I have two pups.. well my bf and I fight over how to teach the dogs. He believes in rubbing their nose in to their poop and whipping them and throwing them outside.. how ever I believe in doing putting papers down and placing their poop on the paper and they start to go there?? I hate to hear them whine and cry when he smacks them.. How do we house train puppies properly? Also they don't come back when you call how do you get them to mind us?
2006-10-19 16:49:38 · 15 answers · asked by Sarah 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Your bf has everything wrong. Rubbing their nose in it does no good and is cruel...they have no reason why he's doing this. Hitting does no good, unless you want a fear biter when the pups get older.
To potty train them, take them out every 30 minutes and bring treats with you. As soon as they go, treat them (even while they're still peeing) and tell them how good they are. Make a really big deal out of it. Keep an eye on them and if you see either one sniffing the ground take them out immediately. Same thing if they go to the door. Soon they will realize to go to the door to go out.
As far as a recall, you need to have very high value treats (whatever their favorite treat is). Start from a distance of about 1 foot and call their name and say come. The minute they look at you tell them how good they are, making a big deal about it. Have the treats ready and the minute they get to you give them the treat. Start close, and over a couple of weeks, you can get further and further away. Taking them to puppy kindergarden would be good for them and should help you and your boyfriend learn the proper way to train the dogs. Good luck.
2006-10-19 17:19:50 · answer #1 · answered by Carson 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 2 puppies too. They are smart Jack Russells and it took 12 weeks to train them.
The hardest part is deciding which pup "did it" 'cause they don't tell but they both look guilty and you never want to punish the innocent one.
The answer is to take them outside often especially a half hour after meals and just before you go to bed. And get up and run in the mornings. Shout "pee and poop" as you go outside so they get to know what you expect.
If you do catch a guilty pup, drop an empty pop can (with some wee stones in it) on the floor beside the mess and shout NO! the combined noise scares pups a lot and works good. I think that was the best thing I finally did.
Cheers and good luck
2006-10-19 17:12:27 · answer #2 · answered by rentongal1958 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crate your dog at night but get up every couple of hours to let them outside.
During the day if you work then they stay outside. When you get home watch them every time they get up. As soon as they start to sniff around to go, grab 'em and put them outside. When they go outside, tell them how good they are with praise affection and a little treat if you wish. If you do not think that you can wathc them all the time then take a leash and leash then to you in the house, that way you will know where they are at all times. This watching the dog also minimizes the dog eating your house when they teethe. Hitting the dog does nothing but make the dog crazy and/or confused. I know it sounds like a lot of work, but dogs are a lot of work.
2006-10-19 18:15:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, get a no pull harness. That will quit her straining and pulling on the finish of the leash considering that it is uncomfortable beneath the hands in the event that they pull. Next, difference instructional materials, a couple of steps, and make your puppy sit down with it is again to whatever it is over reacting to. Repete until puppy will get the notion that calm watching is fine, and barking lunging, circling at the lead and so on, does not get them the reaction they desire. Take treats at the same time running , kitty kibble as a rule is exciting sufficient and handy to deliver, and deliver tiny treats once they act calm or sit down whilst instructed. Be certain your puppy is getting tons of intellectual and bodily endeavor to preserve healthful and mentally/emotionally balanced. Maybe uncover an agility direction and teacher that you just might paintings with, or train your puppy to seek for matters you conceal across the residence and backyard. Enjoy your little puppy, seems like a wise and keen one.
2016-08-31 23:46:48 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two words: Puppy Class (PetCo, Petsmart, etc). You can't tell who learns more, the dog or the owner. Plus, then your pups get socialized which solves 90% of adult dog problems. It's been clinically proven that negative reinforcement (whipping, physical violence) slows training and causes distrust between dog and master, which pretty much destroys the heirarchy you're trying to create. Trust yourself, and go to puppy class, with or without the bf.
2006-10-19 17:20:15 · answer #5 · answered by hschiro 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well first and for most no one should ever hurt an animal for any reason. as for as training you are doing the right thing with the news paper. I have six dogs all successfully house trained, you just have to be patient. take them outside alot. i dont know how old they are but start with 30 min. also pretty generally if you see them drinking take them out when they are done maybe 10 mins or so. i broke up with my ex because he hit his dog. you know it is wrong, your puppies cant speak for them selves, you should speak up for them. hope this helps.
2006-10-19 17:07:14 · answer #6 · answered by Nichole G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watch the Dog Whisperer
2006-10-19 16:51:38 · answer #7 · answered by Jim H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well i don't agree with dog abuse, however he has the right idea. I have trained a house dog and did that ..just not smacking them. I put her nose in it and yelled no, then put her out/. It worked , only took a couple of days doing that consistently.
2006-10-19 16:56:12 · answer #8 · answered by Proud MOM 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get rid of your boyfriend (Creep) These dogs do not need that abuse. I hope his mother smeared and poop in his face when he was a baby. THAT IS ABUSE! Your dogs will get very scared and their confidence is zero! They will be very dumb, not to mention they do have emotions. Give them to someone who will love them and NEVER ABUSE they do not know. They need to hear no! as soon as they do it Not 5 mins after. Good boy !!!!! when they get it right. Along with hugs and treats!!!Praise your dogs....everytime they pee outside lots of treats!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-10-19 20:31:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take the pups oput every 15 minutes and agter they eat take them out in 5 minutes - they will soon get the idea = when they do go to the bathroom outside remember to PRAISE PRAISE PRAISE
2006-10-19 16:53:21 · answer #10 · answered by ekleinert 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