New questioned about dog

Ok number one she is only 16 weeks old, she cannot hold it thought out the night. Potty training is hard and there is a lot of great advice out there. I know you don’t want to crate train her but I do think this is the best way. Give her time, you need to have a good schudel. YOU make the rules not her. this is where most people go wrong and the dog gets confussed, They are looking for you to tell them what to do. Let her out after she is done eating, when she wakes up from napping and before you go to bed, PUT her in a crate, if she cries so be it, she will break this habbit. Let her out at soon as you get up. KEEP a good routine… Once she is old enough that she can hold it longer and you can trust her and she know the routine then you wil not need t crate anymore. AS far as if she was ever beat before, Don’t pitty with pitty. This is bad, Watch Ceaser Millan The dog Wisper. All dogs can be rehabilitated. We have to work with them and a be a good pack leader. Good luck and buy some books to read up on. MOST important is keeping a good routine.

I have absolutely no idea what the whole crate training/tying up thing is about… my dog was trained in 2 weeks (yes at 8 weeks old, he was apparently able to hold it for several hours without being restrained in any way), just allow the dog to be… it will learn quick, and hey, if it feel secure in a doggie house, leave the door open… this really isnt that complicated… do what feels right… you care about him, now what feels right?

The problem here is that you don’t want to crate her at night for housetraining purposes…that is the ONLY reason I suggested that tying her close to her bed, so she won’t leave surprises on the floor in the night. I STILL think that since she is crate trained, that you’re looking a gift horse in the mouth…espcially now that I know she is a fearful pup, she probably NEEDS the security of a crate.

Put the crate in your room, so she’s not alone…and don’t be in such a hurry for her to settle down. It can take up to 2 weeks for them to settle in and be totally comfortable.

phrannie

Definately don’t tie her outside at night. Pits are very active dogs and if they are tied to a stake or a tree, they may get the lead wrapped around their necks and suffocate. It happens more often than you would think. If it is crate trained take advantage of it. There is no need to try to undo the training she has already learned. The crate is where the dog will feel safe until it gets used to your home. Let it go in the crate whenever it wishes for the first couple of days until it gets used to you. Sam

tie her at night? you’ll have to explain more? why would you tie the dog for any extended period of time? I dont think it is necessary… if she’s in the home, just leave her be… she’ll settle down and go to sleep… dogs are usually pretty good about sleeping through the night and then waking up in the morning when they need to go out…

Rather tha tying her, try boxing her (putting her in a cage). Believe it or not, this actually provides comfort to dogs after they get used to it.