Ok, So I have a mini Dachshund, and she is 5 months old. Well, We had problems gettin her potty trained in the begining of things, With the kennel and all, but now we got her so she wont go in her kennel, but she goes in the house. She will run off and go potty in places like under the pool table, and behind things. Is there and way you can think of to get her to stop doing so. I take her out about every 2 hours, sometimes more then that. I know she can hold her bladder, but it's almost like she smells the pee in other places, and just feels she must go there too. And we do have alot of cats, so I'm thinking they peed there before she did so, and thought it was good to go there. Cuz she will sleep all through the night with me and my boyfriend, no problem, and she is good about alot, but in a few spots, she always goes potty. What should I do??
Also, do female dogs hump things, is that normal, cuz I caught mine doing so today.
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Your problem is easily fixed so don't worry. First of all, make SURE you walk your dog for at LEAST 45 minutes a day. That will fix a lot of problems believe it or not. Second, when you let her outside - go with her and watch her do her business. Third, if you do catch her peeing in the house give her a firm NO and put her outside. Don't ever hit her, just let it be known that you are the boss. You might even try giving her a treat after coming in from using the bathroom. That way she learns that going to the bathroom outside means that she gets a reward.
my dog was having problems with potty training too. we crate train him and for the first 3 weeks it was ROUGH. but you have to be firm with your pet. when she pees try to catch her right in time and tell her NO! not in a mean tone, but a firm one. and take her outside right then and there. also about 10 minutes after she has eaten let her go outside. soon your dog will realize where it is ok to use the bathroom, and when she does do it outside, treat her! say good girl! u can even give her a treat. she will see the difference soon enough. also, it is normal that shes humping things, but not okay. her hormones are getting busier is all especially since she is young. if you plan to get her nuetered, alot of that will cease. if not, try stoppin her u can spray a little mist of water on her and she will stop because it can get out of hand and she can start humping a guest's leg if she gets too use to it. good luck!