how can i train my 5mo.old lab to poo outside?

Question

we go outside after his meal but he doesn't do it.
he poos when we get back in the house!!

Answer 1

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 are going outside to early. Wait about 20 - 30 minutes to go out. It's best to wait until you see him show "signs" that he has to go poo. Signs such as a fast pace sniff and search for spot to poo. This is your signal to take your dog outside. Praise the dog like he just won a million dollars after he goes poo outside. If he goes poo inside after bringing him back in, you must discipline. If you have a crate, put him in it after telling him "NO" about the poo. Leave in crate for a short period (5 minutes is enough). Release dog and take him outside. Once outside if the dog pees, poops, you praise.
This must be consistant. It or anything else you try will not work if it isn't done consistantly.

Answer 3

That is the worse part about getting a puppy is the poo training. This is what I did with my beagle. They say to stick to one word for everything you train him for instead of saying no to everything. So whenever I noticed he was about to poo I said OUTSIDE and I would take him there. And if he had a poo accident I would pick it up and take outside along with him and drop it on the ground and say OUTSIDE. Dogs react to a lot of praise so if you see him go poo outside make sure you praise him for it . I mean really good. Give it a treat or a hug and tell him good boy!!!!

Answer 4

How much time do you have after meals?
Does he spend his days outside or in?

Take him outside (take treats with you). Hang out, play, etc. Just wait- It may be a while.As soon as he squats to poop, say, "GOOD BOY!" in your cheesiest, high-pitched, happy-voice you can muster... then when he's done, break out the treats, praise, petting, whatever.

If you don't have that much time, go ahead and take him outside to potty- I'm guessing that he pees outside. When you bring him in, watch him like a hawk!! When he starts to sniff for a place to poop, shout his name to startle him, "JACK- NO!!!," and pick him up- FAST! (Tuck his tail between his legs- this will stop any pooping. He won't be able to poop with his tail down like that.) And rush him outside. Then when he squats- treats, attention, etc.

If he's spending his days outside... hmmm. Dogs won't go (unless they REALLY are feeling the urge) where they spend a lot of time. If he's got a big yard, there shouldn't be a problem, though- direct him to an area of the yard where he usually doesn't spend a lot of time, then wait.

Answer 5

this really works:
Simple Solution Puppy Training Aid
Make housebreaking easier with this easy-to-use spray that attracts puppies to eliminate in a specific spot. For indoor and outdoor use. Simply spray the product on the area where you would like your pet to eliminate.
Petsmart and Petco both sell it..

Answer 6

try taking his little poos outside to get his scent where you exercise him. it worked with me.