I have to leave my dog alone for about 7 hours a day and while he is perfect about his house training I hate to make him hold it all day. I was going to get an indoor dog potty just to put out while I am at work but I am afraid it may ruin his house training abilites when it is not availabe. (I was planning on leaving it in the garage when I am home and he can just go outside. Does anyone know if this will have a negative effect on his house training?
While many dogs can hold their need for 7 hours, it is always beneficial if you provide an alternate source for them to go when nature calls. First of all, it’s healthier. It’s not good for the human animal or canines to hold urine too long…but there are times when we all have to hold. Second, as a dog ages - or if he isn’t feeling well - he will be unable to hold the need to go as easily as he did in his younger years. If you successfully train him to use a "mobile potty", then neither he or you have to fear an accident and he won’t have to lie in discomfort. I do have to warn though, I rescue dogs and while it is easy to train puppies to use a "mobile potty", it is not so easy with a mature dog that has already been house trained; however, if he takes to it - it’ll be a blessing to both of you. Getting something with artificial grass will not confuse him about carpet, the artificial grass - obviously, mimics grass in texture which is vastly different than carpet. Also, you mentioned that you were going to place it in the garage so that’s not technically the house and he should easily differentiate the two. The average dog has an IQ of a 4 year old toddler. Some breeds higher so don’t underestimate their ability. To remove the "mobile potty" while your home will only confuse him. With any training, consistency is key. And to be honest, if he does go out to the garage and use it while you are home you should celebrate that. That means he gets it and he’s using it and neither of you have to be burdened when you can’t be there or are running late. I mean if the dog has to go badly - wouldn’t you rather he go in a designated place? Besides, if you walk him at your regular schedules when you’re home, then it’s unlikely he’ll have a need to pee. Bottom line, any dog that I successfully trained to use on has always gone to the balcony to pee/poo and has never gone in the house instead. I hope it works! Like I said, it’s a hit or miss with those things.![]()
How can you train a house trained dog to use wee-wee pads ?I have two dogs; both which go to the same corner in the house to their business. Can I get them onto wee-wee pads while still maintaining their house training?
We tried this and it worked for our dog. Take the pad and put it over the pee spot. I know gross but it will soak up the pee and the smell and then lead them to it a few times. after awhile they will know this is where you want them to go and keeping the pad in the same spot should ensure continual use.![]()
How can i keep my dog in the house at night knowing she wont poop in the house? i put her in the backyard with my other dogs at night but i don’t want to cause she’s a house trained dog and i don’t want her to get fleas when she comes in?
my dog was trianed to go outside by previouas owners
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Crate training is an excellent way to keep your carpet poop free. Buy a crate (I prefer wire crates) make sure it is large enough for the dog to stand up and turn around in. Simply put the dog in the crate at night. The first few days to weeks the dog may cry and bark a lot, it is VERY important that you do not let the dog out when he’s doing this. It will teach him that if he barks/crys long enough, you will give in and let him out. Ignore him. I find putting the crate in the bathroom with the bath fan on helps. The white noise of the fan helps them fall asleep faster.![]()
i live with my brother and my dad and we have had this 4 month old puppy for a few months. for a while he was really good about going out side to pee and poop and we have also been crate training him. i take him out when i get home from class and after he eats and before he goes to bed but in the mornings my dad and brother are the first to get up and that’s when he goes in the house. i have tried house training dogs before and i have not had much luck, i do not know what i am doing wrong.
if you will put there nose in it as soon as they do it then they will learn. you cant wait 5 min later though then they will just think you are being mean to them. also you can reward them when they use the bathroom outside then they will start to distinguish which is right and wrong hope that helps
ps don’t actually put there nose in the substance
We are thinking of adopting a 4 year old female almost full blooded German Shepard. She has been mostly an outside dog. She would be a house dog if we got her and my husband is concerned she might be difficult to house train at the age of 4. Has anyone had experience doing this? Was it hard or did they learn just fine?
German ShepHErd. As long as you are willing to put the time in, it can be done. GSD’s are usually very smart dogs, but they need for you to teach them and to be consistant with the teaching.
I’ve potty trained dogs 3 times this old without a problem.
