Potty Training Puppy AAAAHHHH?
09 Mar 2010
I just got a puppy 4 days ago, training so far has been a nightmare. First off he is stubborn, when he has an accident I tell him no and show him where he is supposed to go, when he wakes up I direct him in the appropriate potty place. We wait for about 5 minutes and he will not go, so we let him out and right when he steps out he pees in the front room. He refuses to go in his designated area. He is an indoor dog so I am trying to think of the best possible solution for potty training. I have heard that crate training is the best solution but he has no problem going on his bed. He has peed on his bed twice and not cause we weren’t watching him. Those times he has been playing then stops jumps on his bed and pees. I don’t get it. What do I do??? Please help
First off…the whole rub their nose in the accident doesn’t work. (I’m sorry don’t mean it in a mean way…it just doesn’t)
I have a one year old bulldog, and housebreaking was a breeze. Here’s the key rules:
1) It can only hold it’s bladder for months old=hours for example: puppy is 3 months…max bladder control 3 hours (may be less or more) 5 month’s old= 5 hours of control etc. Don’t expect miracles. Locking it in a crate to early you’ll be forcing it to urinate in it’s own bed…creating a horrible habit.
2) Baby steps: First train it to go on newspaper over top of puppy-pads (absorbent ‘diaper’ like pads w/pheromones) He will destroy the puppy pads if you use them alone, and some dogs have a natural inclination to paper. When he starts to pee on the floor grab him and put him on the newspaper area. If he goes to the paper naturally and goes, PRAISE PRAISE PRAISE. Make so much fuss you feel ridiculous about yourself. Give a small treat. (I only gave treats during training as a puppy)
3) For a few weeks you may need to have a few "area’s" for him. Their will be a lot of newspaper, poo, and pee. Ask your friends and family to start saving their papers. We used to have one in our bedroom (always keep it clean <<obviously>>), living room, kitchen etc…puppies don’t have any bladder control. Their playing one second…5 seconds later their peeing. Make sure their is a spot handy.
He will learn quickly that peeing/pooing on paper equals yummy treat and attention. After time passes, you can reduce number of "area’s" to one or two. Be patient and be consistant. After meals watch him carefully, about 15-20 minutes after eating he should have to go. Place him on the paper if you have any sign that he may be about to pee.
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2010 Mar 09
put doggey diapers
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2010 Mar 09
they have special sprays or chips you can lay down and they smell makes them want to go there. Also you should have a specific "potty spot" and you have to be very consitant. you have only had him for 4 days so he’ll get the idea but it will take time.
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2010 Mar 09
don’t put his bed in his cage because it absorbs the pee.
Most don’t go where they sleep so he won’t want a puddle in his cage. Pick him up & walk him to his spot. Don’t let him walk from the cage untill he is about 12 - 16 wks. old & able to hold it longer. If your dog is a toy breed it will take longer to train. Good luck.
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2010 Mar 09
First off…the whole rub their nose in the accident doesn’t work. (I’m sorry don’t mean it in a mean way…it just doesn’t)
I have a one year old bulldog, and housebreaking was a breeze. Here’s the key rules:
1) It can only hold it’s bladder for months old=hours for example: puppy is 3 months…max bladder control 3 hours (may be less or more) 5 month’s old= 5 hours of control etc. Don’t expect miracles. Locking it in a crate to early you’ll be forcing it to urinate in it’s own bed…creating a horrible habit.
2) Baby steps: First train it to go on newspaper over top of puppy-pads (absorbent ‘diaper’ like pads w/pheromones) He will destroy the puppy pads if you use them alone, and some dogs have a natural inclination to paper. When he starts to pee on the floor grab him and put him on the newspaper area. If he goes to the paper naturally and goes, PRAISE PRAISE PRAISE. Make so much fuss you feel ridiculous about yourself. Give a small treat. (I only gave treats during training as a puppy)
3) For a few weeks you may need to have a few "area’s" for him. Their will be a lot of newspaper, poo, and pee. Ask your friends and family to start saving their papers. We used to have one in our bedroom (always keep it clean <<obviously>>), living room, kitchen etc…puppies don’t have any bladder control. Their playing one second…5 seconds later their peeing. Make sure their is a spot handy.
He will learn quickly that peeing/pooing on paper equals yummy treat and attention. After time passes, you can reduce number of "area’s" to one or two. Be patient and be consistant. After meals watch him carefully, about 15-20 minutes after eating he should have to go. Place him on the paper if you have any sign that he may be about to pee.
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