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i just got a pitbull four days ago and i am trying to house brake her but it is so hard i dont want to hit her for useing the bathroom on the floor, but i have stains all on my floor and it looks nasty and i dont want her outside cause i am scared something will happen to her. so do you have any suggestions, to help me train her fast and without hitting her. thanks

Answer 1

There is no need to physically repremand your pet. A simple scruff on the neck is the most physical it needs to get.

The best way to potty train is to remember some simple steps.

1. when your puppy wakes up, 1st thing in the morning and wakes up from its naps, it will naturally have to relieve itself.

2. about 10 to 20 minutes after eating or drinking they will have to relive themselves.

3. after playtime or any kind of exersise they will have to go potty (exercise stimulates the bowells).

4. no food or water atleast 2 hours before bedtime. Rember the last thing you should do before you yourself close your eyes at night is let them go potty outside (to prevent 2am wake up calls or accidents).

Remembering these key steps will help time your puppys potty habbits to best manipulate him/her to go potty outside.

You might want to consider crate training as well, this comes in handy when you aren't home, it prevents accidents sparatically all over the house, and because most dogs don't like to potty in their safe spot (which you should try to make the crate... their safe spot) this will also help teach them gradually to hold their potty. Crate training will also keep your puppy out of stuff that he shouldn't get into that may be toxic or deadly.

Also it may be helpful to contain your puppy to one room, usually the room where you are or spend most of your time. A baby gate works great to set up boundaries, and this really helps keep closer tabs on your puppy to help prevent accidents from popping up all over your house. Don't use this method to isolate your puppy.

If they have an accident, in a firm voice, tell them no, and take the potty acident (usually poop) and them out side, and tell them, "go potty". This will help tell them this is where you want them to relieve themselvees..... outside.

More than likely they will not have to because they just went, but every time you take them out take them to the same spot, and repeat, " go potty". Sometimes you'll be out their forever, but my dogs now know they don't get to go in unless they go potty or atleast pre-tend.

Potty training is tough and trying at times, but just remember to keep your cool. I wish you luck.

Answer 2

You are right to not want to hit her, but you will have to be patient with her and put up with some stains while you are training her.

Watch her closely to figure out what the signs are that she has to go to the bathroom (whining, circling, squatting, etc). When you see that she has to go, immediatly put a leash on her and take her outside.

If she is a puppy, you should be taking her outside like this every three or four hours, even if you don't see the signs - puppies pee a lot at first.

You may want to get her a crate to stay in while you aren't watching her. Once she is used to sleeping in it, she won't pee in the crate unless she absolutely has to.

If you miss the signs and you find a fresh stain, don't hit her or yell at her - she won't understand the connection between your anger and her earlier action.

Answer 3

if you don't have time for a puppy, you should not have a puppy. They take lots of time and patience!!! You need a crate, and the puppy need to go outside on a leash at least every 2 hours when someone is at home. When you are not at home the pup needs to be crated. You need to make the crate only big enough for the puppy to be able to turn around in, and lay down. Dogs will not go to the bath room where they sleep, so this will help your puppy learn to hold itself.

Answer 4

Hello,
Congratulations on your new delivery!
You are right not to hit ... you are just building a relationship with her ... hitting her would not be adding any value to that goal.
Just a couple of questions for you...
How old is your Pitty?
What is her feeding schedule?
What potty schedule is she currently on?
Does she have free roam of your home?
Are the accidents both #1 and #2?
E-mail me and I will try to walk ya through this...
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Answer 5

Crate train her....Most dogs will not go to the bathroom in their crate..That is their own domain and they eat in there too!
Let her come out about 6 times a day and take her straight outside....After a few days of doing this consistently, she will understand what you want her to do....Do not hit her, but correct her in a stern, firm voice....
Good luck!

Answer 6

How old is your dog? If she's still a puppy, you need to take a deep breath and relax.

Does she have a crate? Do you take her outside after every meal? Do you walk her at least twice a day? Is she left alone for long periods of time?

We need more info.

Answer 7

Although a lot of dog trainers say NOT to do this, I'm rather old school and have always done this with all of my dogs and it's quite successful. As soon as you see the boo-boo, grab her and rub her nose in it, tell her no, and take her outside. Put her on a leash and stay out there until she goes. When she does, really, really, really build it up big. Praise her like there's no tomorrow and give her a little treat if you want. OK - that's for showing her the boo-boo.

Now to keep her from having a boo-boo, you need to be VERY proactive. First thing in the morning, before you do anything, take her out (on a leash). Use the words "be a good girl" or "go pee" or something - and say them the same way, every time. Once she goes, praise her extensively. Make a BIG deal out of it.

2 hours before bed time, do NOT give her any water. Just before bed time, take her outside again - and repeat as above. Remember to use the SAME words, with the SAME tone. Eventually, she will pee on demand. It's a great skill for any dog to learn. If you ever have to take her to the vet and they need a urine sample, you can just tell her to pee, and she will. (been there, done that)

Throughout day, you must take her out regularly, and eventually you can make your trips less and less. If you are gone during the day, you should put her in a crate. Dogs are less likely to pee in their crates time and time again, because they don't like sitting in it. Crates are NOT cruel - and a dog who is crate trained considers that their happy place once they're used to it. Good luck!

Answer 8

Get puppy pads at the store. Put it by the door she will go on it, then gradually move it out to the yard, until you have a designated "poopie spot. Dont hit, they dont understand, they know you are harming them , and may defend themselves. Never smack nose with paper, can damage cartlidge. try puppy training if financially available

Answer 9

Why do you think hitting her would be the answer? Take her outside every 30 minutes or so and say, "Outside". Then praise her every time she goes outside, as if she just won a gold metal. When you catch her going inside, pick her up right away, scold her and take her outside. Patience and persistence. Good luck.

Answer 10

My pit is 6 month old now & she still has accidents, you have to create a routine, walk her in the morning , after work/scholl & before you go to bed. Feed her about 45 minutes before you walk her (I feed my dog once a day) & don't let her drink too much water at night cause she might pee while you are asleep cause she drank too much! & if you discipline her use a paper & spank her & show her the pee & walk her rigth away. it'll take time so don't loose your nerves! you can get puppy training sheets as well. Good luck!