So my poor little 3-year-old 14 pound Chihuahua/dachshund mix refuses to wear a sweater or coat. Like if you put it on him, he will put his tail between his legs and refuse to move. He’ll just stand there until he falls over and then he’ll just lay there until you take it back off.
This morning, it was -3F out. He went out the dog door and came right back in. Then he peed on the bed and pooped on the floor.
Other than putting down puppy pads, does anyone have any advice?
Here is a picture of Charlie for cuteness. He has a broken ear. My wife claims it isn’t broken, he was just born that way. I say it’s broken. Look at it.
Update: We got a loose shirt on him and cut off the collar and sleeves. This is how it’s gone so far:
“Please take my shirt off.”
“No, it’s very cold.”
“I don’t care, I poop inside anyway. Take my shirt off.”
“No, I just told you. It’s very cold.”
“Okay, I get that. Now take my shirt off.”
“No.”
“I’ll just be pathetic and lie around and keep my tail between my legs. Take my shirt off.”
“NO!”
“I hear what you’re saying, but take my shirt off.”
“Sigh.”
For a little guy it might be an idea to get a cat box and litter box train him for the winter. It’s not too hard to do and dogs are attracted to the litter box anyway (the joy of being able to dig indoors). It might be an easier alternative than trying to force him to wear things he simply refuses to.
Get a litterbox and bury some treats inside it for him to root around and get comfortable going inside. If he poops in the house stick the poop in the box. He should quickly get the idea that that’s where his poops are supposed to go.
Interesting! I will try it! Thanks.