How long does it usually take for a dog to potty train?

Question

I have two beagles. One is about 3 yrs old (male) and the other is almost one year old (female). We crate train both of them. The older beagle notifies us when he wants to go out by scratching on the door. The one year old doesn't seem to know how to let us know. We take her out every few hours and she still will pee in the house. Any intelligent and serious suggestions are welcomed! Thanks!

Answer 1

I can't beleive some of these other answers! months? No, No, No. If you are working with a 8-12 wk old pup it should take no more than 2 wks and can be done in as little as 2 days. With older dogs that have either never been an inside dog or have not been house broken it can take a little longer but not more that 3-4 weeks.
Crate training is not cruel. In the wild canines have a roaming range of 200 sq miles or more. Unless your living room is the size of Rhode Island they are confined even if left out with roam of the house. You should keep the problem dog in a crate when ever you can not keep an eye on her. This means during the time you are "potty training" your dog it can't be out of your sight while in the house unless in the crate. This is so you can correct any mistakes as they happen and react correctly. This works best when you are dedicated to the process and spend as much time as you possibly can with you dog- out of the crate.

Firsts you must remove the most powerful urination trigger. The smell. Dogs can smell better than we can see. Even if you don't smell it a dog will pick up the oder unless cleaned with a product like Nature's Mircial (check at a local pet store or on-line) When a dog smells a spot it or another dog has used it will often cover the spot again.

Next learn to tell your dog NO! To scold your dog after the fact does no good. In fact if may make the problem worse. I know someone out there will say "My dog knows it has done something wrong when I find a pee spot on the floor. He tucks his tail in a low wag and slowly walks to me." or something like that. No your dog knows by your tone of voice, body language, and yes your smell that you are angry about something and that is all.
When the dog does begin to pee, offer a loud, deep, but calm NO! Then remove the dog to the outside for ellimination. Set up a rutine of bathroom breaks set up throughout the day and try to stick to the routine. Use the same door to go outside each time and make potty time only about empting the bladder. Your dog needs to know why you have brought her out. If you play with her or allow her to play she will have a harder time relating going through the door with peeing and will be less likely to signal you when the urge hits her. If her attention is elswhere you should lead her or carry her back inside and try again in several minutes. When she has done it correctly offer praise as soon as she finishes. Get excited. Learn to watch you dog and understand how it is trying to comunicate with you. Dogs are much better people trainers than we are dog trainers. Thats because all they have to do is watch us. They arn't watching TV, working or going to school, or asking or answering questions on yahoo, they just watch us to figure out how to get us to pet them, or feed them a bit of our sandwitch or whatever it is they have tricked us into letting them get away with. Make an effort to look for what your dog is trying to tell you and your relationship will improve in all areas.

Answer 2

It is pretty much a matter of how you are training - how consistently and often you take her out. Small dogs vary same as big dogs, but it is more a matter of training. Use positive reinforcement, never punishment or yelling - just keep taking your dog to the same place, as much on schedule as you can manage, and praise and give treat when she gets it right. Problem is people tend to be more lax with little dogs because it isn't such a big deal if they mess in the house, but small dogs are no different from big ones when it comes to their ability to grasp potty training. If you are using weewee pads or newspaper, you are confusing the dog - you need to get her out always, not just sometimes, stick to one method.

Answer 3

It depends on the trainer... I have had plenty of pups. When I first get them I take them out every three hours... just like a new born baby. After about a week I change the times to five hours.

But and that is a big BUT! each and every time I take them out I help them scratch on the door. When we go out- I walk with them or play with them and allow them to take the time to do thier thing. Once the duty is done I praise them saying Good "name", you went potty... and I say this more then once and I pet them. I do not feed them.

When they do have mistakes I scold them and tell them no potty in the house... They know the word potty because I tell them when they do thier duty outside....

For puppies untrained it is the same. But you have two and so you must take the young one alone outside to potty and praise her and scold her. Do not put her in the crate unless you are leaving to go somehwere and she must be put there. NEVER USE THE CRATE AS A FORM OF PUNISHMENT. Ignore them tell them how upset you are and how bad they were, but don't crate whip your puppy

Oh ya one more thing... Your puppy should be trained as soon as it is weened as long as you work with him / her to get there

Answer 4

My first dog was quick and trained by about 6 or 7 months( atleast quick compared to my next dogs) my second one took 10 months and the one I have now took 11 months. One of my friends had a collie and that dog took 14 months to potty train, so the breed and hyperness level i beleive is what differs, cause that collie was the most hyper dog you'ld ever meet in this town.

Answer 5

some dogs are just stubborn, but by 1 year it should not be an issue. Have you had the dog checked medically by the vet? A urinary tract infection could be an issue. Most likely though it is just a behavior.

Answer 6

it will take about 2-3 months to train them. i tip is to take the 1year old out with the other one so she will no y your taking her out

Answer 7

Get rid of the crate its inhumane!