i just got a puppy and i need help?

Question

what is the best way to houstrane a puppy i need help and what is the age that you can teech him or her to swim.

Answer 1

house training can begin straight away it takes time though stick to a routine otherwise he/she will get confused, dogs (note i said dogs not puppies) are natural swimmers you don't need to teach them just remember not to let your dog get overweight otherwise they will get in water get tired out really quickly and can drown.

try to get a method of training that suits you and your dog i find dogs react well with hand gestures also don't scream at the dog to tell it off you just need to raise your tone a little and speak firmly but it is very important to praise the dog for being good otherwise he/she will feel like your having a go at them all the time. you can normally tell if a dog knows it is being told off because they will crawl along the floor and give you a funny grin whilst licking there lips it's a sign of guilt lol, but ensure you give plenty of love when he/she is well behaved.

Answer 2

Crate training is the key to housetraining. Dogs do not want to "go" near their bed or where they eat. They will go in the crate, however, if they are desparate. But giving them a small space as their "own" not only comforts them but encourages them not to go. It's then up to you to take them out on a regular basis eg 10 minutes after they eat etc. until they learn.

This oversimplifies the process but that's the basic idea.

You should NOT need to hit the dog with anything, hand, newspaper...

Check out www.whole-dog-journal.com for more on crate training and other tips for bring home a new puppy.

Answer 3

The first thing to remember about house training a puppy is there ability to hold themselves is limited. a rule of thumb is they can hold "it" usually 1 hour for each month of age. 2 months old = 2 hours, 3 months old = 3 hours, etc. when your puppy wakes up (morning, nap, whatever) the pup has to go, right then! take the pup out. when the pup eats or drinks, it has to go, take the pup out. after exercise (play), take the pup out. when the pup does it's thing outside praise it. a lot. tell the pup how good, how smart it is. you have to pay attention to the pups "looking for it's spot" behavior. when you see that behavior indoors, whisk the pup out. if you catch the pup in the act, simply tell it "NO!" and whisk it outside. if you find a puddle or pile after the fact, clean it up with an enzyme cleaner (pet food store) get a newspaper and hit.... yourself in the head and say "i should have been paying more attention" daytime training they get pretty fast. night time training is easier if you crate train the pup. also remember the one hour/one month rule. you will have to get up through the night to take the pup out. good luck

Answer 4

all you need to do is contact your nearest petstore, or vet. Ask them and they will tell you all you need!

It depends on how old your puppy is. If she is AT LEAST 4-6 months old you can hold her in the water. Dogs are born knowing how to swim, i believe. But if she is not at least a year, dont let her swim without your supervision, just like a child.

Answer 5

keep taking puppy outside to an area you want her to eliminate, after sleeping,eating, playing etc you must be consistent and if she eliminates in the house don't punish her instead if you catch puppy in the act then make a loud noise to make her stop midstream and then immediately take her outside to finish, most puppies aren't fully trained till 6 months of age or more.
Swimming I have no clue since i have a bulldog and they are top heavy so they really can't swim

Answer 6

Here , try this link. http://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/dog_training/puppytraining2.cfm

You should start right away and make sure you have a cage for your puppy. Introduce him/ her in a positive way and do not let the dog think its a place it goes to only when it is bad. Make sure it is small so it does not use part of it for going to the bathroom.

Introduce the dog to people and make sure it knows that you are boss. So many things to know, you really need to research it.

Answer 7

Firstly, do not let the puppy all over the house too suddenly.....kept the puppy in the section of the house that you want the business done.....when he get used to that, gradually increase the area so that he is always orientated and knows the spot....

About swimming, I dont know the agebut all my dogs are natural swimmers ie. they swim towards me in a half-panic.....

Answer 8

Just keep working with it. puppies need 2 b loyal and mine r. so whatever u want 2 teach it just keep tiring, and don't give up because evengily he/she will get it and i dont kno when u cand teach a dog 2 swim because mine dont swim i was always afriad of them not being able 2 and then drowing

Answer 9

saw an item one time called puppy pads. You teach the dog to pee on the pad, then gradually move the pad closer to teh door and eventually out the door and into the yard. lots of rewards everytime they pee on the pad. Lots of scolding everytime they dont. But the pads are expensive. Not as expensive as the carpet I am eventually replacing...

Answer 10

You have to catch it in the act and hit it with a newspaper(not your hand) and then carry it outside to finish off its business. If you do this often enough it will learn. But how young is it? I think you have to wait to a certain age before training it. Is it 8 weeks? Does anyone else know?