Sounds to me as if he is confused and scared. The fact that he will not mess in his crate is what I was explaining to someone else a day or two ago. Dogs see their crates as their dens and will not mess up their living quarters. The fact that he will not use the bathroom in it also shows he has the ability to hold it. The problem seems to be, he is not sure where he is suppose to go.
You are relying on the belly bands/diaper and not taking him out enough. seems as if he thinks he is suppose to use the bathroom in his bellyband/diapers. He is young and still learning...he needs to go out more often. And definitely first thing after taking him out of his crate, first thing in the morning, as soon as he eats, and last thing before going to bed....and then a lot of time in between until he learns. When you catch him peeing in his diaper or anywhere in the house. Squirt him with water or shake a can of pennies and immediately pick him up and take him out. When he does his duty outside, praise him, reward him. Do not speak meanly when he goes inside ( a stern NO is ok, but don't continuously fuss) If you are speaking meanly, two things may happen...one he may become fearful of you and be afraid to go even outside if you are around, or two, he may associate this with attention from you....and negative attention is better than no attention. Until he is housebroken, do not have him running around un supervised. Do not rely on the belly bands/diapers...they are for helping...not intended to be the housebreaking methods. Take him out more often. Praise him for going where he should, and be very patient. Marsha ----- Original Message ----- From: "tayworld" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2005 9:56 PM Subject: [Chihuahuas] fustrated with chi > I have a 7 and a half month old chi. He been living with me for 2 > months now. He is very timid and submissive chi. I am having a hard > time with his potty training. I got a doggy diaper and 2 belly > bands. He pees and both his diaper and belly bands. Now get this, he > can hold his pee in his crate for about 8 hrs and when he not in the > crate, he just cant. Today he pee pee in his belly bands two times. > To me I guess he dont care about being wet. When he is wet he trys > slide out of his belly band or diaper to where he is showing and to > finish his job. Ok that is smart. But he is not smart enough to just > hold his self when its time to go potty. It like I have to been on > his time on something. To me he have to go every hour or two. That > is alot. But like i say he does not potty in his crate at all, so i > am so confused. Him and my other dog go out 3 times a day. I guess > that is not enough for him i guess. What is wrong with my puppy. > When he does it he know what he did is wrong and give me that scarey > look. Sometimes he is so bold to just pee right in front of me. I > dont know anymore. Any suggestions > > > > > > > " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! > Join today! " > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Get fast access to your favorite Yahoo! Groups. Make Yahoo! your home page http://us.click.yahoo.com/dpRU5A/wUILAA/yQLSAA/MJOolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
