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Weve had my dog since about November. How do i potty train him???????
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Answer by itsmetrea
Its May so you really have developed some bad behavior! What on earth have you been doing??
take him on walks tell him good boy when he goes then reward him…
scold him when he goes in the house but make sure you dont hit the guy… just like a big loud bad dog!Answer by Katey
https://www.housebreakyourpuppyin7days.com/
7 days? idk i’ve never tried it but i’ve heard about it.. anythings worth trying i guess.
Answer by LostMyMind“Potty training” should be started immediately after getting a dog. You have your work cut out for you, I dont envy you at all. Do an internet search for training puppies, you should get plenty of informationAnswer by cancan
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Anyways
1) One way is to monitor him carefully. Every time hes walking around in circles it means he is ready to do his business. When you see him do this, quickly take him outside, and hold his tail down on the way there to help him hold it in.
2) Another way is to get a crate for him to stay in for a while. Make sure it’s only big enough for him to lay down and stand up on. Becuase dogs naturally don’t want to sleep in their wastes, so when they are locked in the crate they will try their hardest to hold it it. Many people use this way becuase it teaches dogs a valuably lesson on holding it in. Keep in mind though that dogs can usually only hold it in like 8-10 hours after eating at max, and puppies even less. Though thats only if they are willing to hold it in that long, so that is why crate training is useful.
When you do take them out to deposit, wait a bit for him to do his business outside, and afterwards praise him, but don’t give him any rewards or he will expect them every time. A simple praise will do, and he will start to understand that you want him to poop and pee outside after a couple of weeks, maybe more though since you’ve waited so long. ( Though it would have been easier if you started earlier)
Also you should keep a bell on the door to outside, so every time you take him out you ring it, and eventually he will understand that ringing the bell will let him go out to potty, either that or get a doggy door.
If you will use the bell, then after like a couple of weeks of you ringing the bell, he will be anxious for the sound of the bell before you take him out. If you see him staring at the bell before you take him out then he understand what it means, and this is when you stop ringing it and let him do it. But don’t give any command or signal to do it, let him do it independatly . Then every time he has to go pee or poop we will go to the door and ring the little bell.
And remember he he does have an accident inside, don’t sold him unless you catch him in the act of doing it. If you simply find the wastes and then scold him, and rub his face into to it, he won’t understand that your mad at him becuase he went inside, he’ll think your simply mad at him becuase he pooped or peed in the first place. Then just clean up the mess with good cleaners so he cannot smell it, and won’t be tempted to go there again.
Answer by Jessica WWell I’m not sure what you’ve been doing so far…but you should be taking him out every half hour or so and after he eats and drinks. When he does go outside give him lots of praise or a treat or both. If you do see him going to go inside pick him up and take him outside and when he goes out there again give him lots of praise. Rubbing their nose in it when they go inside is not reccommended…Goodluck 🙂Answer by asia_huff
1. Teach a specific word : Each time you want your new puppy to
poop or urinate, try to repeat the same word over. You can use
whatever words you want, like “go poop” “go potty”. By repeating
the same words each time, it will become another command for your
puppy, and she will be able to do it when you mention the
command.
2. Take her to the same spot every time. If you have had other
dogs, or talked with other dog owners, you know that when a dog
go pee on one spot on the carpet, they go back exactly at the
same place over and over. Why? Because they recognize the smell,
and it tells them to go back there. Now, knowing this, you need
to do two things : take your dog outside for its pee/poop, and
take her exactly at the same place each day. Your puppy will
recognize her smell and know she has do pee there.
Second, if your puppy pees somewhere inside, by accident,
make sure you clean the floor or the carpet thoroughly so the
smell really goes away. At first I used windex to clean a pee
spot but it did not work. My puppy kept going back. A friend
of mine gave me a bottle of pet odor remover and it is the
only stuff that worked well in my house. This is where you see
its true that a dog sense of smell is so much more developed
than ours!
