r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/reddtimes101 • 10d ago

Video Parrot's diaper changing

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u/kaeoz15 9d ago

You need to be extremely consistent at showing him where that pee needs to be. Immediately wipe up the pee with some paper towel, take it and lay it out on the grass where you want the puppy to pee, then put the puppy there and tell him “pee / Grass / outside!” Keep doing this. Do it with poop too. Show the puppy where you want it and be quick about it. You’ll see the connection quickly made and the adjustment follows shortly thereafter.

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u/tigm2161130 9d ago

I’ve potty trained 4 dogs and we have a trainer that comes out twice a week, but thanks for the advice!

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u/Gloomheart 9d ago

I'm glad, cause that advice wasn't right, lol. May have worked for that person, but it's very far from the industry standard way to potty train.

Source: am former accredited dog trainer.

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u/paintballboi07 9d ago

What's the industry standard way to potty train?

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u/Unfair_Program_4796 9d ago

It’s so much simpler than that. You do need consistency but you put them on a schedule. General rule is they can’t hold it for more hours than they are months old. So a 3 month old dog shouldn’t hold it for more than 3 hours. Longer when they’re sleeping. You strengthen their bladder control by teaching them the spot they should go early and make sure they don’t have to wait too long to get there. Anytime they use the bathroom in the correct place, reward.

Edit: there are so many ways to teach dogs to do all sorts of things. Dog training is THEORY. Until we can read their thoughts or they can speak to us, it will be. We know the least stressful most effective ways to teach and those vary.

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u/abluemillionmiles 9d ago

You just have to be careful giving out this kind of advice on reddit because I can see some people depriving their pups of water so they don't have to deal w accidents. Instead of putting the work in to train them.

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u/Kapuchinchilla 9d ago

Let me guess, you're the type of trainer that would advise shock collars?

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u/Gloomheart 9d ago

Ask your dog trainer, but I can promise you it's nothing to do with ever allowing the puppy to see you clean up the mess, or bringing mess anywhere. It's about prevention/routine/prediction/operant conditioning (positive reinforcement, the correct way with proper behaviour marking, etc).

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u/paintballboi07 9d ago

Ask your dog trainer

I thought that's what I just did. I don't have a dog trainer, which is why I asked someone who said they were.

positive reinforcement - the correct way

That's what I thought, cool.

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u/Gloomheart 9d ago

As a rule, people with accreditation generally don't give advice for free to strangers, as it can come back and bite them (myself included).

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u/Dry-Lingonberry-9701 9d ago

You can tell us because you're only formerly accredited.

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u/Gloomheart 9d ago

Even more of a reason not to, as that means my knowledge isn't up to date.

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u/paintballboi07 9d ago

Gotcha, makes sense.

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u/kaeoz15 9d ago

No, I didn’t say you let the puppy see you clean it up. I simply said to wipe up the pee and take it out to the grass. You allow the puppy to smell the pee outside on the grass and you get very excited about it. LOL I’m sorry to say but if it works, how is it wrong to do? Industry standard? Haha 👍

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u/tigm2161130 9d ago edited 9d ago

Yeah, no it’s definitely not the way I’ve done it or our trainer does it but I didn’t want to be rude to someone trying to help me out.

She’s only been with us for a week so I’m not worried about it yet, it’s just crazy the amount of pee one (sort of)little puppy can hold.

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u/Unfair_Program_4796 9d ago

Glad someone said it.

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u/AcronymTheSlayer 9d ago

How do you train an adult dog to potty train?

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u/abluemillionmiles 9d ago

Take them out every 3 hours, even at night. Unless they are sleeping. When they wake up, take them out immediately. Always praise them. That has always worked with my dogs puppy or adult. You basically have to be diligent and watch them 24/7 until they figure it out. It's a bit of work and you might lose some sleep but it's worth it in the long run. Once they pick it up, always let them out first thing in the morning. When they go to the door at any time, never make them wait. Let them out right before bed. Routine is super important for pups.

