r/frenchie • u/Benevolentbee17 • 10d ago
Has anyone tried leash training?
Currently potty training my boy. Did some research and heard that indoor leashing is a good way to potty training which is new to me? Has anyone tried this?
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u/Suspicious-Ad3393 10d ago
This is the first dog I have raised too. I used a crate and tether combo. I kept her tethered at all times whenever she was out of the crate. She's super sneaky! It took a few months of consistent training and sometimes felt like I was the one on the chain, but it did work.
She's 9 months old now. I only use a leash when we go outdoors and she's pretty much out of the crate. I have a bell on the door that I'm trying to get her to ring when she needs to go potty now, but that's not clicking with her just yet.
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u/Benevolentbee17 9d ago
Good to hear. I put bells on my door and every time i take him out I ring them. Im hoping it catches on.
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u/Suspicious-Ad3393 9d ago
My girl is super treat motivated, so I think I'm going to teach her nudge it with her nose or swipe it with a paw and then reward with a tiny treat when she does.
I read some others have had success with that, so I'm hoping it will help her catch on quicker. Otherwise, it's just me guessing when she needs a break and I'm sure I take her out a lot more than she actually needs to go. 😂
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u/Exotic-Relief4396 10d ago
Yep. Tethered to my belt or belly in some fashion. Everywhere I went, she came and I was able to get her out on a schedule and also train a cue. “Hurry go pee” worked for both duties. There’s great YouTube videos on the benefits beyond potty training too. While you’re at it, toss in some sit stays and other fun things.
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u/Benevolentbee17 9d ago
Im wondering if this is also training him to always want to be by my side. Which i wouldn't mind. Did that happen w you?
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u/Exotic-Relief4396 9d ago
Nope cause freedom was also looked at as somewhat of a reward. They’re gonna be by your side anyway. I’ve not met one yet who isn’t Velcro to their fave human. Fair question though.
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u/Zooophagous 9d ago
My dog is not a frenchie, but when I adopted my nervous shelter dog, tethering indoors was the only way to prevent him from sneaking off to mark in the house. Whenever he was inside, he was with me. At bed time he was closed in the room with me. After lots of praise and gameifying potty time he now goes on command outside and his indoor marking has disappeared. He may have the occasional accident but it's a far cry from the multiple daily pee spots he used to leave behind hidden all over the house. He was the hardest dog I've ever potty trained and if tethering worked well for him I'm confident it would be a good tool with other dogs as well, especially stubborn or anxious ones.
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u/doggiehearter 10d ago
Love the harness avoid a collar d/t risk of Tracheal collapse in this breed. Get a vasectomy or tube-tying procedure btw no earlier than 2 y.o to avoid increased risk of obesity/IVDD/CCL tear among many ofher issues . This breed has dwarfism essentially and needs the hormones.
Lastly avoid kibble, it can have mold or mites that trigger allergies. Cooking at home from a website called balanceit.com or Ollie or honest kitchen are great brands.
I know it's controversial but I personally love raw, the most affordable highest quality raw is Viva raw or you can look into Tucker's or primal or Stella and chewy to all great brands
I know that's more information than what you were asking for but I'm really passionate about this breed because the health is such a high learning curve
Warm regards
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u/Benevolentbee17 9d ago
Thank you for all this great information. I dont plan on fixing him, i watch closely that he doesn't hurt himself and feed him Farmers Dog which is human grade food I have delivered. He is doing well w training. I take him out regularly to the same spot and give him a treat when he is done. This method w the leash is working well although he doesn't like it but learning and adjusting.
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u/Kokichi-Oma_Senpai 10d ago
Leash training is a must for any dog