Oh Elly. You’re being ridiculous and rigid. Edgar did communicate his need and scratching the door is his preferred method. Accept it and move on. Urinating on the floor is him making his point. And don’t you dare make Liz or April clean it up
Our dog door and invisible fence were among the best purchases I ever made. No more getting up at 3am because a dog is whining to be let out. It’s so satisfying to hear the “click-click” of the door closing behind him.
You don’t instruct them to tell you things. He has no idea what you are saying.
Instead you have to learn their body and behavior language over time as they learn yours, and in time you will both be in sync. One must learn to read the signals first. Don’t rush it.
Dogs talk to us all of the time. Just not verbally.
Something about bathroom “business” makes women want to control everything! It just HAS to be on their terms…(I’m thinking of the toilet seat wars – the day I first heard about that was the day I began to re-think my support for “Feminism”)
My daughter would go berserk if he scratched the door! It would ruin the door! There is nothing wrong with getting him to bark that he wants out! If he was a GSD he would have had it in no time!
We don’t have pets of our own but do dog and cat sitting for others whever they need to leave thier pets behind. Most everyone drops off toys, food bowls, beds, etc. The most commen item is a string of bells that hang on the door knob that both cats and dogs have been taught to use when they want out. When they come back in from doing their business, treats! So yeah, training goes both ways.
Oh Elly. Poor pup WAS trying to tell you that he needed out. Animals almost always will signal first, and because we humans don’t always get the memo, THEN they bark/scratch/pace/whine/pee on the floor if you STILL don’t get it.
He barked when it really counted a few weeks ago, but outside of emergencies he prefers nonverbal communication. I wish Elly understood how lucky she is to have a dog like that. Usually it’s very hard to train them not to bark.
We eventually gave up trying to teach my daughter’s Jack Russel to bark when she needed to go out. SHE taught US by sitting in front of the tv and staring at us and then looking at the door. Dumb people. Smart dog.
9thCapricorn 7 months ago
Oh Elly. You’re being ridiculous and rigid. Edgar did communicate his need and scratching the door is his preferred method. Accept it and move on. Urinating on the floor is him making his point. And don’t you dare make Liz or April clean it up
LookingGlass Premium Member 7 months ago
Here’s your …..sign!!
(With thanks to Bill Engvall)
:-)
Asharah 7 months ago
The dogs training you Elly!
snsurone76 7 months ago
You asked for it, Elly! Now, maybe, you’ll leave him alone.
amethyst52 Premium Member 7 months ago
We taught our dogs to touch a little bell hanging on the doorknob.
Partyalldatyme 7 months ago
Our dog door and invisible fence were among the best purchases I ever made. No more getting up at 3am because a dog is whining to be let out. It’s so satisfying to hear the “click-click” of the door closing behind him.
howtheduck 7 months ago
Clear liquid. I guess Edgar was sitting on some ice cubes that melted under his body.
Coopersdad 7 months ago
My dog, Cooper stands in front of the TV and whines or if no one pays attention…..flaps his ears. Has never made a mess in the house.
drbee 7 months ago
Well, she got her wish.
DorothyGlenn Premium Member 7 months ago
I like the bell rope hanging from the door knob. They learn that fairly fast.
Enter.Name.Here 7 months ago
You don’t instruct them to tell you things. He has no idea what you are saying.
Instead you have to learn their body and behavior language over time as they learn yours, and in time you will both be in sync. One must learn to read the signals first. Don’t rush it.
Dogs talk to us all of the time. Just not verbally.
French Persons Premium Member 7 months ago
This is where you rub his nose in it.
Pogostiks Premium Member 7 months ago
Something about bathroom “business” makes women want to control everything! It just HAS to be on their terms…(I’m thinking of the toilet seat wars – the day I first heard about that was the day I began to re-think my support for “Feminism”)
Watchdog 7 months ago
Smart dog, dumb humans
JohnTheFoole 7 months ago
Well, there ya go!
SquidGamerGal 7 months ago
Well… you’ve asked for it!
BJDucer 7 months ago
This certainly is one of those cases where one can say “Be careful for what you ask for. . . .”
goboboyd 7 months ago
Careful what you wish for. Or, how you phrase it.
boydjb47 7 months ago
This country has gone to the dogs. Young couples have dogs instead of children.
birkemeyerjulie 7 months ago
It’s Ellys fault here.
lagoulou 7 months ago
Hope that Noem b… doesn’t get a hold of him…game over Edgar!
ctolson 7 months ago
Time for Elizabeth to make a quick exit.
ladykat 7 months ago
Well, that’s another way he let you know, Ellie!
CultofFarley 7 months ago
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g04922 7 months ago
A guy can only hold it for so long – no matter how young.
lisaegray 7 months ago
My daughter would go berserk if he scratched the door! It would ruin the door! There is nothing wrong with getting him to bark that he wants out! If he was a GSD he would have had it in no time!
yoey1957 7 months ago
We don’t have pets of our own but do dog and cat sitting for others whever they need to leave thier pets behind. Most everyone drops off toys, food bowls, beds, etc. The most commen item is a string of bells that hang on the door knob that both cats and dogs have been taught to use when they want out. When they come back in from doing their business, treats! So yeah, training goes both ways.
pheets 7 months ago
Oh Elly. Poor pup WAS trying to tell you that he needed out. Animals almost always will signal first, and because we humans don’t always get the memo, THEN they bark/scratch/pace/whine/pee on the floor if you STILL don’t get it.
paranormal 7 months ago
He found a way…
Jogger2 7 months ago
Good heavens! How large a bladder does Edgar have?
John Jorgensen 7 months ago
He barked when it really counted a few weeks ago, but outside of emergencies he prefers nonverbal communication. I wish Elly understood how lucky she is to have a dog like that. Usually it’s very hard to train them not to bark.
thedogesl Premium Member 7 months ago
Be careful what you ask for.
CoreyTaylor1 7 months ago
Like everyone else, Cru-Elly, Edgar doesn’t care what YOU want!
planostanton 7 months ago
Mission accomplished.
bookworm0812 7 months ago
Dang, what did that dog have to drink? Lake Erie? That’s quite a puddle!
eced52 7 months ago
How about that, Elle. Does that work?
namelocdet 7 months ago
Ok Elly. Grab a mop.
lindz.coop Premium Member 7 months ago
That went well…
fourteenpeeves 7 months ago
As the old saying goes…be careful what you wish for
vick53 7 months ago
We eventually gave up trying to teach my daughter’s Jack Russel to bark when she needed to go out. SHE taught US by sitting in front of the tv and staring at us and then looking at the door. Dumb people. Smart dog.