Advice for re-training chihuahua to go outside?

Question

Ok, my chihuahua is 11 months old. I had potty-trained her fairly quickly to use little pads, she was going to be my apartment-dog.
We moved to a house where the roomies' dogs were neglected, and they shat and peed on the floor. My dog regressed. Moved again, started trying to re-train her to use pads and go outside with us every few hours. The pads didn't seem to work anymore, seems like she "forgot" the difference between pad and floor. So I thought maybe it was time for her to start only going outside.

Right now, I make a habit to ask her "OUTSIDE?" and see if she perks her ears. If she does, we go right away. Also, if she messes on the floor (daily), I put her nose to it, pop her with a rolled-up paper, and say "NO! BAD!!" carry her to the door, and say "OUTSIDE!"

She seems to think "OUTSIDE" is where we go to smoke, not to pee and poo. We've been doing this for a month and she still seems confused. Is there any chance of teaching her? HOW?

Moonfairy mentioned some things... First, I have HAD to move twice (and will HAVE to soon) in the last 8 months. Both places had dogs.
Now, everyone I have ever known has had different ideas about the "right" way to train dogs, about how they should be rewarded/fed/punished/played with, everything. I have had little to no privacy or personal space, and my dog has had to adapt to the "house rules" of wherever I'm staying.
For ex., I trained my dog to use pads because I worked full time. I wanted her to feel comfortable going inside, so she would not have to hold her bowels for 10-14 hours a day while I was working. I moved to the roomate's house, their dogs were not trained. My dog seemed to pick up habits from them while I was at work, like NOT using the pad anymore (She DID use it reliably for about 4 months).
Now, I'm in a house with people who don't like my dog to go inside cause they think theirs will to. I have to abide by their rules, and I am trying to do what I can...

Moonfairy mentioned some things... First, I have HAD to move twice (and will HAVE to soon) in the last 8 months. Both places had dogs.
Now, everyone I have ever known has had different ideas about the "right" way to train dogs, about how they should be rewarded/fed/punished/played with, everything. I have had little to no privacy or personal space, and my dog has had to adapt to the "house rules" of wherever I'm staying.
For ex., I trained my dog to use pads because I worked full time. I wanted her to feel comfortable going inside, so she would not have to hold her bowels for 10-14 hours a day while I was working. I moved to the roomate's house, their dogs were not trained. My dog seemed to pick up habits from them while I was at work, like NOT using the pad anymore (She DID use it reliably for about 4 months).
Now, I'm in a house with people who don't like my dog to go inside cause they think theirs will to. I have to abide by their rules, and I am trying to do what I can...

to keep my dog from going all over the place in SOMEONE ELSE'S Home. I do not abuse my dog. I said I POP, (single, swift, light pat, swat, or tap) her with a ROLLED UP PIECE OF PAPER. It CANNOT possibly hurt her, I tested it on myself, and I've seen many people THOUROUGHLY TRAIN their dogs using this method. (It hurts FAR less than a shock collar, which some people recommend for digging, or even the palm of my hand!) I tell her BAD! and NO! once each, firmly. I put her nose TO or BY her potty so she KNOWS what I'm referring to, but NOT IN IT. (besides, how nasty can her own waste be to her - SHE EATS IT SOMETIMES!) I am not angry with my dog, and she is not even a little afraid of me. I know she's confused, and I am very sorry to have to do this to her. I am trying to be good to her while still respecting the wishes of the people that are letting me stay in their homes. And I do reward her with praise and attention EVERY time she goes outside.

Answer 1

Ignore the puppy part in my post re training works the same way

A puppy is like a baby. He will relieve himself anywhere, anytime. Because a newly adopted adult dog is unfamiliar with your home, he may not understand where he should "go"! Housetraining, or teaching your dog to go outside to relieve himself, is an important lesson your dog must learn.
It is up to you, the new parent, to housetrain your new puppy or dog with patience, love and understanding.
CRATE TRAINING
In the wild, wolves live in a den or cave. It is important the entire wolf pack keep this area clean. The same idea works with your family pet. Your dog’s crate is his home, his bedroom. It is likely that your dog will not like to soil his bed. Therefore, he will wait until he is let out to do his business.
HOUSETRAINING WITH YOUR CRATE
On average, puppies can hold their bladders one hour for every month they have been alive, plus one hour. For example, if you have a three month old puppy, he can wait 3 + 1 = 4 hours. If you work longer than this, the best solution is to have someone (a neighbour, a relative, a dog walker) come in at an appropriate time to let your dog out.

100 PER CENT SUPERVISION
Supervision is the key to housetraining! While you are at home, your dog must be supervised. Whether you are watching television, making dinner, on the phone or on the computer, your puppy must be watched. While it sounds like an impossible task, it isn’t. Keeping the crate in a social part of the house makes it easier. Using a house lead – a small, thin lead with a little clip on it – also helps immensely. Outside, you put a lead on your dog so you can control him. If the lead is removed after returning home, control is lost. For example, when watching television, have the lead tied to a couch leg. Your dog can have his blanket and toys with him. He’ll feel safe and comfortable. The majority of accidents happen when your pup wanders off and you haven’t noticed. You don’t want him to sneak off into the kitchen and find a puddle a short time later. If your pup is kept from wandering, the possibility of an accident is diminished because he will not eliminate where he is sitting. 100 per cent supervision means ensuring your dog is playing with you, in his crate, outside or on his house lead.

