Papillon Male Potty Training?
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I have had my Papillon Male dog for two months now and I previously owned a Pap *****. Jess-the female was so easy to train and there were no problems with her. (Not that I can remember anyway).She ran back and forth into the lounge to tell me when she needed to go. Barney, the male I now have seems to know the score, to a degree, as he waits by the door but doesn’t give any indication other than that…and if I’m not in the kitchen, of course I can’t see him and he doesn’t wait long, as I run in the kitchen if he dissappears. He’s now 5 months and I think at last he’s almost got it. (Any tips on how I can communicate with him on that one, however, would be appreciated)! The main problem is he has started spraying and of course from what I see, he doesn’t class this, as needing to go! I know/think, he thinks he’s doing what male doggies do naturally…but the problem is, here, A/ His testicles have not dropped yet. The vet is keeping his eye on this. And B/I’m not sure if I want him castrated straight away, anyway. Please help! I’ve never owned a male dog and I’m at my witts end! Thanks ever so much, folks!
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he should be neutered because his testicles haven’t dropped,,, that is cause for concern
unneutered males will mark,,,, that is your choice
Your dogs shouldn’t tell you they need to go. You should tell them when to go. You have to make a routine for them. Take them out every so many hours for every month they are in age, (every 5 hours for a 5 month old) up to 8 hours for an adult dog.
You need to get them into a routine, then once they are used to it, if you forget to take them out, they will begin to let you know.
Also, get him fixed, the sooner the better. This will help in the training, his health and more.