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From: Bama
Date: 05-10-2004, 06:54 PM (1 of 20)
Hubby is getting a rat terrier puppy in two weeks. I'm more of a cat person, but my MOM is giving him this puppy. He has always loved her two rat terriers and now the female has had her only litter and is spayed now. He wants this dog to stay inside the house.  He's never wanted my cats to be indoor pets, but that's another story.... We have two labs that live outside and sleep in the garage during cold weather. We've never had an indoor dog. I need some help with how to potty train this puppy!!! Since I'm off work for the summer in two weeks, I know I'll be the one having to train it. I don't want my hardwood floors ruined. I also want to start it off in it's own bed. My mother's dogs sleep in her bed. No way. She's a sweet little puppy, but I'm dreading this. |
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From: Karebear
Date: 05-10-2004, 07:12 PM (2 of 20)
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What size is this "rat" terror?? Karen Karen
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From: Bama
Date: 05-10-2004, 07:25 PM (3 of 20)
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They are small dogs. Mom's female dog is about the size of a cat and the male is a little larger. They're black and white spotted. Kind of like Jack Russel terriers, but with longer, pointier noses. I think they get their name because the breed was originally trained to catch rats. Mother's male dog is like a dog with ADHD.  Rat "terror" would be the correct term for him. The female is calm and sweet. I hope this puppy will be more like her mother. |
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From: Karebear
Date: 05-10-2004, 07:48 PM (4 of 20)
So a rat terrier has more than chutspah!!! It has a purpose. I am finding it rather funny that "hubby" keeps the BIG guns (labs) outside... the furry kitties outside.. but the RAT terrier will be his prize.. Ummmm.. Bama.. I find this rather cute.. but while I concentrate on "little" with a "devish" attitude.. I LOVE it... Good Luck.. because the little puppies can be a pain in the butt!!! I have had several puppies.. and you need to get the feel of your new "Bed" mate.... LOL LOL Karen Karen
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From: dmoses
Date: 05-10-2004, 08:20 PM (5 of 20)
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Hi Bama, I would suggest a crate, positioned close to the door. Dogs will seldom soil their 'dens', and when you take him out of his crate, you can take him directly outside. Praise him highly for eliminating outside. A lot of people balk at the thought of a crate, but my dog loves his. It is his own space/den. He sleeps in there at night, and he knows that he has to go in there when we go out. He also goes in there if he is a little nervous(sound of thunder, for example). I made a partial cover for his crate...it covers about two thirds. That way he can see what's going on outside, and also hide out in the back if he wants. He can still see through the cover, but it does cut out the light quite a bit. I love the crate, because he stays in there all night long(except for an emergency trip outside once in a while), and I don't have to worry about what he is up to when I am out. We give him a milkbone as a treat when he goes in. It started out just to train him, but we continue anyway, and they're good for his teeth. Take care,
Donna |
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From: Skye
Date: 05-11-2004, 02:50 AM (6 of 20)
I agree with Donna a crate is a good idea - Positive praise works best when training and just like babies a pups bladder capacity is not huge so they piidle alot. As soon as the pup wakes from a nap take out doors to the designated toilet area and heaps of praise when he goes, similarly after a meal. In between times usually every 1 - 1.5 hrs when they are young this time will increase with age. Remmber his name is to get his attention them the command. My dogs have all LOVED food so treats have worked well combined with the praise. Unwanted behaviour short sharp no or time out in the crate. There are some good books out there library? If people have well behave well mannered kids their animals are general well behaved too - just one of my wee life observations  You will all have heaps of fun. Does your vet run puppy socialisation classes? they are good for the whole family to take part in Enjoy Skye |
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From: MaryW
Date: 05-11-2004, 07:09 AM (7 of 20)
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Oh Bama, what a job. I haven't trained a pup in years. Lotsa luck. We have relatves that own Jack Russell terriers. They are absolutely crazy, they jump straight up in the air about 4'.
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From: sewnew2
Date: 05-11-2004, 07:28 AM (8 of 20)
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I add my vote to crate training, I have a indoor, apartment dog that I crate-trained as a puppy and she NEVER has accidents in the house unless she is sick, which has happened twice in her life (she is 7 years old now). The crate give the dog a sense of security as well, my dog CHOSE to sleep in her crate during the day if she was tired. Here is a google link to crate training... http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=crate+training or if that link breaks: http://tinyurl.com/ypfnk Heather
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From: DorothyL
Date: 05-11-2004, 08:31 AM (9 of 20)
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We got a Jack Russell pup last fall and what a charge she is. Spring loaded. She looks just like Eddie on Frasier. The guy we got her from had each pup in a separate box so Lucy came crate trained. She soon learned how to unlatch it -- from the inside no less!! She is so smart. But of course any dog would look like a genius compared to the last one we had -- a beagle. Cute and sweet he was but dumb as a box of rocks. Lucy was so good I started leaving her out of the crate when we left her alone. She'd have a fit if I put her in a cage now. That was probably really dumb of me. Here's an idea for potty training -- especially if you have a large house so you don't notice them at the door. Ring a bell every time you put them out to go to the potty and ring it again when they come in but only if they go. Leave the bell hanging where they can reach it and before long the pup will be ringing it when she has to go out. These are really smart dogs and training isn't hard once everyone knows who is the boss. It took a while here, but she soon taught us who is in charge. I bet you love yours too. Dorothy |
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From: pbknudson
Date: 05-11-2004, 09:34 AM (10 of 20)
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The vet told some friends of mine to potty train their dog by taking her outside regularily and lightly push her back end down and say "potty." They said the dog was trained in a very short time without indoor accidents. Now they can just tell her to potty and she does it. Lots of praise too. I also agree with the crate idea. My 2 dachshunds shared a mid-sized crate and as soon as I put my coat on, they would smell my shoes and if they weren't my walking shoes, ran inside. I usually gave them a treat before I left to reward them. They also used the space to hide from noisy kids who visited. Good luck, I have no dogs right now and my new husband isn't a pet person, but I sure do miss them! Packrat
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From: Chrysantha
Date: 05-11-2004, 03:57 PM (11 of 20)
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I haven't owned a dog in years, but my sister owns a rescued Jack Russell....he's crate trained, has only had a couple of accidents, due to my sisters not getting home in time. She walks him 4 times a day (she lives in an apt.). He's not hyper like most terriers, but he is ornery and likes to climb, dig, (especially mole holes), chew, and always wants attention....(he moans and cries when I call her on the phone, because he wants all her attention) When I lived at home we always had dogs...usually the older dogs teach the younger ones their habits (good and bad). We always watched the puppies and made sure they went outside, got treats and lots of praise. Some of our dogs slept in and some out... Chrys
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From: MaryW
Date: 05-11-2004, 05:02 PM (12 of 20)
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I have to admit, I have never even heard of crate training a dog.
