Bought kennel dogs who never been outside, now they freeze and won’t go to the bathroom- only in their bed!
Today I went bought 2 Italian Greyhounds. I love them to death already, but I’m having trouble. They won’t pee or poop outside. They’ve never been outside! Unfortunately they’re kennel dogs and never been outside. I was under the impression they were house dogs just being raised sometimes in a kennel. I guess not- they were in there all the time, They did their bathroom stuff in there. I guess it’s a HUGE kennel and there were a few puppies in there. They’re timid, but very eager to receive love. We live in MN and it’s cold and I can see the pads of their feet are freezing. We stay outside about 7 min. and I put them back in the kennel, take them out again after 15 minutes, but they WILL poop inside the kennel anyway. They have no idea why we’re outside. I’ve taken them seperatly and together. They stand there and cry holding up 1 foot. I have patience, but I’m nervous, kennel/petstore dogs I hear are HARD to train. Any suggestions?
Wow, I feel for you. They are not easy on the potty training and it will take alot of positive reinforcement and patience. Can you put them in a room with a babygate or put them into a different type of kennel than they are use too? At PetSmart they sell the garments for dogs in season, and one for a male. I would have that on them. Because I think if they were to go, they probably wouldn’t like the feel of it when they go. I would have them in sweaters, that PetSmart also sells. Instead of putting them back inside of the kennel, you can put them on leash and just keep them by you or attached to something in the room, so that they can’t roam around and make mistakes. Have a really good treat for when they do go outside. Dig away the snow where you want them to go. If they make the mistake, take it outside to that spot where you want them to go all the time. PetSmart also has a spray too to spray outside with a smell to help them. Be patient, don’t get upset with them, as they have no clue. How old are they?
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