what is the best way to train my new puppy to use the bathroom?

Question

my new puppy is a bull boxer staffordshire bull terrier and boxer. he has only used the designated area for going to the bathroom 2 or 3 times and he stayed up all night and everytime i let him out he would defacate on my floor. I expected all of this because he is a puppy but i would like to know the best way to get him house broken

Answer 1

It will take you a week. Put the puppy on a leash and keep the leash on your arm.

When he wakes up... outside
When he eats... outside
After he plays about 10-15 mins... outside

Say your potty word.. (mine is Hurry Up) as soon as he goes say *good hurry up* and run him back to the house and give him a treat.. he will soon get the idea that he is suppose to *go* when you take him outside and say *hurry up*... after about 2-3 days they get the IDEA of it all... then guess what? Your puppy is trained.

AND crate him at night so he can't roam the house and eliminate.

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Answer 2

You can use newspaper, but I recommend getting some of those potty pads from the pet store. Most come with a scent which attracts the puppy to it. Check the package to make sure. The next time you catch him potting in your house, go ahead and scold him and show him the potty pad and let him smell it. Then you need figure out where he likes to go the most in your house. Most puppies will go to a spot where they think you can't see them and is more secluded and private. Then put the pad there. After and when you get him to use it, then praise a bunch with a favorite treat or excited shouting, just so he hopefully gets the idea. Next, take him (and the used pad) immediately outside with you and place the pad in your yard, where you want him to go. Then stay outside and watch him for a while, play with him, get him to run, ect. and get that system really moving. Pretty soon he is going to have to eventually go again. And hopefully he will pick the place where the pad is. Dogs tend to associate certian tings with other things, so this should come naturally to him. Its just up to you to show him which behavior is acceptable and what is not. Remember he is just a puppy and his brain isn't fully developed yet and they begin to show mature adult brain wave patterns by the age of 7 to 8 weeks. This means that puppies’ brains are ready by 7 to 8 weeks of age to learn control by people and socialization in the home and in socialization classes. I wasn't sure how old your puppy is, but patience and persistance is the key to housebreaking him. Good Luck! :)

Answer 3

Honestly it's the human that needs training at first. You need to program yourself to let the puppy out at certain times, such as after a nap and after food. And sometimes in the middle of the night. Having a puppy is sorta like a newborn, plan on getting up atleast once.

Answer 4

Crate Training -Use a crate while potty training your puppy. Your puppy should be in the crate while you are at work, sleeping, or anytime you are not able to watch it. Dogs are den animals so being in a crate is natural for them. Puppies will cry and want to be released at first, but be patient, it will get used to being in the crate and come to enjoy it. Make the crate a happy place, not a punishment. Teach your puppy a command when going in the crate, for example, kennel or go to your room, this will make it easier then trying to force or push the dog into the crate later. Also, dogs are pack animals so it's helpful if you keep the crate in the bedroom where the rest of the "pack" is sleeping. This is a tough one in the beginning because the puppy will cry and you will be tempted to let it out. Tough love, if the puppy is loose in the house then it will have opportunity to potty anywhere it pleases, keep the puppy crated at night until it can be trusted in the house. You may have to let the pup outside during the night and during your lunch break during the day. Be prepared to lose some sleep, like I said, it's like having a new baby.
Take the puppy to the same area of the yard. -Each time your puppy goes outside go with it. Take the puppy on a lead so you can be sure it goes to the same area of the yard each time. This way the puppy can smell itself and know what it's supposed to do. Only give your puppy about 10 minutes to potty, if it doesn't go, then bring it in and put it back in the crate, wait 15 - 30 minutes and take it back outside. Don't let the puppy play until it potties. Playing is a reward, don't reward bad behavior. Puppies are just little kids, they go outside, get excited, and forget why they went outside in the first place. It helps to give a command to potty, that way it learns a little faster what is expected, and later in life, if your running late, you can give the potty command and your dog will potty and be done with it.
Praise for going potty outside. -When the puppy potties outside - give a treat, play with a favorite toy, say "good boy", whatever, just make sure that the puppy thinks, "Wow! Going potty outside is loads of fun, I'm going to do this again!"
Tether to you while inside. - When you are at home, and the puppy is not in the crate, consider using a long lead to tether the puppy to you. If the puppy is loose in the house it can gain the opportunity to sneak off and use the bathroom. The idea in house training is to avoid accidents, the tether works for that purpose.
Take the puppy outside immediatelyfollowing meals, drinking, playtime or excitement, when you first get home from work, and first thing in the morning. If the puppy gets excited it may have an accident, avoid the trouble by taking the puppy outside.
Take the puppy outside often. - Try to take the puppy outside every hour. If your home, why not take the puppy outside for frequent potty breaks, it'll learn that much quicker and you'll avoid accidents, it probably has to "go" anyway.
Keep a potty journal. -Keep track of how quickly food moves through the puppy. This will help you gage how quickly to get the little puppy out the door following meals.
Teach the puppy to let you know when it wants to go outside. - Teach the puppy to bark, ring a bell, or scratch the door before going outside. This will help you know when he has to "go". The goal is for the puppy to get to a point where it will alert you as to when it's time for a potty break.
Paper training -Using potty pads or newspaper is up to you. Some small breed owners swear by them. I personally think they are confusing to the puppy if your ultimate goal is for them to potty outside. It will take longer to house train if you first teach the pup to potty on paper, then turn around and want the pup to potty outside. Some small breed dogs don't like going outside when it is cold or wet so a lot of owners use paper during the winter season.
Invest in a good odor neutralizer. - Mistakes are going to happen so plan for it. If you see your puppy make the mistake act quickly, say NO or use a penny can to startle the puppy, and run it outside to the potty place. If you didn't see the mistake happen, bite your lip, and clean the mistake. Use an odor neutralizer like Nature's Miracle or Simple Solution - these products neutralize odor instead of covering it up. You don't want the puppy going back to the same spot on your carpet.

