Chloe is here!

proudmom25 · 05-21-2011, 10:28 AM

Chloe is here! Things have been going okay so far. Yesterday she did great. She whined a little but I was really patient and we took our time (entering building, elevator and going on walks). I put her in her crate at 10:30pm after a walk and she cried/barked for about 30 mins then slept through to 6am. I was so proud of her.

I do have a few questions and hope for some insight.

1. They say not to let them out of the crate until calm. Any suggestions on how to do this in the morning without piddling accidents?

2. Chloe had free reign of the backyard at the breeders but is now in an apt so she doesn't get to go potty whenever she wants. As a result, she seems to be having lots of accidents. I have been taking her out every two hours during the day (or sooner if whining) but the pee keeps a coming. LOL! Any suggestions?

Thanks a bunch!

SophieB · 05-21-2011, 11:37 AM

I hope she will soon settle with you!

How old is Chloe? Have you any pics?

Presume she's not a pup if you're taking her for walks!

I have never ever used a cage for my Bassets but someone will advise you!

proudmom25 · 05-21-2011, 01:10 PM

Presume she's not a pup if you're taking her for walks!

Chloe is 10.5 weeks old. She is a pup but her walks consist of the parking lot. I was told this is okay as long as it is not a frequented area. Was I told wrongly? If so, how do you deal with pottying if they aren't allowed for a walk?

I will add more pics later. I do have a photo album in the gallery section.

klm42005 · 05-21-2011, 02:04 PM

Welcome Chloe

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I have been told that Basset bladders do not mature till @ 6 months old. It is hard for them to hold it for long lengths but they do go more when playing and active so you can start watching her for these times. Best of luck with her and I am sure you will get LOTS of great advise...This is a great site with lots of wonderful people.

Congratulations and again, Welcome Chloe...

Woody's mom

Boomer's Mom · 05-21-2011, 02:20 PM

Welcome, Chloe! Lots of friends and good info on this forum.

paisleysmom · 05-21-2011, 02:58 PM

Hi Chloes Mom -- I too am from Northern Ontario and suspect that we are from the same place -- does a Big Nickel sound familiar. I am the Mom of a three year old Basset Girl by the name of Paisley. We have had dogs for most of our married life but Paisley is our first Basset. Paisley is the most wonderful canine furball that we have ever had and we take joy in her easy going lovable nature. Every day is a new adventure and she brings lots of laughter into our lives. She is up for what life brings her way and dosen't hesitate to try to participate in the business of the world around her. We live at the lake and swimming is just about the only thing she won't do but she does love boat rides with ears aflapping.
Welcome to being owned by the most loving and heart-strings-pulling of breeds -- you will enjoy her.

Annie714 · 05-21-2011, 04:42 PM

Welcome Chloe and Paisley!

mhvonalmen8908 · 05-21-2011, 07:04 PM

Welcome to Chloe and Paisley!

Wworm · 05-22-2011, 02:46 AM

Welcome Chloe, Welcome Paisley!
Worm wants me to tell you that he'd love to see some pics when you get some, if you want to share

pleeeaz...?

Paisley, what a wonderful life you have...! sounds fun, esp boating in the lake.

Chloe, we had the same issues as you, transitioning from free reign at breeder's to apt. So yes, of course we took him on short walks outside too for potty. I got him at 16 weeks, and even at that older age, every 2 hours was not enough when he was active indoors. i started getting frustrated because there'd be accidents, and then discovered i needed to take him out every hour

but, good news is it gets better and better. now at 10 months, he can hold it for 6 hrs even, when he is awake indoors.

so, it does get better & better, but i'm guessing you prob need to take her out more often at this point, if she is anything like Worm.

Mikey T · 05-22-2011, 05:03 AM

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They say not to let them out of the crate until calm

That is because the are citing theory which does not translate to practice. Do what you have to do in the morning an at other time to prevent accident you have tine to work on the entering and exiting the crate calmly. you can practice this at time that there is less urgency and this will translate over time to when there is.

Quote:

Chloe had free reign of the backyard at the breeders but is now in an apt so she doesn't get to go potty whenever she wants. As a result, she seems to be having lots of accidents

having free reign outside has nothing to do with it you would have the same problem if the dog was inside at the breeder.

read the following article a couple time you will find stuff you missed the first time

Housetraining Your Puppy

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Do not rely on a puppy to tell you when it's time to go out. That is expecting too much responsibility and communication at too early an age. It is up to you, the adult human, to know when he needs to go out. Watch his activity level and the clock.
A 12 wk puppy who is busy playing may need to urinate every 15-20 minutes, whereas a resting puppy might go for an hour, and a sleeping puppy can go 8 hours at night. Activity makes urine! Activity makes urine! Repeat this 10 times, slowly. This is a very important lesson for new puppy owners.

