I have a six wks old Pit bull and i would like some answer to potty training please someone Help?

Answer 1

At six weeks, it will be hard for him to get the hang of it. Take him out 10 mins after he eats, drinks, and wakes up. Right after he plays. He sleeps most of the time, so that should cover it. Expect accidents, he is a puppy.
Pitt Bulls are not dangerous unless they are trained to be.

Answer 2

Oh my,my. I can't believe what I just read in onw of the answers. I really thought everyone knew better than to rub your dogs nose in it, you will never find a vet or anyone who knows what they are talking about tell you to do this. A dog is not able to distinguish the difference between going in the house and just going. He will think he is being punished for going and will not relate it to the fact that he is doing it in the wrong place. Take him out after eating, playing, napping. Always take him to the same spot and if he goes in the house pick it up and put it in that spot and bring him with you when you do it. He is very young.Don't expect too much too soon.As he gets a few weeks older and if he still has not got it don't give him a chance to make a mistake. Keep him right with you on a leash, even in the house, he will not do it right in front of you chances are, adn take him out to the spot often.On the pit bull thing. I had a very good friend whom I saw often and watched her raise a litter. I knew each of these pups which they kept two of.I was with these dogs at least twice a week. At age four I was visiting one evening and as I put my hand on the door knob to leave that night the one I had always liked the best viciously attacked me and really tore into my leg. This was 20 years ago and I still wear the scars. I know how they were raised and this had nothing to do with it. This dog always chose to sit in my lap when I was there. I had taken it for rides in my car. This was totally out of the blue.No one will ever convince me they are safe!

Answer 3

I paper trained a 2 year old pitt and a 7 week old puppy. For the puppy I used a crate to keep her in during the day, lettingher out about every 3 or 4 hours to go outside. The 2 year old pitt just learned to use the papers and has been using them ever sense.

Answer 4

Pit bulls are very stubborn animals and chewers
you can use the potty pads but mine always chewed them up
You can get the scented stuff from pet co or pet smart that makes a dog pee in a certain spot, and your can have them trained.
But unfortunately alot of them are better when they are kennel trained.

Answer 5

First if they are pure breed they are very stubborn when it comes to potty training them!! I know I have 3!! You have to take them out every couple of hours and they will eventually learn. You can't forget. And you also need to limit their food intake and water intake!! If they use the bathroom inside rub their nose in it and take them outside to show them where to go!! Good luck!!

Answer 6

PATIENCE AND PERSISTENCE! First this takes time and you have to be consistent. You must watch the puppy to prevent accidents from happening. Then you must encourage the behavior you want, that means praising every time he potties outdoors.

The puppy should be outside, in its crate, or watched by you at all times. One way to keep a close eye on them is to attach a leash to your waist and they can't wander too far from you. Great for bonding also. Puppies don't have full bladder control until 12-20 weeks of age and need to pee at least once an hour.

Take him out the minute he wakes up, is released from his crate, and immediately after eating or drinking. Take him out every 30 minutes while awake and every 15 minutes while playing (exercise makes them have to go sooner). If he doesn't potty when you take him out, back in his crate for 10 minutes then try again. If you just take him back in the house, he'll potty in the house and start learning bad habits. Learn to recognize signs of having to potty, wandering off from where he was playing, sniffing, circling, pacing, wandering, squatting and rush him outside. The key is to reinforce good behavior and prevent mistakes as much as possible. The more consistent you are in this the faster they learn.

When outside, take him to the area you want him to use and let him look around. Just as he squats say the command you want him to learn and just as he finishes give him a treat and lavishly praise him (seriously, you aren't doing this right if the neighbors don't look at you funny).

What to do WHEN they have an accident (notice I don't say IF)? If you see them make a loud noise to startle then rush them outside (not angrily) and encourage them to finish outside, remember to praise. If you just find a puddle or pile, put them in the crate while you clean up. Use a special cleaner to remove the smell or they'll want to potty in that area again. Never punish for mistakes. This teaches pup not to potty while your watching. They don't learn to go outside, they learn to hide from you while they go. Makes for interesting surprises under tables and in corners plus makes for fun when you need them to potty on a leash (they'll hold it forever trying not to be punished then go back inside and find a hiding spot to potty).

Potty papers are helpful also. They can learn to use them when you aren't paying attention and they need to potty. To train with these, startle during accidents and place on paper then encourage to finish. Also can pick up piles and place on paper. Paper training does cut down on accidents but slows down them asking to go outside. Why waste time asking to go out when you could just walk over to the paper...

Good Luck and remember accidents are usually our fault for not doing what we should to prevent them.

Answer 7

Take him out all the time like every hour or so and then when he go's praise him for it and he'll learn after doing it a while .

Answer 8

well you can use the potty pads that you can get at the pet store.
that helped my boyfriend while his pup was young & he had a pit.

Answer 9

Consistency, routine, and positive reinforcement.

Answer 10

post this one in dogs and you will get more doggy peoples answers...smile this is posted in cats