my 3 month old baby pit wont stop poopin in the house?

Question

she is about three months old and she keeps poopin in the house..but when i spank her and put here outside she gets hurt like the other day she got a nail in her back...and i am very sensitive to her so when she cries i let her right back in and that does not seem to work anyway..so if you have some pointers that will work please let me know..cause its gettin stinky in here

Answer 1

First of all hitting your dog and tossing her outside is doing you absolutely no good except to teach your dog that you are unpredictable, and harsh. Hitting is NEVER exceptable.

Try this instead.
How long it will take you to house train your dog depends on your dedication to the training process and your puppy's maturity and learning rate.

Things you will need to housetrain your puppy are a properly fitted crate, a collar and leash, some treats, and time and patience.

You also need to pick a spot for your puppy to go potty. Using the same spot each time will help the puppy recognize that this is where he should go, and the smell from going there other times will help him go potty faster when you take him out.

I don't recommend using doggie litter boxes or those puppy pads. If you want your dog to always go potty in the house fine, then use this article to teach them to go there. But don't complain to me when your dog starts going other places in the house. Dogs often times cannot tell the difference between a puppy pad and your expensive rug. All they know is its ok to go potty in the house so any area with a roof is fair game for elimination. Also trying to paper train a dog and then trying to switch the dog to going outside is counterproductive and confusing for the dog. Doing this will only slow the training down. So forget the puppy pads and start teaching your dog to go outside from day one. If you have already been using them throw them out and start all over from the beginning, but keep mind the process may take a little longer the second time around since once your dog has bad habits they are hard to break. Its much easier to prevent them than to correct them later.

When looking for a crate you want one that is big enough for your dog to stand up, turn around and lay down. You don't want it so big that he can lay in one end and use the other end as a bathroom. If he can do this trust me he will. There are all kinds of different styles of crates: the two most common are wire and plastic. But they come in mesh, wicker, all sorts of different materials now. I would recommend choosing either a wire or plastic one, especially for puppies that like to chew. Here are some pros and cons of plastic and wire crates.

Plastic: These come in several sizes so can accommodate nearly every size of dog. They also give a more den like feeling to the dog and have less of a cage look. The disadvantage to these crates is that you may need to buy more than one to accommodate a growing puppy, and they take up more room if you want to store them even though they usually will come apart in halves for storage. There are also some newer plastic crates that will fold up similar to a wire crate.

Wire: Like the plastic crate these also come in a variety of sizes. They do look more like cages though, something that can be fixed by purchasing a cover for it. A cover will also help some dogs feel more secure in a wire crate. The advantage of these is that you can buy a size to fit your dog when it is full grown. Wire crates have dividers available for purchase so that you can make the crate fit your puppy. These also have a storage advantage in that most fold up very neatly and can be stored easily.

Next you will need to introduce your puppy to its crate. Just sticking the puppy in there without a positive introduction can be very stressful for the pup. I like to bring a new puppy home on a day off, and try to pick it up as soon as possible in the morning. This way I have all day to introduce the puppy to the crate so that by bedtime the puppy will feel pretty comfortable with its crate and shouldn't fuss to much.

Start by showing the puppy the crate and let him explore it. Next show your puppy a treat and then toss it inside. When your puppy goes in to get the treat praise him excitedly. Repeat this a few times and then end this session. If your pup won't go all the way in the crate to get the treat try throwing it closer to the door, or even outside the door and then gradually toss it farther back, until the pup goes all the way in.

After an hour or two have another session with crate. If your pup went all the way in the last time start there, if not start at the point you left off. After a couple times of going in the crate and coming right back out you can shut the door. But let the pup out after a second or two. Repeat this gradually increasing the amount of time the pup is in the crate. If you do this several times the first day by the time your ready for bed your pup should be pretty comfortable with the crate. I also like to repeat this process for a day or two after the pup comes home.

Also remember that whenever your dog is crated you need to remove any type of collar, even a buckle collar can catch on a crate and strangle a dog.

