When I read what FACH had to say I thought for a min. I had written it and didn't remember. We are having the same problem. I have a lot more patience than my husband and don't often have a problem when I am home with Tucker. My husband it retired and I work. He spends most of his time in the same room that Tucker is in.
I have talked to him about "signs" and taking him out at the same time during the day. He thinks the pup needs to tell him when he needs to go out. I have explained that at 18 weeks with out the consistency of the owner Tucker will never tell us when he needs to go out. I have also explained when he takes Tucker out to potty he needs to have a treat ready. He waits until he brings the puppy back in and then gives him a treat.
Tucker is confined to a crate only large enough to turn around in a curl up in at nights. There have been a few nights that he has pood in the crate and he didn't mind laying in it. He will not pee in it though. It has been a week since he has pood in his crate. He has a limited space in his x-pen during the day.
Does anyone have advice I can give hubby on this training problem? He tends to listen to others before he will listen to me. I think that is a "man" thing!!!!
Please help!!!! Hubby is so frustrated and I am at my wits end trying to get him to understand me. As a semi retired dog trainer I know it sometimes takes longer when both parties can't get their "ducks in a row" when it comes to training.
HELP I need your tips for hubby!!!!!
I have talked to him about "signs" and taking him out at the same time during the day. He thinks the pup needs to tell him when he needs to go out. I have explained that at 18 weeks with out the consistency of the owner Tucker will never tell us when he needs to go out. I have also explained when he takes Tucker out to potty he needs to have a treat ready. He waits until he brings the puppy back in and then gives him a treat.
Tucker is confined to a crate only large enough to turn around in a curl up in at nights. There have been a few nights that he has pood in the crate and he didn't mind laying in it. He will not pee in it though. It has been a week since he has pood in his crate. He has a limited space in his x-pen during the day.
Does anyone have advice I can give hubby on this training problem? He tends to listen to others before he will listen to me. I think that is a "man" thing!!!!
Please help!!!! Hubby is so frustrated and I am at my wits end trying to get him to understand me. As a semi retired dog trainer I know it sometimes takes longer when both parties can't get their "ducks in a row" when it comes to training.
HELP I need your tips for hubby!!!!!
