What is your method on potty training?

Question

We got a puppy about a month ago. She is PERFECT! The way we USUALLY potty train is to rub their nose in it and put them outside when they eliminate in the house. We did that for her the first few days and it seemed ok, then we watched a training video that says don't do that. So we started following the training video, she has now regressed. When I pick up her poo I put it outside where I want her to go. This morning I started a new technique, when she goes outstide I give her a HUGE treat, todays is steak, (just a little piece) Started first thing this morning and I haven't found an accident yet. The BIGGEST Thing is that she gives me NO SIGN absolutely NONE that she is going to pee. Yesterday she was walking and just stopped and peed standing, I had NO clue it was about to happen. How do I get her to whine or let me know she has to go out? And how often should I be taking her out?

Answer 1

you need to learn to crate train for couple of weeks
put your pup in the crate which is big enough for it to move around in then take him/her out every few hours so he/she can go outside pretty soon it will know that poo and pee is outside
thats how we have crate trained our 3 dogs
Do not put nose in poo or pee that is a big NO NO

Puppies wont tell you they have to go until they are much older like 6-8 months plus they cannot hold their pee or poo and have very little control because their little bodies are still developing
you need to be patient ...think of it like a baby

Answer 2

The way that I have trained all of my dogs (currently 14) is by kenneling them when I cannot watch them. Dogs do not like to use the bathroom in the same place where they sleep/live.
Another thing I do, once I have them trained not to use the restroom in the kennel is hang a string of bells from the door. Eventually the dogs equate that sound with going outside. When my dogs need out, they go and jingle the bells.
If all else fails, I would call out an animal trainer to come to your home and work with her. Good luck!

Answer 3

I wouldn't rub her nose in anything. I trained my dog pretty easily. If you're consistent, things will go much easier. I used to say "potty outside" to my dog when I was taking him out to potty and then give him a little treat for being good and praising him. Remeber, you must have patiences, because like kids, every dog is different. I can remember using the puppy pads also.

Good luck.

Answer 4

think of a puppy like an infant. they arent always aware that they have to go until the second they are going. first i have to say that the video is right thats an aweful way to train a dog and im glad you stopped.my basic rules are as follows: every 15-20 min. take your pup out. eveytime your pup eats or drinks take them out, everytime your pup gets up from a nap take them out and always take them out to the same place from the same door. always repeat the same phrase,"go potty" and most importantly always praise your pup the min the start to go outside. i dont mean a simple good dog i mean like pup has just won the lottery. oh and if pup has an accident scold him once with a simple word
,"bad" and take pup outside a.s.a.p. consitency is key. good luck

Answer 5

take her outside everytime after she eats and pretty much every hour or so and when she goes outside then praise her. if she has an accident inside, say bad dog and put her outside and she'll eventually learn but they can still have accidents when they're older. you just have to take them out often

Answer 6

House training is a major worry for most new dog owners. However, housetraining does not need to be difficult. With a little knowledge and a lot of consistency, your dog will be thoroughly house trained in record time.

What works:

Dogs have a natural need to keep their den (your house) clean. You don’t want to live in an unhealthy environment, and neither does your dog. To ensure that he does not claim a corner of your living room for his own personal toilet, put him in a crate while you are away from home during this initial phase. This crate becomes his own personal “den” where he can go to have some alone time, and where he always feels safe. Few dogs will willingly mess in their “den.”

Dogs respond best when they know what to expect. Set up a routine and stick to it. The following excerpt is by trainer Matthew Margolis from his website, www.unclematty.com

“Puppy Housetraining Schedule

7:00 AM walk the dog
7:30 AM feed, water and walk
11:30 AM feed, water and walk
4:30 PM feed, water and walk
8:30 PM water and walk (last water of the day)
11:30 PM walk the dog

“If you can't come home mid day and early afternoon, have a friend or neighbor help you out for a few days or hire a dog walker. House training can take as little as three or four days or perhaps a week or more. The more consistent you are, the quicker your puppy will catch on. Dogs really like to keep their dens clean and your house is the den.”

Develop your own routine. Let your dog out every time you return home. Bear in mind that this may mean your dog goes outside after checking the mail. Teach your dog a signal that means we are going outside. For instance, hang a bell from the doorknob within the dogs reach. Ring the bell before opening the door to take the dog outside. Soon your dog will catch on and you’ll find yourself running to the door every time the bell rings.

Once outside, use a phrase like “Go Potty!” as your dog performs. Soon you will find that saying the word causes the desired effect. Remember to spend more time outdoors after successful elimination. If you go directly indoors once done you will teach your puppy that the only way to get to go for a nice long walk is to hold it as long as possible.

Biology plays a factor. Certain things will cause your dog to need to go outside. Use them to your advantage.
•A dog generally needs to eliminate 20-30 minutes after eating. Feed on a regular schedule, and be ready to go 20 minutes later.
•A young puppy will urinate after a period of play or heightened emotion. When the play slows down, be headed towards the door.
•What goes in, must come out. Limit water when the puppy will not be able to go outside for an extended period or overnight. Give plenty of water once you return to avoid dehydration.
•A puppy’s bladder is only so big, and he needs practice to be able to hold it. To determine how many hours he can go without a break, take his age in months plus one (i.e. a three month old puppy can hold it four hours.)

Watch for the signs. A dog will usually have behavioral signals he gives indicating that he is looking for a good place to eliminate. Watch for those signals. If you have a hunch that the erratic wandering and sniffing means puppy might need to go, chances are your right. If you wait to find out, you’re too late. You should keep your dog within easy reach until you feel comfortable that he will let you know when it is time. If necessary, leave him on a leash attached to you so that he stays within six feet at all times.

Scent marking will come back to haunt you. Dogs have a long lasting scent marker they leave when they eliminate. It is used in the wild to mark territory, sort of like a doggy signpost. Once he eliminates in your house, that spot holds the scent -- even if you cover it up with a perfumy cleanser -- for a long, long time. He will return to remark the same place repeatedly. After all, you have allowed him to do this by not covering his mark with your own urine! To eliminate the problem of remarking, you must eliminate the scent. Have your carpets professionally cleaned using professional odor eliminators. You can also try a bacteria or enzyme odor eliminator, such as Simple Solution or other products recommended by your pet store. Follow the directions carefully.

What doesn’t work:

Punishment. You come home from work and your puppy comes bounding over to greet you. Just then you see the wet spot that wasn’t there when you left. You take the puppy to the spot, shout and swat him on the butt. The puppy is unable to connect the dots between what he did earlier and what you are doing now. All he knows is when he came to you, you hurt him. Congratulations, you’ve just taught the puppy that you are unpredictable and mean. Punishing during the act will only serve to teach the dog not to eliminate in your presence, since you’ll hurt him when you see him do it. Instead, if you catch the puppy in the act, give a loud “No!” and immediately go outside. Give praise and/or playtime when the puppy successfully eliminates outdoors.

Rubbing his nose in it. Again, he has no idea why you are doing this. Dogs routinely smell feces and urine for markers left by others. What do you want him to read from his own markers? This serves only to confuse the dog and possibly to hurt his sensitive nose. It might also lead to coprophagia, eating his own excrement. Instead remove all scent from the spot as indicated above and redouble YOUR efforts to consistently follow a schedule. He wants to be clean; you need to help him know what to expect.

Answer 7

news paper all over the house and taking her 4 lots of walks

Answer 8

crate training works wonders...I have had alot of success with a crate

Answer 9

Damn girl, War and Peace wasn't that long. I'm not reading all that crap.