Now that you have your crate set up and your pup introduced to it you need to put your puppy on a feeding schedule. Puppies 8 wks to 6 months should be given three meals a day. After six months this can be cut down to 2 meals. Free-feeding (having food available all the time) is not recommended. It can lead to obesity and makes it harder to housetrain your puppy. Another disadvantage to this feeding method is that it will be harder for you tell if your dog is off food which can be a sign of illness. Feeding on a schedule allows you to predict when your puppy will need to go out. If you know when it went in you can predict when it will come out. You will want to divide your dog's full daily amount into three smaller meals. Give him the food and after twenty minutes take away the bowl whether there is food in it or not. Dogs will generally consume all they want in twenty minutes. Take your puppy to his potty spot about 15-20 minutes after he has finished eating. Repeat the go potty command while you are waiting for him to go. When he starts to go tell him good boy go potty, and when he has finished give him a treat and make a big fuss over him.

I'd also like to tell you how to tell if your puppy is getting to much or to little food. The recommendations on dog food bags are just a starting point. Start with that amount and then watch to see if your dog needs more or less. The way to tell is to do a rib check. You shouldn't be able to see the ribs, if you can add more food. You should be able to easily feel the ribs under a thin layer of fat, if you have trouble feeling the ribs, cut back the amount of food.

In addition to having to go out after meals your puppy will also need to go potty after he wakes up from a nap, after playing, and first thing in the morning and before bed. Signs that your puppy needs to go out: are restlessness and circling an area while sniffing. If your puppy does these things it's a safe bet to take him out. Remember though that individual dogs have their own signs of needing to go to the bathroom and you will soon pick up on these signals as well.

When you are out for potty breaks you should stand still, if he wants to play ignore him. You want him to know that it is time to go to the bathroom not time to play. If you allow him to play before he goes to the bathroom he may start to hold out on you to extend his playtime. Once he has gone to the bathroom however you can play all you want. Stay outside with your dog for about 10 minutes to wait for him to go, if he doesn't go in ten minutes just pick him up and carry him back inside matter-of-factly. No treats or playtime on the way in. When you get back into the house he will either need to be crated or watched like a hawk. Try again in ten minutes. Repeat until he goes.

Another mistake a lot of people make when they bring their new puppy home is to allow him free run of the place. This will only hurt your training and will also cause your dog to get into a lot of trouble. Young puppies need to be watched. When your puppy can't be watched he should be in his crate. This way he can't make a mistake or get into trouble.

Accidents:

The only time you can punish your puppy for having an accident in the house is if you catch him in the act. Even then it's less of a punishment and more of a redirection. If you see your puppy going to the bathroom in the house, startle him with a sharp NO and take him outside to finish the job. When he finishes outside, give him a treat and lots of praise. Back inside the house clean up the mess and use an enzymatic cleaner (such as OUT or Nature's Miracle) to remove all traces of the mess so he won't be tempted to use the same spot. Most carpet cleaners will leave traces of the mess that you can't see or smell, but your pet can.

If you find a mess after the fact, well to bad that one is your fault, you should have been watching the puppy. Simply clean it up and try to watch more carefully. If you try to scold your pup after the fact he will have no idea what you are mad about and will be confused and may even become scared of you. NEVER, NEVER rub your dogs nose in urine or feces. It is not only disgusting but it also has no training value what so ever. Hitting your dog with anything including a rolled up newspaper is also unacceptable.

Young puppies may need to use the bathroom during the night, so I advise putting the crate in your bedroom. This way if the puppy sounds restless you can take him to the bathroom. This will also make your puppy feel more secure because he is close to you. If you do need to take your puppy out in the middle of the night make sure you allow him to go to the bathroom only. No playtime for these outings. Still give him a treat and praise, but do so in a quieter manner than you would during the day. This way you won't get him all riled up the middle of night. Remember if you let him get away with playing in the middle of the night he will begin to expect it, and you don't want that. How long night time outings will last depends on the age of your puppy, and how fast his bladder matures.

