I have a 1 yr old Smooth fox terrier for about 1 month now. I got him from a kennel and at first he would go when we took him outside and didnt go in the house. He started to have accidents so i got him a medium sized cage. But now he goes in the cage, but only at night. he goes out before the family goes to bed at night and is always done fed by 5pm. He stays with my friends and i really want to get this situation taken care of before he ends up homeless:???:. HELP ME PLEASE

[chevy & karen]

Originally Posted by NikkiCo

I have a 1 yr old Smooth fox terrier for about 1 month now. I got him from a kennel and at first he would go when we took him outside and didnt go in the house. He started to have accidents so i got him a medium sized cage. But now he goes in the cage, but only at night. he goes out before the family goes to bed at night and is always done fed by 5pm. He stays with my friends and i really want to get this situation taken care of before he ends up homeless:???:. HELP ME PLEASE

How many hour's is it that he must wait from the time the family goes to bed till they take him out in the morning?

[Yogi]

as Chevy & Karen noted, the length of time at night that he is not afforded the opportunity to go out is essential. The other issue is you have a terrier, which of all breeds are the most difficult to house train. Being he is only a year old, he in fact is still a puppy. The crate based on the breed is also too large. Crate should be just large enough to stand, turn around and lay down. Terriers like most breeds are routine oriented so you need to find a routine and stick to it.
Also, terriers are high energy dogs, they need a secure area to run and exercise freely to expel the energy daily. This makes for a dog that will take to outdoor business much easier.

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[german sheep]

Hello NikkiCo,

When they go with him for the last walk, is it dark outside?
Maybe he is not used to do something when it is dark and he fears the darkness.
Or the dog has too much to do outside. When he has to check everything around himself, how much risk potential there is, he can not find the interior peace to do everything he needs.
When a dog sits to do what it has to do, then it is vulnerable. When this dog is frightnend, it can not sit down, because he has to fear about his survival.

Then he can not wait until tomorrow morning because this is too long.

How does it look like, when they are walking with it? How long do they stay outside? How long is the leash and what is their priority, when the go with him? Does the terrier has much contact to other dogs etc.

For an advice I need some more information.

LG
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Originally Posted by NikkiCo

I have a 1 yr old Smooth fox terrier for about 1 month now. I got him from a kennel and at first he would go when we took him outside and didnt go in the house. He started to have accidents so i got him a medium sized cage. But now he goes in the cage, but only at night. he goes out before the family goes to bed at night and is always done fed by 5pm. He stays with my friends and i really want to get this situation taken care of before he ends up homeless:???:. HELP ME PLEASE

I could help you. But I need a better explanation, with more detail. send me a picture of your dog. All dogs can be trained , I am in Venezuela, but as I say I can help you my e mail: micnetp@hotmail.com

[Lara's mom]

I honestly don't believe that any dog is untrainable. Some are just more of a "challenge" than others. Just keep plugging away at it. In the end, you will be successful.

Dogs instinctually will not soil their bed or food areas, so a proper sized crate is important. Try blocking off a portion of the crate so that the dog has only enough room to stand, turn, and lie down. Ensure that the dog has relieved itself just before putting it in its crate and that it is taken out directly after the family has awoken.