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glb123 · 12-13-2007, 02:34 PM

Hi all. I am new to this site as well as a new Basset mommy. I adopted a 3yr old boy is June from the shelter. I have to say I was hesitant at first, but my son (he’s 12) really wanted him. Well before long I saw past the drool and fell in love. He is my sweet Bubbie! My son jokes I love Bubbie more than him. I can’t imagine why anyone would ever give him up. However he is not fond of being left alone. At first I left him loose when we were gone but after coming home and he had jumped (even with those short legs!) on my kitchen table and broke a glass table in my bedroom trying to stand on it I began crating him when we are gone. Being the wonderful boy he is he adjusted fine. I felt guilty though. Everything I was reading said that most people have more than 1 Basset because they get lonely. So about 3 months ago we got Bella. She was 4 months old. She is my troublemaker! She likes to counter surf, bark and pee and poop anywhere but outside. She knows she isn’t supposed to because she will go hide and do it. Then she comes out, tail between her legs. I think to myself why are you doing it when you know you are going to be in trouble! She is still sleeping in the crate at night because of this but she even pees in her crate at night! The vet says she is healthy and her crate is the right size. I just don’t know what to do. Maybe she is stubborn and will just take longer. I guess Bubbie spoiled me! Any advice??
Also I can't figure out how to upload pics. I keep getting error messages to contact board admin

Houndsong · 12-13-2007, 03:12 PM

I'll let others address the behavioral issues.

As for the pictures, this seems to be a common problem; I had it too when I recently rejoined, as have other new members. To successful post pictures, I created an account at photobucket.com and uploaded my pictures there (all very simple). From that point, all I had to do is copy the IMG Code link (the bottom one below the photobucket photo) and paste it directly into my post here. No need to click on the Insert Image icon here. Looking forward to your pictures,

Art

tstonich · 12-13-2007, 03:18 PM

Hi, I just went through what you're going through. Here are some great free video tips on house training your new Basset pup.

Petvideo.com

Bear in mind your puppy has no idea where you want it to go to the bathroom, and clearly it knows its bad to go inside, which is why she is making sure no one is looking when it goes inside the house.

Watch the videos to learn what some great tips are in housetraining... this worked for me.

murraysmom · 12-14-2007, 08:24 AM

Welcome! It's great to see so many new members posting!

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Yogi's Mom · 12-14-2007, 11:21 AM

Welcome to the forum! Very nice pictures of your hounds. Both are very cute!
As far as the problems that you are having with Bella, I would like to recommend a very good training book for you to read by Brian Kilcommons called Great Dogs, Good Owners. This book addresses many behavior problems as well as common housebreaking problems. While I don't agree with everything in this book, there is so much stuff in there that is very helpful. Also, the chapters are all clearly marked so if you are having a specific problem you can start there. You can also use the search button and you will find many posts come up for housebreaking problems.
I wouldn't worry so much about Bella's size as long as the vet says she is healthy. I have seen many hounds that only weigh about 35 pounds all the way up to 75 pounds!

rkw · 12-15-2007, 08:47 AM

I had some trouble with grace, but i just kept taking her out (often) and every time she did , make a big deal about it , good girl ,yea,maybe a treat. In the last 2 weeks she has had 2 accidents. I think 1 was our fault for not letting her out soon enough.

Beverly Anne · 12-16-2007, 04:59 AM

Hello and welcome! Check out the FAQ section and read up on the Housebreaking thread. It's got some good asvice and great links. Good Luck!

Aruuuu · 12-16-2007, 10:31 AM

Just want to add my 2 cents regarding Brian's book -- he and his wife, Sarah Wilson, are very wise in the ways of dogs. Their common-sense approach is a good one and it works.

I've had a number of young bassets in the past five years, and housebreaking can be frustrating. I find that getting them out, initially every hour on the hour, then every two hours, then every three, and so on, worked. Edith Ann was a year old when I brought her home, Eloise was ten months. They had both lived in kennels where they were free to go in and out at will, so coming into a house was a new experience for them. I started from square one, as if they were 8-week-old puppies, and while it took awhile, eventually they got it. It's important that you go out with your girl, even if you have a yard you can let her run loose in, so that you can have a praise party when she goes outside. It will take time! You don't say where you got Bella?

glb123 · 12-17-2007, 12:44 PM

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Just want to add my 2 cents regarding Brian's book -- he and his wife, Sarah Wilson, are very wise in the ways of dogs. Their common-sense approach is a good one and it works.

I've had a number of young bassets in the past five years, and housebreaking can be frustrating. I find that getting them out, initially every hour on the hour, then every two hours, then every three, and so on, worked. Edith Ann was a year old when I brought her home, Eloise was ten months. They had both lived in kennels where they were free to go in and out at will, so coming into a house was a new experience for them. I started from square one, as if they were 8-week-old puppies, and while it took awhile, eventually they got it. It's important that you go out with your girl, even if you have a yard you can let her run loose in, so that you can have a praise party when she goes outside. It will take time! You don't say where you got Bella?[/b]

I got Bella from a young girl whose parents had gotten her as a gift. She thought Bella would be to "big" and was just looking for someone to take. The girl said her parents had gotten her from a farm. That's all I know. Shouldn't she at 7/8 months be able to hold it through the night. I woke up this a.m. and she had pooped and peed in her crate. She went to the vet Sat., no UTI's. I just don't understand. I feel sorry for her because it can't be fun to be in the crate like that. Then she has to take a bath too.

murraysmom · 12-17-2007, 08:00 PM

OK, this is what I did with Murray to prevent night time accidents:

I put his small crate with a big comfy blanket right next to the bed on my side. When he had to do his business during the night, he would fuss a little because he didn't want to soil his bedding. I'm a light sleeper- when I heard him moving around, I would get up, put his leash on, take him outside to his potty place, praise him, then take him back up to bed.When he was a baby, I would get up a couple of times each night, as he got older, once was enough. Once he could hold it through the night, he started sleeping downstairs-

This helped him to understand that if he signalled me, I would take him out to potty. This was a huge help in housebreaking him.

