Potty Training Puppies Info

I have 2 puppies. One is 7 months old and the new puppy 3 months old. Prior to bringing home the new puppy, a yorkie, the 7 month old a chihuahua was 100% potty trained. But now they are both going #1 & 2 in the house!! My mother just had her carpet cleaned today & they used a black light to show all the urine on the carpet. Yikes! My mom says no more puppies in the house but with winter around the corner I’m worried about these little ones. HOW CAN I BEST POTTY TRAIN THEM ASAP? If these puppies were house trained, they would be allowed inside.
Would it be possible to pay someone to potty train them during the day. Then we could just keep them outside during the evening at home. I don’t mind paying. But is it possible to potty train them outside of their actual home?

I have to strongly disagree with #1 poster by 7 months they should be fully trained.I trained 17 pups all at once that by the age of 6wks they all knew where to go.I started them at the tender age of 3 wks.1st go back to basics if you have them inside get a room like utility room or bathroom that DOES NOT have carpet.next lay down newspaper three layers thick only on half of the room divided by a 4×4 boardso thy can jump from the papered floor to the unpapered floor.on the unpapered floor you will put their beds and water and food bowls.the pups will essentially train themselves to go on the paper(no wee-wee pads).by nature any dog will use the carpet because it is more absorbent,the wee-wee pads are not only expensive but because they are expensive people tend to use one pad which in turn gets soiled right away and people expect for the dog to use over and over again but a pup/dog does not like to go where his feet are standing on damp ground,thus that is why a lot of people ask why their dog is no longer using the wee-wee pads.If you don’t want them going at all in the house on papers just exclusively outsides than yes you do need to buy crates for each one but you have to be very alert to their potty needs otherwise they will go inside the crate and the end result will be worse because they will learn to soil their sleeping quarters.

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I take her outside and she does very well. she goes in the same spot, but at times she will go in the house and wont go on the pads. am i confusing her by taking her outside and also trying to use the pads? someone help

Pads are a mistake. They teach your dog it is okay to use your house for a toilet. I train only to outside. The first thing to remember about House Training A Puppy is there ability to hold themselves is limited. A rule of thumb is they can hold "it" usually 1 hour for each month of age. 2 months old = 2 hours, 3 months old = 3 hours, etc. When your puppy wakes up (morning, nap, whatever) the pup has to go, right then! Take the pup out. When the pup eats or drinks, it has to go, take the pup out. After exercise (play), take the pup out. When the pup does it’s thing outside praise it. A lot. Tell the pup how good, how smart it is. You have to pay attention to the pups "looking for it’s spot" behavior. When you see that behavior indoors, whisk the pup out. If you catch the pup in the act, simply tell it "NO!" and whisk it outside. If you find a puddle or pile after the fact, clean it up with an enzyme cleaner (pet food store) get a newspaper and hit…. yourself in the head and say "I should have been paying more attention." Daytime training they get pretty fast. Night time training is easier if you crate train the pup. Also remember the one hour/one month rule. You will have to get up through the night to take the pup out. Good luck

I have an adult dog about 7 years old. when ever he is alone in the home for more than a few hours will find a spot in the house and soil it. it is typically an out of the way spot that he never goes into ( like the spare bed room)
He seems to know better 90% of the time but it is the final 10% that is causing damage.
I am against kennel training. So I wanted to ask the community for there best input.
Are pads a good way to train him ? I know that there are several sprays on the market, should I try one?
i did just say a few hours, that means 4 or 5 at a time.
At night he sleeps in the bed room with me, that is typically 8 hours and he doesnt go then! its just when he is alone in the house.

#1 close off the areas he is using. This will force him to use an area he frequents, which he will hesitate to do, and it will buy you a couple extra hours.

#2 don’t leave him alone longer than eight hours. Think about how you feel when you NEED to go, but cannot. Eventually, you will be looking for an out-of-the-way corner to pee in, too.

It sounds like you have a good dog, since he does his best to hold it, and even when he cannot hold it any longer he goes to a remote spot.

There is so much to enjoy about owning a young puppy. They’re warm and cuddly, and they make us laugh as they tumble and stumble through their day.

They do, however, have one behavior that we’re not impressed with at all, and that is chewing. I know I was horrified when my pup ate the buckle on my expensive new pair of sandals! This same puppy also had a penchant for selectively chewing the eyes off teddy bears.

Puppies chew. They use their mouth to explore the world around them, and unfortunately, their curiosity often extends to your shoes. They usually chew most when they’re around 4-6 months, when they are teething. Just like human babies, chewing can soothe their sore gums.

Puppies are also like young children in that if they have nothing to do, they can get up to mischief. Puppy mischief usually includes chewing, but can extend to digging holes and destroying your garden.

