My dog is about 5 months old (we just got her a couple weeks ago), and she's not potty trained yet.. Help?

Question

She's a dachsund. What can I do?

Also, what is a good, healthy dog food?

Answer 1

A dog that is new to your home will need time to adjust. That can take from 6 to 12 weeks depending on the dog's age and level of confidence. Even if the dog's previous owner stated that the dog was housebroken, he will need supervision and guidance. Each dog is an individual and will respond differently to having new caretakers, living in a new environment (indoors and out) and getting used to a new routine. Changes in diet and exercise are contributing factors along with excitability and anxiety.

Here are some general hints:
Probably the most important rule to remember is positive reinforcement. Every time your dog goes where he's supposed to, lavish him with praise.

Only punish your dog when you catch him in the act. Punishing after the fact will be futile and may even hinder the training process.

Take your dog outside as soon as possible after naps, meals or play sessions.

Get your dog on a regular feeding schedule

Take away his water dish at night

Learn to recognize your dog's signals that he needs to go out. For example, many dogs will sniff the floor and walk in circles when they need to go.

Answer 2

Well if u wont her 2 get potty trained as fast as possible then u can try this put her on a leash and tie her to the end of a table etc. next 2 her food and water (puppies never pee or poop near food or water) every hour or two take her potty outside and praise her when she does do this untill u feel shes ready(about 3 days-a week) If u think this is cruel try this
every hour take her potty when she does praise her and often give her treats if she goes in the house dont yell or spank her say no no and bring her outside in the mournings a lot of times they wont go because of the dew stay out there with her unyill she goes if u keep this up im sure she will be trained in 2-3 months.

Answer 3

Crate training is probably the best method. If you don't already have one, get a crate that is big enough for her to turn around in but not so big that she could potty at one end and still lay comfortably at the other end. Don't worry, it's not cruel. The crate becomes a secure place for them, like a den. My dog continued to go to his crate at bedtime and for naps, even after we stopped making him.
Keep her in the crate while you are away from home, sleeping, or when you can't supervise her.
Don't just turn her loose, outside. You need to take her out on a leash. Remember that this is not play time and she shouldn't be distracted. Keep treats ready and give her lots of praise when she "goes."
She should be taken out FIRST thing in the morning, about 15 minutes after eating, and right before bed. Whenever you're home, she should be taken out about every hour or so.
The biggest thing to remember is that she's just a baby and it could take some time for her to understand. It takes a lot of patience. She's also a smaller breed dog, so her bladder's not that big. Good luck!

Answer 4

To potty train her, try taking her outside (if that's where you want her to go) very often, as much as six or seven times a day. When she goes potty, praise her and tell her what a good girl she is.
If you catch her doing it in the house, yell "NO!" at her and immediately take her outside. Even if she's already half done it in the house. If you don't catch her in the act, don't do anything because she won't remember a minute after she's done it and won't understand why you are mad.
This should work over a period of time. Give her a couple of weeks and be consistant.
The best dog food in my opinion is Neutro Natural Choice. It comes in any form you need, puppy, adult, small breed, large breed, small bites, etc.

Answer 5

It's called "house training" for obvious reasons. You need to teach it as it is still a puppy and has no clue.

Nutro is the best, highest-protein food that will keep them from getting hungry too soon. Cheap food has way too many carbs and is made from bones, beaks and animal skin.

You need to take it out every time after a meal, and at scheduled times at least every 4-5 hours.

If you see it is trying to do it in the house, say NO! loudly, pick it up and take it out. Immediately clean the spot if there is anything on floor or carpet as they look for places that smell like urine or feces to do their business.

Reward for going outside and doing its business.

It takes time and they will make mistakes. Don't let the dog have free run of the house, and never unsupervised, but keep it on an easily cleaned floor if it has to be inside.

Answer 6

This may take some time so be patient with her. If someones going to be home with her then make sure you take her outside just about every time she does anything assertive(eating, playing, running) If nobody will be home for long periods of time buy her a small crate to sleep in and as soon as you get home take her out. Try and take her to the same area every time out so she will know where you want her to go. After she goes potty outside praise her and give her a treat.

Answer 7

I actually have a 4 month historic Pomeranian (I actual have a 2 three hundred and sixty 5 days historic Chihuahua and a 2.5 three hundred and sixty 5 days historic jap Spitz) and that i began off utilising the potty pads!! I set them beside my lower back door so he went there to visit the lavatory. at the same time as i spotted him heading over there i might want to open the lower back door and enable him out. Now he basically is going and waits on the lower back door until eventually i open it for him, now no more desirable potty pads.

Answer 8

With all the dogs I've had, after they were puppies and they peed inside i would instantly take them external to the grass subject, they'd soon to study that that is the place they're believe to go for a wee wee and a poop. It's the identical with if you need it to pee on information paper or whatever put them on that after. It worked for my dogs.

Answer 9

I would recommend crate training your pup. She will soon learn to accept this as her own personal den. And will not soil in it after a day or two. Also, take her outside as soon as she wakes, after she eats and drinks. When she goes outside praise her and be excited. Never, ever overlook an episode of pee or poop in the house. Scold her and put her outside.

Answer 10

At five months old, it's hard to train any dog, especially the smaller breeds. Daschunds can be quite hard to train. If I were you, I would research breed specific training either online, at your library or even B&N. Remember to be consistant with words, phrases, timing (after every meal), etc. No loud yelling, screaming or hitting. But, definiely research, please!!

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