2007-01-19 03:02:30 · 8 answers · asked by newyorker 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Crate training is by far the best, regardless of breed. 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.
2007-01-19 03:08:09 · answer #1 · answered by dog7788 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Litter-box training may be a good option for your dog. Little guys have smaller bladders and have to go more often. Also, little dogs are notorious for being very difficult to housebreak. I have worked for a large pet retailer for several years and have met quite a few people that have had success with litter training their dogs. They make larger dog specific litter boxes, special litter, not like kitty litter, that doesnt track outside the box. You may want to look into this, as a dog that pees in the house is a pain in the butt to have to live with.
2007-01-19 11:13:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Taking him outside will work if you do it several times a day. If he is younger than 6 months, don't expect him to have complete control of himself.
You could also try using the puppy pads for him to potty on.
2007-01-19 11:07:05 · answer #3 · answered by empresspekes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old is the dog? I have the same issue with mine that I adopted at 3 years old and it is nearly impossible. She does do her thing outside but will also do it inside. Doxies are known to be very difficult to housebreak.
2007-01-19 11:07:03 · answer #4 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a wienie dog too ( I love her to death) and found out me taking her out just after her eating and allowing her plenty of time to do her business greatly reduced accidents inside the home.
2007-01-19 11:18:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
whats the age?
\well this is how i house broke my puppy i took him outside about every hour or after eating and drinking and dont let out side bathroom break turn into playtime
2007-01-19 11:06:56 · answer #6 · answered by redhotgermangrl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 2 weiner dogs and a doggie door is a great way to help them to go when they want
2007-01-19 11:26:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crate training has been used successfully by many thousands of people. Here's a link:
http://www.inch.com/~dogs/cratetraining.html
2007-01-19 11:08:46 · answer #8 · answered by Misa M 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