Min pin problem

Honey…this little dog is in competition with you, as “leader” of your pack. He’[s “marking” (yes, crapping also is a way of marking) over your scent on your clothes.

My suggestion is that when you can’t watch him, you crate him. Also, he needs to see you as HIS leader, so for a while, YOU do the feeding, the walking, etc, so he sees you as his alpha. When you feed him, make him sit and wait. There is a type of training just for these occasions…NILIF (Nothing in Life is Free)…that’s why you make him “earn” what he loves…food, toys, play…making him sit or down before he gets these things does WONDERS in changing how they think…and how they view you.

phrannie

I would have to agree with phrannie…sounds like he also needs to learn the word “No” …U can’t train him by yelling or hitting, this should never happen…he will only learn to be negative…& learn to be violent himself…Praise him when he does what’s right…perhaps even a treat too. I trained 2 chihuahuas to a litter box…it is not hard to do…this was way back when this training to a litter box was never heard of…it worked out very well for all of us, you do need to try to keep the litter box clean…if there is too much waste in the box he’ll be looking for a new place to do his business…dichihuahua

hmm never heard of a dog that went in a litter box, but here’s a couple of things I tried with my cat…

Try changing the litter box (different type entirely, get one that’s bigger maybe, or lower? I dunno what dogs like) If it has a cover, take off the cover, If it doesnt have a cover, try putting a cover Make sure there’s two litter boxes Move it to a different location if possible Try changing brand of litter Clean out box as often as possible If this doesnt work, well maybe you want to take the dog outside to poop, or ask the vet…

In the meanwhile, keep your clothes locked in the closet…

Have you tried taking him on regular walks with a leash? Once he gets used to going out, maybe he’ll wait and do it outside.