Answer 5

When your puppy reaches the age of 8 to 12 weeks old, it's high time to begin housebreaking. Remember that adage that old dogs can't learn new tricks? It is true so why take chances?

Crate Help

Dog trainers suggest using a crate in housebreaking your puppy. A crate is like a cage, with see-through bars and a locking door. Its size should accommodate well the dogs size for it to move around in. It should be used like a dog's bedroom. It is advised to not confine your puppy in his crate for more than two hours at a time.

The reasoning behind using a crate in housebreaking your puppy is that dogs will not dirty their sleeping areas. However, he may do so if you lock him in somewhere for longer than he can hold it in. Never use a crate to punish your dog, it will backfire. Generally, pups that are three-months old must eliminate every 3 hours, so you should lead him to a special outdoor comfort place more often.

Make Your Puppy Learn Routines

Another tip is to leave the house through one door only. This door should be the one that you want your dog to scratch to warn you about his being called by the nature.

Taking your pup out at around the same times every day will be very beneficial for the both of you. This will help in establishing a routine, and will make him learn to hold it in until you become available to take him out.

Look For Clues

If your un-housebroken dog is accustomed to roaming freely around the house, search for signs that show you he needs to do it. Be really observant enough of his behavior, i.e., heavy sniffing, circling an area, staring at the door with an intense look on his face, etc. If you catch him WHILE doing it, stop him with a quick grab of his collar and pull it up while saying "No" using your deep, stern tone (don't forget to use a deep, gruff voice when stating commands). Then, take him outside and let him finish what he is doing. Lastly, pat him on his head while saying "Good (his name)!" It is a must to make your dog get used to being praised whenever he does anything that makes you proud. Giving him food as a reward when he does his business in the appropriate spot can help, too.

Patience is a Big Virtue

Like any training endeavor, housebreaking requires a lot of patience. If you definitely despise cleaning your dog's waste off your Persian carpets on an hourly basis and having your whole house smell like a public bathroom, you want the housebreaking to be successful in a wink of an eye, if not sooner.

Common Sense Makes a Lot of Sense

The use of common sense will aid you big time in dealing with your puppy's housebreaking. Logical thinking should inform you to not give your dog water before bedtime if his tendency is to pee often at night time. Catering to his schedule first will prove to be very helpful in making it gradually change into yours.

Aside from patience and common sense, consistency is also one of the important factors of this dog training activity. If you suddenly forget about the routines yourself, don't blame if your dog if he starts committing accidents more often. Remember that the stakes are high (dirty and malodorous house). If you would like succeed in this housebreaking feat or just about in any other training drills, don't treat it as a game. Allot enough time and commitment on your part.

Answer 6

The best would be crate training, but make sure you have a crate that isn't too big. It should only be large enough so that your puppy can stand up and turn around in.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

take him out side every 15 minutes for the sole purpose of using the bathroom, return him to the house and a kennel if he doesn't do his business, don't play with him, in 15 miutes repeat this action, when he does his business, bring him inside and reward him by playing with him before putting him in the kennell. take him outside only to do his bathroom business until he gets it. crate training works and it is fast

Answer 9

Lay down newspaper and keep moving it closer and closer to the outside door, over a period of time, then move it outside!

Answer 10

get some of those restroon pads for dogs. they are scented to attract dogs so they can use the restroom on it. you can get them at petco or something and they worked. they worked for my puppy.