Puppy goes outside potty but still gos in the house..how can I train her to whine to go outside?

Question

I have a 4 mo. old puppy who is very good at going outside to use the bathroom. The problem is, is that she still goes in the house, and won't wine at the door to go "potty". She ends up going on the floor, and most of the time its not on her paper. The carpets are getting disgusting, though I clean them all of the time. Is there a way to train her to whine at the door to go potty? Also does anyone know of a good spray to use or a home remedy I can put on the floors to deter her from using the floors to void herself? Thanks in advance for any help in this matter.

Answer 1

I work in a vet's office so maybe I can help you ...plus I feel your pain.

My golden didn't bark for the first 6 months of life..... Then she only barked in her crate for the next 6 it was just in the last 6 months that she's not afraid of her own bark... (she is now a year and a half) she used to bark in the back yard and then run up on the deck looking around to see what barked at her... .

What we ended up doing was setting up a string of bells on the handle of the door. Every time we let her out we took her paw and hit the bells and praised her like mad...eventually she was able to match the bells ringing with going outside.

The fist thing you want to do is get a crate if you don't already have one and read a good book on crate training it is a very valuable tool. You could also ask your vet or local humane society for information on crate training.

The next thing you want to do is get rid of the papers... you don't ever want her to use papers in the house... it reinforces the idea of peeing on the floor is ok... (It is the same reasoning behind not giving them shoes to chew on because then they are unable to tell the difference between "toy shoes" and your new $100 pair).

I mean think of your question

"Also does anyone know of a good spray to use or a home remedy I can put on the floors to deter her from using the floors to void herself?"

And yet you mention her not using her papers that are on the floor... so you are sending mixed messages.

There are sprays you can use to deter her you can get them at Petsmart. You can also try Natures Miracle and Icky be gone for the stains and the smell.

Good luck with this. And stay positive she will get it soon!!

Answer 2

Hi, I'm a brand new mum of an 8 week Cocker Spaniel. I thought potty training would be horrendous but it's about the only thing I don't have trouble with! I take him outside when he wakes up, before meals, and usually it's supposed to be after but he's just bizarre, for 15 minutes every hour or so. I'm lucky he goes to sit by the door and cries to go out. I have only had 3 'accidents' inside, mainly because I wasn't quick enough to let him out. Anyway, I prepared for the worst, there is actually something called a 'puppy toilet training pad'. It's helps them to use that if they aren't going to make it outside! The 'pad' is similar to a disposable nappy but flat and clips in to the base part. It also has sticky strips down the side to help hold it in place. It takes 2 minutes to change and you can dispose of the waste in her designated area outside. You can also purchase the pads with Pheremones that attract your pet to the training pad. If she go in one particular place inside, put the pad in that place and move it towards the door... She will learn to use that and save the carpet. But this is just one idea. Not everything works for the same animal, a lot of it is trial and error and when she does go inside, don't chastise her, ignore that she's gone inside and just clean it up. I use a product called Bostistos' Eucalyptus spray. It can be bought where the candles, matches, etc are in the supermarket. When they go outside praise them to the hilt! Hopefully this will help you out. Oh, the Puppy Toilet Training Pad can be purchased at pet shops! Good Luck!

Answer 3

Repetition becomes habit for puppies... I found taking a puppy out shortly after it has eaten helps them get the idea outside is for relieving themselves since they go relatively quickly after eating or drinking when young. If you are forced to keep a puppy in for longer than two hours at a time be prepared for indoor accidents. Confining them in a room without carpet is best with papers on an ample section of floor. Once a paper has pee on it a small portion can be saved to season a fresh batch of paper so the puppy smells the urine and gets the idea paper is the indoor potty place.
Once a puppy potties on carpet it is just about impossible to remove the smell. Hence, you are just asking for a repeat performance on your rug. Their noses are much more sensitive than ours and pick-up even a hint of an old accident.
Some people "crate" their dogs when it is necessary to have them indoors and they value a potty free home environment. Make sure the crate has plenty of room for the breed to move around...do it's "job" if it has to while you are gone and be able to stay out of the mess. Plus don't forget a secured water bowl. As for whining to go out, good luck...I found some just get "antsy" and that is your sign that it is time to go out. While others will go to the door and sit or pace from door to you...then sometimes a dog will paw at the door to indicate a trip outside is needed.

Answer 4

This means your pooch isn't potty trained yet. Rent a carpet cleaner, and buy pet specific detergent. As for the dog training, she will start giving you a sign when she gets it! My dog doesn't whine, but if you look at her, she'll go to the door, even if you walk by it, and shell run to it! There is a spray you can get at the pet stores that tells them where to go outside. YOu take it out with you, and spray it in a spot that she can potty at, and voila. It does work. As for everything else, read some ofthe ?s asked about potty training!Good Luck!

Answer 5

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Answer 6

At 4 months old, your puppy still does not have complete bladder and bowell control. In my opinion, it may be to late to start crate training, but I have found that to be the best way. Some dogs may never whine to go out. We have a 1 year old Bichon Frise that will go to the window in the living room and look at us to go out. Other times, will come up to us and "hit" us on the arm. One possible method would be to hang a bell at the door, at a level the puppy will reach it. Take his/her paw and touch the bell, take him/her out and praise!!!! At 4 months old, you may have to take your puppy out every 2 hours. Like I said, he/she does not have complete control yet. Our 9 month old Bichon still is taken out every 2 hours, because she just does not have the hang of it yet. If there is an accident in the house, clean it up and do not make a big fuss over it. That way it will not become a game for the puppy. When business isd taken care of outside, then praise, praise, praise!!

Good Luck!

Answer 7

u wont like it but is how u do it.. take the pup out every 30 Min's all day then at u must put the pup in a pen at night .the pup will not poo in the pen the pup will wine uncontrollable at 1st but u will have to over come this remember that it for the pup and u .. 1st thing in the mourning do it all over again . for 1 week that should do it.. make sure u clean the places that the pup poo on in the House don't want it to catch an old sent and think that that is the spot .. but u should be fine

Answer 8

There's carpet cleaners in pet stores. Just ask and they'll show you where it is. LUCKILY, your puppy is young! If you have any get some training (weewee) pads. Make a "trail" outside, moving it a bit everyday. Weewee pads have scent which the puppy uses. Once it is at the door, move it outside. Hope that helps! Good luck and happy "tails"

Answer 9

yes theres a way to to stop the dog from peeing inside but u have to take the dog about 2-3 time a day to pee. this may sound harsh but when it pees in the house get the dog and puts it mouth to the place where he did it and hit him LIGHTLY on the leg with a rolled up newspaper, like the fat part so it doesnt get injured. also if u can find a place inside the house that u can let him go in that pecific eara just put newspaper

Answer 10

Take him/her out more often. The more they see you getting them ready to go outside the more they will become accustomed to asking to go out. As soon as you see them drink or eat, five mins later they should go out.