Basset are natoriously hard to house train. IMHO it is because the are slow to develop shipncter control compared to other breeds. I have never seen one truely housetrained (which is different than no accidents) at less than 6 months and 1 year is typical.

Your biggest asset in preventing accidents is a schedual a strict shedual on food, access to water, sleeping and play time. When the dog is on a schedual it is much more predictable when it needs to go.

on of the areas that housetraining breaks down the dog does not develop a reliable signal to let you know when it need to go out. This is not easy for the dog because we humans tend to be inconsitent in responding to such signals. Most find it easier and more reliable instead of hoping the dog finds a signal that works is to teach the dog a signal to use.
House Training: Ring My Bell!

05-21-2011, 10:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
proudmom25 Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Ontario Posts: 20	Chloe is here! Chloe is here! Things have been going okay so far. Yesterday she did great. She whined a little but I was really patient and we took our time (entering building, elevator and going on walks). I put her in her crate at 10:30pm after a walk and she cried/barked for about 30 mins then slept through to 6am. I was so proud of her. I do have a few questions and hope for some insight. 1. They say not to let them out of the crate until calm. Any suggestions on how to do this in the morning without piddling accidents? 2. Chloe had free reign of the backyard at the breeders but is now in an apt so she doesn't get to go potty whenever she wants. As a result, she seems to be having lots of accidents. I have been taking her out every two hours during the day (or sooner if whining) but the pee keeps a coming. LOL! Any suggestions? Thanks a bunch!

05-21-2011, 02:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
klm42005 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Port Clinton, Ohio Posts: 437	Welcome Chloe... I have been told that Basset bladders do not mature till @ 6 months old. It is hard for them to hold it for long lengths but they do go more when playing and active so you can start watching her for these times. Best of luck with her and I am sure you will get LOTS of great advise...This is a great site with lots of wonderful people. Congratulations and again, Welcome Chloe... Woody's mom

05-21-2011, 04:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
Annie714 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 1,164	Welcome Chloe and Paisley! __________________ Blog about the antics of Annie and I. http://thechickandthehound.blogspot.com

05-21-2011, 07:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
mhvonalmen8908 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sumter, SC Posts: 671	Welcome to Chloe and Paisley! __________________ Megan & Chris -Mom & Dad to Doppler (2 year old Basset/Redbone/Golden mix) and Virga (1 year old Basset)

05-21-2011, 11:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
SophieB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 839	I hope she will soon settle with you! How old is Chloe? Have you any pics? Presume she's not a pup if you're taking her for walks! I have never ever used a cage for my Bassets but someone will advise you!

05-21-2011, 01:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
proudmom25 Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Ontario Posts: 20	Presume she's not a pup if you're taking her for walks! Chloe is 10.5 weeks old. She is a pup but her walks consist of the parking lot. I was told this is okay as long as it is not a frequented area. Was I told wrongly? If so, how do you deal with pottying if they aren't allowed for a walk? I will add more pics later. I do have a photo album in the gallery section.

05-21-2011, 02:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
Boomer's Mom Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,736	Welcome, Chloe! Lots of friends and good info on this forum.

05-21-2011, 02:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
paisleysmom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Posts: 507	Hi Chloes Mom -- I too am from Northern Ontario and suspect that we are from the same place -- does a Big Nickel sound familiar. I am the Mom of a three year old Basset Girl by the name of Paisley. We have had dogs for most of our married life but Paisley is our first Basset. Paisley is the most wonderful canine furball that we have ever had and we take joy in her easy going lovable nature. Every day is a new adventure and she brings lots of laughter into our lives. She is up for what life brings her way and dosen't hesitate to try to participate in the business of the world around her. We live at the lake and swimming is just about the only thing she won't do but she does love boat rides with ears aflapping. Welcome to being owned by the most loving and heart-strings-pulling of breeds -- you will enjoy her.

05-22-2011, 02:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
Wworm Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Left Coast Posts: 1,970	Welcome Chloe, Welcome Paisley! Worm wants me to tell you that he'd love to see some pics when you get some, if you want to share pleeeaz...? Paisley, what a wonderful life you have...! sounds fun, esp boating in the lake. Chloe, we had the same issues as you, transitioning from free reign at breeder's to apt. So yes, of course we took him on short walks outside too for potty. I got him at 16 weeks, and even at that older age, every 2 hours was not enough when he was active indoors. i started getting frustrated because there'd be accidents, and then discovered i needed to take him out every hour but, good news is it gets better and better. now at 10 months, he can hold it for 6 hrs even, when he is awake indoors. so, it does get better & better, but i'm guessing you prob need to take her out more often at this point, if she is anything like Worm.

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