Help how do I train a puppy to use the outdoors for going the bathroom.........?

Answer 1

Routine is the most important aspect of training. From the beginning, feed 4 times per day, at the same times, and put the bowl up in 5 minutes, or when finished.

A puppy will need to go just minutes after eating, so whisk him outside, and stay with him until she 'goes'..Giver him lots of praise when he does his job, play a few minutes, and come back in..

If you can spread down a bag of sand, from a garden center, it will give him a good place to go, so you can kind of aim him there, and not just all over your yard..

He should only need to go poop after eating, and perhaps at bedtime..

However, he will need water down at all times, and need to pee frequently..so, outside every other hour for that..and keep a close eye on him..He will need to go during active play, and every time he wakes from a nap..If you watch him, you will see him acting restless, and sniffing the floor, etc when he needs to go..at first, peeing may be just a matter of pausing, and uh-oh, there it is..He won't even be aware...So its important to never scold him for peeing...this is what makes traumatized pups that refuse to pee outside, or try to hide it in the house..as they get scolded for it, and it becomes a traumatic event..
Keep the product, Nature's Miracle, on hand, for instant cleaning of pee spots...or ask your pet supply which enzyme cleaner they recommend..

Puppies physiology only allows them to hold pee for about 1 hour per month of age...so expecting any more is unrealistic..a good reason for a playpen at night.. He may hold it through the night, but is likely to need to pee at least once during the night..You can remove the water a couple of hours before bedtime..

By following a routine, and being ever watchful for the first few days, you can have him petty well trained in just a couple of weeks..or less

I house-train all of my pups before they ever leave my home, and I do it an entire litter at a time..it normally takes about 4-5 days, with very few accidents..
But, if you hang a little bell on the door, or a desk bell on the floor, and show him you are ringing the bell each time you take him out, he is likely to begin ringing the bell when he needs to go..Just be very vigilant, and yet stay relaxed..an accident doesn't mean failure..
Remember, it takes forever to potty train a human baby, and it is so nice that puppies can learn it so much faster, but they are still allowed to be babies, and don't deserve to be stressed about the training...
If you have important areas to keep clean, just keep him away from those areas until he is a bit older..

I recommend using a harness for the walking and leash training, as it is less frightening and stressful..eventually, as trust is developed, you can switch to a collar..but a soft harness takes the fear away from the beginning...Walking stimulates the bowels to move, more so than just putting the dog out..

Answer 2

The best thing to use for house training a puppy is a crate. The crate should only be big enough to turn around. That may sound cruel but if the puppy has extra space she will be able to use the bathroom in one area and sleep in a different area. They usually won't soil where they have to sleep. When they're young you'll have to take them outside frequently as they have tiny bladders. When she uses the bathroom outside be sure to praise her so she'll know she's done a good thing. Also, if she goes in the house PLEASE don't rub her nose in it. That's just emotional abuse. Just say no and discipline her, maybe by putting her back in kennel. One thing I'm learning with my puppy is yelling doesn't really work, it only scares her. Eventually she will learn that she only uses the bathroom outside. Oh yeah, when/if she does use the bathroom inside be sure to clean it right away. If not she will continue to urinate in the same spot because of the smell.

Answer 3

Every 30 min take the dog outside on a leash. Go to the same spot each time, and wait for the dog to go to the bathroom. If the dog pees in the house the tell him/her NO, holding her face to the pee so she knows what you are talking about and quickly bring the puppy outside. If you find that the puppy has peed in the house 10 min ago then its too late the repramand him/her.

Answer 4

There are several things you can do:

1) Put the dog on a feeding schedule. Rather than leaving a bowl of food out for her all day, let her eat twice a day, once in the morning and once in the late afternoon. This will help "condition" her bowels to work at specific times of the day. (If you leave food out for her all day, she'll have to poop all day.)

2) Remember that dogs usually have to go potty about 10-15 minutes after they eat, wake up from a nap, or get up in the morning. Be dilligent, and make sure to take dog outside at these opportune moments. Praise the dog whenever it potties outside to reinforce the behavior.

3) Don't use training pads; these teach the dog to eliminate inside the house. You want to train it to go OUTSIDE.

4) Watch your dog. Right before they squat to poop, dogs will walk in tight circles with their nose to the ground. This is their signal that they're looking for a good place to eliminate. Whenever you see this behavior say something like, "Potty outside" or "do you need to go outside?" and take the dog out immediately. The dog will eventually connect your spoken cue with the act of going outside for potty. Again, praise the dog whenever it goes potty outside.

5) Keep in mind that puppies have no conscious control of their bowels or bladder until they're about 4 months old (so crate training does NOT work for very young pups). You should still start training your dog to go outside before that time, but don't be surprised if the pup has a few accidents (if it's still very young.)

Never yell at, spank, or slap your dog, and don't push its face into its messes. This does nothing except to make your dog fearful of you. If you are consistent, calm and firm in your behavior, your dog will respect you as its alpha and take its behavioral cues from you.

Answer 5

There are a bunch of things you should know about dog training but we are going to discuss what I feel are some the most important. Keep in mind that these are only some of the things you should know. Go here http://OnlineDogTraining.enle.info/?p8V0

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.

Answer 6

Start by just buying a cat litter box, and move it closer to the door then move it outside, the puppy should use it then.

I hope ive helped you x

Answer 7

You should put it outside and jsut wait for it to go. When it does you make a real fuss and give it a treat. To stop it going in the house i'm afraid you have to smack it every time after rubbing its nose in it (Thats where the phrase came from)

Answer 8

Go to http://www.libertydogtraining.com and go to Frequently Ask Questions. Then scroll down to House training.

Answer 9

teach it to bark at the door when it has to go