The leash makes me pee
Foreword: Sorry for the post being so lengthy.
I am quite confidant that the little Cheez-butt (Cheez-it) knows when I expect him to fertalize. Outside I proclaim "Potty!!" and he starts circling his spot like an aircraft homing in on a target. Unfortunately he's one of those 1950's biplanes and this maneuver can take quite some time. When we play in the house I can tell when he needs to go, and take him out accordingly. However, when he is waking from a nap, which he always takes in his kennel because he refuses to sleep while people are moving about, he must have a stronger urge to go. In an effort to speed this process he pee's just as soon as I pick up the leash! So now I am stuck in a bit of a predicament. I rush him out and he gladly poops, but has previously cleared his urinary tract on the floor near the leash. So we make it quick and come inside so I can start the cleaning procedure. My other option is to put him right back into his kennel and clean the spot where he falls back asleep and the situation repeats itself.
He knows where to poop, and wouldnt dare go inside, but I believe he thinks "leash = pee". Normally this would not be an issue because I casually grab it and chain him up and we go out, but after naps he KNOWS he is going out so he is waiting for the "leashing". In this situation what should I do?
I feel that re-kenneling him is using his kennel as punishment, and he already hates the kennel and transforms into the Cheez-bot when he goes anywhere near the room with his kennel. The Cheez-bot is when he stiffens up and starts actin real puppy like, laying it on really thick and affectionate then attempts to scurry back out of the kennel before the lock latches. He also performs the Cheez-bot when it's bath time and when he is told to do something that interferes with his doggy-schedule.(His schedule is booked solid with naps, eating, and chewing the carpet).
So my final assumption is that he thinks it's okay to pee, not when we are outside but when he knows we are going out as well. I need to get him to replace his current time-based systematic pee with a more conventional location-based. So after thinking about it, I want to train HIM to tell ME when he has to go, which was the plan as soon as he started getting the hang of things. It's never too early though I assume. I think I will go buy a bell or something tomarrow for the door and start ringing it on the way outside. I think this will help him understand that just because it's "time" that does not mean pee before we get out, and he can associate the door with going out. When he learns to use it, and he takes advantage of it (which I can almost be positive he will), I will simply bring him in after 3 minutes of outside without going time and kennel him and try again in a little while. If he uses it properly and goes immediately when outside, I will take him for a good walk/play session before coming back in. I know this means I will be walking a whole lot in the coming weeks, I wish I could jog with him but he is too little and still developing. Which sort of leads me to my other topic...
Herding skills, he has them. He pushes toys around with his nose, not just balls, anything. he runs circles around me nipping at my archiles tendons (Ouch!). He also runs in front of me while slowing down backwards when we take a little sprint, when I try to navigate around him he sort of repeats it until he has triangulated me into his desired trajectory (which is usually a grassy spot with piles of leaves). Will I be able to run with him?? I usually jog 3-4 miles a day, and I know that they have the energy level for this. It is a relatively short distance for a little corgi and I dont jog fast. But will he enjoy the jogs? When things speed up he turns into a herder until they slow down, I suppose it's his way of controlling the situation. What do I do about that? Teach him to heel? Most dogs I have encountered enjoyed running next to the "walker/master" even as a young puppy. Cheez-ball? No way. I suppose heel will be crucial on our epic trips to populated waters. Can anyone elses Corgi Heel? Any advice?
I am quite confidant that the little Cheez-butt (Cheez-it) knows when I expect him to fertalize. Outside I proclaim "Potty!!" and he starts circling his spot like an aircraft homing in on a target. Unfortunately he's one of those 1950's biplanes and this maneuver can take quite some time. When we play in the house I can tell when he needs to go, and take him out accordingly. However, when he is waking from a nap, which he always takes in his kennel because he refuses to sleep while people are moving about, he must have a stronger urge to go. In an effort to speed this process he pee's just as soon as I pick up the leash! So now I am stuck in a bit of a predicament. I rush him out and he gladly poops, but has previously cleared his urinary tract on the floor near the leash. So we make it quick and come inside so I can start the cleaning procedure. My other option is to put him right back into his kennel and clean the spot where he falls back asleep and the situation repeats itself.
He knows where to poop, and wouldnt dare go inside, but I believe he thinks "leash = pee". Normally this would not be an issue because I casually grab it and chain him up and we go out, but after naps he KNOWS he is going out so he is waiting for the "leashing". In this situation what should I do?
I feel that re-kenneling him is using his kennel as punishment, and he already hates the kennel and transforms into the Cheez-bot when he goes anywhere near the room with his kennel. The Cheez-bot is when he stiffens up and starts actin real puppy like, laying it on really thick and affectionate then attempts to scurry back out of the kennel before the lock latches. He also performs the Cheez-bot when it's bath time and when he is told to do something that interferes with his doggy-schedule.(His schedule is booked solid with naps, eating, and chewing the carpet).
