Logan's Finally Housetrained!

by Crystal Garland
(California)

I posted a while ago seeking advice with house training Logan. I'm proud to say that he's finally house trained!!!! I'm so happy and proud of him. When he has to go, he gets up and runs to the doggy door. I no longer have to follow him to make sure he goes out to do his business and not on my carpet! He's the cutest, happiest, and the most adorable loving dog I've ever owned. Thanks to everyone for the advice to not give up on the crate training.

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Jan 29, 2014
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Using the crate for potty training NEW
by: Crystal

It seemed like it took forever to house break Logan using the crate. I adopted him at 16 weeks and we're at the point now where I don't have to worry about him having any accidents in the house (he turns 1 in March). Purchase a crate that's just big enough for your dog to turn around and lie down in. It shouldn't be big enough for him to potty in (although I've heard of dogs doing just that). You have to stick to a schedule and take your dog out the same time every day. In the AM I would take Logan out and say "go potty" or "potty time". If he didn't have to go, he would go back in his crate for about an hour and we would go out again. I did this in the AM, after meals, and in the evening. Also, I removed the water dish around 7pm (after housebreaking, I stopped removing the dish). I installed a doggy door which Logan learned to use right away which helped. Logan loves his crate so I didn't have to worry about getting him in it. If your dog doesn't want to go in the crate, you can use food as a motivator. You can also place your dogs food dish at the opening of the crate, then gradually put the food dish inside the crate and leave the door open. Eventually, they will get use to it. Never use the crate as punishment. Make it a pleasant experience for them. Good luck!

Jan 29, 2014
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Congrats! and a ? NEW
by: Emily

How did you crate train Logan?

Jan 11, 2014
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Thank you! NEW
by: Anonymous

Thanks for the thank yous and for the nice comments! I thought we would never get to this point! He even knows when it's time for bed. His crate is located in my bedroom and he'll run and jump in to settle down for the night. When I'm sitting watching TV, he'll jump in my lap and nudge my hand. That's his way of telling me he wants a belly rub! He's so sweet!

Jan 10, 2014
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Logan NEW
by: Anne/Glenmoore PA

First of all Logan, you are adorable. What a beautiful face you have. Secondly, congratulations on being house trained. That is a hard concept to get and you did it! Sounds like you are on your way to being a big dog.

Jan 10, 2014
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Logan's Success NEW
by: sherry cotton candie

Congrats to you Logan!!!! How wonderful it is for your mommy.
We have all been there and cannot help but be proud of you and share in the happiness of your humans.

You are sure a cute little guy! Good Job!

Jan 10, 2014
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LOGAN NEW
by: KATHY FROM PA

What a good boy, Logan..I know how very proud (and I am sure, relieved) that you are finally housetrained. Keep up the good work.
Sometimes it takes awhile to get there but when it happens it is great!!!
Kathy and Triscuit

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