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Hard to Housebreak Papitese - Tebow

by Drew
(Coral Springs, FL)

This dog is very cute and loves people but is the DUMBEST dog I've ever owned. I can not housebreak this dog to save my life. I've had dogs my whole life. Collie, lab, mutt, and now a Havanese and this Papitese. Never have I not been able to house train one of them except this cute little dummy.

I have given up and am sending him away for someone with more patience than me. I will replace him with a Havanese. Breaks my heart to do it but he's a lost cause. After my experience I'd say never, never, never get a Papitese unless you don't mind cleaning up after it for ever or walking it every 2 hours.

The place I bought him from confused me with someone else that was trying to return one of their puppies, so I now know I'm not the only one with this problem.

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Feb 23, 2010
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housebroken
by: Susan

Rascal was housebroken at about 9 months old, just by taking him out every 1 1/2 hours, then it was every 2 hours, then 3....he has a tiny bladder so vet said the small dogs need to go out more often. He can go all nite now from 10 pm to 8 am with no problem. It just takes a lot of work, they are not self training !

Jan 26, 2010
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Training
by: Anonymous

It sounds like its time to call in the dog whisperer. You can find his stuff online under www.nationalgeographic.com and look for The Dog Whisperer Series. He is amazing. Good luck.

Jun 21, 2009
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Every dog is different
by: Anonymous

I don't think it's fare to blame the breed,I have a litter of four paptese pups and with a little efort on my part they have been paper trained since they were three weeks old.Given a bit more time and maybe putting down a pee pad for times when you'll be out eventually he will get it.I know believe me cleaning up after them can get annoying,but in the end they are just little dogs with little bladders so all I can suggest is a little patience and understanding.Let him know when he's done good in a big way,he will learn what makes you happy and want to please you.Good luck!!

Jun 12, 2009
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Easier said then done
by: Mandy Calhoun

I totally can understand your feelings Drew. Our little Pippin has not been the easiest to train either. My husband was convinced that we would never do it and I even looked into sending him somewhere to have it done for me. But something clicked around 7-8 months and he doesn't do anything anymore. I also had him fixed and he has calmed down tremendously. Now we also changed his food which I think was the major difference. The puppy food "Ultra" was too much for our little guy and we started giving him the adult small breed formula "Ultra" and he has not had but 2 accidents in 5 weeks. Those accidents were in the night in his kennel. I'm sorry to hear that it hasn't worked out for you and your Te bow but if you still have your little guy you might want to give him just a little longer and try changing his food and limiting his water. Good Luck.

May 20, 2009
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Training your dog
by: Kim Pulsipher

It is obvious that you just want to get rid of the dog. Of course it shakes when you pick it up. Do you realize how much bigger you are than him? I feel sorry for the pup. Don't malign the dog when it is you that doesn't like the dog. Did he pay more attention to the kids than you and your feelings are hurt or what? Have you even tried to help the pup through the doggy door? He won't know automatically. The cat litter is a great idea. Get him used to going there and then slowly move the box toward the door, then just outside the door, then toward the grass, then into the grass, then take it away. Some thoughtful effort on your part will give you a pet that is wonderful, loving, and charming.

May 20, 2009
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reply to anounyamous
by: Drew

You must be kidding. A litter box for a dog. I have a pet door so I don't need one for the cat. I'll get rid of any dog that needs a litter box.

May 19, 2009
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Housebreaking
by: Anonymous

Have you tried a litterbox? Just spray some pee
scent on the litter and it works like a charm. Our
puppy began training the day we brought her home at
6 weeks. She's never had an accident. It's easy
to clean up the clumping litter and you're not
going to have to walk him every 2 hours.

May 19, 2009
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re: Anonymous
by: Drew

I promise you that you can't come up with a training trick that I haven't tried. Nothing has worked after 5 1/2 months of trying. He's at the point now that when I bend down to lease him or pick him up to take him outside he pees right on the spot, and he quite often won't go outside on his own. I've never beat him or done anything to hurt him physically, but I guess my frustrations are now affecting him and he's scared of me when I try to get him to go outside. If I get him outside with a treat that works but he doesn't learn to do it on his own. I have a pet door that my cat and Havanesse use but he won't use it unles he follows them. If he has to pee and I don't some how get him outside or the havanesse doesn't happen to go out he'll stay inside and mess on the floor or ocasionally on the furniture. He's getting more difficult to work with instead of easier.

May 19, 2009
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Why give up on the best friend you may ever have?
by: Anonymous

I don't know if there is a difference between girl and boy dogs in training them. They need a lot more chances to go outside because of their size. I do know that they have a much smaller bladder than the dogs you stated you have owned. Why are you compairing this tiny dog to them? My little girl is not stupid but very stubborn but once you get her to agree to something, she will do it forever. Have you really given this dog a chance? Have you tried potty pads? How about some love and patience? My little girl will do anything for some kitty treats. Have you tried giving him a treat every time he does manage to go potty outside? I am sorry you are having so much trouble, but you have a responsability that you assumed when you purchased the dog to do the best you can for it. Every puppy has its challanges. Don't give up on this one.

May 18, 2009
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response to anonomous
by: Drew

I don't think I was reaching out. I'm mad about being sold a dog that was touted as being a wonderful choice as a family dog when this mix probably isn't a good mix. I don't have connections. These other dogs I've had are over a 45 year period. Hey people can breed dogs and sell them as the greatest thing around which is what is going on with this relatively new mix. But I want to warn people that this mix can be a probelm with house braeking like none I've ever experienced. My kids are heart broken and I'm out over a thousand dollars if you add up all the vet bills the purchase price. Not to mention I feel like I've been supporting the paper towel industry. It's safe to sell your Bounty stock now.

May 18, 2009
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re: papitese
by: Anonymous

Perhaps you reached out to get a reaction - so - here is mine - I feel for your frustration - having had to clean up after a human for quite sometime...that is incompetent and incontinent - very bad situation - your situation is that this little boy has some issues and it goes away, unlike an IMPOSSIBLE situation - perhaps a friend could step in and help - but, to me, how is it that you've had all these dogs and came again to purchase one at a store w/ all of the connections you have - perhaps this is a situation where they were not weaned properly - but - I feel your pain - but please be sure you give him to a good home - PLEASE!!!

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