Re: How to get the dog to show us!

In Reply to: How to get the dog to show us!
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Posted by:  Lina
Posted on:  February 27, 2003 at 03:19:41

: Hi! we live in Sweden and have a female JRT about
: 8 months old.
: the problem is that she doesn´t show us when she have to go outside..if you know what I mean. She never gets nervous or anyting, just waits for us to do someting about it. We tested her once and 6 h later NOTHING..but when I opend the door she jumped out beside me..and did her needs.
: what can we do to get HER to show US ??

Response:

Dear Lina,

The expression "If it aint' broke, don't fix it!" comes to mind. By waiting for YOU to let HER outside to eliminate is how you house break a dog. Congratulations -- you trained her, she didn't train you. :-)

I realize this was a test and though she's proven that she CAN "hold it" for 6 hours during the day, that doesn't mean she should. It's really not healthy for a pup her age so I recommend you allow her to relieve herself (during the day) every 3 hours or so.