I have 2 new pom puppies 5 mo. old i need advice w/ discipline and potty training.?

Question

they are really good dogs (bro. & sis.), but have spent a lot of time out side, and not really house broken. they are so cute and cuddly, eager to please, what is the best way to go about disciplining them, and still gain their trust. Also, they were sent home w/ us with Iams puppy food, but they don't seem to really like it.

I do have a crate (they like it in there), they are in it from about 10/11p-8a. If we are at work, they are outside in a fenced yard. No accidents in the crate, and as far as I can tell, no pissing acc. in the rest of the house, just an occ. poop. they are so low to the ground, it's easy to miss the actual *poop* event! When it comes to dicipline, I am firm, but my problem is when one does something wrong ie: pooping or say barking at nothing but the other is fine.. its hard to say no! to just one and not have the other think I am talking to it too. I do say for example: Kiera NO!, but still, poor Conan thinks I am talking to him too. (they came to me already named.)

Answer 1

first off, remember that they are just babies. and there will be a lot of accidents to clean up. that's just part of the package.

i've heard this, and i believe it---puppies really don't start getting a handle on the whole "potty" thing till they're about six months old. some dogs earlier maybe, some dogs later maybe. our yorkie picked it up almost overnite and very seldom has ever had an accident. my male chihuhua still pisses wherever he likes---and he's three years old---go figure.

so, you really need to take them out often when they're puppies---someone suggested every 15 minutes--that sounds good to me.
make a big fuss over them if they pee or poop outside. at first they won't know what you're talking about, but just keep up the positive reinforcement.

also, now is a good time to be thinking of a word to use with your pups that means "Pee" or "Poop". then, only use this phrase when you're wanting them to go. my phrase is "let's get busy". the pups know when i say "let's get busy" that i'm expecting them to pee or poop. this is a lot better than screaming at the top of your lungs "you go pee", or "you go poop" like my brother does.

right now, i'd google crate training and i would crate train my dogs. crate training is great---it makes life in the future so much easier for you and your pups---it also cuts down on the number of 'accidents' in the house.

what crate training is, is your dog will be confined to a crate for several hours a day and overnite. this will be the dog's main home, their refuge from the outside world. our pups get to get up in the morning and go outside to pee and then its back in the crate. around 11 am i let them out and walk them, and this is when they usually pee and poop. they remain outside of the crates till about 4 or 5 pm, then they go back to the crate for a short nap. around 6 pm they get up, go outside to pee and then they are up till bedtime at 10 pm. my wife and i take them out several times during the evenings. we then take them out one last time before bed and at 10 pm they go in their crates till morning.

this is such a great system. it sounds mean at first, but get some good books on crate training---it actually fits in with a dogs nature. we have a yorkie, two poms and two chihuahuas--all crate trained.

crate training also helps cut down on accidents. a dog doesn't like to soil his bed--and that's what his crate is. of course you'll need to check the bedding very frequently, several times a day with puppies---because they aren't too good at holding it. just replace with clean bedding and your ok.

as far as food goes, get one that is a quality food. the first ingredient should be a meat of some kind---not corn. corn is a filler and just runs through a dog, causing more poop. putting a dog on a cheap food will dramatically increase the amount of times they poop in a day. a quality food will cut down on the number of poops and the amount of poop.

poms are a special breed. i get the biggest kick out of the way my pommies high step around the place! they pick those feet up and put them down again so smartly---there's nothing like watching a pommie walk or run!

my male pom is a big trouble maker. he's about the rottenest thing i've ever seen. my female is the sweetest girl i've ever seen---i don't think i've ever seen her cross with anyone.

and be sure and get them spayed and neutered! there are just too many unwanted pups as it is nowadays.

as far as discipline goes---i very rarely swat my pups. i try to praise them as much as possible. even little things they do is worthy of praise. that way, when they do something bad, and they will, usually all i have to do is talk harshly to them and they will usually put themselves to bed in their crate!

actually, its not uncommon for us to be missing a pup on occasion. we have gotten up and looked for them and if we find them in their crate--its time to go look around the house for a puddle or a turd lying in the floor. my female chihuahua will put herself to bed every time she has an accident!

enjoy your poms---poms are such a special pup! and do read up on crate training! believe me, its the only way to go. i'd also subscribe to Dog Fancy---its a real good magazine for dog owners.

Best of luck!

