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Dog Training - Basset Hound

Expert: DogNanny 911 - 11/2/2009

Question
Hello,

We just got a Basset Hound. It is about 4 months old. It always goes outside to go to the bathroom, but it will scratch loudly @ the back door.

Here is the problem. I work nights and sleep days and the scratching is very loud.

People tell me to get a spray bottle and spray it with water, however this is not working.

Do you have any ideas?

Thank You.

Answer
Hello and sorry for answering a little bit late (Had computer issues).

When it comes to teaching a dog proper habits particular steps need to be exercised, consistency.

As I don't know how many people live with you, meaning can help you to teach the dog the right stuff, I can only give you "Common" advice.

I'm happy he isn't peeing in the house, hence he's roaming free in the house (It is strongly advised to crate train). A dog/puppy shall never "Tell" the owner it has to go outside. The owner needs to lay out the timing on when to take the puppy outside, staying consistent (Set timer, etc).

Boundary training is also important: Again, crate training, on-leash-in-house training.

Don't squirt him!! He's doing nothing wrong, he does what he does because he knows no better.
Exercise sit/stay so he learns to never scratch the door, praise after door is open and you send him outside.

Feel free to send me another message about who's with him during the day time and if you are able to crate train him at night so you can get some sleep.

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