QuestionI have 2 questions. My mother recently gave me her pomeranian, she (Blossom) will be 1 year old in a week, she is not potty trained, I have been takeing her out several times a day but it seems like she will hold it until we get back into the house, (the reason my mother gave her to me was because she works alot of hours and has no time for her) any how...what would be the best way to get her potty trained as old as she is?
The other question I have is she is quite the digger and she has dug many holes trying to escape and has been pretty successful at it many-a-time, so what could I do to get her to stop this escape artistry? haha.... Please any advise would be much appreciated, hope to hear from you soon.... Blossoms new mommy...Menique
AnswerMenique,
First I want to say congradulation on your new baby-blossom.
Blossom is going through some changes, you see Pomeranian get very attached to there owners. Give her some time to adapt to her new surroundings. Dogs in general have a basic need to dig. This dates back to there wild hertiage. Digging burrows is a stress reliever as well as a need to make a home. Much like slavanging through trash, give dogs the same feel as hunting down thier food.
I know that this sounds alittle strange but the origin of dogs date back to wolves, foxes etc. Back to your questions, patients is the key to both of your problems.
I would suggest that you start with a puppy pad when housebraking your blossom. Praise her when she use it. I usually give them a treat in the beginning. Once blossom is use to that. Start taking her outside this may take up to thirty minutes for her to do her business. If she does praise her. If she doesn't be patient. Watch for signs like circling the floor or sniffing at the floor. Take her outside immediantly. If she goes praise her. Make sure that she knows that outside is where she needs to go. Be prepared for accidents until she gets the hang of it. I also find it helpful to put them on a schedule. For puppys ever two hours . I would recommend taking her out 20 to 30 minutes after she eats or drinks. Poms are like small children in many ways they need love attention and patients but evidentally all your hard work will payoff.
There is one other method that is used for housebreaking. That is create training, but with her going through sepration axienty and getting use to you I would not recommend it. Anyway, the theory is that a dog will not make a mess where it lives. So the dog is kept in a crate when they are taken out of the crate it is taken outside immediately to go to do thier business.
Right now your pom needs love and reassurance. She needs time to bond with you. Once that happens I think that her need to get away will settle down some. If this doesn't help email me back and I will recommend some behavior books.
I hope that I have been of some assistance. If you have anymore questions or if I can assist you in anyway, please fill free to email me. I think with time your blossom will truly blossom into the beautiful dog that we know she is!
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Sabrina
