what is the best way to potty-train a puppy to go outside?

Question

im getting a male beagle puppy this friday. how do I potty-train him to go outside?

also, I have another beagle so I have a dog doorsothey cango outside whenever they want

Answer 1

take him out every 2 hours and after meals and drinks

Answer 2

Unfortunately there is no easy way to potty train a puppy. U're gonna have to sacrifice a few days training him coz he'd be peeing and pooping everywhere since he doesn't know where to go.

So watch him everytime he looks like he's about to do something, carry him outside immediately. (even if he's already doing it). Don't let him "finish" at the spot he's at, instead outside at a place u want him to do it at. Give this spot a name eg "Potty". So everytime u bring him outside when he's doing it say "Potty" then praise him.

Then later on maybe half hour to an hour after his meals bring him out to"Potty" and he'd know what to do.

When u pick up the poop don't let him see it. In a pack, the leader brings in the food and the subordinates clean up after the pack.

Yes ur back would be breaking by the time weekend is over but it'll be worth it.

P.S.
Some dog breeds are easy to train and some take a little more time. Eg took at least 5-6 times for my black german shepherd but just took once for my rottweiler. But puppies absorb things easily and from what i know about beagles they're fast learners so u'd be fine. :)

Answer 3

Always be sure to take the puppy outside first thing in the morning and after it eats and at least every hour to 2 hours. Remember, puppies have a smaller bladder than a grown dog. Also it might be helpful to crate train the puppy. Most dogs will not mess up their sleeping area. They also have puppy pads that you could put in a certain spot, out of the way, in the house and take the puppy to the spot at the same times every day. Hope this helps you

Answer 4

I'm not certain of the right way but i do know the wrong way. Don't punish the pup for making a mistake and going in the house. Don't rub his nose in it. Don't get discouraged and give the dog away because he makes a mistake in the house. You can have a dog that's 5 years old, very well potty trained yet accidents do happen. They will make no nos in the house still every now and then. Just like with children, it takes time for them to get the hang of things.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

The beat way is to take them out side Afton and give them a treat for going and telling them they are a good puppy and pet him. This has worked for me best.They also so need a place to go inside the puppy pads work really will. Remember also ways treat and praise them inside or out . THEN you can take the pads away later after the are big enough to hold it all night.

Answer 7

well a dog training friend of mine taught me to crate train my puppy. He was using the puppy pads and the crate. here is how we do it. take something with the dogs urine scent on it outside to one spot. Let the dog sniff it and it will help him/her pee. then take dog in and put to bed in the crate. wake up take dog out to same spot wait for pee. give dog a drink before going out that's helps too. praise your dog for peeing and pooping outside give treats. take dog out periodically through out the day. if there is an accident because the dog just didn't go outside and you just had her out then put her in the crate for a little bit and then take dog out and try again until this becomes routine. my dog has an accident every once and awhile but it took him about 2 months to get him totally trained to understand he did a wrong thing in the house. hope it works for you.

Answer 8

Crate training the puppy helps. Dogs don't like to use the bathroom where they sleep, so placing them in a crate while you're out teaches them to hold it. But don't leave them in there too long, they can't be expected to hold it for long periods of time. If they go in their crate, it's your fault for making them wait too long, not their fault. I started off going home to let my puppy out every 3 hours, then moved it to 4, and so on.

When you're at home, let them out of the crate and take them out OFTEN! I started off with every 30 minutes or so. Feeding them twice a day helps too (instead of letting them free feed) since you can better predict when they will need to go. Always go out the same door and to the same area. Praise excitedly when they go - you may even want to treat them. But praise/treat immediately after they go. If you wait till you get back inside, you're just teaching them to come inside.

Never scold for messes in the house after the fact. They won't know what you're mad about. Even if you rub their nose in it, they won't know. They will just think that the actual mess is bad and will go do it where you won't see it to keep you from getting mad. If you catch them in the act, get their attention by clapping real hard or use your "no" word and get them outside as soon as possible. Never clean a mess inside in front of them.

Good luck. It's a lot of work and you'll think that they'll never get it, but they do and it's worth it.

Answer 9

This sounds tough but it works. first get him a kennel to keep him in when your not home. dont line the bottum of the kennel with anything absorbant and make sure he doesnt have to much room. if he goes in the kennel it will be very uncomfertable for him to be near it so he will learn real quick not to go in the kennel. second always keep a good supply of treats with you and take the dog out as often as possible when you are home. (every 15-30 minutes is suggested). whenever he goes to the bathroom outside use a keyword for what he does( IE: pee or poop) use that keyword when he goes then give him a treat. you can actually train a dog to go on command! this is relativly easy to do with peeing but very hard with poop. also if he does go inside make sure you catch him doing it and scold him for it then immediatly take him outside. also when you take him out keep him on a relativly short leash (6 feet or so) so he gets used to going in front of you and also so you can make sure you can catch him doing it and use your keyword then give him his treat.

Answer 10

Repetition, repetition, repetition. Take him out first thing in the morning, take him out after you feed him, take him out often during the day (if possible), take him out last thing before you go to bed. If he makes an accident inside, take him outside. It is also helpful to have a word for it. I use "do your business" for #1 and "do your dookie" for #2. It has worked for both dogs I've had. Good luck

Answer 11

Take him out at regular times. First thing in the morning. Last thing at night and in between when he is small. Make sure he learns the commands... a hearty instruction to "go pee!". And praise, lots of praise, when he does it. After he has done his business, take him back inside, so that he knows the purpose of the trip outdoors.

Make walks a separate routine.