Time to Get Rid of the Revolving Door

 

 

 

I am going crazy here. Didn't I just let you out 10 minutes ago? How many times do you have to pee? I swear, my dog can't possibly have to "go" every time she wants to go outside? Going out to potty may be what I think my dog is doing but it may not be the case.

The thing is, my dog always seems to pee every time I do let her out so I believe she needs to pee every time I open the door. Sometime she whines, scratches or barks to go out. She's telling me right? Am I not obligated? I am, if I am house training a puppy but gee, she is an adult dog now. Why does she need to go out every 10 minutes?!! Because I keep opening the door! 

I realize I have a revolving door that lets the dog out and in whenever she requests or demands. Who is training who?....obviously I am a good learner. So the time has come to remodel and get rid of the revolving door.

 

The problem with the revolving door is that it conditions not only the dog but me too. I am not helping my dog learn how to settle or hold "It" for a long time. I have put the dog in charge of the door and I have become the servant. This is why I am not a fan of "Ringing the Bell" to go out. I do not want to run for Your Majesty's every beck and call! Especially, when all she wants to do is sniff the air, ground and check out the neighbors.

 

What does this really involve? It's really simple and you won't need a contractor.

 

First of all, you should go out with your dog to make sure they really are "Doing their Business". If they have satisfied that expectation the next time they "Ask" say "No". Give them a command that requires them to Stay, such as Down or Place. If they can't stay put by themselves your choice is to crate or tether.

Reconstruct your mindset and you can build a better relationship with your dog. Teach your dog to wait and put them on your schedule. Because really is it Potty or Something else?

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