We have a 10 week old Peekapoo. How do we toilet train her so that she knows to go in the yard?

Question

First time pet owners, looking to toilet train 10 week old Peekapoo (pekingese x poodle) Penelope, so that she goes to the washroom when on walks or in the yard. She has already peed on the bedroom florr once, nowhere near the paper we put out for her.

Answer 1

Dogs are not automatically potty trained, any more then human toddlers..It requires all the patience and understanding of being a parent..
You can set your puppy up for success, by keeping to a strict routine, as dogs love routine,
Put her food dish down 4 times per day, and only leave it down for 15 minutes, then pick it up..then, 5-10 minutes after she has eaten, take her outside, and stay with her until she pees and poos..
during the rest of the day, take her out each time she seems restless...this requires watching her....Puppies can hold their bladder for 1 hour per month of age, so never expect her to hold it more than that..Keep water down for her at all times.

Never scold her for doing it indoors, but Praise lavishly each time she 'goes' outside..Be consistent in your praise, and never take it for granted.....If you consistently use a word,,'go potty' or such, each time she goes, she will learn to do it when asked, as she matures.

In 2 or 3 weeks, you can reduce the feedings to 3 times per day.

Answer 2

House training my New Puppy
Often asked question, the one thing every new pup owner dreads

Things you need to know first, before you start.
Pups normally arrive to their new home when they are between 8-10 weeks of age. Unfortunately they do not have full bladder control at this age, it is physically impossible for your pup to hold onto it. When he has to go, he will go. How long do I wait then you ask? Well you don't, you start to teach as soon as pup arrives, but you don't expect too much, or the impossible.

By 12 weeks his body has matured and bladder control finally kicks in. Even so, the max amount of time he can hold it for will be between 2-4 hours.

1. Pick a spot outside where you intend for pup to go.

2. Every time you take pup out use the same spot.

3. Take pup out as often as every hour for the first week.

4. Take pup out after every feed, drink, exercise, play time.

Even if pup doesn't go, that's fine, just wait with pup for a few minutes, if you get a result then give heaps and heaps of praise.
Be consistant, don't give up and never rub pups nose in his excrements if he does do it inside, all you will do is confuse the pup and possibly turn him against you.

Answer 3

"I just acquired a ten week old cocker spaniel he is the cutest little factor. I work full time and may also be long past from the apartment from eight.Forty am to 6pm mon to fri. " this is simply overlook & abuse. WHY WHY WHY get a puppy when you obviously shouldn't have the time to maintain it? Leaving the puppy alone for goodbye will make it get bored, annoyed, anxious, & harmful. It is going to now not grow to be socialised, and can develop severe psychological issues, and will develop into a 'main issue dog'. All due to the fact that you cannot give the time critical to defend a canine. Provide the canine to anyone else who does have the time to handle it.

Answer 4

"I simply obtained a ten week ancient cocker spaniel he's the cutest little factor. I paintings complete time and can also be long gone from the condo from eight.forty am to 6pm mon to fri. " This is solely forget & abuse. WHY WHY WHY get a dog whilst you naturally shouldn't have the time to handle it? Leaving the dog on my own for goodbye will make it become bored, pissed off, worried, & damaging. It won't grow to be socialised, and can increase severe mental issues, and can develop right into a 'drawback puppy'. All considering that you can not provide the time integral to protect a puppy. Give the puppy to any individual else who does have the time to maintain it.

Answer 5

Within 10-15 minutes after she eats or drinks, physically take her into the area you want her to "use" and when she does her business, praise her. (Doggie treats work really well too). If you want her to learn to go on puppy pads or paper or something indoors, put her on the spot every time she eats/drinks and make her stay there until she goes to the bathroom. Then give her praise-- it might take a few weeks but she'll get the idea, it's all about "routine" she will start to associate outside with bathroom if that's where you take her to go everytime.

