Rescue Puppy slow to house train?

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Post by Crazymama Thu Feb 21 2013, 16:50

Hello just wanted to ask some advice.
We took on a rescue pup nearly 4 weeks ago and house training has been tough! this week seems to have seen a good improvement as all of us have been home more for half term. So my question is, as she is now nearly 18 weeks should i be concerned that shes not yet fully trained or is this to be expected as I think we're her 5th home?

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Post by janey Thu Feb 21 2013, 17:09



All totally normal, even having a pup from a pup can take a long time to learn. 5th home and all at such a young age, thats really sad Sad

You may find that this week is a turning point but just takes a bit of time especially for her to settle with you Xx
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Post by Crazymama Thu Feb 21 2013, 17:11

Thank you! That's so reassuring to hear x

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Post by Guest Thu Feb 21 2013, 19:34

Tommy was not fully trained until about 16 weeks ish and he only had 1 home Big Grin

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Post by Kathy Thu Feb 21 2013, 19:41

I think you may have answered your own question there, 5th home in nearly 18 weeks no wonder she is in finding it a bit difficult to settle in.

Be consistent with her training, take her outside every half an hour until she goes then lots of praise when she does. Make sure everyone in your household does the same thing and you should see the benefits of the training.

Do you have access to a garden as this will help to get her outside quickly when needed.

You are bound to have the odd accident inside still which should be cleaned with some non-bio washing powder to avoid her going in the same place again.
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Post by Crazymama Thu Feb 21 2013, 20:15

Thanks everyone! I think she's settling in well! And she is heading to the door now which is huge progress! We'll just carry on with the praise and treats when she gets it right!

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Post by janey Thu Feb 21 2013, 20:18



Things will just click with her Smile
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Post by rebeccaleanne Thu Feb 21 2013, 20:40

firstly well done on the rescue!

I agree with all the above, 5th home already with been so young i wouldn't expect anything else. Patience is the trick and before you know it shew will be house tranined
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Post by Jenc Thu Feb 21 2013, 20:49

Sounds like you are doing well, Katy still has the occasional accident, you cant expect to much just yet. Keep it up Big Grin
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