SCHEDULING
In the morning, take your dog outside. He should urinate and possibly have a bowel movement. Spend about five to seven minutes with him and then bring him in. Do not play with him yet. Feed him breakfast, either in the crate or with the lead, and supervise it. If your pup did not have a bowel movement earlier, take him back outside about 15 minutes after he has eaten. Use the lead to keep your pup moving along while outside. Otherwise, he may start sniffing, stopping and playing to avoid the job at hand. You can say “hurry up” and your dog will begin to associate these words with the task at hand. Praise him excessively when he has eliminated. Bring him back in the house and place him in his crate if you are going to work. Continue to supervise him with the crate or the lead if you are home. When returning after being out, go directly to the crate, let him out, praise him and put him back in. Feed him his meal, take him outside 15 minutes after he has eaten, praise him after he eliminates, and bring him back in. Continue to follow the same steps consistently.

While you are home, you should take your pup outside on a regular basis. Even if your pup is in a crate or on a house lead, he still needs the opportunity to eliminate. Also, be careful what you wish for! A pup who barks to go outside may be cute and clever now. However, you must try not to fall into the habit of leaping up every time your dog wants in or out. It is a very submissive gesture on your part. Have your pup wait a moment or two.

Setting up a schedule is also a good idea. If your pup is under four months of age, take him out for five minutes every hour on the hour. If your pup is over four months old, take him out every second hour on the hour. The schedule will help you remember when to take him out. Go out for five minutes only. It provides the opportunity to eliminate even if your pup may not need to go. Take your dog out after active play and also after napping. If an accident occurs, you may have forgotten to take him out .

FEEDING TIME
Having a puppy drink a lot of water and then placing him in his crate is much more unkind than letting him be a bit thirsty for an hour or two. Adult dogs should have access to drinking water at all times. However, this is not the case for untrained pups. Most parents will not allow their children to drink a big glass of water before going to bed. Avoid setting your pup up for failure. Restrict his water intake to three or four drinks daily and make sure you remove the water dish about three hours before bedtime. This will help your dog sleep more comfortably.

If it is a hot evening, supply your pup with a few ice cubes. They will enter your dog’s system at a slower pace. When feeding your pup, provide a high-quality food that is a good source of protein. The food must be concentrated so your puppy’s body doesn’t require much of it. If you feed less, your puppy eliminates less. Food is directly related to how well puppies do in their housetraining.

EXERCISE
It is important that your pup gets a lot of exercise, especially while crate training. You can play fetch, chase or hide and seek in your home. You can call ‘come’ at the same time to provide further training. Anyway you do it, your pup needs to be able to run and play.

Answer 2

You shouldn't even own a dog! You POP her? put her nose in it? Your stupid!

It is your fault, you keep changing the rules on her and now have the poor dog confused! I would love to pop you!

You are only going to make her terrified of you by doing this. Find a place where you want her to go ALL THE TIME and stick to it! You taught her on piddle pads, stay with it and if she piddles outside too, good for her.

You taught her to potty in the house, now teaching her to go outside, then inside and outside.. she has no friggen clue what you want from her!

Pick one and stick to it and stop popping that dog and sticking her nose in her onwn waste.. How would you like that done to you when you were little and potty training? I am serious, think about it.

And yes, I am MAD. I have been training dogs for 30 dang years and I cannot believe the things people do to their dogs, and then blame the dog.

Do you have any clue how hard it is on a dog to move that often? I realize maybe you had no choice, but you have to keep the SAME routine when you do move.

Like I said, pick what you want, then re-train her as if she was 2 months old! Once she knows what you want she will do it.. Praise her for doing right, do not abuse her for doing wrong.

Answer 3

Do not punish your dog like that for pooping/peeing in the house. This will only make her hide her accidents. I am a big fan of crate training. The crate has to be small enough that they cannot go to the bathroom in there and have enough room to get away from it. First thing in the morning, take her out. Wait at least 10 minutes or so before going back inside. If she doesn't go, put her in the crate. Wait another 10 minutes and then take her back outside. Keep this up. Always take her out about 10-15 after she eats. Good luck.

Answer 4

It's very hard when you work, and you have to remeber that it's hard for a small dog to stay like that for hours on end. If you are going to keep working like this for a while, can you lend the dog back to your parents? my fiance had dogs in his apt that belonged to his roomate and they just let the dogs pee on the floor anywhere without reprimanding them. Consistancy is they key to potty trainging, and unless you have someone to take her out whhile you are at work, this problem will never get any better. I fyou want her to pee outside, you must take her somewhere else than where you smoke, or do not let her hang out on the pee area all the time. here's the advice I gave a little while ago to a new puppy....

I've had several dogs and I have trained them without potty pads, newspapers, etc. Of course, you have to remember that they will have a few accidents while they are learning. keep them confined to the kitchen or a hard floor so the smell of pee will not deter them during training. Take her outside and place her on the grass. Say "outside"a few times. When she goes, say "good girl!" and be ready to reward her with a dog biscut or a bite size carrot. Keep her on a tight potty schedule so she will learn when to expect to go out.... 7am, 9:30 11, 1, 3:30, 6, 8, 10:30 before bed. After a few days she will get it. (If she pees on the floor, lead her to it and say no several times and point. she will know that it si not good. right after you show her, take her outside and let her pee using the above training.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Make sure that you only correct her if you catch her in the act. Put her on a leash hooked to you so she can't sneak off and soil the house. Take her out often, when she pees or poops say "go potty" or something similar and praise the heck out of her. She will soon associate the command with "going" ouside. Then you can take her out and tell her to do it. Crate her when you can't watch her, take her ouside first thing after naps, eating, drinking, and play.

Answer 7

1-don't use pea pads it teaches the dog that it is ok to go in the house. he will continue to go where he wants. Have him go outside. 2-When he is in the crate put a t-shirt that you wore in there with him, also place a blanket over the crate. below is a website with everything you will need to train your new puppy.