2006-11-01 07:00:00 · 9 answers · asked by DJ 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
9 weeks old? Eeek. Sounds like you didn't go to a good breeder - most won't release Chi puppies until they are 10-12 weeks old. Eeek.
Anyway, you have the dog now and you need help. : ) 9 weeks is too early to expect too much from a puppy. They can barely hold it for longer than an hour and tend to just go wherever and whenever. You can try keeping the puppy in an exercise pen and cleaning up only the newspaper and when you see him pottying on it, praise him and give him treats. You can also try keeping him leashed to you and bringing him over to the newspaper every half hour or so. Again, praise and give treats when he does it right.
DO NOT scold, yell at, hit, or swat your puppy. DO NOT rub his nose in any mess that he makes. These behaviours will often just scare the dog and create issues. Toy dogs are very sensitive and handling them too harshly at a young age can lead to loads of problems, including NEVER getting potty training right.
Good luck to you and I hope you are able to find a method that works! : )
2006-11-01 07:06:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
We actually suggest that dog owners NOT train their pups to go on wee-wee pads or newspaper, because this trains the dog to eliminate inside your house instead of outside. The dog cannot distinguish between it being OK to pee on the pad, and not on any other paper or fabric on the floor...
To train a pup to go outside, you need to first put the pup on a feeding schedule. For a puppy this young, we suggest feeding him at least twice a day (3x's is best) at the SAME TIME every day. This helps to "program" his bowels and bladder to regular feeding and elimination times.
Don't leave food out for the dog all day. If he eats all day, he'll poop all day. But keep plenty of fresh water available to him.
Keep in mind that puppies don't have any conscious control of their bowels or bladder until they're about 16 weeks old. This doesn't mean that you shouldn't start training him now; it means that he may still have accidents in the house until he has better control of his body.
Puppies usually have to potty about 10-15 minutes after they eat, when they first wake up in the morning, and when they wake up from a nap. Use these opportune times to take the puppy outside. As soon as he goes potty, praise him a lot for being a good dog.
Dogs will also walk in tight circles with their nose to the ground when they have to go to potty. Whenever you see this behavior ask the dog, "potty outside?" and take him out immediately. Again, as soon as he goes potty, praise him a lot for being a good dog.
If you're consistent and vigilent he should be house-trained in no time.
2006-11-01 07:25:11 · answer #2 · answered by Fetch 11 Humane Society 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have had a few (many) dogs some would say, over the years and I now have a trained 10 week old Chihuahua. This is what I tell people: When he goes the next time, sop it up with a piece of newspaper. Every time after that, take the paper outside when it is pee time. Put it down for her to sniff and keep doing this .It may take a few times but keep at it. Also put him on a schedule. 10 Min's after he has a drink, take him and the paper out for a pee. No water till you give it to him and then again 10 min go out for a pee. Also if he is on wet dog food as this contains water, and so.........pee-pee time again.........he will build a routine and wont feel the need to go inside. Dogs like to go by the clock. Ever see them waiting at the window for you? They sense the time and therefore are good on schedules......Hope I helped you.......
2006-11-01 07:09:57 · answer #3 · answered by Lori J 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Visit: www.jamesandkenneth.com
Dr. Ian Dunbar offers his Before You Get Your Puppy free for download on his site.
PetsMart also sells a booklet on housetraining.
Housetraining is a management issue and also consideration of the dog's ability at that age.
Confinement
Frequent potty breaks
Hiring a pet sitter to help with potty breaks when you are away
Clear direction to pads
Reinforce proper elimination
www.animalbehaviorassociates.com
www.sfspca.org - library
2006-11-01 07:55:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-17 05:42:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paper training a dog takes time and patience. First you have to anticipate when the dog needs to go. When the dog starts sniffing around, usually after eating/drinking, pick it up and take it to the paper. Once it goes, praise it and repeat. A good trick to use is after you change the soiled paper, leave one that is not too soiled under a clean sheet so that the dog associates the smell with an area that is appropriate to use to relieve itself. Good luck!
2006-11-01 07:06:08 · answer #6 · answered by Momma 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Confine him to a certain area, cover this area with paper. Each day remove a piece of paper until you are left with one piece if the potty area needs to be moved-move it a liitle each day he should realise that paper is where he goes-be careful with your Cosmo's/T.V. guide during this period.
2006-11-01 07:05:13 · answer #7 · answered by Shiv 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you will need a lot of patience, i got my puppy a cocker/lab mix when she was 4 months old and it took nearly two months to house break her, we started with the puppy pads, then progressively reduced them until now she goes only outside (except an occasional accident)
2006-11-01 07:15:06 · answer #8 · answered by misha 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
maybe you should consider starting a family instead of putting the dog through this !
2006-11-01 07:02:21 · answer #9 · answered by emerald man 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