mamacass325
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- Jun 6, 2012
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- Bulldog(s) Names
- Gladstone
We got our girl at 8 weeks old, so we've had her for over 3 mos. We started potty training her from day one and she never had frequent accidents. We also hung a bell by the backdoor only a couple weeks after we got her. For the longest time she did very well, only occasionally having an accident if I wasn't paying close enough attention. Then she got to where her only accidents were right next to the backdoor, which was also a good sign. But lately, she's been having 5 or so accidents per day. She'll go to the door and just squat, never making a sound to let us know. . .she pees and poops.
We pay attention, but sometimes she's just being curious or getting into cat food, etc. I jump up and find she's not even near the back door. I also take her out very often to prevent her having one. But it's getting worse and I'm not sure why. We've never gotten angry, but instead use the positive enforcement we were taught by our trainer and by reading books/forums. She's always praised when she goes in the yard too. But lately I'm having more trouble keeping calm. When will this end? I know they're harder to train, but is this normal?
We have no other major issues. She loves her crate and has never had an accident in it, she chews but is getting much better at listening when we tell her no. She's calmer now too, sleeping more often, etc. So the potty training is key and my final stress.
Thanks so much!
We pay attention, but sometimes she's just being curious or getting into cat food, etc. I jump up and find she's not even near the back door. I also take her out very often to prevent her having one. But it's getting worse and I'm not sure why. We've never gotten angry, but instead use the positive enforcement we were taught by our trainer and by reading books/forums. She's always praised when she goes in the yard too. But lately I'm having more trouble keeping calm. When will this end? I know they're harder to train, but is this normal?
We have no other major issues. She loves her crate and has never had an accident in it, she chews but is getting much better at listening when we tell her no. She's calmer now too, sleeping more often, etc. So the potty training is key and my final stress.
Thanks so much!