I've had dogs all my life, and this method has always worked for me.

12-16-2007, 04:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
Beverly Anne Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Boston MA Posts: 737	Hello and welcome! Check out the FAQ section and read up on the Housebreaking thread. It's got some good asvice and great links. Good Luck! __________________ Francis's Bevy

12-16-2007, 10:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
Aruuuu Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central MA, USA Posts: 773	Just want to add my 2 cents regarding Brian's book -- he and his wife, Sarah Wilson, are very wise in the ways of dogs. Their common-sense approach is a good one and it works. I've had a number of young bassets in the past five years, and housebreaking can be frustrating. I find that getting them out, initially every hour on the hour, then every two hours, then every three, and so on, worked. Edith Ann was a year old when I brought her home, Eloise was ten months. They had both lived in kennels where they were free to go in and out at will, so coming into a house was a new experience for them. I started from square one, as if they were 8-week-old puppies, and while it took awhile, eventually they got it. It's important that you go out with your girl, even if you have a yard you can let her run loose in, so that you can have a praise party when she goes outside. It will take time! You don't say where you got Bella? __________________ If stress were exercise, I'd be in great shape!

12-13-2007, 02:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
glb123 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 11	Hi all. I am new to this site as well as a new Basset mommy. I adopted a 3yr old boy is June from the shelter. I have to say I was hesitant at first, but my son (he’s 12) really wanted him. Well before long I saw past the drool and fell in love. He is my sweet Bubbie! My son jokes I love Bubbie more than him. I can’t imagine why anyone would ever give him up. However he is not fond of being left alone. At first I left him loose when we were gone but after coming home and he had jumped (even with those short legs!) on my kitchen table and broke a glass table in my bedroom trying to stand on it I began crating him when we are gone. Being the wonderful boy he is he adjusted fine. I felt guilty though. Everything I was reading said that most people have more than 1 Basset because they get lonely. So about 3 months ago we got Bella. She was 4 months old. She is my troublemaker! She likes to counter surf, bark and pee and poop anywhere but outside. She knows she isn’t supposed to because she will go hide and do it. Then she comes out, tail between her legs. I think to myself why are you doing it when you know you are going to be in trouble! She is still sleeping in the crate at night because of this but she even pees in her crate at night! The vet says she is healthy and her crate is the right size. I just don’t know what to do. Maybe she is stubborn and will just take longer. I guess Bubbie spoiled me! Any advice?? Also I can't figure out how to upload pics. I keep getting error messages to contact board admin

12-13-2007, 03:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Houndsong Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Woodland Park, Colorado Posts: 136	I'll let others address the behavioral issues. As for the pictures, this seems to be a common problem; I had it too when I recently rejoined, as have other new members. To successful post pictures, I created an account at photobucket.com and uploaded my pictures there (all very simple). From that point, all I had to do is copy the IMG Code link (the bottom one below the photobucket photo) and paste it directly into my post here. No need to click on the Insert Image icon here. Looking forward to your pictures, Art

12-13-2007, 03:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
tstonich Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 40	Hi, I just went through what you're going through. Here are some great free video tips on house training your new Basset pup. Petvideo.com Bear in mind your puppy has no idea where you want it to go to the bathroom, and clearly it knows its bad to go inside, which is why she is making sure no one is looking when it goes inside the house. Watch the videos to learn what some great tips are in housetraining... this worked for me.

12-14-2007, 08:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
murraysmom Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: southcentral Pa. Posts: 2,235	Welcome! It's great to see so many new members posting! !

12-14-2007, 11:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
Yogi's Mom Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,109	Welcome to the forum! Very nice pictures of your hounds. Both are very cute! As far as the problems that you are having with Bella, I would like to recommend a very good training book for you to read by Brian Kilcommons called Great Dogs, Good Owners. This book addresses many behavior problems as well as common housebreaking problems. While I don't agree with everything in this book, there is so much stuff in there that is very helpful. Also, the chapters are all clearly marked so if you are having a specific problem you can start there. You can also use the search button and you will find many posts come up for housebreaking problems. I wouldn't worry so much about Bella's size as long as the vet says she is healthy. I have seen many hounds that only weigh about 35 pounds all the way up to 75 pounds!

12-15-2007, 08:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
rkw Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 17	I had some trouble with grace, but i just kept taking her out (often) and every time she did , make a big deal about it , good girl ,yea,maybe a treat. In the last 2 weeks she has had 2 accidents. I think 1 was our fault for not letting her out soon enough.

12-17-2007, 08:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
murraysmom Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: southcentral Pa. Posts: 2,235	OK, this is what I did with Murray to prevent night time accidents: I put his small crate with a big comfy blanket right next to the bed on my side. When he had to do his business during the night, he would fuss a little because he didn't want to soil his bedding. I'm a light sleeper- when I heard him moving around, I would get up, put his leash on, take him outside to his potty place, praise him, then take him back up to bed.When he was a baby, I would get up a couple of times each night, as he got older, once was enough. Once he could hold it through the night, he started sleeping downstairs- This helped him to understand that if he signalled me, I would take him out to potty. This was a huge help in housebreaking him. I've had dogs all my life, and this method has always worked for me.

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