I just got a puppy 10 weeks old and she is going really well on the puppy pads and sometimes other places, but It is Nov and really cold so I am hesitant to want to take her outside and I am afraid she may get too cold expecially at night.
I have olny had her 5 days. I just dont want her to think it is ok to go indoors.
2006-11-14 07:40:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I take her out and all she wants to do is play, then she goes when we come inside. It gets too cold for me also!
2006-11-14 08:23:55 · update #1
In colder climates it is still possible to train. Buy your puppy some warm clothing to wear when you take it outside. Make sure you have had the puppy in its crate for awhile, then pick it up, put the sweater on it, put your jacket on and take it outside. If it just tries to get into your arms, try to ignore it and look away as you slowly walk around. Keep an eye on her though so when she finally goes potty you can tell her what a good dog she is!!
Then scoop her up into your jacket with you and go inside and give her a small treat for doing the outside adventure so well.
If it is extremely cold, less than 20 degrees, just put newspaper in front of the door to outside so she can use that. If she is 4 months or so I would go ahead and take her out no matter how cold it is. By then they toughen up a lot and you will be right there with her. If she starts shivering and can't move, then scoop her up and put her in your jacket with you for a few minutes and try again.
I am in MN, so I know it's no fun house training in the cold, but we have done it with our dogs and they do just fine.
Good luck!!
2006-11-14 07:47:32 · answer #1 · answered by dog's best friend 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately dealing with the cold is part of being a puppy parent!! Your dog will be ok outside as long as she's not out there too long. She may even learn to go quicker so that she doesn't freeze as long. Every time you put her down outside, say go potty when she goes. Our dogs go potty on command now, and that really comes in handy on cold or rainy days!
2006-11-14 09:14:19 · answer #2 · answered by Christy K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A sweater would possibly support however puppies can stand plenty less warm climate than we will so it is most of the time only a topic of him being used to it. You must be in the market with him too despite the fact that. Don't simply move within and depart him by myself within the bloodless.
2016-09-01 12:29:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had an easier time traning in the winter cause it is cold and your pet doesn't want to be out in it so they tend to go faster. Just take her outside and tell her to go, if she won't then take her in so she doesn't get to cold wait a few minutes and then take her out again.
2006-11-14 07:57:21 · answer #4 · answered by b&g4me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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1. Repetition is the number 1 principle of dog training. Dogs just like humans learn by doing things over and over in order to get better.
2. Dog Training can and should be fun for both you and your new pet.
3. Training sessions should always be short but sweet. I never work a dog more than 15 minutes in a session to keep from losing the dog's attention. You should train you dog at least once a day but never more than three formal sessions a day.
4. Your goal should be that each training session is just a little bit better than the last one. You need to always strive to make the training better, slowly. I mention this because quite often I see people who do daily training sessions but the dog never gets better and it is not the dogs fault.
5. Having patients is very important in dog training. Losing your temper does not work with a canine it simply makes things worse.
6. Exercise is very important in the training process to get rid of all the dogs nervous energy.
7. Taking your pet for walks is very important because it develops serotonin which gives your dog a feeling of well being.
8. Always be sure to give your dog a bunch of praise in your training. It is your dog's paycheck for doing a great job.
9. Never hit your dog. I have heard people say I never hit my dog instead I roll up a magazine and swat it. It's the same thing... hitting is hitting.
10. After each training session be sure to do something that your dog will enjoy. Take it for a walk, throw the ball or maybe even rub its belly. Just do something that makes the dog look forward to the next training session.
These are things that I teach my dog training students as well as my dog training clients. I hope these things will give you something to think about when training your dog. Spend some time training your dog daily and you will both reap the benefits.
2017-02-15 13:33:02 · answer #5 · answered by Jeffrey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a toy breed mix so I was able to litter box train. I never have to go out except for walks. And she's taken to the litter box just fine.
2006-11-14 08:27:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
she wont be cold
shell know to get down to business right away
2006-11-14 07:53:29 · answer #7 · answered by sophia duffy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