What is the matter with my dumb dog, now?

Question

I got a very shy dog from a local rescue, and we have our ups and downs. Wednesday he was fine, although very dissobedient while offleash (ignoring me, refusing to come when called etc.) but other than that, nothing unusual occured. All of a sudden on Thursday he wouldn't go into the backyard to potty. I had to physically manhandle him out and he spent the entire time whining next to the door. Even when I went out with him he acted nervous and afraid. Now he won't go out at all and I found he'd gone potty in the kitchen! Currently he's tethered outside, barking and yelping his fool head off and refusing to potty. I don't know whether I should just leave him outside all day (that's what I did yesterday and he was fine when I got home from work) or if I should bring him in. I don't want to reward his behavior by letting him back in (and he sure as h**l isn't wandering around the house without supervision), but I don't want to make the problem worse. Help!

Answer 1

I think that you should do a little research on dogs that were abused by their previous owners! if you o not think you will be able to properly train your "dumb dog" then you should return it to the animal shelter home!

I know from experience that dogs that were abused in the past have alot of trouble getting used to their new owners and once they do it takes even longer for them to get used to any one from the "outside."

So if you just be patient and treat your dog nicely and properly discipline it when it POOPS in the house then it will start to learn not to do that anymore!!!

you must pay attention to your dog when it starts to sniff and let it go so you can properly discipline it by correcting it when it happens not 5 minutes later when you find it!

You can also try the cat box method if it is a small enough dog! that is when you notice it starting to sniff around you carry it to the cat box and make it go there that way it doesnt get "scared" by going outside!

But overall you must be patient and show it the love it deserves!

Answer 2

There are no dumb dogs just owners that don't understand them.It sounds like some thing in the yard scared this dog and he is coming to you for help and understanding and instead he is getting pushed out the door. Did you go stand in your yard and see if some thing could have caused this fear?If you want this dog to p**p then take him for a walk 20 minutes after getting fed and bring along a bag to pick up the droppings.Sounds like you expect a perfect pet without any of the work.Start training this dog on a leash while getting to know him it will help with other behavior problems as they come up and help the two of you to bond.You need to change your attitude in order to help change the new dogs. If this all sounds like to much work then please find the dog another home and get a pet that is more suited to your personality.Tilks Mom

    

Answer 3

omg its SO obvious the dog does not want to be left alone..

why did you get the dog if you just gonna tie him outside ALL DAY,

you physically manhandled him to get him outside,

if the dog was already shy,nervous then he needs PATIENCE-TIME-LOVE-AND UNDERSTANDING,,to get into a potty routine,as he is in a new enviorment,,and does not know what is expected of him,

DO YOU THINK MAYBE THIS DOGS PREVIOUS OWNER MAY HAVE LEFT HIM TIED UP, ALONE ALL DAY,,AND IT MADE HIM AS MISERABLE AS IT DOES NOW,

this dog needs love not punishment,,

Answer 4

Wow.. just Wow.. You know it takes patience, training, knowledge, understanding and PATIENCE to fix a dog that someone has already screwed up. Now you are just on your way to messing this poor dog up some more.

If the dog is refusing to come offleash then that's because someone has negatively reinforced that behaviour. So many people make the mistake of punishing a dog when it comes to them just because it ran away to begin with. #1 mistake.. NEVER, EVER punish a dog or grab/smack/scold a dog when it comes to your call. NO matter WHAT they did before that if they come to you they get praise.. otherwise you'll quickly train your dog not to come at all. If someone called you over and then started yelling at you would you come near them next time? Wouldn't you ignore them too??

Think about it.. Also manhandling the dog into the backyard is just another bad mistake on your part. You just made going into the backyard a negative experience.. not to mention you had him tied up out there the day before. Now you wonder why he's upset and afraid and doesn't want to go out there?? Shake your head girl.. If someone shoved me out a door, tied me up and left me all day I certainly wouldn't want to go back out there either. Your dog isn't dumb.. you are ignorant about dog training. I really think that if you are unwilling to learn and have patience and admit YOU are at fault for the dogs behaviour that you should return the dog to the rescue before you s***w him up so bad that he can't function, or is ultimately unadoptable.

You're dealing with an already damaged, emotionally wounded dog.. and you are just adding new scars. Please revaluate the situation. Contact a good trainer in your area to start, or get in touch with someone who rehabilitates dogs. Even just doing research on dog behaviour would be a good idea.. Your dog isn't dumb, and neither are you.. but you are doing everything wrong, and you will make things worse if you don't admit you are causing the issues and work to change YOUR approach.

Answer 5

check the yard for biting bugs i.e. ants,bee"s, etc. and no don't leave the poor dog outside tied up all day. people that do that make me so mad! It's not right. Try to find out whats bothering him so bad out there.  

Answer 6

I wouldn't think leaving a dog you just adopted alone in your back yard tethered all day while you're at work is a good idea.     Leaving a dog tied outside is not a good idea anyway.  Who knows what could have happened to him? Is your yard fenced?  Could other dogs, people, wild animals have come into your yard?   This dog is yelping his "fool head off" because he has no idea what's going on.   Do you have any plan on training him, and letting him live in the house, or is he to be tied outside every day?   This whole situation sounds clueless, sorry to say, and it has nothing to do with the "dumb dog".

Answer 7

Be patient and kind! He probably was abused before and he is probably scared...think about it...being in a load noisy shelter and then going to a strange new environment. Accidents will probably happen but that comes with the territory. Take him out constantly. We just adopted a shelter dog also and he pottied in the house twice. We had been keeping an eye on him, (we didn't let him free roam the house for a couple of days), so we caught him in the act, told him 'no' and immediately took him outside. He just now is getting to where he potties twice a day outside but we have not had anymore accidents in the house. Your dog may also be suffering from seperation anxiety from the sounds of it. Just be patient with the guy and give lots of love. Best of luck!

Answer 8

Well didn't you think, hes a rescue dog, so he needs to be with people and for people to show attention for him, not just leave, him, why the h**l did you get a rescue dog if your not going to train it probably and look after him probably, i don't think you should have a dog at all if you don't know how to look after one, you must be thick or something, i'm not being harsh but a rescue dog, than any other dog, needs extra attention and extra help like.  

Answer 9

STOP.

You rescued a shy dog? You have to be *careful* with rescued dogs, especially ones that are more shy. He was probably abused in a past situation, and you are making it worse! Dont manhandle him, be firm, but UNDERSTANDING.

Take him off the tether right now. And stop calling him "dumb" because he's not, he's scared! If you are not going to be patient with him, you shouldn't have him at all.

Walk around with him slowly outside. That should make him have to go to the bathroom. There may come a day when he can be outside alone, but not right now! If you walk with him, not only will he go to the bathroom, but he'll feel a whole lot safer.

Consider crate training when you are gone, and put a blanket over the cage to make him feel safer. But don't leave him unattended for too long, or that'll just make things worse.

Answer 10

I totally agree with Poppy! You really need to listen to her.

Answer 11

i think you shouldwalk him on a leash and befre u go to work walk him a round but he has to stay on his leash and wait for him to p**p and gie him food before u walk him and then take it a way when he is done so he wont p**p in ur house