Comments on: 5 Tips to Easy Puppy House Training

By: unicycle_girl

unicycle_girl — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:40:59 +0000

if you want her to understand the word "NO" all you need to do is say it so that she understands, say it in a low voice and grab the scruff on the back of its neck and shake the dog while you say no. It sounds mean but thats what the mother would do and it works really well and your dog with still love you!
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By: Shelby's Mom

Shelby's Mom — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:38:59 +0000

If your puppy is under 10 weeks' old, it's difficult for her to understand the word "no". What she will understand is the way in which you speak to her. Be firm if she's not co-operating and be happy when she does what she should. Always reward good behaviour rather than punishing bad behaviour. Be prepared with treats in your pocket when she does something good - every time she does. If she likes treats, she'll learn quickly. Also, if she's going to the bathroom that often, I would check with my vet to be sure she doesn't have a physical problem.

She'll probably stop biting your hands when she's a wee bit older - I give my puppy a toy and distract her when she does that, after saying "no".

Good Luck - patience is a blessing!
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By: Shadow's Melon

Shadow's Melon — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:36:59 +0000

I suggest you get into a good obedience class with an experienced instructor who will teach you how to handle and train your puppy. Now is the best time to get started too.
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By: Cat W

Cat W — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:34:59 +0000

puppys always bite, they need to to grow they're teeth strong so have alot of chew toys available. She will stop when she is older.

When she gos to the bathroom outside give her a treat right away and praise her and when she goes inside, bring her to the spot she went and yell at her. When she is standing over it she will know why you are mad at her, but it is better to catch her doing it and then yell at her.

When you say "no" you need to yell it and sound very angry, then if she stops what she is doing wrong reward her. Love and affection will make your puppy love you and want to please you so always reward her when she does something right, but dont give in when she does something wrong. Good luck!
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By: k9groomer01@ameritech.net

k9groomer01@ameritech.net — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:32:59 +0000

With potty training you want to take the pup out side on a leash, even if you have a fenced in yard have lots of treats on hand, once pup is out side she will be wanting to play but don't, let her sniff around and when she finally goes potty heavily praise her for it "good girl" real uppity and cheerful then give her a treat and let her off the leash to play. then in about 2 hours take her out again and repeat the whole thing except when you go to take her out say let's go potty and take her to the exact same spot she did her business. She will go, repeat the praising and treats and let off leash once again to play, puppies love praise and rewards, their minds do not comprehend fully till they are about 4 months old but if you start early so will they. This has worked on all 5 of my dogs so Good Luck.
Crate Training is good for them but is NOT neccesary, if you want to crate train you can but you don't have too. Puppies that are crate trained tend to be really excited when out. If you crate train do not put puppy in there for bad behavior because this will only make her dislike the crate. Put her in there at night to go to sleep with a little blanket or a flat doggy bed you don't want the cage to be huge or too small, if the cage is too big then puppy will more than likely potty in it, You want the puppy to have enough room to be able to turn around and stretch, but you don't want her too cramped up. Only 3 of my dogs are crate trained and I rarely ever use them. My babies sleep with me (even though I am supposed to be the leader in the pack) I know but I cant help but not to let them do it. But don't let them sleep with you unless you want to make it a permanent habbit, If there is anything else I can help you with feel free to e-mail me.
*The biting issue you can try to get her some toys and play with her that way then when she bites you tell her no firmly and ignore her, They don't start comprehending things fully untill they are about 4 months old but the earlier you teach the earlier they learn Good Luck
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Professional Pet Groomer and Owner of 5 dogs

By: nicechik

nicechik — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:30:59 +0000

once you've fed your pup about 15 mins later she will need to go take her out every time and wait until she does her buisness, then make a fuss and reward her for doing it outside, every time you feed her make sure you take her out and wait until she does her buisness, it takes time but the dog will soon realise that outside is the toilet.is it biting or playing?
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By: Ella J

Ella J — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:28:59 +0000

Some easy ways are bringing it to a intown dog class or just buy books to help you. also get little "prizes' to help reward your dog when it did whatever u said correctly : )
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By: woohookiwis

woohookiwis — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:26:59 +0000

How old is she and what breed? My 13 week old pitbull just got her adult teeth and has stopped biting. However, she hasn't had any accidents in the house since 10 weeks (im lucky) and she is very smart. She knows sit and shake and heel. I am home with her all day so I try and spend at least an hour a day training. If you don't have that time, make sure you work with her at least every day. With understanding the word "no" my older dog is not so smart so we used a spray bottle. Just spray her if she doesn't listen the first time and say no at the same time.
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By: Tony IV

Tony IV — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:24:59 +0000

As the famous philosopher once said : pissing in the shower is easy.
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By: Pens4Ever

Pens4Ever — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 15:22:05 +0000

What are some easy tips for training a puppy?
It seems like my puppy doesn't understand the word "no"…

She goes outside to the bathroom a million times a day, but still goes in my house…

When will she stop biting my hands when I go to pet her?
She's a 6 month old Peke-a-Poo