The only way that you are going to properly housetrain your pup is to watch him EVERY minute that he is in the house. If you can not watch him (like when you are making dinner, etc.), you should put him in a crate. Instintively, dogs will not go to the bathroom where they sleep, so he should not go in the crate. The crate size is important to help with this. The crate should be just large enough for the dog to lie down and turn around comfortably. Most of the crates that they are selling now, have a divider panel. That way, you can make the crate smaller in the beginning and adjust it as they get larger - without having to keep buying crates!
The general "rule" for how long a dog can hold it is one hour for every month that they are old. So your dog should be able to wait 2 hours between bathroom visits. There are always exceptions to this rule. As a rule, always take your pup outside after it eats, after it plays and after it wakes from a nap. If the pup wakes up from a nap and you take it outside and it does NOT go to the bathroom, put it back in his crate for about 15 minutes and then take him back outside. If he goes the bathroom this time, reward him outside and then let him loose in the house to play. But you still have to watch him.
We always tell people in class that if your puppy has an accident in the house - it is YOUR fault, not the puppy's. However, if you do catch your puppy in the act of soiling inside, make a loud noise (which will usually startle the pup and stop him) and take him outside quickly. Then praise him if he goes. If you find an accident after the fact - do not do anything to the pup, as he will not associate the crime with the punishment. Just clean up the mess and use a quality deodorizer to get rid of the smell.
Good luck. It is a lot of work in the beginning, but it is a lot worse if you don't properly housetrain him the first time!
2006-12-23 02:20:56
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answered by GSDotch 3
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Here is an article written by a friend, it should help you with the how and why of crate training.
http://www.retrievertraining.net/crate/kennel.htm
Remember that your dog is still a baby, so do not be demanding prefection at this early age. When accidents happen don't make a big deal out of it. But do make a big happy deal out of it when the pup goes where it is suppose to.
2006-12-23 02:39:09
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answered by tom l 6
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Take the treat and preserve it in a clasp hand right towards her nose so she will be able to smell it however cant get at it. After which from there move treat up over her head backwards with the treat nonetheless on the end of the nostril unless her bum hits the floor after which reward her. I've bought two cocker spaniels and it took me a while to get them to fully grasp the notion as they have brief attention spans.They don't seem to be untrainable whatsoever simply tougher than other breeds. One of my cockers doesnt reply to treats so are trying a toy as a substitute if that doesnt work. Hope that helps If now not are trying dog coaching lessons they're perpetually a just right location to start
2016-08-10 02:41:17
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answered by lino 3
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I would go to your local library, or borders or something like a bookstore and buy a book on training dogs. Also, to get him to do what you want, you cant talk sweetly when you want him to do something. You need to be firm, but in a kind way. When he does what you told him to do, praise him so he knows he is doing something right. When he pees on the floor again, shake your head, pick him up, take him outside, and point. Than point back to the "puddle he made", and than back outside. He'll need you to do this for a couple of times before he finally relizes that thats what you want. Hope I have helped you. Have a glamorous day!!
2006-12-23 02:11:30
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answered by sugarsweeti13 2
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Take the cope with and carry it in a clasp hand acceptable against her nostril so she would be able to scent it yet cant get at it. and then from there pass cope with up over her head backwards with the cope with nonetheless on the tip of the nostril till her bum hits the floor and then reward her. I easily have have been given 2 cocker spaniels and it took me a on an analogous time as to get them to understand the belief as they have short interest spans.they are not untrainable by utilising any potential basically harder than different breeds. one among my cockers doesnt respond to treats so attempt a toy as a substitute if that doesnt paintings. desire that helps If no longer attempt domestic dog practise training they're consistently a reliable place to commence
2016-10-05 22:37:27
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answered by ? 4
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Hey hi , i m sonali i dont think i could have best answer but u know what to do ?Firstly,just wait for 1 or2 months coze they are very small to teach !!!!And if u have ur own garden so why not leave ur dog to poop there then after sometime he/she will know that they should go out !!!!
Nice to help you !!!!~~~AND CONGRATES
2006-12-23 02:56:32
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answered by cutie_girls 2
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Congratulations on your new puppy. Here is a site that has some very good ideas to help you to house break him.
http://www.ehow.com/how_32_house-train-puppy.html
2006-12-23 02:06:42
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answered by Sparkles 7
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my puppy is 4 mon old hes gettin better but we get a newpaper and smack him but hes to big now hes a great dane mix with a bll mastiff, he will learn rub his nose in it. they hate that. just keep tellin him hes bad and put him outside.
2006-12-23 03:58:38
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answered by heaven 4
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dog obedience classes
2006-12-23 02:19:22
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answered by aussie 6
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oh so cute i guess u should go on to some website
2006-12-23 02:09:22
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answered by Anonymous
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