2006-12-01 06:12:24 · 6 answers · asked by Mofo42 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
With love. You're taking the place of that puppy's mama, so you have to treat him just as she would.
Scold him gently for his messes, then clean him up. Show him the proper place to go, and give him a sharp little nip when he "forgets".
Of course, being human our nipping him would not be the same as his mama's. I've found a short sharp "NO", followed by a long drawn out "bbbaaaadddd" while sounding disappointed in him is actually the best way.
Most puppies only want to please. If we show him that something he is doing doesn't please us, he's going to want to do better.
2006-12-01 06:26:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crate train him. Get a crate not much bigger than the puppy and keep the puppy in the crate when you are sleeping, not home or unable to watch him. Take the pup outside to do his business immediately when you take him out of the crate. Take the pup outside to do his business immediately after eating or playing. When you have the puppy out of the crate and are watching him look for signs that he is about to go (sniffing, circling) and take him outside. When he goes outside praise him. If he has an accident in the house and you witness it in a stern firm voice tell him "no potty outside" as you are taking him outside. If he has an accident an you do not witness it unfortunately there is nothing that you can do about it. Do not yell at the puppy or hit him and do not rub his nose in his mess. Make sure you are consistent and persistent with the training. Always praise a lot when he goes outside.
2006-12-01 14:26:12 · answer #2 · answered by ESPERANZA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are certain periods during the day when a puppy needs to go outside to potty - upon waking up in the morning, after breakfast, after playing, after napping, after playing, after dinner, after playing and just before bedtime. Dogs naturally do not want to potty where they frequent, so they learn quickly to associate being outside with pottying. Never scold a puppy or rub its nose in it. Puppies respond better to gentle love and care and can develop behavioral problems when improperly or wrongly disciplined. The key is to be vigilant to your puppy's routine and to have patience. Once a routine is established, the puppy will learn to hold it until it is time to go outside. Be consistent, be loving, be attentive. In short time, your problem will be solved. Good luck.
2006-12-01 14:30:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is an awesome book that you can buy at Petsmart called "I just got a puppy, what do I do?".
It covers potty training; puppy-proofing, training and everything you need to get started.
2006-12-01 15:09:45 · answer #4 · answered by Yo LO! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crate train.
2006-12-01 16:20:03 · answer #5 · answered by Shepherdgirl § 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whenever your dog goes in the house scold him then take him outside. your dog will eventually know that going outside is whats its supposed to do. you should also take him or her outside every 15-30 mintues
2006-12-01 14:17:57 · answer #6 · answered by Sassy B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