Potty training would be on the bottom of my list of concerns. Temperament and the amount of time I have to offer the dog would be up top. She’s likely going to need professional training to get her in line and is going to need you guys to reinforce it at home. And it’s not uncommon for GSD’s to need 1-2 hours of WORK, DAILY, to keep their energy levels in check. Not walks, but work like frisbee, agility, obedience, herding, fetch, chase, flyball, etc.
No, it just teaches your dog to go into the crate; and its just cruel. If you have a puppy, first thing you need to remember is that for up to 3 to 6 months they’re bladders are very small and should probably be taken out every hour. Take your dog or puppy to a certain spot outside and use the same word or phrase with them every time; “Go Potty”, “Potty” ect. Then once they are done, take them right back inside, don’t play with them or let them walk around. If you want to just take your dog out to play then go to a different spot on the lawn so he/she wont get confused Doing this will let them know exactly what they are out there to do and nothing else and will help them to remember. If you have to leave your dog for an extended amount of time try getting something called Puppy Pads. It’s a disposable pad you leave in your house for you dog to use the bathroom on. I’ve never used them but a friend of mine has and was very pleased with them. Also if you come home and your dog did go in the house don’t yell at it. After 5 minutes your dog isn’t going to remember what he/she did wrong and it will be useless. If you catch your dog going in the house then tell him/her no and point to the puddle and then take them outside to the same spot you take them to use the bathroom and try to get them to go again. Always praise them when they are done with their business outside and remember to take them inside right after. Hope this was helpful and good luck.
We just adopted a Chow/Husky mix from the shelter and I swear, he is perfect in every way. He has the best temperment, doesn’t chase my cats, and has even house trained himself. When we adopted him we got to talk to the person who helped rescue him and she has known him his entire life. He was a dog that never was allowed to interact with his humans and for sure was never allowed inside. He was also probably hit in the head alot and kicked. We’ve had him inside with us since we brought him home and he hasn’t had a single accident, not even when he REALLY had to go. He’s been very good at going to the door when he needs to go out. Anyone ever heard of this?
congrats on adopting such a well behaved dog!
i’ve never heard of this, but my friend adopted a mini schnauzer puppy who was nearly PERFECT!! he didnt bite, wasnt yappy, learnt sit in just a few days and you could accedently poke him in the eye and he wouldnt care!! he wouldnt hurt a fly (even if it bit him on the nose, although this has never happened!!) and they say he was good at potty training. the only downside to him was that he loved getting tangled in his lead!! ^_^
maybe its a human who has died and reincarnated into a good dog?
Could it be nervousness and confusion? What could help to fix the problem?
Time and patience!! It is adapting to a whole new world. Takes weeks for new pet to settle in and learn the routine. It may be afraid you will just put it outside and leave it forever. Doesn’t understand why it changed homes!!!
Lots of love and patience. Go out side with the dog to get it use to your yard. Outside play and exercise. Praise when it goes potty.
Don’t make the big mistake many make by just putting it out. You have to encourage and show him his yard. Which door to go to for outside, etc.
It will slowly pick up on things there, don’t scold. It is absorbing a lot of new info.
We have a 7 month old cocker spaniel who is still peeing and sometimes pooing in the house. He is taken outside regularly and often will pee when told but still hasn’t caught on that this is the way to behave. We clean up using non ammonia based products but he has peed under a very heavy bookcase and I think the wood has absorbed his urine. Any tips on removing the odour and generally on stopping this behaviour. We have had no problem in past training dogs. This is wearing us out!!
no we did not use puppy pads.
We do use a crate, he doesn’t pee in that.
Obviously we watch him but not every minute, which is all it takes!
Nature’s Miracle is a great pet stain and odour remover.
Did you at any time use puppy pads to train your puppy? That causes more problems than not.
Your puppy can’t relieve itself in the house if you’re properly supervising it. You would see him looking for a spot and immediately verbally interrupt him and put him outside. This tells me you’re not watching the puppy.
Your puppy has not earned the right to have the run of your house. If you’re not supervising him, he should be crated. When you go to bed at night, he should be crated.
You need to crate train your puppy and use the crate as part of a good housebreaking method.
A couple weeks ago, we found a little chihuahua that was homeless, so we adopted it. The vet said she is about 1 year old. We are trying to house train her and I have a few questions: How long can I expect her to hold it all day? How long can she stay in a crate? Will she always have to stay in the crate to avoid accidents, or just until she learns to hold it?
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a very good dog training course
