Potty Training Dogs

Archive for April, 2008

Question: What are the side effects of benedryl when used on dogs?

The vet said to give our dog Benedryl becasue he broke out in hives (yes we took him to the vet) and then last night he peed TWICE in our room while we were sleeping. Could this be some sort of side effect? Lately though the dog has been peeing on the couch at random times when no one is home. He is 2 years old (an English Bulldog) has been potty trained for about the last two years and we have had him since he was 8 weeks old. I can’t take the peeing in the house anymore especially right next to my bed when I am sleeping right next to where he is peeing. If this is not a reaction to the Benedryl and it is still him lashing out at something I need to stop that somehow. I don’t know how but I need to find a solution. I emailed the dog whisperer but he has not responded and I don’t think that he will. Someone please help me. I am desperate. I don’t know how many times in the past 2 months that I have steam cleaned the couch (and now the carpet in my room) and I am at my limit.

Answer: yes benadrly does kind of act like a diuretic, even in humans. benadryl also makes dogs (and people) thirstier so that just adds to it.

the benadryl shouldn’t be given regularly or it will cause problems like weakening the immune system leaving him susceptible to cancers. Also using it too often builds tolerance and it wont work when you really need it then.

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Question: how to do Dog Potty Training older dogs?

- i have a 3 year old dog and he makes my house his bathroom, can I still train him how to pee and poop outside my house

Answer: The same way you would a puppy. Be persistant, consistant and patient.

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Question: Potty training schipperke dogs?

Does anyone know why it is so diffcult to potty train this certain type of dog?? I have been researching for some time now, but cannot find any results. And any tips on doing so?? Thanks in Advance!!

Answer: It’s not the breed. That’s just a common excuse for novice pet owners.

Tips.

1. Have a designated “potty-place” in your yard.
2. Whenever you take the dog out (if puppy, once an hour), go to this place and say a command, like “Do your business!”
3. If he goes, praise him exuberantly, give him a treat or two, then take him on at least a short walk.
4. If he doesn’t, pop him back in his crate (you do have one, right?) and try again in half an hour.
5. Never yell, hit, or punish a dog for going inside. It’s your fault, not his!
6. His crate should be just big enough for him to turn around and lay down in, no bigger. If it is bigger, he can just eliminate in one end and sleep in the other.

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