What is the best way to potty train a young puppy?

Answer 1

Hi there - I had the same problem. Here's an article that will definitely help advise you on how to potty train your puppy. http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/10_2/features/Potty_Training_Dogs_15898-1.html

They have lots of these on their website - Here's another one that's terrific - http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/4_12/features/5414-1.html

I actually subscribe to Whole Dog Journal because of all of the food reviews and all of the guidance it provides for training your puppy/dog. When I saw the kinds of articles that were published, I ordered my own subscription. Although you can purchase each article on an individual basis by going to their website (www.whole-dog-journal.com). (It was actually recommended to me on yahoo answers!)

Good luck with training your dog! I hope this helps!!

Answer 2

I'm not sure if there is an actual best way to potty train a puppy, but here's what I did with my Parson Russell Terrier. I made sure to take him outside at least every hour and stayed out there until he went. Then I would make a big fuss over him so that he knew he did a good thing. Also, when we were inside, I would keep a good eye on him. If he started sniffing around alot and looked like he was about to go, I would get him outside as quickly as possible.

I was told never to rub their nose in it because it can give them an anxiety disorder. I'm not sure how true that is, though. I also never yelled at him if he had an accident. Instead, I just picked him up and took him outside, so that he would associate outside with going potty. I had him trained in about a week and a half or so. The main thing is to take the puppy out often and keep a good eye on him/her when you are inside. Hope this helps!

Answer 3

be consistent!! take the puppy out often, and praise him when he does his job outside, even a small treat. Say no no, when he does it in the house, show him the spot and take him right outside! When you are gone, and he's alone, crate him. Not to big of a crate though, just big enough for him to move around. He won't go in there, and will learn to hold it. Take him outside as soon as you get home. Some dogs take longer than others, be patient and don't scream and yell or smack the puppy when he does wrong, this will make him timid towards you, and the process with take longer. Good Luck!!!!

Answer 4

Crate training is by far the best. It also keeps any messes the animal might make to a confined area and not all over your home.

The crate should be big enough for the animal to stand up, turn around, and lie down, but not big enough for the animal to poop in one spot and lay down in another. Dogs generally do not want to soil where they sleep so they will try their hardest to hold it so they don’t have to go in their “den”. Keep in mind that pups can only hold it for their age in months plus one. This equals the number of hours that they can hold it. So if you dog is 3 months, he can hold it for about 4 hours. Get the animal on a schedule of eating, drinking, and pooping. Take them out every hour on the hour on a leash and when they go, praise like crazy and give a treat. They will soon learn that they can trade their poops for treats and praise. When the dog is inside, it is either in the crate or you are supervising. This will prevent any accidents from occuring inside. If you do catch an accident in progress, simply pick up the animal, say a firm NO and place them outside and praise. Never punish the animal for going inside or rub it’s nose in it. They do not understand what they are being punished for and it only confuses them. They have no concept of time and cant understand that the poop they did 20 minutes ago is what you are yelling at them for and putting their nose in now. Positive training works best.

Answer 5

I used a small bell hung on the bottom of the door. Every time you go to take the dog out, take it's paw and hit the bell, then use your command (ie let's go potty). Continue to use your command while outside until the dog relieves itself; afterwards, lots of praise and maybe a treat. Anytime you go outside, even if not for potty, ring the bell, so that way the dog associates it (does this sound familiar... Pavlov's dogs). I did this with my Cairn Terrier and he was ringing the bell in 2 weeks. You can get the bell at Hobby Lobby or a similar craft store. I used a suction cup to stick it to the door, but if you don't have a glass sliding door, hang it with string from your door handle. Trust me, this is the easiest way because your dog will associate faster with the sound of the bell!

PS-- don't rub the dog's nose in their business. They only know why you are scolding them if you catch them in the act! If you do catch them in the act, say no no, go to the door, ring the bell, and go outside.

Answer 6

Make definite that you simply crate the dog. He won't get rid of within the crate. Keep him in there at night time and while you cant watch him. As quickly as you're going to permit him out of the crate deliver him to the external, placed him at the grass or snow and say " Potty" as soon as he is going make a gigantic deal "well boy" and deliver him instantly a well deal with so he related the deal with with going external. ( the deal with is the important thing factor and can velocity coaching) I would not do the diaper pads within on the grounds that it could confuse him until you reside in an rental and must. Also remember dogs appear to must cross pee after gambling.

Answer 7

I'm going through it right now. I'm keeping him in a crate at night, and learning his "cues" that he has to go potty. Sniffing, circling in the same area are pretty sure "cues" that he has to go potty. I've also learned that you need to use the same command word, over and over. I say "outside" every time he is out side, and ready to go potty. When he goes, I give him lots of praise and repeat "outside, outside". Also, dont let him be out of your sight too long, he's usually finding a good place to do his business. If you catch him in the act, clap your hands and interrupt him, and immediately take him out to the spot where he goes. It's starting to work, but you have to be consistent and work hard at it. I hope this helps, I feel for ya' because I'm going through this too!

Answer 8

You should have your puppy sleep in a crate. Your puppy probably won't go in the crate because it's considered "their" home. In the morning bring your puppy directly outside, let him/her go, and them encourage him/her after. They will pick up on the praise, and eventually pick up why they are getting praised. Give it a few months though.
If you catch your dog going inside, give negative feedback right away. If you don't see them doing it, you've lost your chance that time. If you yell at them after, they won't really understand why.

Answer 9

When we potty trained my dog it took about 1-2 weeks. The best way is when she goes to the bathroom in the house take him/her to the spot where she DID IT and say stuff like "bad dog!!!"
Then take the dog outside and if the dog does IT outside say --"GOOD DOG" and giive iit a treat!

Answer 10

A crate. Keep in mind it will take alot of time and effort though. It can take a few months for a puppy to have bladder control.