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zachawry

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Hi all,

We just brought home Perry today. He's 7 months old, and in the 6 hours he's spent at our house, has already ingratiated himself into my family totally and completely.

At his previous owner's house (the breeder), they trained him to go to the bathroom on a sheet, kind of like a big flat diaper (we're in Japan, so I'm not sure what to call this in English!)

I want him to go either when we're out on walks (which he already did once), or on a sheet in our house. The only catch is, I'd really, really like to put the sheet out on the balcony. Especially now when it's winter, the door to the balcony is closed.

How can I get this to work? Should I put the sheet out on the balcony, open up the door for him every hour or two, and see if he goes? Then reward him if he does?

Should I put the sheet indoors for now while he gets used to things, then move it out to the balcony?

Any input would be very appreciated.
 
How safe is your balcony...does it have walls high enough that a pup can't jump over or anyplace he could squeeze through? If it is a safe place I would start with the training pad/sheet out there right away if this is where he will need to eliminate most of the time. If you have concerns about the safety of your balcony, I would only have him out there on lead or keep his training pad inside (maybe in your bathroom). Initially let him out first thing in the morning, after a meal or a big drink of water and after playtime or nap time...he is an older pup so the training should go pretty fast and you will get to know his schedule as to when he does need to go out. If you watch his body language you will learn his signals for needing to go...and big praise every time he asks.

Trini
 
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trini said:
How safe is your balcony...does it have walls high enough that a pup can't jump over or anyplace he could squeeze through? If it is a safe place I would start with the training pad/sheet out there right away if this is where he will need to eliminate most of the time. If you have concerns about the safety of your balcony, I would only have him out there on lead or keep his training pad inside (maybe in your bathroom). Initially let him out first thing in the morning, after a meal or a big drink of water and after playtime or nap time...he is an older pup so the training should go pretty fast and you will get to know his schedule as to when he does need to go out. If you watch his body language you will learn his signals for needing to go...and big praise every time he asks.

Trini
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Our balcony is safe, but we decided to just put the pad inside.

It's weird, his breeder said he was mostly pad-trained, and when he came to us he would have success with the pad about half the time. Now...not at all.

I just fundamentally don't understand how we're supposed to get him to understand that the pad is where we want him to go when we're in the house. Perhaps the whole process is jinxed by the fact that I also take him on long walks, and he goes while we're out.

Any input would be very appreciated. Thx.
 
My personal opinion:
Perry is now so old that he has control over his business, and is contrary against the dog's nature to do these inside = is where he is staying. :yes:

I think you have to appreciate this, now he also have been so big that he will begin to lift the leg, and it will be a problem if he will learn to do it in your apartment.

Do good trip with him in the morning - again about 6-7 hours later, when you had eaten dinner and again a smaller pee trip before you go to bed. (more trips he will appreciate) :fl
 
I agree with Hanne's observations about Perry's age, ability to wait longer periods between needing to go, and desire not to do his business in his "den" (your home). Is your work schedule such that you can take Perry out first thing in the morning when he gets up, mid-day if possible, late afternoon and then one final time before bed?

Trini
 
Zack - Go buy 6 of those "mesh" panels and a pack of zipties at your local 100yen store. Use the zipties to put them together and you'll have a flexible pen for the pup. When it's time to pee, put the pup in there (sheet on the bottom and then take the pup out and praise it once it's done it's business. First few times may require patience but after a few times, they get the idea and usually go right away since they don't want to be penned up. Eventually, you can just get rid of the pen or use it as a barrier to prevent the pup from going somewhere they're not allowed.
 
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