3. Confine your puppy for the night. Usually, your puppy will not
pee in its own bed, so it is better to confine her in a box or a
crate, with not a lot of space around her dog bed. Make sure you
take your puppy out first thing in the morning though, and not at
10am! Your puppy might not be able to hold all night, but she
will learn quickly that she has to do it outside.
4. Watch your dog a lot : you can’t really expect your puppy to
knock on the door when he wants to go outside to pee. The best
thing of course is to have a dog door so your puppy can go
outside herself, but if this option is not possible, try to
observe what your puppy does before he pees, and take him outside
as soon as you see the sign. You can also teach your puppy to ask
for the door, but that might take some time.
5. Take your puppy out right after a nap or before you play with
her. Your puppy needs to pee or poop in those situations.
6. Just like you would do with your kids (and yourself
probably!), stop giving water to your puppy a few hours before
sleep time. This is a great way to avoid night pee, but cannot be
applied if it is very hot in your area and your dog might get
dehydrated. If it is the case, leave water all night round.
7. If your puppy poops or pees in the right spot, tell her! Use
your happy voice, your puppy will know she did it right and will
want to do it right the next time.
Wow, he should have been potty trained by now. Well, start by confining them to a small area such as a bathroom or get a pin that allows enough room for a food bowl, water bowl, small dog bed, and potty pad and be sure the confined area is a hard floor (tile, etc). He should easily understand pee on the potty pad not his bed. If you have any problems just put a small amount of urine on the potty pad and leave it there so he understands to use the potty there. Also, if he has used the potty somewhere he shouldn’t be VERY sure all smells are completely cleaned up otherwise he will use the potty again in that spot. If you want him to use the potty outside, take him out for a walk or into the yard, and immediately give him a treat when he uses the potty tell him good job, etc. As he learns to use potty pads just make sure they are always placed in his spot.Answer by ♥Chihuahua lover♥
House training is one of the first tasks that every new dog owner will undertake in the introduction of their puppy to its new home. There are three categories of house training types :
a) Basic house training ; the establishment of an allowable toilet area for your pet.
b) Submissive wetting ; urination occurring when greeting, disciplining or high excitement.
c) Marking ; upon reaching puberty – some dogs (male or female) will mark their territory.
House Training :
House training should only take approximately two weeks to establish as a routine provided;
a) you must be consistent and committed
b) you are prepared to train your pet from the moment you take possession. Have a leash, collar, a designated area and are prepared to maintain a schedule.
Retraining a dog that has already established bad habits can take six weeks or more.
As soon as possible get your new puppy to the vet for a complete check-up. This will assure you that you have obtained a healthy pup and alert you to any medical complications that can make house training more difficult. Situations such as intestinal upset, intestinal parasites and urinary tract infections can make house training difficult to impossible.
The designated toilet area can be as general as outside of the house or as specific as a particular corner of the backyard. You must have a specific plan as to what the designated area is going to be. You can not teach the dog what is acceptable if you are uncertain.
Your attitude is one of the most important ingredients in house training your dog. Your puppy does not know what is wrong. If there is a mistake tell him “no” but do not discipline too severely. You only want him to know that you are displeased, you do not want the pup to feel that you are the source of pain. When the pup has done well, pat him, praise him, let the dog know that you are very pleased. The pup will want to do things that please you. House training can be a foundation for all future training. Affection and praise as a reward for proper response – “no” signaling displeasure and guidance to show the dog what you do want.
Scheduling:
1. Create a schedule that is practical for you to maintain. If you can not stick to your schedule – you can’t expect the dog to adhere to it.
2. Do not allow your dog to free feed until house training is well established. Be very careful of your dogs diet – avoid foods and/or snacks that can be upsetting to his digestive tract.
3. Schedule your dog’s bed time and waking-up time. Adhere to these times as closely as possible.
4. Young pups will require frequent nap times, be sure that your schedule can accommodate the pup’s naps. Remember that the pup will need to be taken outside after each nap.
5. Emotional intensity – after intense emotional stimulation (badly scared, frightened, or a particularly rowdy play session) the pup may need to relieve himself.
