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Adopted rescue Pomerania who has been abused. He is 5 yrs old, yelps like he is being beat when you try to pick him up. No matter how many times he goes out and does his business, he comes back in and poops in the house and not on the pad. How can I train him and make him feel like he is being abused

Adopted rescue Pomerania who has been abused. He is 5 yrs old, yelps like he is being beat when you try to pick him up. No matter how many times he goes out and does his business, he comes back in and poops in the house and not on the pad. How can I train him and make him feel like he is being abused

Updated On March 10th, 2020

Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Male | neutered | 5 lbs

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

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A pheromone product, such as the Adaptil collar or DAP plug in diffuser, may help to decrease any anxiety. Do not attempt to pick him up if it causes stress. A leash and collar should be enough to walk him in, out and anywhere else. You may need to reinforce crate training. Provide a crate that is just big enough for him to stand, turn around and lay down. He should be in the crate or on a leash attached to your hip when indoors. Monitor for signs that he needs to go outside. This may include whining, circling or sniffing about. When it is time for him to go outside, take him to a designated area and wait. As soon as he starts to go, say "go potty", "do your business" or any other phrase of your choosing. Praise and reward him every time he goes outside. You can take him for a short walk afterwards as well. Once inside again, he goes in the crate or stays with you on the leash. If you see him preparing to go, take him back out. Thoroughly clean soiled areas using an enzymatic cleaner such as Nature's Miracle.

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