Potty training and whinning

[kimberlydc007]

I just brought home an 11 week old beagle. She is very smart but her potty training is not going so smooth. I understand that she is still a puppy and that she is use to living outside where she can go wherever. I work nights and my boyfriend works days so someone is always at the apartment with her. I take her out when I get home and she finishes her breakfast around 7am. My boyfriend, Adam takes her out on his lunch and after her lunch around 1230. Then I feed her supper around 645pm and take her out before I leave for work. She still has enough pee or poo in her to at least go once when I am sleeping during the day. I also take her out when I come home for my lunch at midnight. She has a pee pad in her crate and she will occasionally use it when she has to but she seems to like the carpet. I really don't want my apartment smelling like pee all the time.

Another issue I am having is her crying and whinning for no reason. When I put her in her crate so I can go to sleep for a few hours during the day she has a fit and will not stop till I acknowledge her. I went and bought an ultrasonic collar for her put she barks at it and cries even louder, plus it annoys me too. What else can I do about her cries?

[kay9]

omg im sorry to tell you this but ur going about this training all wrong! the purpose of crate training is to teach the dog not to go in the crate! as a trainer i am very against puppy pads in the first place they teach the dog "going" in the home is acceptable and that items with such a texture ie carpeting, rugs, clothes, mail ect. are fair game. so number 1 is immediatly get that paper out of the dogs cage. research crate training (its a long process to write but if u dont understand it or need help let me know). 3. you are encourging her to cry. when done properly the dog will whine and cry for about three days in the crate which must be COMPLETELY IGNORED dont yell at the dog try to comfort her let her out or in any way acknowledge the dog is even alive. of course u will be letting her out to go outside eat or SUPERVISED play but aside from that ignore her! she has learned if i cry i get let out or a reaction. the howling whining and barking will increase at first but i assure u get some ear plugs after 3-4 days she will stop. be aware i am not trying to put you down. you are human she is a dog there is a whole species diff between us and its really impossible to know exactly how to communicate whats expected unless you know exactly what you are doing. so many good dogs end up in shelters and owners at wits end bc of this. dont feel discouraged.

[kay9]

wow i just wrote like a book on here to respond to your question and the stupid computer erased it. ok ill sum it up 1 get the pad out of the crate you are defeating the purpose of crate training 2 get rid of puppy pads they teach the dog to urinate in the house and on lifted surfaces ie carpeting 3 research crate training 4 ignore the dog she is howling bc she is getting a response this will subside after a few days of proper crate trainig. 5 if you need help or dont understand something let me know.

[hcanine]

I can completely feel your problem, Kimberly. I guess what you need is a good trainer. Highland Canine is one such trainer I would recomend. They specialize in dog training, dog protection and many more similar services. More information on Highland Canine can be found on their website

Good Luck!

[melody]

Thanks for your suggestion! I'm sure a lot of our members will appreciate knowing where they can find a good trainer.

[dog_lover]

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[secondclass]

Beagles are hard to train, supposed to be one of the least intelligent breeds. I have a dumb beagle and a smart border collie, and the difference in learning is night and day.

The crate training ideas above were right on.

[coaddyinsally]

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