So my final assumption is that he thinks it's okay to pee, not when we are outside but when he knows we are going out as well. I need to get him to replace his current time-based systematic pee with a more conventional location-based. So after thinking about it, I want to train HIM to tell ME when he has to go, which was the plan as soon as he started getting the hang of things. It's never too early though I assume. I think I will go buy a bell or something tomarrow for the door and start ringing it on the way outside. I think this will help him understand that just because it's "time" that does not mean pee before we get out, and he can associate the door with going out. When he learns to use it, and he takes advantage of it (which I can almost be positive he will), I will simply bring him in after 3 minutes of outside without going time and kennel him and try again in a little while. If he uses it properly and goes immediately when outside, I will take him for a good walk/play session before coming back in. I know this means I will be walking a whole lot in the coming weeks, I wish I could jog with him but he is too little and still developing. Which sort of leads me to my other topic...
Herding skills, he has them. He pushes toys around with his nose, not just balls, anything. he runs circles around me nipping at my archiles tendons (Ouch!). He also runs in front of me while slowing down backwards when we take a little sprint, when I try to navigate around him he sort of repeats it until he has triangulated me into his desired trajectory (which is usually a grassy spot with piles of leaves). Will I be able to run with him?? I usually jog 3-4 miles a day, and I know that they have the energy level for this. It is a relatively short distance for a little corgi and I dont jog fast. But will he enjoy the jogs? When things speed up he turns into a herder until they slow down, I suppose it's his way of controlling the situation. What do I do about that? Teach him to heel? Most dogs I have encountered enjoyed running next to the "walker/master" even as a young puppy. Cheez-ball? No way. I suppose heel will be crucial on our epic trips to populated waters. Can anyone elses Corgi Heel? Any advice?
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Comment by Sam on May 3, 2008 at 7:42am
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Regarding the peeing his little body just doesnt have control yet. I dont think he is peeing in response to the lead but starts to move when you pick it up and the urge strikes. At this stage he probably has little idea of what the plan is. House breaking takes much longer than most people think. First we need to think of their physical abilities which take quite some time to develop. Many learn quickly that eliminating outside is the thing to do but take a long time to ask to go out. Most of my pups have learned to asked to come in much more quickly. My pup at 5 months still doesnt have it mastered though is coming close. Frequent and routine outings are the key along with patience.
I am not a fan of using a kennel for punishment. My dogs always get a treat of some sort to go in. They also have their meals in a crate. This makes the crate a pleasant place. My dogs readily accept the crate.
I suspect he will much enjoy the jogs as he becomes more physically mature. He does need to learn to maintain a close and safe distance near you at this time. It is very typical for a pup to get in front of you or wish to forge ahead. Once again this is just a matter of practice. As to the distance much will depend on his age, physical fitness and temperature. As with people he will have to work up to the distance.
Try to extinguish the heel nipping early on. Those little needle teeth hurt! Remember many puppy behaviors are cute when they are little but not so much when they grow up.
Find a training facility in your area. This will be a great way to increase the bond you have with your pup as well as socialize him to new people, other dogs and different environments. I dont know of a dog that can't benefit from a class. This will also help you learn the heel position and other commands that will be useful in shaping a good companion.
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Comment by Carlie on May 3, 2008 at 7:32am
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Hey James, I don't have a lot of advice for the peeing/leashing issue, except that maybe if you pick him up as soon as he wakes up from his nap and then grab the leash and put it on him while he's in your arms, it might deter the excited peeing. I know that as soon as Kiwi wakes up in her crate my husband and I pick her up and carry her to the back door. You could try it, it might work.
Also, for the herding issue, I've heard a couple of different pieces of advice...
1. A spray bottle, if you carry it with you and then spray him quickly (try not to let him see the bottle) when he's biting at your heels, it surprises them for the most part and they stop. The only thing is, that if he really enjoys it, then stop using that method and try something else. If he sees it as a game, it definitely won't work. This method also works for chewing on things too, Kiwi always looks up like "what the hell, where did that come from.." so it might work for you.
2. The second method, we heard from our trainer, I haven't tried it yet, b/c we've been doing the water bottle and other methods, but this apparently works too. Get another leash and tie something on it (a waterbottle, a shirt...something they can grab) and drag that behind you when you walk...that way the puppy sees that he can grab on something, but that something isn't your feet or your pants.
I know you will be able to run with him, you have to remember (and I had to remember the same thing b/c I wanted Kiwi to understand everything when we first got her...) that he's only 8/9 weeks old...he's just a baby, there's so much time for training. I would definitely suggest getting him into some kind of kindergarden/training/socialization class. We have Kiwi in daycare during the week and kindergarden on the weekends. It's really helped potty train her and teach her how to behave around other dogs (not saying she's perfect b/c she's still a puppy), but it might help train you and him together. Anyway, hope this helps...Good luck with everything.
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