Well, I trained Hank to scratch the patio door when he needs to go outside to go potty.
Works well.
Problem is, he does it now also when he wants to go outside and play, sniff the grass, chase a stick, etc.
It is getting annoying. I get up to take him out, and then he does not pee.
So back inside we go.
Seems he is always doing it as well - as soon as I start watching a movie, friends are over talking to me, I am on the phone, etc.
Usually when he does this, I scold him verbally and bring him back in. But of course the flip side is I do not want to refuse to take him out if he as to go.
Now, he is getting plenty of exercise and play - trust me. Two 30 minute walks a day, and easily 3 play sessions outside with the ball. And many time throughout the day, if I am outside, I let him outside to roam a bit free as well.
Works well.
Problem is, he does it now also when he wants to go outside and play, sniff the grass, chase a stick, etc.
It is getting annoying. I get up to take him out, and then he does not pee.
So back inside we go.
Seems he is always doing it as well - as soon as I start watching a movie, friends are over talking to me, I am on the phone, etc.
Usually when he does this, I scold him verbally and bring him back in. But of course the flip side is I do not want to refuse to take him out if he as to go.
Now, he is getting plenty of exercise and play - trust me. Two 30 minute walks a day, and easily 3 play sessions outside with the ball. And many time throughout the day, if I am outside, I let him outside to roam a bit free as well.