6. Within two to three days, most dogs will be able to “control themselves” for eight hours during the night. You must keep in mind that your daytime schedule will need to be somewhat flexible. By paying attention to your dog, you will learn his nap requirements. Your dog will learn “the routine” and you will both have a schedule that you can live with.
Supervise in the House :
1. By knowing where your dog is at all times, and what he is doing, you can avoid mistakes. When a pup stops playing and starts to look around for a “good spot”, he needs to go out. By observing your dog you will quickly learn to tell the difference between the pup’s exploring his new universe and his searching for a “good location”.
2. If the pup starts to make a mistake, firmly but quietly say “No” and take the dog straight to his toilet area. Do not yell at the dog. Do not chase the dog. At this point it is up to you to be observant of your dog. Any mistakes that are made are due to your not paying attention.
3. If you can not supervise the dog for a period of time, put the dog in a confinement area (prepared with papers) or confine him to the room where you are.
4. When you are relaxing (watching TV, reading or on computer), have the dog with you. Give the pup some of his toys to play with. Have the dog on his leash or confine him to the room where you are, so that he doesn’t wander of and have an accident. Teach him that it can be enjoyable just being with you.
When you can’t be with your dog:
1. Provide a small area confinement area (bathroom with all “chewable” items removed, fenced off area of the garage, or a crate).
2. Do not leave food and water with the dog, or fill him with cookies or snacks before you leave. You should schedule the pup’s breakfast to be at least 2 hours before your planned departure time. That way the pup can eat, digest his food and relieve himself prior to your departure.
3. Ideally, if you are going to be gone for more than eight hours, someone should give the dog a drink and an opportunity to relieve himself.
Taking the dog out (to the latrine) :
1. Take your dog on leash to the designated toilet area. Stand quietly, so that the dog can find the right spot. Do not distract the dog. Do not praise the dog during his search. If after about 5 minutes your dog hasn’t gone to the bathroom, return him to the house (keeping a close eye on him) for about 1/2 hour, then try again.
2. As the dog starts to relieve himself; calmly praise him. Use a chosen word or phrase (good potty or wonderful potty). This phrase will only be used for praise in going potty.
3. When the dog has finished relieving himself praise him more enthusiastically. Let him know that you are very proud of him.
4. Remember your dog’s routine. Some dogs will “potty” two or three times per outing in the morning, but only twice per outing in the evening. Urination is often followed by defecation, while other dogs will do the reverse.
5. Even. if the weather is foul, do not let your dog know that you don’t want to be going outside with him. By teaching your dog that even in bad weather going outside is “the thing to do”, to please you, then he will be more willing to convey his needs to you.
6. While you are learning your dog’s “time table”, take him out immediately after he wakes up, after he has eaten and after all play sessions.
Catching the dog “in the act” :
1. Without yelling, firmly say “No”. If you still don’t have the dog’s attention, clap your hands.
2. Get the dog outside, to the designated latrine area. If the dog relieves himself outside praise him. Proceed with the potty routine.
3. Clean the mess with a deodorizing or odor killing cleanser. If the dog smells his own scent as having been used as a bathroom area, the dog will continue to use the area.
If the cleanser is not able to eliminate enough of the scent so that the dog can not detect it, you can help mask the scent over with vanilla extract. Just one or two drops will make it impossible for the dog to smell any lingering odor.
If you find a mess after the fact :
1. Do not punish the dog.
2. Accept the fact that you were not paying attention to the dog.
3. Do not show the dog that you are upset. Calmly put the dog on his leash and bring him to the location of the accident. With the dog at your side, firmly scold the potty. Do not scold the dog.
4. Blot up some urine, or pick up some stool with a piece of paper. Take the evidence and the dog to the latrine area. Place the paper on the ground and with the dog watching praise the potty for being in the “right” place. Temporarily leave the paper there. (Remove it when the dog isn’t watching)
5. Clean up the remaining mess in the house as outlined above.
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