Answer 6

I have answered this question before. Patience and time. puppies eat about 4 times a day. never change thier brand of puppy chow. they eat that until 1 year old. every time you feed her wait about 10 to 15 minutes and take her outside. if you see her potty praise her and give her special puppy treats with lots of praise and hugs .put her out before going to bed also. this takes TIME and CONSISTANCY. they have to learn the routine. again PATIENCE. If she has an accident DO NOT RUB HER NOSE IN IT.just pick her up and take her outside. you can also crate her at nite and she may hold it because they do not like to potty where they eat or sleep.than u can take her straight out in the morning but keep the hours about the same. Puppies take time and care so be prepared for accidents and never hit the puppy. she is learning . get a good pattern going and she will soon learn but only if you are CONSISTANT. if not you are setting yourself up for failure

Answer 7

The first thing to remember about house training a puppy is there ability to hold themselves is limited. a rule of thumb is they can hold "it" usually 1 hour for each month of age. 2 months old = 2 hours, 3 months old = 3 hours, etc. when your puppy wakes up (morning, nap, whatever) the pup has to go, right then! take the pup out. when the pup eats or drinks, it has to go, take the pup out. after exercise (play), take the pup out. when the pup does it's thing outside praise it. a lot. tell the pup how good, how smart it is. you have to pay attention to the pups "looking for it's spot" behavior. when you see that behavior indoors, whisk the pup out. if you catch the pup in the act, simply tell it "NO!" and whisk it outside. if you find a puddle or pile after the fact, clean it up with an enzyme cleaner (pet food store) get a newspaper and hit.... yourself in the head and say "i should have been paying more attention" daytime training they get pretty fast. night time training is easier if you crate train the pup. also remember the one hour/one month rule. you will have to get up through the night to take the pup out. good luck

Answer 8

Keep your eye on the puppy constantly when a puppy needs the toilet they often start going round in circles looking for a place to squat before they do the toilet ..pick up the puppy at this point and take it to the yard..preferably on grass which tends to make dogs pee. Tell the puppy to pee (use your own word for pee) when the puppy does pee praise he/she vocally and make a fuss of the puppy for a few seconds it wont be long before the puppy understands that when they need a pee they have to go to the door.

lol enjoy and have fun.

Answer 9

Feed meals on a regular schedule (dogs that eat all day, poop all day)
Be prepared to take the puppy outside to eliminate 10 – 20 minutes after eating, possibly sooner after drinking.
A puppy should have 1 cup (8 oz) water per 8# of body weight each day.
No water after 7 pm. An ice cube or two will quench pup’s thirst without the attendant need to urinate.

Take, don’t put, puppy outside on leash to your chosen spot, then drop the leash and stand on the handle (as in Settle) and ignore her. Keep her in sight out of the corner of your eye, and as soon as she eliminates, calmly praise and/or pop a small treat in her mouth.

Use a specific command such as “Hurry Up.”

As soon as puppy finishes, PLAY! At least 1-2 minutes, up to 5 (depending on the weather.)

Now bring puppy inside. Play a little more then put in her safe area/crate.
Clean up your yard daily. It’s like flushing your dog’s toilet for her.

If you catch pup eliminating inside, clap hands to startle & stop her, quickly but gently bring outside to her spot, then give her the ‘potty’ command.

Never punish accidents! When ya gotta go, ya gotta go!

Use an odor neutralizer such as Nature’s Miracle or Spot Shot to eliminate the odor and any staining on carpet. For liquids, put paper towel over the spot, then cover towel with a plastic bag, then stand on it. The plastic bag prevents the liquid getting on your shoe/slipper and is right there to pick up the paper towel without soiling your hand. If you wish to use newspaper to absorb, put paper towel on spot before newspaper to prevent ink getting on floor or carpet. You can wipe tile or other hard floor surfaces (test a hidden area first) with the neutralizer just to be safe.

Answer 10

After you feed her, put her on the paper where you want her to go. You may also want to use puppy training pads with the paper. The pads have a scent on them specifically for a puppy to let the puppy know that this is where you want them to pee.