MaryW
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From: plrlegal
Date: 05-11-2004, 05:14 PM (13 of 20)
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I have a corgi-terrier mix and what a brat!! She runs the household. She tells us when it's her walk times, etc. She also sleeps in the middle of our king size bed sideways. She also a digger (gophers are her specialty). Our back yard looks like an ongoing archeological dig at any given time -- winter and summer. Terriers are also know escape artists. Sophie used to dig out under our wooden privacy fence but since we replaced it with chain link, she hasn't tried to dig out. Beware, Patsy Patsy
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From: DorothyL
Date: 05-11-2004, 06:12 PM (14 of 20)
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He's not hyper like most terriers, but he is ornery and likes to climb, dig, (especially mole holes), chew, and always wants attention....(he moans and cries when I call her on the phone, because he wants all her attention) Chrys -- From my research I would say none of that is unusual for the breed. But somehow it all seems positive with these bright little dogs. The Jack Russel Association of America has a quiz to tell you if one would be a suitable pet for your lifestyle. They really like it best when they are the center of attention. I call ours "our empty nest baby" and tell my girls she is my favorite because she won't grow up and move out like they did. Dorothy |
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From: Bama
Date: 05-12-2004, 08:58 PM (15 of 20)
Thank you all for the great ideas! We're going to get her a crate before we bring her home. I love the bell idea. I'm going to try that. My mom says she'll be glad when we get her. She's also keeping one for my sister an extra couple of weeks because she's moving to a new home (the pups will be 8 weeks old when we get them) Plus my dad insisted on keeping one of them. He helped deliver them and one almost died. He rubbed it til it started breathing. I can't believe my dad is so attached to them. He was not like that when my sisters and I were kids. Mother says they tinkle on her feet when they get excited. By the way, hubby named her lulu. |
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From: weB2cats
Date: 07-26-2004, 12:02 AM (16 of 20)
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No water before bedtime-this rule applies to humans, too. When the dog goes into "hunting" mode, it's time to take a potty break outside. Reward good behavior with praise, not food. I've raised a Labrador and a German Shepherd with loving kindness and nerve bribed them with food. Daily walks will help calm down hyper puppies. Companion Pet doesn't charge for office calls and there are no appointments necessary. There is generally one night a week where shots are half price. |
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From: Bama
Date: 07-28-2004, 03:43 PM (17 of 20)
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I've seen the "hunting mode". Whenever we see her head like that towards the stair landing we have to grab her quick and put her outside or take her to her papers. She's doing okay, but still will "go" in the house sometimes. Even after she's been outside for a long time. I'm worried about what she'll do when school starts back and she's here alone most of the day. I'm thinking about moving her to the den in the basement when we're not home and shutting off the upstairs. DD says we should leave the TV on Animal Planet to keep her company.
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From: Bama
Date: 07-28-2004, 03:48 PM (18 of 20)
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Forgot to mention... so far I've managed to teach her to sit, lay down, and beg. She's not interested in "stay" just yet. She loves to swim. She jumps in the pool whenever I get in it, but not with anyone else. And so far not alone, but I still bought a baby gate to keep her off the pool deck when we're not out there. This is like having a toddler living with us.
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From: plrlegal
Date: 07-28-2004, 04:37 PM (19 of 20)
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Bama you need to get a pet crate (open wire one) for her to live in when you're not at home. That's the best way to train them as they won't go to the bathroom in what they know as their bed. Patsy Patsy
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From: Bama
Date: 07-28-2004, 05:49 PM (20 of 20)
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She has a wire crate that she sleeps in. I can't leave her in it all day because she's in it all night. She's never used the bathroom in it before, so I see what you're saying. I'm thinking more about putting her crate in the den downstairs for several days to get her used to being there, and then putting up baby gates to keep her in the room during the day. Her crate is in the living room right now and she won't "go" in there. I guess she thinks the living room is part of her den. I'm hoping she'll do that in the basement. I hope. I know I should have thought about this sooner. School starts soon.I was hoping hubby would have a fence in the back yard by then.
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