Cavman Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 (edited) I have three Cavaliers 2 at 8 months and 1 six months. They are mostly toilet trained except for when it rains. As soon as there is a shower of rain, they refuse to go outside and get their dainty paws wet. (they have constant access to the outside). As such, we find little puddles and the occasional dump on the floor. What can I do to get them go out in the wet? Stephen Edited February 1, 2007 by Cavman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9phoenix Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 tell me, do you go out with them or stand under shelter avoiding the rain also? monkey see....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-time Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Back to toilet training 101! Put them on leads and take them outside to the toilet as often as possible ie. every hour Lots of praise and treats when they do their business - they can't hold on forever! They will soon realise that wet feet are not too bad but a lot of small breeds hate getting their tootsies wet (You will probably curse the wet floors and couch though ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavman Posted February 2, 2007 Author Share Posted February 2, 2007 Thanks TTime and WA Dingo trainer I guess the only way to get them to go out is to go out with them. Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9phoenix Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Definately, take them back to basics, go out with them to the spot you want them to go, reward when they do.....shouldnt take very long if you're consistant. Place their poop in the area where toileting is ok so they get the hint a bit quicker also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Pick them up and take them up and have them on a lead so they can't do a runner. If you let them get away with that behaviour now....you can imagine what they'll be like as adults. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wynnlake Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Trade them in for Border Collies, they love water. The muddier the better. Sorry steve i couldn't help myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRubyCavi Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Not that we get much rain down here but my 8 month old Cavi loves the rain. He will stand out in it, getting all wet and muddy. He does his business under the kids trampoline when it is hot and sunny so I guess he doesn't like it too hot. And he likes to put his feet in his water tub when it is hot. Sorry can't help you much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShesaLikeableBiBear Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Sorry just saw this thread. Cavmad, you are not alone with your Cav puppies, ours too (and the adults) hate getting their feet wet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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