Re: JRT puppy pees in crate

In Reply to: JRT puppy pees in crate
Posted by:  Erica
Posted on:  December 28, 2001 at 21:07:31

: First of all thank you very much for responding to my previous question about my scaredycat JRT. I'm having another problem - our 4 month old puppy won't pee outside when we want her too. We have stayed outside with her on her leash for literally an HOUR and she won't pee. We've tried going on 30 minute walks too and it still doesn't work. As soon as she steps foot into the house she'll either pee in her crate (while throwing a tantrum to be let out) or pee on the carpet. I read somewhere that her crate might be too big but it's the size that the breeder sold to us - she can turn around if she has too and her back touches the roof of her crate while she's standing. I'm wondering if the reason she pees inside is because it's really cold outside (going from cold to warm). Pleaase help.

: Thank you,
: Erica

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Hi Erica,
First of all there isn't a time limit on how long you have to stay outside, sometimes it takes more than an hour. In this case you are not staying out long enough, for the puppy to get his/hers jobs done. You have to stay out as long as it takes. Hey I know it isn't fun when it is cold and wet and not a pleasant day for you and your puppy but you have to stay outside untill the Job is done, and do not come back inside untill everything is finished.

I would suggest that you get the book on How to Housebreak Your Dog in 7 Days and follow the routine in there. It works and has been a life saver for many a dog owner encluding myself. I will give you a link to the Book section and there you can find it and it is reletively inexpensive. Well worth every penny spent to have a housebroken dog.

Please remember that your puppy is still very young and accidents will happen, and most Terriers are not fully housebroken untill they are a year old. It takes a lot of hard work on your part but it is well worth it to have a housebroken Pet.