It also helps to have his last meal of the day at least two hours before bed and take away his water an hour before bed. You don't want to put it in the crate with him, it would be unfair to the puppy to expect him to have a supply of water and then not have to go to the bathroom all night long. The only thing that should be in your dog's crate are a chew toy and maybe a doggie blanket. Although some pups will urinate on absorbant materials that are in their crate, if yours does remove it. Also if you see that your puppy is chewing on his blanket it should be removed. If the puppy ingests part of the blanket it could cause an intestinal blockage. If that happens emergency surgery is needed to remove the blanket from the intestines.

I know this sounds like a lot of work but that is what puppies are. They are also a lot of fun and that should make up for the work part of having a puppy. And just keep in mind that one day soon you will have a beautiful dog who is housetrained and is a joy to have around.

(Note: if you are going to use this article to train a dog that had previously been housetrained and is now having accidents, please contact your vet first. If your dog suddenly "forgets" his housetraining it can be a sign of infection, and that needs to be treated. Once you have confirmed that the dog is healthy with your vet, then refresh your dog with this article)

Answer 2

Realize you have a baby on your hands. Would you spank a baby if it did something wrong? Probably not, same with this little one. Just the tone of your voice should be enough to reprimand bad behavior, on the other hand, good behavior must be rewarded with lots of praise. Now back to the housebreaking, if you can, at least every three hours take the pup outside. Find and stick with the same catch phrase, like "potty", "bathroom". And about 20 - 30 minutes after each meal the pup should be taken outside. Use the same door each time you take it out. Consistency is the key here if you want her to learn. Remain outside with the pup until it goes, then you can praise it. Putting her outside after she poops in the house means nothing to her, you aren't teaching her anything. This puppy is not going to automatically learn to go outside, you're the one that must spend the time with her to teach her this and many other things so she can become the kind of dog you want. Remember, this dog will only be what you have taught her to be, and that's totally up to how much time and energy you want to put into her.

Answer 3

You have an intelligent and very loving breed. She will really want to please you and I know you mean well but "spanking" her is not helping her and banishing her to outdoors where there are things she is getting into and getting injured is not helping her emotionally and emotionally if your dog is happy she will train better. So maybe you can start all over from the beginning. If you can, get a crate that is big enough for her to stand and turn around in but not much bigger. Don't put water or food in it but you can put a chew toy in there with her, like a Nylabone. This will not be for punishment and needs to feel safe to her. You will need to watch her closely for a few weeks for this to work. Get her on a schedule like first thing in the morning she goes out to potty and when she goes outside, praise her. Then bring her in and let her play. Watch her closely and if she starts to sniff and circle, pick her up and take her outside to potty where you want her to go. If she does something, praise her, even if she just squats and squeezes out a few drops.
Take her back inside and let her play more if she pottied. If she didn't, then put her in the kennel cab, no scolding. Make it a positive thing.
Always have plenty of fresh water available when your dog is not in the kennel cab and feed her about three times a day, dividing the daily recommended feeding into the three meals.
She may whine or bark when she is in the crate. Put a sheet over the crate (as long as it is not the kind she can pull a sheet through). Don't give into her and let her out for squalling. After a few hours, take her out to the potty area again. If she goes, praise her and let her come in and play. Watch closely, repeat.
When she finishes all her shots, take her for short walks daily at least once.
Your dog wants time with you and she wants to please you. Keeping her busy while she is in training and helping her learn to be alone in a safe place and having her on a schedule will help her a lot. Your dog will be happier and so will you. If you can, you may want to enroll her in a beginner obedience class when her shots are completed. It's good for socializing her and for support for your training.
Have fun with your pup! You will really enjoy her when she is trained.