Answer 2

Better than advice from us...I suggest you go on-line to Google and search for potty and puppy training. There are some very inexpensive books that are very helpful. In the meantime take the puppies to the same spot each time when you suspect they have to go. After they eat, time how long before they have to go and use that as your guide.

Remember...always to the same spot(take them there in your arms so they don't start before they get to the spot or area. Do this diligently and be persistent. If there is an accident, thoroughly clean the spot. Eventually they will understand whats going on and will be happy to accommodate.

Only you will make the difference so you have to be patient.

Answer 3

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A friend recommened it to me a few years ago, and I was amazed how quickly it worked, which is why I recommend it to others. The dog training academy also has as an excellent home training course.

Answer 4

NEVER feed Iams. Read "Foods Pets Die For" by Ann N. Martin for all the gruesome details. You will be shocked and amazed.
Look up Innova, California Natural, Wellness, Canidae, and Artemis. All fantastic foods, a little more expensive, but you will save on vet bills in the long run and the poochies will live longer.
OK, potty training.
Keep them on leashes, tied to you, for a while. It will help keep messes in one location, and you can watch them closely and correct them when they go. When you catch them going, and only if you catch them, yell, "NO" and take the little offender outside. Praise lavishly even if nothing else comes out, then go immediately back into the house, no playing. They need to learn the difference between potty time and play time. You can go back out in a few minutes if you want to play.
You should take them out after meals and naps. Also after they have had to "hold it" for any length of time. Stay out with them still on leashes and repeat over and over "go potty" until they do. Praises and back into the house, again, no playing. Eventually they will go on command so you don't have to guess when they have to go, and you don't have to wait forever for them to finish.
Good luck.

Answer 5

Feed your dog at a certain time and then see how long it takes for it to start peeing/pooping. It's usually gonna be the same time always. Once you get that figured out, say "Let's go outside!" and take it out and when it pees reward it by saying "good job!" and such. If it pees on the floor inside the house clap your hands and say "No!" and scare a little so that it stops peeing and quickly say "Let's go outside!" and take it out. Never punish it if your dog already finished peeing on the floor because they'll never know why you're yelling at it even if it was just a second ago that it peed. Make sure you catch it while it's actually peeing then it'll understand.

Answer 6

I have a pom that is 8 years old and believe me when I tell you that the eagerness (my husband calls it nervousness) never goes away. Hope you're ready for that! *smile*

What worked best for us was just taking her out about 4 times a day in the early days. Twice in the morning and twice in the evenings. Of course, there were still accidents, but it is a training process. You may want to get puppy pads to place in the house in case you leave them out at night. We kenneled our pom at night to prevent us having surprises in the morning!
You can even buy those puppy pads that are laced with some type of light chemical to make them urinate on the pads exactly instead of the carpet. Those never really worked in my opinion, but my husband swears by them.

Other than taking them out often and keeping your eye on them, that's about all you can do. I think once they get on a steady schedule, their little systems will automatically program to the times you've set aside to take them out. And after that, it's smooth sailing. Good luck!

Answer 7

firm tone of voice and lots of newspaper in just the one same spot, put a garbage bag underneath it so the scent doesnt get the carpet cuz then forever they will be pissing in thta spot and let them outside alot
like every 15 minutes or so when your home, trust me it'll help
animal lover for years and i've had like five of verything you could think of and you have to do the inside and outside stuff alot, so they know when you say outside they are going potty and take food and water away from them at night, they only need it during the day, goodluck muah muah bye

Answer 8

the potty training issue all comes down to you and how dedicated you are to the job ... walk and walk your dogs
taking them outside often until they get the idea! timing is
important too, know that they will need to go about 20 minutes after eating and remember that walking stimulates them to
poop
I saw a cute idea that said to roll up a piece of newspaper and secure with rubber band, next time your puppy goes in the house
pick up the newspaper and hit yourself in the head with it a couple of times and say "why wasn't i watching my dog better?"
Good Luck

Answer 9

Hi this is a very typical question &the only answers are to exercise them a lot...ake them outside every time they wake & eat as like babies they will want to go potty...Other times it is good that if you are leaving them for a short time to invest in a dog cage as dogs rarely like to pee in their beds...use thecage as a bed & feeding place with the door open while you can watch them so this becomes their little place of sancruary...dogs love a place of their own & will get to liking the cage...good luck...Regards Jake http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PetsSecondChance

Answer 10

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Answer 11

Look up crate training, only way to go. Try canidae food.