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I had a westie that I tried and tried for 2 years to house train him and nothing worked, crate, praise, a dog trainer, even doggy boot camp so i understand your frustration, It was too much for myself and my family we did find him a great new home with my step sister who had older children who now still has problems with frequient accidents in the house, so advice I have none for you please dont let people scold you as you must do what is best for you.. Good Luck
Do you free feed your dog?
The best way to house train a dog is to have a plan even before you get the dog. I mean will you be able to take the dog out every two hours (puppy) day and night or will you need someone to help you?
Taking the dog to the same place to do his business?
Your posts are showing some BS. Jumped out of car (deadly) yet you claimed always on leash. Dog sneaks off and goes in the house, again if the dog is always on leash or in the crate how does this happen?
In other words if you can prevent the dog from ever going in the house in the first place, your way ahead of the game.
My dog has only ever gone in the house maybe 10 times, and that was in the first two weeks of owning him (9 week old puppy), and every time it was my fault for loosing tract of time.
While you may have owned a dog for many years it doesn't mean you are doing it right, (rubbed nose in it). The guy that posted and you got all worked up over is tying to help you, while direct, it was good advise! You need to look at yourself to see the problem and not the dog! This I believe is the underlying issue. Ceaser is a fantastic dog trainer, while I don't believe in everything he does, he's spot (pun) on 95% of the time. Watch him more and forget what you think you allready know. Not ment to offend, but what you discribe is what puts many dog into shelters.
Not every dog is the same. I am especially careful in the car and especially if I am getting out and the dog is staying behind in the car. Your dog needs to to be secured in the car and watched as you get out first. I always have the leash in my hands when I get out and only close the door and let go of the leash when I know my dog is secure. You should never just open the car door and get out without making sure your pet is safe and secure behind you or you have her leash in your hand if she is going with you.
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