on command. The problem is that every night she poops in her crate. I always go outside with her, we take walks, she eats early, but has only pooped outside one time. How can I teach her to go...

Crate Training When At Home [ 1 Answers ]

Hi~ I have a 10 week old shiz tzu. I have been working with her for about 3 weeks now.I only put her in the crate at night and when I leave the house. How do I crate train during the day when I am at home most of the time? Should I also put her in the crate when I am at home too? I put her...

Crate training [ 1 Answers ]

Ok, my friend has a 5 month-old min-pin, she got him from someone who got exasperated with trying to house-train him because he kept peeing and pooping in his crate. I told her to make sure he uses the bathroom before bed and all that and she has done that but he is still doing it. I thought I'd...

View more questions Search