구조견 배변 훈련

구조견을 입양하는 것은 보람찬 순간으로 가득 차 있습니다. 서로를 찾았을 때 재미있는 놀이 시간, 강아지 키스, 소파에서 포옹하는 삶의 꿈을 꾸었습니다.

당신이 꿈꾸는 개가 배변 훈련을 받지 않았다는 것을 깨달을 때까지. 당신은 강아지 변기 사고를 피할 수 있기를 바라면서 성견을 입양했습니다.

내 말이 맞나요?

구조견이 집에 오줌을 싸거나 똥을 싸는 이 단계를 두려워하지 마세요. 아래에서 적절한 조치를 취하면 수명이 짧습니다.

구조견이 집에서 소변을 보는 것이 정상입니까?

새로 입양한 개가 집 안에서 변기 사고를 당하는 것은 지극히 정상입니다. 당신의 개는 극단적인 삶의 변화를 겪고 있습니다. 그들은 스트레스를 받고 불확실하며 혼란스러워합니다.

구조견의 3-3-3 법칙으로 새 개가 새 집에서 완전히 편안해지기까지는 3개월 이상이 걸릴 수 있다고 설명합니다.

일부 구조견은 이전에 집에 살지 않았기 때문에 배변 훈련이라는 개념이 생소합니다. 1세, 3세 또는 10세인 경우에도 새 구조를 훈련시키는 것은 귀하에게 달려 있습니다.

개는 배변 훈련을 하기에 너무 늙지 않습니다. 경고하지만 개가 나이가 많을수록 더 많은 시간과 환자가 필요합니다.

구조견이 집에 오줌을 싸는 이유는 무엇인가요?

행동 문제

배변 훈련 문제는 스트레스, 분리 불안에 의해 유발될 수 있습니다. , 새로운 환경, 심지어 새로운 개나 사람까지.

개가 악의 때문에 집 안에 오줌을 싼다고 가정하기 전에 전체 상황을 평가하세요. . 나는 개가 악의로 일을 한다고 생각하지 않는다. 거의 항상 근본적인 문제가 있습니다. 최근 반려견의 환경이 변했는데, 스트레스를 받을 수 있는 부분이 있나요?

의학적 문제

구조견이 집에서 변기 사고를 당할 수 있는 의학적 문제를 배제하는 것이 중요합니다.

몇 가지 일반적인 의학적 원인은 다음과 같습니다.

• 요로 감염(요로 감염)
• 지아르디아
• 요실금
• 신장 질환

건강상의 문제가 의심되는 경우 즉시 수의사에게 연락하십시오.

구조견이 집에서 오줌 누는 것을 멈추게 하는 방법

성인 구조견의 배변 훈련은 강아지 배변 훈련과 비슷합니다. . 마치 강아지처럼 처음부터 시작하십시오.

성인 구조견 배변 훈련의 6가지 주요 요점은 다음과 같습니다.

1. 집 안의 자유를 제한합니다. 베이비 게이트, 놀이터 및 목줄을 사용하면 기회를 빼앗아 개가 사고를 당할 가능성을 제한할 수 있습니다.
2. 일정을 만드세요. 개에게 배변 시간을 예측할 수 있도록 일정에 따라 먹이를 주십시오. 개, 특히 새 집에 적응하려고 애쓰는 새로운 구조견 . 일정은 삶을 예측 가능하게 만들고 안전한 느낌을 줍니다. 구조견의 삶의 이 단계에서 일관성을 유지하는 것이 중요합니다.
3. Go outside often. Take your rescue dog outside 30-60 minutes after they eat. If you have a fenced yard, let them out but do not allow playtime until after your dog potties. It’s best to use a leash to accomplish this at first.
4. Pay attention to their water intake . While it is important to have fresh water for your dog at all times if you notice your dog drinking a lot of water, head outside shortly after.
5. Create a safe potty area. Make sure to take your dog outside to a space they are comfortable enough to potty. Your rescue dog may be insecure, afraid of the outdoors, loud noises , etc.
6. Reward your dog for pottying outside. Use healthy treats , playtime, and/or affection to let your dog know pottying outside is great.

