How can you train a puppy from going potty inside at 9wks old?

Question

I have a friend that has 2 puppies and she can't break them from going inside cause where she got them from that is what they were use to they never took them outside to go and now she is having a hard time getting them broke of it!! HELP

Answer 1

routine is the key..
Feed 4 times epr day at the same times daily..Put the bowl away after 10 minuutes..
Take him outside after every feeding. He will go about 5-15 minutes after being fed, at his age. It will take awhile for him to learn/develop bladder control, but potty should be easier. Feed on a strict schedule, so that he isn't fed just before bedtime, as he will need to go shortly after being fed..Young pups should be fed and then walked 4-5 times per day, UNTIL THEY POOP...He will need more frequent outings for peeing...Walk him just before bedtime, to make certain he is empty..
Never scold for mistakes, but give lavish praise every time he goes outside, like he won the spelling bee.....Pups can only hold their pee for 1 hour, per month of age..So, its important to empty them just before bedtime..
Use the same word every time, such as 'do the doody', or whatever..
The most important thing is to watch him closely, and scoop him up and outside when he begins to act restless, turn circles, etc. soon he will whine and look at you when he needs to go

Answer 2

Crate training, all the way! The absolute best potty training book is Housetraining: Pure and Simple by Mark and Dru Katz. You can get it for about $5.00 on Amazon and it has everything you need to know. At this age, it is imperative that every time they go to the bathroom, it is outside because they are developing their substrate preference. What they are pottying on know, is what they will want to potty on later and it will be harder to break them of the habit. They each need a crate to stay in when they cannot be watched, then kept on a leash attached to a human when out of the crate. They need to go outside in the grass to potty after eating, after sleeping, after drinking, and several times in between. Anytime they are caught in the act, the puppies should be picked up and taken outside to finish, then praised like crazy! Do not spank or yell at the puppies! Do not rub their noses in it! They won't get it, they will just become fearful of you! If an accident occurs in the house, but isn't noticed for a while, after the puppies have forgotten about it, just clean it up well with an enzyme cleaner and move on. Do not even think about it again, except how it means you have failed again. If the puppy potties in the house, it's not their fault, it's the owner's fault for letting them. Be persistent and consistent and they will get it.

Answer 3

2 things: 1) a plastic crate (Walmart $50-$70) plus, 2) a baby gate (Walmart $20 or less).

Put the gate across the bathroom floor. Cover the ENTIRE floor with newspaper. The pup will sleep in the crate and not go there. He will go on the paper. Every few days, take up some of the paper, so that after a week or so, there is only about 1 square yard of it. He will go there.

Train yourself to notice when he is using the paper. Take him outside at those intervals. He will get the point.

Give doggie treats when he uses the paper. Give him doggie treats when he goes outside.

Answer 4

Crate trainning.
Generally dogs will not make where they sleep and eat. ( It's like a den ) That is the best way to train. What you do is get a crate big enough for both or two seperate. Feed them the same time every day, After 20 minuets take them outside to go, when they do praise them. Let them run and play for awhile then put them back in crate. Do not let them have free run of the house until they are completely trained. They will eventually accept the crate and go in on their own.
While they are pups they will need to be let out often. If your friend works is it possible that she can get home a lunch to let them out? Or someone close by?
As long as she sets a feeding shedule and keeps them in the crate they will learn to hold for longer and longer periods of time. Keep the same routine and they will learn to wait till she lets them out to make. always praise when they go.

Answer 5

Crate training is the best way. They stay in the crate except to eat, poop and play. Never without being supervised for the first week or two. Put something soft inside for them to sleep on, a toy and maybe a treat when you first put them in after play time. Leave them in the crate for a few hours at a time. Gradually lengthen the time they have outside the crate. They usually end up considering their crate a safe "den", and if something frightens them, they go to it. And they usually like to sleep in it, too.

Answer 6

experience is a good teacher. I had a dauchshund who would go in the house no matter what. we got him a cage and made him sleep in that. In the morning we'd rush him to the door and make him go outside. After a long (and I mean long time...those dogs are hard to train) when he got up in the morning he'd head straight for the door. See the trick is...they won't go in the place where they sleep. so lock the dogs up and in the morning get them outside right away. Also pay attention to them during the day. they may be asking to be let out but you don't see it. When the dog goes to the door...let them out...they can be taught

Answer 7

It would be a good idea to start using crate training. If you start them from a young age, they will get used to it and even go in the crate when they don't have to. It's kind-of like their own special little hideaway place where they feel safe.

If you create that "safe place" they won't go in it. Make sure to take them right outside when you let them out of the crate, and then they will learn they have to do their business outside. Make sure to praise the heck out of them when they potty outside.

Answer 8

having two dogs the same age is tough to train... but not impossible. Dogs are creatures of habit... have your friend take them out every few hours.. at the same time each day. and watch them.. once they go potty, give lots of praise and bring them inside.... puppies that young go often... it also helps to start with puppy puddle pads (Petco) and keep moving them closer to the door, but the point is to eventually get them to go outside.

Answer 9

When I trained my fox terrier I kept him in a small room with newspaper all over the floor,when he went to the bathroom I noticed where and removed a couple sheets of paper,it wasn't too long before he used just one sheet,then I started taking him outside and really praised him when he did what he was supposed to do.Eventually he would go to door and let me know when he had to go outside.

Answer 10

You need lots of patience's and love, lots of pee pads, I got my puppy 2 years ago he destroyed all the carpet by ripping it up and making messes. But I love him and he finally housebroke after 9 months stopped ripping the carpet. So we replaced all the carpet and he now has not had a accident in over a year. I put pee pads all over and took him out often.