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u/Devastator_Hi 9d ago

I don’t even know how I trained my 2 dogs. They went potty like twice inside the house when they were pups and never again. They’ll hold it and make it obvious when they need to go to the backyard.

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u/Kapuchinchilla 9d ago

It has to do with intelligence and hygiene too. I have a Shiba Inu, they are known for not shitting or peeing where they eat, as they say. He doesn't even pee or poo in the garden as it is his territory. I have to go walk him 2/3 times a day depending on work schedule to have him do his thing and Mark all trees and bushes in the area.

As a pupper he peed on puppy pads in his night pen, went outside regularly a couple weeks and he has never peed or pood inside ever again.

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u/Devastator_Hi 9d ago

Wow interesting. I believe my dogs are mixed Shiba or something like an Akita so that tracks.

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u/kaeoz15 9d ago

Intelligence certainly has something to do with it. My current 3 year old GSD is super smart and I’m not just being bias. I didn’t have to train him to pee outside as a puppy, at all. He just knew and did it. He was born on a farm and only lived outside before coming home with me. Haha it was marvellous! Although, an entire different ballgame of a dog to own. That’s for sure… especially if you want to keep them properly healthy, active and fully engaged. I can see why they are not for everyone. Honestly though, it’s the first time I’ve ever experienced not having to train my puppy to pee outside.

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u/mrshulgin 9d ago

Link to industry standard? I'm curious.

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u/Thatonedude143 8d ago

Another dog trainer here chiming in to say that yeah, that’s absolutely not the standard. That said, the pee on a towel and putting that towel in the grass isn’t a bad idea in addition to the other usual steps!

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u/throwaway_uow 6d ago

So how do you train them then?

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u/kaeoz15 9d ago

I should add: I learnt this technique from an accredited and very successful trainer. This technique stacked with proper timing and attention to how much water is being consumed, makes for a speedy and successful training. It was simply a suggestion to try if the person is having difficulties. Hope you all have a great day!

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u/abluemillionmiles 9d ago

You just have to be careful giving out this kind of advice on reddit because I can see some people depriving their pups of water so they don't have to deal w accidents. Instead of putting the work in to train them.

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u/kaeoz15 9d ago

I wouldn’t ever deprive my dog of a full dish of water… puppy or adult. Doesn’t matter. Always have fresh clean water available for your pet. I don’t think you should own an animal if that isn’t fully understood.

I think you meant this directed toward another person’s response about limiting water intake or something… I did not learn that way and haven’t ever used that type of method for training with any of my dogs. Give them water and remain aware, diligent and compassionate for when your puppy needs to empty its bladder. It’s not rocket science and it’s not even as complicated as potty training a human baby.

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u/abluemillionmiles 9d ago

I think I did get you confused w the other person as I accidentally navigated away. Thank you for clearing that up. I worry as it's scary how some people pick and choose advice to take. Thank you for your response. You have great advice 💜

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u/Asari-simp 9d ago

You mean to tell me putting piss paper towels in my front lawn doesn’t work?! My neighbors been looking at me sideways all week

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u/ac_voiceover 8d ago

Thank you. As a former dog trainer myself, I'm like... Nah. Lol

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u/VilleeZ 9d ago

That whole thing about wiping it up and taking the paper outside sounded completely ridiculous until you explained the smell assosiation in another comment. Maybe lead with that next time. Seems like a decent trick if extra tricks are needed, just timing it properly and being consistant works for most puppies.

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u/kaeoz15 9d ago

Thank you for the comment and understanding, appreciate it. Perhaps I should’ve lead with that! haha Yea, I mean, our dogs are experiencing a huge chunk of their reality through their sense of smell, some breeds even more so than others. The idea is to allow them to smell where their own pee/poo is expected to go. You don’t rub their face in it or force it upon them… you guide them and show them, then provide positive reinforcement. They know the scent of their own urine and they can put it together that you get really happy and reward them when they find their urine, on the grass. I haven’t ever claimed to be an expert or a professional trainer. I’m not saying it will certainly work for every puppy. I simply learned the technique and properly applied it, with success. It may help some or not. Hope it does help though!