How to teach your dog to let you know when he needs to go out

Every single one of my dogs has had their own signal of when they have to go potty. Our youngest pup, Thunder will circle the front door and hit the bell with his nose. Bear will pace around me and stare at me. And Ginger will sit at the front door.

Watch your dog’s body language and pick up on their subtle cues. It may take some time to learn, but when you notice it, you’ll have an aha moment .

Some people like to train their dogs to ring a bell at the door to alert them. This is easy to train by hanging the bell on the door and each time you take the dog outside to potty you ring the bell for them. Eventually, they pick up on the connection, bell equals outside potty time.

If you need more help, SpiritDog Training has a great course on Mastering Potty Training along with many other training programs you may be interested in.

Cleaning up potty accidents

You are here because your rescue dog is peeing in the house, which means you have pee stains on your floors. Dogs can smell dog urine even when we can’t.

It’s important to thoroughly clean any accidents with an enzyme cleaner specifically made for potty accidents.

The product I use and recommend is Nature’s Miracle. They have an entire line of carpet cleaner, hardwood floor cleaner, no more marking, and more. I also use Odoban for sanitizing and deodorizing the entire house.

Consider getting a black light urine detector to help you find old stains you can’t smell yourself, but I assure you your dog can.

After fostering many dogs and raising a puppy, there is a reason why we have all wood floors in our new house, LOL.

Read How can I remove dog urine odor from carpet?

FAQ about rescue dogs peeing in the house

How long does it take to house train a rescue dog?

Training a new rescue dog can take a few days or a month. It will depend on how old the dog is , if the dog was in a hoarding or puppy mill situation, and how consistent you are with the steps above.

My rescue dog is pooping in the house at night

Feed your dog on a schedule. Make sure they eat several hours before going to sleep and then take them outside 30-60 minutes after eating.

If your dog has trouble with bowel movements, consider adding a probiotic to his food . Exercise also helps, so take a long walk with your dog after he eats and has time for his food to settle.

How to house train a dog that has lived outside

If your rescue dog has lived outside for its entire life before coming to you, doesn’t mean he isn’t potty trained. Dogs do not like to eat, sleep or play in the same area as they potty.

So living outside your dog has most likely already established an area to potty and an area to live. By limiting access to the inside house and staying consistent with the steps above your new dog will be house training quickly.

If you live in an apartment or a home where it’s not easy to quickly take your dog outside, then you may want to try Doggy Lawn.

How to stop a dog from peeing in the house out of spite

As mentioned above, I don’t believe dogs pee in the house out of spite. Look at other environmental, medical or behavioral issues before jumping to the conclusion your dog is out to get you.

Why has my male dog suddenly started peeing in the house

Is your male dog peeing or marking inside the house ? You’ll notice the difference between a puddle of urine vs. a small amount of sprayed urine on the wall, furniture, etc.

We struggled with marking for a long time with our male puppy. By limiting his freedom and being vigilant I think we have it under control, but I don’t want to jink it.

There could be medical reasons your male dog is suddenly peeing inside, review Why does my rescue dog pee in the house above.

Why is my dog peeing in the house all of the sudden

If your rescue dog was previously potty training and now having accidents, it could be a medical or behavior issue. Review Why does my rescue dog pee in the house above.

In conclusion

Your adopted dog peeing in house is not the end of the world. With a little time and a lot of patience your rescue dog will stop peeing in the house and you will have a potty trained dog.

First step is to check for any medical or environmental issues that could be causing the potty accidents. Then follow the 5 key steps above. Make sure to reward the good behavior and your dog will start asking to go outside to potty before you know it.

Trust me, I get how frustrating it is to have to clean urine or poop up after an adult dog. When fostering a dog we keep our mini carpet cleaner and Nature’s Miracle in arms reach at all times. Even with the best intentions, there will be accidents. But there is hope. Keep consistent and your dog will be potty trained soon.

If you have any tips or tricks to pottying training a rescue dog, please share below in the comments.

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