My puppy is 7 weeks old and I've been trying to housebreaking since I got him a week ago. I've had a few other dogs that I was able to housebreak in less than a week but these dogs were older, the youngest 3 months and the oldest 6 months.
Also, my puppy goes poo in his crate during the night, something non of my other dogs ever did, is it because of his age?( I tried changing the size of the crate, a smaller crate only creates a nastier mess) Give me some advice. And yes I know beagles are harder to housebreak than other dogs, and I know that I may be expecting to much from him.
2006-09-07 01:11:23 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Beagles are heard headed and need a firm hand to discipline them. They will try and get away with all they can. Be patient, but also be firm, or you will not get anywhere. My sister has a beagle, so I know a little about beagles.
2006-09-07 01:14:16 · answer #1 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should start housebreaking your puppy as soon as you get it. It's bladder might not be mature but if you are consistant it will have gotten the idea and know how to go out side when it's bladder is mature. When I started my puppy I took her outside every two hours. If she had an accident in the house I would clean it up with a paper towl and then put the paper towl outside where I wanted her to go. They go where they smell their urine. Praise him if he goes. The act of eating stimulates their body to go poo so take him outside when he is done eating. Feed him meals not free choice. Keep his crate clean. I have two and rotate them that way I can give it a good scrub and disinfect it. MY puppy is seven months old and still can't hold it when I'm working or have to be gone a long time.
2006-09-07 02:08:55 · answer #2 · answered by frogcowgirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beagles ahh! Such shrewd beggars however cussed. First do not stop and keep at it. I needed to with my Beagle. When taking your pup out go, out and WATCH to make certain it did go to the lavatory as good keep out their with them for a just right 10 minutes as it could take them virtually that long to pee/poop. Puppies pee alot and more so for the period of the day. They no longer simplest get water from drinking it but additionally from food. Learn the label and see if the food was processed with water. A puppy wishes to go out each 1-2 hrs and right away after they drink water and/or were enjoying and upon waking up. Excellent luck and revel in your new buddy. I know I sure am with my Beagle.
2016-08-09 13:49:59 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's definitely because of his age. Puppies this young have no bladder control - they're like babies, when they need to go, they do.
During the night all you can do is wait till he's older - take him out as late as possible, no food or water in the evening, and take him out as early in the morning as possible. Dogs really hate to make messes where they sleep, so he'll control himself just as soon as he can.
When you're home, keep him in the room you're in so you can watch him. Take him out after a nap, hard playing, after a drink, or if he hasn't been out for a while. You need to go out with him and give lots and lots of praise the very second he pees. Then you come right back in. This way he'll learn to tell the difference between play time outside and potty time.
When he has an accident, quietly clean it up unless you catch him in the act, then tell him no very firmly and take him out.
If you train a dog with lots of positive reinforcement for correct behaviour and don't give him a chance to make mistakes, they learn quickly and you're building a relationship of trust with your dog that will carry over into future training. Good luck! (My son has a beagle who's just turning a year and his puppy learned using this method.)
2006-09-07 03:44:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My beagle is 4 and still has accidents. They are either stupid or stubborn but they take a while. My dog also pooped in the crate, something I heard was never done. Good luck. They are sweet dogs and are worth the extra trouble. Just be consistent and they he will eventually get it.
2006-09-07 01:17:17 · answer #5 · answered by Ricky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beagles ahh! such intelligent beggars however cussed. First do not quit and hold at it. I needed to with my Beagle. When taking your puppy out pass, out and WATCH to make certain it did pass to the toilet as good keep out their with them for a well 10 minutes as it could take them virtually that lengthy to pee/poop. Puppies pee alot and extra so for the duration of the day. They now not most effective get water from consuming it but in addition from meals. Read the label and notice if the meals used to be processed with water. A dog demands to move out each and every one million-two hrs and instantly once they drink water and/or were gambling and upon waking up. Good success and revel in your new pal. I recognize I certain am with my Beagle.
2016-08-21 07:19:18 · answer #6 · answered by lil 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's an infant! You may be feeding him too much or too late for night time also. Make sure you take him out within 5 to 10 minutes of feeding him and MAKE SURE he goes before you bring him in....you may have to bring him out once more just before beddybye so he can relieve himself enough to make it through the night. You have to get all the smells out of his crate and bedding as well...otherwise it's ok for him to go there in his mind.
At 7 weeks, it is way to early to expect positive results but have patience, he will catch on soon...
2006-09-07 01:19:10 · answer #7 · answered by Lou B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No dog is too young to be trained. Consistancy is the key. Dont expect it to happen overnight, be patient, it will happen. Also make sure the crate you put you dog in is not too big. If it is then you will have the issue of him using part of the crate as a bathroom.
2006-09-07 01:18:36 · answer #8 · answered by Dalmatian Rescue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You got your puppy a bit early. Should have waited 10 weeks. Anyway, it is never too soon to start training a puppy, however, don't get upset with him/her if it doesn't happen right away. It may take months to train him but just make it an enjoyable experience both for the puppy and yourself. I have a 6 month old chihuahua and she still isn't fully potty trained but we just keep trying with her.
2006-09-07 01:15:24 · answer #9 · answered by Pinolera 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not to young it's good to start them off young try a puppy pad to help at first that way he gets the hang of it when the pup poops dont just throw the poop away take it outside and lay it in the yard so when you take the pup outside put him down by his poop he will smell it and know it is his and after a wile he will start going in the area he smells his poop
did it with a pup i had and it worked great
good luck
2006-09-07 01:46:25 · answer #10 · answered by shylilly_665 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