Answer 4

When you puppy drops in the house pick it up, take it outside where you would like her to poo, drop it. Watch the time when she drops again, pick it up take it out to the other poo, next time pick puppy up about the same time as the last poo, an take it out side where you have left the other poo, this should give the puppy insinuative to go, right where it has poo. around the area.
Take the puppy out every 2 hours at the same poo spot.
This will give it, a place of its own, once it has come to the same spot on its own, you can clean it up. Get some order eater for dogs at walmart in the pet area for your floor, Its a baby, so its in training, you Tran, give good treats. Say good dog, bad dog, and have a paper ready to hit yourself with. Not the dog. sure you scare it, but once you have its ation, you will be the winner.
If you can get a dogie door, it works so much easier.
If you hurt your puppy, they remember it. They have very sensitive skin, you could damage the dog it you hit it.
Once your dog, stops crying then pick it up and love on it. A dog that is loved learns quick.

Answer 5

1. She's a puppy.
2. If you hit her, you scare her.
3. Hitting her doesn't teach her to go outside.

You need to take her out every 2 hours, everytime she wakes up, and after she eats/drinks and plays.

An accident in the house is due to lack of supervision.

Puppies don't have full bladder/bowel control until at least 6 months of age.

House training can be quick for some, or take several weeks/months for other dogs.

My suggestion to you: Clean up your yard! Your dog getting a nail in her back is NOT a good thing.

Answer 6

You should take her out every hour or so and give her the chance to learn that the trips outside are her bathroom breaks. If she starts sniffing around between the breaks take her out then as well. Try taking her to the same area so she can get used to this habit--you have to stay on your toes for a week or so and be consistant. My 4 year old pit was trained this way and after just a few days he would come to me or go to the door i took him out of for his potty breaks and whimper--worked like a charm and I didn't have to clean up any yucky messes. Good Luck training your master --puppy :-P

Answer 7

make sure anything that will hurt him is out of the yard. Then put him outside for 30 minutes at a time. Eventually he will almost train himself. Do remember a puppy doesnt have full control of their bladder etc until they are 6 months. Just like raising a baby with four legs.

dont give in to the cries if you do you wont be able to train him and you will have a unmannered puppy. like having a bad child no one wants to be around.

Answer 8

You need to crate train her. Get a crate a little bigger than the pup. You don't want her to have enough room to go down one end and do her business. Keep her in the crate when you are sleeping, not home or not able to watch her. Take her out immediately when you let her out of the crate. But take her out with a leash and collar don't just put her out in the yard. When she does her business outside praise her. If you are able to watch her and have her loose in the house and you see her about to go take her outside immediately telling her "no outside potty" in a firm voice (don't yell). If she has an accident and you don't witness it then there is nothing you can do about it. Don't yell at the pup. Don't hit the pup. Don't stick her nose in her mess. This is the easiest way to get her to stop going in the house.

Answer 9

You have to be consistent. When she starts to roam around and sniff, it is potty time. Take her out in the mornings and in the evening when you get home right away, before you go to the bathroom. her bladder is not as mature as yours it. Do not baby her, if you are upset then let the punishment sink in and then pet her. you are sending a mixed message.This is very important that you get this straight as she is a Pit and naturally hard headed and will test you,. if she thinks she can get away with anything she will escalate till she is a problem dog. Consistancy is the key. Lots of socialization and get her fixed. good luck

Answer 10

spanking does NOT train them.... and there is no point in putting them outside AFTER they pooped inside...

crate training is the best.. but if you cannot do that - at least have the dog on a leash so you can supervise it.. as soon as it starts circling and sniffing the ground and looking for a place to pee or poop you must take it outside and you MUST go out too.. have a soft treat in your pocket at all times so you can offer an INSTANT reward.. then inside and continue to monitor the dog...

dogs who fail to house train often fail due to owner laziness and inconsistant training...

Answer 11

The dog doesn't get anything from the spanking. But I understand your frustration. Do you take your dog on long walks? The dog needs to walk WITH you- not a head. Spend time playing, walking, and just getting the dog to poop outside.