Originally posted by Deanne3899@Jan 17 2005, 04:29 PM Hi, everyone!
Xena, our seven year old adopted from a breeder, just picked up on Saturday, maltese
doesn't seem to respond to her name. Is it possible that because she was with so many other dogs that she doesn't know it?
I would think she would look up or respond somehow to her name?
You know if your dog knows his name by his response to it.
When teaching a dog to recognize its name, use treats. When you say its name "NAME" and he looks towards you, reward that behavoir. If he doesn't, get his attention with the treat. Keep doing this until your dog responds to his name without the use of any treats.
I've been potty training my Maltese he's 4 months old and he still releases himself in my house I've done everything I'm supposed to do all of everyone's suggestions and he's just not getting it. I take him out every 2 hours, take him to the same spot, tell him go potty, reward him when he...
I’m so excited. Ive heard that Maltese learn quick but I really had no idea. My home is not too big, about 2000 sq ft. But for Kobe, I’m sure it seems huge as he’s a whole 3.5 lbs. When he has to go potty he wold sit at the back door and scratch and sometimes bark. He was having a few accidents...
Hey Folks,
I just got a 6 week old Maltese puppy tomorrow. I would like to train him so that he goes primarily outside but also uses wee wee pads, would love to hear from anyone who has trained their dog to do both.
Thanks!
-Sherri
Hey Folks,
I am getting a 16 week old Maltese puppy tomorrow. I would like to train him so that he goes primarily outside but also uses wee wee pads, would love to hear from anyone who has trained their dog to do both.
Thanks!
-Sherri
Zita is the second Maltese I've had. Our first one (she's gone now) was pretty easy to housebreak. Zita is now 8 months old and I'm honestly starting to worry she will never be fully house trained.
I'm wondering if part of the problem is that we have been in so many different places. My husband...
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