Puppy potty training?

Question

How can I get my 12 wk she-poo to stop peeing and pooping in the house. He goes outside as well but does it in the house too.

Answer 1

I Love Dogs....................

I just did everything answer gal said and it worked great for my dog.

Answer 2

crate training.At night when it's bed time put the puppy in a kennel small enough for the dog.NOT big enough for two dogs this is important. A dog will not pee where they sleep. Next as soon as you wake up, the first thing you do is put a leash on the pup in the kennel and walk him directly to the door.Do not sleep in, keep the pup on a schedule, and do not doddle on the way to the door. As soon as the pup hits the grass or dirt he will go. When he does make sure to give some "good boys" and I always gave a treat for the first week, just one. Dogs are motivated big time by food. You should also watch Cesar Malon the Dog whisperer on animal planet. and one more thing NEVER rub your dogs nose in crap !!! he has no idea what your doing ..just that your a cruel jerk. it will slow the process. when you say "bad dog"that's OK if he has an accident. If you catch him in the act say "bad dog" and rush him outside and set him in the right place, don't throw him. Remember you picked him, he didn't pick you..... earn his trust and his companionship and be the leader in the pack ! Also a kennel is not a prison, if you do that he will not want to go there it will become a "bad place ".My dog likes her kennel and will use it when she gets scared. to her it is a "safe place".

Answer 3

He is young and learning!! Plus, young puppies do not have the nervous system innervation to hold it like an adult can. Good rule of thumb - take how many months old he is and add 1. That is the longest he can hold it while awake.

Put him on a feeding and watering schedule - make sure everyone in your home follows it - he should go out after eating.

Many people just put the dog/puppy outside and watch at the window for it to go - you have to go out with him - on a leash to the same spot. When he goes - make a big deal, get really happy and give lots of verbal praise.

If you catch him 'mid-stream' in the house - clap your hands to startle him to stop - pick him up and take him outside - praise when he goes out there.

Once there is an accident, it is too late to punish - they cannot make the connection, all they know is that you are mad (NEVER rub their face in it - they will only be afraid to go in front of you). I adopted a dog that that happened to - it took him a year to be able to poop in front of me without hiding behind a bush or going in the house...

Also, don't clean it up in front of them (that is what their mom did) - so if you clean up while he is watching, he will think you are working together...

Try cleaning up accidents with an ENZYME cleaner only (like Nature's Miracle) - any other cleaners will not break down the proteins - and he can still smell where he went even if you cannot.

Also - crate training is a lifesaver. My adult dog loves her crate so much - she puts herself there. There are some articles on it...make sure the crate is small enough so he can't go in one end and lay in the other. It should be big enough to stand up and comfortably turn around. Just start slow, and for short periods of time while you are home - then work up to being gone for short times.

Never let them out if crying (wait until quiet)...also, never use crate as punishment, and they should ALWAYS get something each time they go in there - i.e. a rawhide, kong stuffed (then frozen overnight...)

Stick with it - he'll get it! Good luck! Take a look at the articles...

Answer 4

When I was house training my dog, I made sure she went out every hour on the hour. Another thing that helps is getting your dog a crate (crate training isn't mean or cruel...it gives the pup a place to call its own). Most dogs, at least those that weren't kept in a kennel exclusively, have an instinct not to go where they sleep/eat. If you take the crate training route, make sure to feed the dog in the crate, and not to use it as punishment. Make sure that the crate is just large enough for the dog to stand up and lay down in...think bedroom not condo. If its too big, the dog can go in the corner, and just lay down away from the mess.

The training pads you see are bad, BTW. Most people who've used them say that it trains the dog to go in the house. Hope this helps.

Answer 5

wow lots of good and bad advice here! I raise dogs, and my advice to people is always the same... crate training is the first part and the second part is to feed and water your dog at the same 3-4 times a day every day until they are house broken. Put the food and water down for 10 mins and let them eat or drink as much as they want in that time. Then pick the food and water up and leave it up until the next alloted time. Dont worry if your pup misses a meal or two... they won't starve and they will eat the next time. Once you've started feeding and watering at the same times every day, your pup will start going to the bathroom at the same time every day. A dog who eats and drinks all day, pees and poops all day! Within a few days you'll learn your puppies habits, and have a better idea of when he needs to go outside. Most of my puppy people will call me within 2 weeks and brag that thier pups are already housetrained! I laugh and tell them that NO THEY are the ones who are trained. They have learned when the dog has to go, and are aware and able to get him outside before he needs to.

Once your pup is fully trained ( about 6 months) I recommend putting his food and water down at all times. Ideally your pup should always have access to food and especially water, but for the first little while it's easiest to control his intake..

Good luck!

Answer 6

You've got to catch him in the act. Rub his nose in it, tell him that's bad and then put him in a kennel or outside for awhile. I don't recommend beating your animal but I've been told a light tap on the nose or a skirt of water in face from spray bottle also works. However, don't forget to reward him when does the job right - use affection over treats. The shee-poo is a stubborn animal -- Keep your patients, be calm and remain consistent with your commands. It takes time but you can do it. Good Luck

Answer 7

Constantly take it outside and when it goes praise him like crazy so he knows it was a good thing. Every time he goes in the house scold him but not physically(he will resent you if you do) and take him outside. Dogs always figure it out but some are slower than others. Good Luck!

Answer 8

Keep the dog in a contained area. If the dog is in a small space, he is less likely to go to the bathroom in his only living space. If your dog is going to roam free, keep a close eye on it at all the times. It is better to catch your dog going to the bathroom in the act so you can punish them while they are doing it. Crate training is great too if you leave the house often for more than 3 hours.

Answer 9

Everytime he does, unfortunately you hvae to spank him. Not hard just a flick on the nose, and bring him to where he used the bathroom and say "no, bad dog" very sternly, eventually he'll realize this isn't good and begin to go only outside. Of course, a training class for dogs is available too.

Answer 10

Try getting the puppy training pads, and when he gets used to it start moving it outside,little by little and when he goes outside lots of praise and treats will do the trick. AIt does take patience though

Answer 11

Go outside with him and give him a really yummy treat when he potties outside. Dogs are opportunists, he will want to go potty in the places that earn him a piece of smoked turkey or chicken.