Min Pin House
Training
An email
you should read
-------Original Message-------
Subject: HELP !!
Dear Friends of Penny Min Pin Rescue:
I have never owned a Minpin before
now. A dear friend of ours is going through a horrible divorce and could
not keep two puppies that she had. We agreed to take one because they
didn't want to take them to our local shelter.
He is approximately 4 months old and
whatever we try to do with him he constantly refuses to potty outside or on a
pad. He will peepee on his pad sometimes, but
not all the time. He never let's us know when he
wants to go outside. We have tried EVERYTHING!!!
We are just so frustrated!!
We love him to death and our 3 yr old
daughter has become way to attached to him for us to
get rid of him, but if something doesn't change we are going to have to do
something. When I found your web site I was hoping that you might could direct me in the right direction of someone that is
familiar with Minpin’s that could offer me some suggestions as to what to do
about him.
We love him VERY MUCH, but I can't have him
using my den carpet for his toilet!! He is chewing pretty bad on some thing's, but I can handle him chewing rather
than him using the bathroom on my carpet.
PLEASE send me some kind of suggestion as
to what to do with him. I have an appointment next week with his Vet for
them to check him for his Neutering surgery. I have high hopes that after
he is neutered that he might seem to do a little better about his behavior and
training habits.
I
GREATLY APPRECIATE ANY ASSISTANCE YOU CAN OFFER ME!!!
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!
To:
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Subject: HELP !!
Hello XXXX
I had to smile when I read your email. I can remember
back when I rescued my first minpin when he was four months old. He, too, was a
handful! I did a ton of research on minpins after adopting one (only after the
fact!). I was a bit surprised to find out that his behavior was typical. The best method that I have found for house
training is by making good use of a kennel.
When you are housetraining, take your furkid outside
on a lead and make sure you always go to the same area. By taking him to the
same area each time, he will learn what is expected of him when you take him
there. As well, it will make for easier clean up :-)
When he potties outside, praise, praise, praise him !!!!!!! Treats work exceptionally well to reinforce the
behavior. When he comes in give him some
free time out of the kennel to run and play.
If he does not potty when you take him out, bring him
inside and immediately place him in the kennel. After about 15-20 mins., take
him back out on the lead and repeat this process as many times as it takes.
Please remember to allow him time outside on the lead
to do his business. It is easy to get impatient with them when there are other
things that you need to be doing, but not allowing him enough time, makes it
your fault when he has an accident in the house.
Another trick that has worked well for many is to hang
a bell by the door. Always use the same
door when taking him outside to potty, and when taking him outside, gently take
his paw and ring the bell (and praise him for ringing the bell). Most minpins
will learn to ring the bell when they want to go outside.
Always kennel your furkid when you have to
be away (at least until you have established that he understands what is
expected of him and he is complying consistently). This will keep him safe and
your house safe :-) It is always nicer to come home when there is not a big
mess to clean up: makes for a much happier reunion between human and canine.
Kennel training is also important, if you ever have to leave your furkid with a
sitter since it is much safer for them to be able to kennel them when needed.
Please keep in mind that dogs want to please their
humans. They do not intentionally want to make you sad or upset. Most potty
accidents are the fault of the owners. Owners become busy and forget to pay
attention... and the big thing is lack of communication between the two of
you. Once they learn what is expected of
them, they want to be good, but just like children, they have to be taught.
Keeping the pee pad down for him in case he needs to
use it, is a good thing also, but just remember.... Praise, Praise, Praise him
when he does use it. The happier you are when he does something good, the more he
is going to want to do it, just to make you happy :-)
There are other training techniques for potty
training, but let's just start with this the basics.... if you are consistent,
he will be as well. If this does not work... please let me know and we can go
into more training techniques.
Please keep me updated, feedback on our advice is
important.... we need to know what works and doesn't work for most pet owner,
in order for us to be more efficient in helping others.
Thank you for your desire to help your furkid become a
welcomed member of the family. It does our hearts in rescue good to know that
there are those that truly love their furkids and are willing to work through
the issues and not just give up on them.