2006-12-07 06:10:09 · 9 answers · asked by lizdylan2003 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Keep in mind that puppies don't have any conscious control of their bowels or bladder until they're about 16 weeks old. This doesn't mean that you shouldn't start training your puppy right away; it means that he may still have accidents in the house until he has better control of his body. Starting around 7-8 weeks is good. (You need to be careful of taking a younger puppy out of doors; they can catch cold very easily.)
To train a dog to go outside, you need to first put the dog on a feeding schedule. We suggest feeding the dog at the SAME TIME every day. This helps to "program" his bowels and bladder to regular feeding and elimination times.
Don't leave food out for the dog all day. If he eats all day, he'll poop all day. But keep plenty of fresh water available to him.
Dogs usually have to potty about 10-15 minutes after they eat, when they first wake up in the morning, and when they wake up from a nap. Use these opportune times to take the pooch outside. As soon as he goes potty, praise him a lot for being a good dog.
Dogs will also walk in tight circles with their nose to the ground when they have to go to potty. Whenever you see this behavior ask the dog, "potty outside?" and take him out immediately. Again, as soon as he goes potty, praise him a lot for being a good dog.
If you're consistent and vigilant he should be house-trained in no time.
2006-12-07 06:28:46 · answer #1 · answered by Fetch 11 Humane Society 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Mom will usually "take care of" cleaning up after their puppies until they reach around 4-5 weeks of age. That's when we started housetraining ours (we've had 2 litters of mini American Eskimos). Some breeds are more difficult to train than others certainly, but ours were pretty much housebroken by the time they were 8 weeks old. We also have an Australian Shepherd puppy (who is now 6 months old) and she was very difficult to housebreak. Even now, she has accidents in the house. Make sure you don't yell at your puppy when it has an accident. If caught in the act, firmly say "no" and take him/her outside to the appropriate area immediately. I wouldn't advise using wee-wee pads, but if you insist on doing so, try moving it closer and closer to the door, and gradually keep moving it to the outside area where you want your dog to eliminate. Finally, you'll be able to remove the wee-wee pad altogether.
I would say start training your puppy immediately...from day one.
Hope this helps...and enjoy a happy and healthy life with your puppy!
2006-12-07 06:16:25 · answer #2 · answered by deelberger 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You'll want to start housetraining your puppy as soon as you bring her home. She should be atleast 8 weeks old.
You'll have to be patient with her, as puppies have small bladders and can not hold it for very long. It's best to establish a routine to help your pup understand better!
2006-12-07 06:15:16 · answer #3 · answered by xxshay_leexx 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ASAP. There are several ways to do it. You can start by taking the puppy out every thirty min and walking it until it uderstands that outside is the place to potty . Or. . ..You could newspaper train it and keep moving the paper closer to the door until eventually puppy works his way outside. Congratulations on the puppy.
2006-12-07 06:26:44 · answer #4 · answered by Bast 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As soon as the puppy is in the house.
Puppies have a hard time perfecting this technique with their small bladders, but it is never too soon to start. The earlier you start, the more enforced good habits will be.
2006-12-07 06:13:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You Usually let the mother raise the pup until about eight weeks afterwords most pups are ready to deal with humans. and you might want to start by keeping the pups food and water in a small cage and teach him to eat from there first. when he goes i to eat lock the cage until he is done , then take the pup out for a walk and play time. Make it a routine, and the pup will understand. morning and evening
2006-12-07 06:31:43 · answer #6 · answered by Heavie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as soon as your can, right when you get a puppy home you should start house training them right away. Usually the longer you wait to teach them things the harder it will be.
2006-12-07 06:29:59 · answer #7 · answered by Chihiro00 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say as soon as you get him the sooner you start i would say the least problems you will have in him learning
2006-12-07 06:30:54 · answer #8 · answered by starlight♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
asap
2006-12-07 06:12:45 · answer #9 · answered by lola 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