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10-20-2007, 04:27 AM
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Re: Moving a dog to a cold climate
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if he poops in the house, rub his nose in it and boot his ass outside - eventually he'll get the hint - problem solved - they learn to avoid negative behavior fast. - [/ QUOTE ] Studies have shown that dogs don't associate the negative attention with the bad behavior unless you catch them in the act. So you have to get him while he's pooping or peeing otherwise he's just going to be confused as to why you're yelling at him. 
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10-20-2007, 10:13 AM
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Re: Moving a dog to a cold climate
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[ QUOTE ] if he poops in the house, rub his nose in it and boot his ass outside - eventually he'll get the hint - problem solved - they learn to avoid negative behavior fast. - [/ QUOTE ] Studies have shown that dogs don't associate the negative attention with the bad behavior unless you catch them in the act. So you have to get him while he's pooping or peeing otherwise he's just going to be confused as to why you're yelling at him. [/ QUOTE ]Well yeah, but it's still fun.
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10-20-2007, 03:21 PM
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Re: Moving a dog to a cold climate
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[ QUOTE ] if he poops in the house, rub his nose in it and boot his ass outside - eventually he'll get the hint - problem solved - they learn to avoid negative behavior fast. - [/ QUOTE ] Studies have shown that dogs don't associate the negative attention with the bad behavior unless you catch them in the act. So you have to get him while he's pooping or peeing otherwise he's just going to be confused as to why you're yelling at him. [/ QUOTE ] Solution: Run a small electric current through the floor of the house. As soon as he starts peeing in the house ZAP! (Side note: you will have to wear shoes everywhere and get him rubber paw booties)
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10-20-2007, 07:44 PM
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Re: Moving a dog to a cold climate
get it one of those doggie sweaters.
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10-23-2007, 12:27 PM
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Re: Moving a dog to a cold climate
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[ QUOTE ] if he poops in the house, rub his nose in it and boot his ass outside - eventually he'll get the hint - problem solved - they learn to avoid negative behavior fast. - [/ QUOTE ] Studies have shown that dogs don't associate the negative attention with the bad behavior unless you catch them in the act. So you have to get him while he's pooping or peeing otherwise he's just going to be confused as to why you're yelling at him. [/ QUOTE ] How come my dog runs out into the alley immediately when I open the door when she has either 1. gotten in the garbage, eaten food off the counter or 2. had diarrhea and went in the house? She only does this if she has done one of the two things stated above. Shenanigans I call. Sounds like your dog just wants to crap on grass and the cold isn't the issue. My dog is kind of the same way. She will go on snow but in the summer if there's no grass around she won't. She won't go on gravel, etc. Not sure how to fix this.
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10-23-2007, 06:31 PM
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Re: Moving a dog to a cold climate
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How come my dog runs out into the alley immediately when I open the door when she has either 1. gotten in the garbage, eaten food off the counter or 2. had diarrhea and went in the house? She only does this if she has done one of the two things stated above. Shenanigans I call. [/ QUOTE ] Are you speaking or acting angrily towards the dog? Dogs can sense your mood and pick up changes in tone of voice. Your dog is probably aware that you are upset with her, but does not realize that eating garbage or crapping on the rug is the cause of your ire.
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10-26-2007, 12:21 PM
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Re: Moving a dog to a cold climate
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[ QUOTE ] How come my dog runs out into the alley immediately when I open the door when she has either 1. gotten in the garbage, eaten food off the counter or 2. had diarrhea and went in the house? She only does this if she has done one of the two things stated above. Shenanigans I call. [/ QUOTE ] Are you speaking or acting angrily towards the dog? Dogs can sense your mood and pick up changes in tone of voice. Your dog is probably aware that you are upset with her, but does not realize that eating garbage or crapping on the rug is the cause of your ire. [/ QUOTE ] Wrong. What part of "immediately when I open the door" did I not make clear. O.K. One more time. The second the key is in the door and I open the door enough for her to squeeze her head through, she's booking it to the alley. Whether or not she's running for the alley is my way of knowing if she's done something wrong inside the house before I ever even turn on a light. If she's done nothing wrong she will stretch, wake up, wag tail, etc. If she's done something wrong she's literally forcing the door open once it's a crack open and running to the alley. I don't change moods until I see the damages and by that time she is already in the alley hiding out.
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#9
10-26-2007, 03:02 PM
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Re: Moving a dog to a cold climate
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[ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] if he poops in the house, rub his nose in it and boot his ass outside - eventually he'll get the hint - problem solved - they learn to avoid negative behavior fast. - [/ QUOTE ] Studies have shown that dogs don't associate the negative attention with the bad behavior unless you catch them in the act. So you have to get him while he's pooping or peeing otherwise he's just going to be confused as to why you're yelling at him. [/ QUOTE ] How come my dog runs out into the alley immediately when I open the door when she has either 1. gotten in the garbage, eaten food off the counter or 2. had diarrhea and went in the house? She only does this if she has done one of the two things stated above. Shenanigans I call. Sounds like your dog just wants to crap on grass and the cold isn't the issue. My dog is kind of the same way. She will go on snow but in the summer if there's no grass around she won't. She won't go on gravel, etc. Not sure how to fix this. [/ QUOTE ] IMO, most dogs are a lot smarter than most people give them credit for. The fact that the dog is only pooping in the house when you're not watching indicates that she knows she's not supposed to do it. Making her stay outside until she poops is probably the best solution. When she does do it outside, praise her, give he a treat or whatever. She probably has the idea that she can only poop on grass, and the snow confuses her. As for the negative side, I am not convinced that catching the dog in the act is necessary, especially if the dog already knows it's doing something wrong. I wouldn't get really abusive, but pointing out the "violation" and telling her "bad nog" or whatever you say to let her know she's in trouble will get the message across. Scooping up the poop and taking it and her outside may help get it across, too. Also, thorough cleanup, possibly using one of the enzyme products made for that purpose to get rid of the scent is important. Once the scent of poop/pee gets into an area, it's much harder to cure a dog (or cat) of using that area.
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10-20-2007, 08:32 PM
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Re: Moving a dog to a cold climate
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I recently moved to Colorado. We have two dogs and one is doing great. The other won't use the bathroom when it is cold out and this is starting to become a real problem. Does anyone have experience with a healthy dog the suddenly wants to poop in the house? [/ QUOTE ] Next time get a real dog not a prissy Paris Hilton wannabe dog. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
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