Training my 10 week old Jack Russell?

Question

Please help, I have just bought a Jack Russell pup, he is called Beau and he is gorgeous!! We have wee wee pads but he is weeing and pooping next to them instead of on them, we have laminate flooring but its not the point I dont want him going to the toilet on the floor, I want him to do it on the pad! The pads have something that attracts dogs to it, which I think is working but he does it next to it??? Any help greatly appreciated!!

Answer 1

Those pads are nothing but marketing hype. Unless of course, you want your dog to understand that toileting in the house is fine?
You will be far better off house training the dog to go outside to toilet. If you have only just bought him, he won't know where to go. It's up to you to show him. Take him out at least once an hour. Go out with him and praise him when he goes to the toilet, and play with him for a few minutes before taking him back indoors. Take him out after every meal (at this age 4 times a day if you are using tinned stuff). Watch the pup and take him outside if he starts sniffing about and looking 'busy'. Do not simply dump him outside on his own and expect him to understand what he's supposed to do.
You must not punish him, rub his nose in, smack or shout at him if he toilets in the house. If this happens it's YOUR fault for not watching him. At 10 weeks old, he is barely able to hold himself in any case. He is on a par with a 12 month old human baby and you wouldn't expect one of them to hold on and wait until he was able to use the toilet would you?
I think you really need to buy yourself a good book on puppy training.

Answer 2

Awe a baby Russell.. how cute they are. Jack russells are stuborn yet very smart..I have a female who still has accidents on the floor when it's raining out or too cold. Unfortunately I adopted her at the age of 2 and she is about 5 now, so It's a little too late for puppy training. You might want to crate train him by getting him a small crate when you are not present and letting him outside as soon as you let him out of it. He will get used to doing outside then and eventually catch on. My aunt is having a lot of luck using this method. They don't like to wee wee where they have to sleep etc.. so that might help with your puppy too. Pee pads tell your dog it is OK to go in the house.

Answer 3

Firstly congrats on your choice ! Your jack Russell pup will give you lots of pleasure. They are great companions. The good news is all dogs are like children and therefore a lot of principals can be applied in raising your pup.

Getting to your question....u need to lay down the rules from the start. They are like children. You need to praise good behaviour and let them know when you disapprove of their behavior. The use of your voice is
very important in establishing when you approve and likewise when u disapprove. When you disapprove you need to show it by the tone in your voice. The easiest way to do this, is in conjunction with a rolled up newspaper. The idea is not to hurt your pup but rather to make a loud noise when you lightly smack your pup and tell your pup that this is wrong !

You should be patient at 8 weeks. You should also try to establish a routine. At certain intervals during the day, you should take your pup to the pad an encourage your pup to do it's things. You should praise your pup when it uses the pad correctly. This will indicate your approval and your pup will learn from these experiences.

Remember your pup will aim to please you in any way it can and you should always award your pup when it does good !!! Love your pup and it will give you joy beyond your wildest dreams ! Good luck !

Answer 4

Ever tried crate training? A dog doesn't want to go to the bathroom in the place where they hang out. The crate should only be big enough for the dog to stand and turn around; any bigger and they will go potty in a corner.
Everytime you take the dog out, carry him to the exact spot where you want him to potty and wait until he does. then reward greatly with treats and praise. It doesn't take long. If you're unfamiliar with crate training, look it up. It's not cruel like some people claim, dogs are actually denning animals and can fid it calming. PLus, having a crate trained dog is great for other situations, like having company, traveling, etc. It can come in handy.

Answer 5

I have a jack russel he is eight now but was a little slow in becoming clean. When he was a pup I used to take him outside to one particular part of the garden, and truthfully he only ever goes there now. Whatever the weather he will run to the bottom of the garden to his "toilet" do his jobies and come tearing back. I think you have made a terrific choice of dog mine is a cracker they have such characters, loving and so playful. Anyway it took mine about six months to become clean.

Answer 6

Ten weeks is still very young to expect the puppy to be house trained! He is just a baby and really isn't capable of much yet. Most small breeds should still be with their moms at that age.

Just have a lot of patience with him. Make sure you watch him very carefully and when you see him look like he is going to pee or poop, put him on the pads and tell him "Go" or whatever command you want to use. Once he is done give him lots of praise and affection and even treats!

It can take as long as eight months for puppies to be 100% housebroken! Be as consistent and patient as you can and make sure the puppy is supervised as much as possible to avoid the possibility of accidents.

Answer 7

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Now, this is fine, training does involve teaching dogs specific behaviors with a step-by-step approach. This week, though, I’m going to discuss three mental habits that will not only enable you train more effectively but also make life pleasant for both you and your dog.

Answer 8

Crate train the dog number one, get him on a routine schedule number two, don't use wee wee pads number three.
Feed and take your dog out at the same time every day. If the dog tries to go potty in the house, pic it up, tell it "no" and put it outside. Your dog will eventually get it.

Puppies cannot be unsupervised unless in a crate or a room where they can't find trouble. If you're home, you should be able to catch the puppy in the act EVERY time.

Sorry everyone who loves the weewee pads, I feel you should just pick the dog up and take it outside!

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Answer 10

Similar to what the first answer said, the next time he misses the pad, either soak up the mess or put the mess on the pad (depending on what it is) and just leave it there for a little while so that your puppy will go over and smell to see that is where he is supposed to go. It may take a couple tries, but it works, I did it with my dog. Also, he is quite young and sometimes it just take a couple weeks for them to understand what they are supposed to do. But hang in there, he'll get it!