what is a good way to potty train a dog?

Question

I have 2 puppies and no matter what we do they only likw eeing in the house n mater how uch we tell them its bad

Answer 1

Oh, I JUST finished potty training my puppy.

First, be sure to give a sharp NO right as they start, pick them up, and whisk them outside where you want them to go.
Then, they sell these things at Target and Walmart, they're a pink and yellow packages, looks like a diaper pack, and it's little mats that attract the puppy to pee on it. Slowy move them closer and closer to the back door, then outside the door.

Eventually, they'll learn to go to the door, letting you know that they gotta go.

Answer 2

It takes time and patience to train puppies. I have a Yorkie who is 8.5 mos old and basically is trained. I work all day so can't spend a lot of time with him. Take your pups outside as much as you can and often. Take them to the same spot each time so they get the message. Mine was paper trained for the first while and then I switched to the pee pads and they are very effective. You can buy a spray at pet stores or Walmart that you spray on the area you want them to use. Some people have sucess litter training their dogs as well. I tried that but all he wanted to do was play with the litter. Crate training is also good as they usually don't pee where they sleep but when they are young their little bladders don't hold it in as long as when they get older. Rule of thumb. 1 month old...1 hour 2 month's old.....2 hours etc etc.
I keep my little guy confined to my large kitchen when I'm gone which is about 9-10 hours a day and most days he's able to hold it until I get home. I leave a pee pad just in case.
Most dogs want to please us so never hit them and never punish them unless you catch them in the act. Once it registers that they are only to "go" outside it will make your life so much easier. Good Luck.

Answer 3

Telling dogs it is bad doesn't work. Remember dogs do not like going potty where they sleep or eat. Try paper training. If a dog has an accident if you put one of the dogs water bowls there (after the spot is cleaned of course) they should not go in that spot again. Choose a room and cover the floor with paper and then gradually remove the paper until there is only one paper left and they should go on the paper. Take the dog out after they eat and tell them to go potty. Also take them out frequently during the day so they have less chance of soiling the floor in the house.

Answer 4

All right. First off if the puppy goes number 2 in the house you can pick it up and put it outside. The next time it's outside it might start sniffing around and realize that that's where it's supposed to go.
However, my puppy has pottytraining problems so we started using potty pads (PetsMart) and we put one in the corner. Now he goes in the house, but at least it doesn't soak into the carpet and it's all in one place. This might be a good start for you.
Lastly, there's always training programs, but those get expensive.
Good Luck with training them.

Answer 5

Crate training is an excellent way to house-break a puppy with absolute minimal trouble. There's so many great training books--go to your nearest bookstore and look for a training book that involves using a crate.

Answer 6

Puppies should be walked outside to the same general area once per hour until they are house broken. Puppies should only be expected to hold their bladders (AT THE MOST) for as many hours as they are months old. Example: a two month old puppy should only be expected at most to hold its bladder for two hours, 3 months: three hours and so on. As soon as the dogs messes on the floor, take them outside.
But, if you are taking them out (very) often, they should not be going on the floor.
Best of luck!

Answer 7

All right---Here is your ten point answer. (hopefully)
First off buy a crate which you can keep in your house near the door. Put in comfortable---washable material for bedding. An old pillow would work great.
Before you go to bed take the puppies outside for about 10 minutes and play with them a little. Getting them moving makes them realize they need to potty. Put them to bed with no food or water.
When you wake up in the morning take them outside first thing. Then when you come in you go ahead and feed them. About 20 minutes after you feed them they will have to go potty again, so take them out. Then put them in their crate again for a nap.
About every three hours you take them out of the crate and put them out, then provide food and water, and then put them to bed.
Giving them this routine helps them get their bladder under control because they never have to hold it for too long and aren't left running around the house unattended to leave messes either. It may seem like you are leaving them in the crate a lot, but trust me, you will have a fully potty trained puppy in under 2 weeks!
The best thing I invested in when it comes to potty training is my doggy door. My puppies know that they can go in and out that thing whenever they want. I have two toy poodles so they easily go in and out and so I don't even have to remember to let them out.
With the doggie door, you may have to spend a couple days putting them in or out through it, but for about $20, and a little effort, you won't have to worry about potty times much longer.
God Bless and have fun with those puppies!

Answer 8

a puppy crate, seek help at the humane society. They offer a lot of helpful suggestions, free of charge. Puppy crates are wonderful and do the trick, I have a 12 year old crate trained puppy!

Answer 9

Well, I am currently going through this myself. We have a 8 week old Boxer puppy. We've had her for 3 weeks. We started potty training immediately. We do have a few accidents. Like, when someone forgets to let her out after her nap. You must take them outside immediately. Try controlling their food intake. We feed her 3 times a day. Try to make it @ the same time every time. take them out immediately after feeding & then again 1 hour later. Try to take them out at least every hour.

We give her treats when she potties outside right after she comes in. She now expects it when she knows she's done good. Also, don't forget to praise them when you them potty outside. Pet them (not play with)--if you play with them they will think it's play time, not potty time. Right after all business is done, come inside immediately. Don't hang around outside & play, this might confuse them.

Tonight our puppy went to the door, she didn't bark, she just stared at the door & walked around it. I thought she was trying to tell me something. I was right. She was telling me she needed to go outside. As soon as I took her outside, she did her #2 business. It was so great!!! Like always, when we came in--she was waiting on her treat & SHE GOT IT.

Oh yeah, Don't whip them when they potty in the house, If you catch them in the act. Tell them NO!!! & take them outside immediately. Spanking & scolding just confuses them. They don't understand.

Go the crate method also, they won't potty in there.

BE CONSISTENT!!!! Don't give up.
Good Luck

Answer 10

Go with the crate. I have done 2 dogs this way. (separate times). They won't pee where they stay. keep them in crate when not directly watching them or on a short lead. Humane Society has printed material