Comments on: I Have A 11 Week Old Havanese/shih Tzu And I Am Trying To Kennel Train Him, Am I Doing Anything Wrong?

By: crazyem

crazyem — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:32:29 +0000

It sounds like you are doing great. Its good that you’re dedicated. It will take more than 8 days. Dogs are trained more by practice than anything. It sounds like he’s starting to get it, just keep up the routine.

By: Help

Help — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:06:03 +0000

It is best when trying to train a pup to confine it in either a paste board box or kennel cab.Take it out about every two to three hours,let it do its job and bring it directly back in,don’t allow it to play outside after doing its job,or it will get confused about why it is being put out.Don’t give any treats until he has done the job well,because if you reward him when he has made a mistake,he will also get confused.In a week or so,you pet will be trained to know and understand why you’re putting him out.

By: itchiann

itchiann — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:12:34 +0000

YES, You are doing great, and YES, it will end soon. He appears to be used to more exercise, changing his home and his routine is difficult for him and obviously for you. It would be much easier if you had him as a puppy and he learned your daily routine. My only suggestions are be patient and give him more exercise. When in the crate if he barks, use negative reinforcers: cover crate with blanket, make loud noise etc. Wait until he quites and remains quite before you take him out. If you take him out when he barks he thinks you are waiting for his cue. Keep up the good work, you are doing great.

By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:47:28 +0000

Think of him like a small child – well, first of all sounds like you are doing everything very well – a small child who doesn’t go to sleep when laid down for a nap probably isn’t tired out enough. Go for a jog before nap time. Whatever you need to do to be sure he is tired enough. Maybe move nap time to a bit later of a time. Just get him super tired and he’ll sleep like a baby!