If your puppy chews your property, he’s not being naughty. Chewing is a normal behavior for pups, but it’s a behavior we want to put a stop to. It’s not just because we don’t want our things destroyed, but it can be a safety issue. If your pup chews and swallows the wrong thing, he can end up with an intestinal obstruction!

Fortunately, if you put the effort in to training them, most puppies can be taught not to chew.

The main part of stopping your pup chewing your shoes is to keep them apart. You’ll basically need to puppy proof each room in your home, and if it’s not possible to do that to any room, keep the door closed. Make sure you don’t leave anything on the floor that your pup may find appealing. My pup did at one stage gnaw on the leg of my timber dining chair, and if your pup has the same tastes, you can purchase liquids that taste bitter specifically to apply to your timber furniture.

If you can’t keep an eye on your pup all the time, it’s a great idea to crate train him. This gives him somewhere safe to rest while he’s unsupervised, and allows you to relax, knowing he’s not eating something he shouldn’t be.

Another important part of preventing that destructive puppy chewing is to give your dog physical and mental exercise. Take him to obedience classes or puppy pre-school, take him for walks so he can explore his neighborhood, and use toys such as Buster Cubes to make him work for his kibble. All of these things will tire him out, and reduce his boredom.

It’s also a good idea to acknowledge that chewing is quite normal for puppies, and give him something he is actually allowed to chew. Beef hide is great, as is a stuffed Kong. These will keep his chewing muscles occupied, and reduce the chance of him exercising them on something inappropriate.

There is light at the end of the tunnel. My own pup who had those expensive and destructive chewing habits is now 3 years old, and he is the most wonderful, loyal and well behaved dog. Put the effort in to managing your pup’s chewing behavior and you’ll be reaping the rewards for the rest of your dog’s life.

This guest post is by Dr. Susan Wright, who spends most of her time caring for her own dogs as well as those of her clients. She is the staff veterinarian for Dog Fence DIY.

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Hi Jen… there are several products which neutralize pet odours that are safe such as Nature’s Miracle.

Here is a website which offers natural deodorizers:
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2 cups of white distilled vinegar to 1 gallon of water.

Wash the area with the vinegar wash, and then rinse. The strong smell of the vinegar will dissipate in a few hours.

I love my male shih tzu so much, but he will not stop pottying in the house. My husband says it’s because I refuse to hit him. He says all successfully trained dogs are beaten, but I think that’s horrible! Any non-violent suggestions for a dog that’s not a puppy anymore?

Do not hit your dog…this will accomplish not one worthy thing to your dog. You will have to start at square one with him…if he is not trustworthy, he needs to either monitored or confined. He cant speak ‘human’ nor does he understand it, I wouldnt considerate very fair if I couldnt understand a language and got beat for using the wrong toilet. If you gotta go, you gotta go. You will have to set him up in the right situation, help him get into the correct habits and go from there. I would also enroll him in a reward based basic obedience class. The ones at Petsmart cover potty training in the beginner classes too. If you need more detailed help, please feel free….but I would definitely consider a reward based training class…they are fun and easy for both parties involved (you and your dog), and they are also great at building the bond between you. My ‘demo’ dog Yoshi..also a ShitTzu..didnt start ’school’ until she was over a year and she just loves it. If you arent at all interested in the course, Petsmart has a booklet called ‘potty training is possible’ for only $5. It covers everything about potty training. If you have to confine him when you are away …dont feel bad…it is only temporary until he learns where it is ok to go potty. Once dogs are correctly crate trained, most love it and will even take naps during the day in the crate even when you are home. It becomes their own little house and safe zone.

I am trying to train my puppy using a litter box with "puppy training pads" in it. I recognize his signs of having to go, sniffing, circling, squatting, etc., but when I bring him to the litter box with the pads, he gets very nervous and squirms and tries to jump out. It takes forever for him to poop in it. I am rewarding him, but I don’t think it is working. Any tips?

Why are you using a litterbox?

My puppy learned after a month where everything went.

We used the outside, learned how to scratch the door, and can hold up to 10 hours if we are out and the puppy is in the crate.

If you want help….send me an email.

We recently got two new toy yorkie puppies and want to potty train them. We try to take them out as much as possible but its so cold out that, even with their sweaters on, they start to shake and wine and will not do their business.
We prefer not to crate train them and do not want to confuse them by using the training pads inside.

Any other suggestions?

Figure out their pee schedule like about 20 or 30 minutes after they eat. Find a area close to the house and take them there every time. When they do their thing praise them. Dogs can handle a certain amount of cold.
Just keep plugging away, its better then those nasty pads