I need him to stop! A little background, he is 11 years old, 11 pounds, he's a chihuahua, pekinese, pomeranian, rat terrier mix...cute as heck. He has been living with my mom for the last 5 years as I was unable to keep him and my sisters fell in love with him and didn't want to give him back. That was fine but after he moved in with them at the age of 6 he started using the bathroom in their house. I believe it was a matter of dominance sometimes because they had 3 other dogs and he was always trying to assert himself over my moms male lab. On the other hand I'm not so sure because they would take him outside for a walk and as soon as they came back in he would poop right in front of them.
Well, about 3 months ago I was able to get him back. This is my little guy and he loves me to death. He hasn't had a problem in the house until now. I know it has something to do with me not being there anymore as my partner and I have just called it quits and I've resigned my lease in my apartment and I can't have pets. I'll be moving next year to a place that I can have pets but for now I can't afford to move. So the dog lives with ex-partner and he is fed up. (can't blame him really) My dd loves him and that's the only reason he's keeping the dog but I think it's wearing thin on him.
The dog is out on a regular basis and now he's started putting him in a kennel when he's gone. But even if he just goes across the street for awhile to chat with the neighbors he will come back and there will be a present waiting.
I don't know what to do. Oh, and now he barks nonstop when he's alone. The kennel isn't working because he's a houdini and figures out how to get out. I suggested putting him in the bathroom with his dishes and a blanket to make a bed out of and a bone while he's gone but ex thinks he'll scratch the door. HELP!!!!! I just want to know how to break the potty and barking habit!
Well, about 3 months ago I was able to get him back. This is my little guy and he loves me to death. He hasn't had a problem in the house until now. I know it has something to do with me not being there anymore as my partner and I have just called it quits and I've resigned my lease in my apartment and I can't have pets. I'll be moving next year to a place that I can have pets but for now I can't afford to move. So the dog lives with ex-partner and he is fed up. (can't blame him really) My dd loves him and that's the only reason he's keeping the dog but I think it's wearing thin on him.
The dog is out on a regular basis and now he's started putting him in a kennel when he's gone. But even if he just goes across the street for awhile to chat with the neighbors he will come back and there will be a present waiting.
I don't know what to do. Oh, and now he barks nonstop when he's alone. The kennel isn't working because he's a houdini and figures out how to get out. I suggested putting him in the bathroom with his dishes and a blanket to make a bed out of and a bone while he's gone but ex thinks he'll scratch the door. HELP!!!!! I just want to know how to break the potty and barking habit!