Dog Housebreaking Problems

[PineBurrowPeeps]

Oh yeah, the grooming is sure a handful!
Even with brushing him out every single day I still end up with small mats in the groin area and behind the ears, I just happened to get a Plush coated adult, there are two coats for Newfs usually, longer and silky, and thick and like cotton. I ended up with the latter lol

*takes a deep breath* This too shall pass... Right?!

 

[PineBurrowPeeps]

I wanted to add that I do actually have an ad out locally looking for a Pro handler but I have only had one person respond and I did not mesh with them at all.
Hopefully I find someone on the same page and then he certainly will be in the ring. I took handler classes right after I got him and we did puppy classes but then my life changed in a blink!

 

[mamabird]

If you aren't going to show him soon - what about doing a "bikini cut"? The "pet" newfies we used to groom - the owners wanted the belly and groin area clipped so that matts weren't as much of a problem. The hair on the sides covered the belly, so you couldn't see the hair missing, but you didn't have the mess underneath to deal with.

 

[bwebb7]

Also consider when you neuter that it may mess with him again! It is not uncommon for them to go thru a Major chew phase following altering!
I think he'll be fine if your vigilant and keep his opportunities minimal!
Again consider an ex-pen to keep him in your room when you are busy in the house.

 

[PineBurrowPeeps]

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It's just not something I ever thought about doing until now... I have nice clippers, maybe I'll give it a shot! Where did you start the clip at the belly, from where the ribs end back or is that too much, did you do the insides of the back legs too, or just around the private bits and belly?

at the thought of him laying back getting a bikini cut!

 

[PineBurrowPeeps]

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Thanks

Something has to be wrong with him I guess, he's too good otherwise. I have never had any problems with him chewing, jumping up, being too rough, he listens to basic command without incident (sit, stay, wait, come, down, stack, etc.), etc. He is a tad crazy, but he's a baby, he'll calm down I'm sure.
My lab was no use whatsoever to society until he hit about 3 and then overnight he was a different dog. He was nuetered at 6 months exactly. We went from having this nutso zooming dog that had to be crated whenever company came over to having this totally calm gentleman who I'm sure would show a burgler where all the good stuff is!

 

[mamabird]

As best I can remember...go from the rib area back, include the groin area, and some of the insides of the back legs. You know the areas that you have to wash the most, and what is the most difficult to get to underneath. Good luck - have the DH take pics of the clip in process and post them...It'll probably look like you are wrestling with a bear!

 

[ChickenFanaticAB]

Everything written so far seems like good advice. I hate the idea of it, but maybe you could even try to paper train him. If he is able to figure out going in a certain spot in the house, ideally you could move the paper outside and have him go there. Back to basic housebreaking seems like the best option, but it sounds at if you are doing everything pretty much right and he is still having issues. Another thing you could try as far as him going in his crate is concerned, is to make sure he is getting TONS of exercise right before bed time. Like maybe about an hour after you feed him take him out for a long walk, or try to get him to run around playing fetch for an hour or so. You wouldn't want to do it too late because obviously he would need water after, but then if you can take him out once more to pee before bedtime he might be more tired and wouldn't wake up in the night, or so early in the morning to go. I have no idea if that would work, but it might be worth a try. Also, you would probably want to get a baby gate for the stairs and at least make sure he is on the same level as you at all times. Good Luck! I really hope you can work it out! It would be a shame to have to get rid of him!

 

[bheila]

Sorry I don't have an answer for you. Needless to say our English Bulldog became an outside dog. We tried everything just like you and rehoming was not an option. I didn't feel right pawning her off on someone else just so she would pee all over their house. To this day if we bring her inside for a little while she will still pee inside. 2 years ago a stray showed upat our house and wouldn't you know it she is the best dog ever. She'll hold her pee all night and in the morning she's in no hurry to be let out. Why is it the dog that cost $2,000 destroys the house and the dog that costs nothing is a blessing

 

[danischi24]

I think you need to be more vigilant. I've just succeeded in house training my 4 month old Newfie. I did it by not even letting her go around the corner. I kept my eyes on her permanently so I caught every single accident. She is a young puppy so punishing her is not fair because she can't physically hold it but I still let her know that I was very displeased. Yours is over a year old & has become a "dirty" dog (they aren't bothered about being covered in their mess). I think you need to take a firmer line with him & catch EVERY SINGLE MESS. Your alternative is getting rid of him so do what needs to be done.
I had a Staffordshire Bull Terrier pup a few years ago. I went through a terrible depression soon after getting her & so I didn't make a point of taking her out often enough. She didn't house train & it drove me nuts. I had to retrain her in the end & it was very successful.
Take yours out every hour! Make sure he goes even if you have to wait awhile & discipline him-in the act not 10 minutes later-when he goes indoors (he is an adult, knows what you want & is disobeying) followed by taking him out & trying to get him to go. Good luck & post some pics of the naughty boy.