how do i get my dog to do his business out side?

Question

i would just like to ask how do i get my dog to do it's business out side....he is only 17 weeks old and already cocking his leg...he wees on puppy mates in the house and stands at the door to go out if i'm in,he will only go through the dog flap if i keep the plastic door open for him because he doon't like the noise it makes.....i live in a flat and he goes on the balconey...but when i take him for a walk he will hold it untill we get back in and he runs to the back door....any body have any sugesstions....

i'm sorry but my dog knows were to go to do his business...just wont do it on a walk...

speyhawkzamek i have to tell you my dog goes out 3-4 times a day i love to walk my dog, this is not the first dog i have had.... i love dogs and love them to be treated right...

Answer 1

There is no easy way to train your dog to go out side. It takes a lot of patience and paying attention to his signals. It is good that he goes to the door to let you know he wants out, but it may not mean that he has to "go do his business". It may also mean that he wants to play or walk, or he may smell another dog close by that he likes to play with.

To help him learn not to wee inside there is a product called "NO". It smells terrible, but it will keep him from going in places you don't want him to. You may also need to walk him longer, more frequently or in a different area. Some dogs will not go on hard surfaces, grass, dirt etc. Some will ONLY go on these surfaces depending on their personal preferences.

To get him used to going out the doggy door, try coaxing him through it with treats. Make him come through the flap to get a favorite treat. Repeat this two or three times a day until he gets over the fear of the sound. if that dosen't work, concider trimming the edges just enough so that they make no sound when he goes through.

Answer 2

I take it that puppy mates is the scented pad? If so, only put one by the door where he goes outside. If they are all over the place, you're just training him to treat your place as his bathroom. When you catch him going to the pad, put him outside. It take some work on your part, but it can be done. Stay consistant, and give him a few more weeks. Treats after he goes out is up to you. He may expect them everytime he goes outside. That's your call. He'll get into a cycle and you'll know when he has to go out. Remember...give him time and he won't train himself!

Answer 3

My mom had a similar problem with her Havanese. She had paper trained him, as she is elderly and lives in an apartment. However, she still wanted him to be willing to go tinkle outside when she could walk him. The answer was pretty simple...dogs, especially male dogs, LOVE to pee where other dogs have peed. She started regularly taking him to a patch well sprinkled by other dogs and eventually he just couldn't resist the allure. After several visits to the same place he finally got the hang of it. The other thing that worked for him was taking him for walkies with my dog. Every time my dog stops and pees, his brother realizes it's the thing to do and he goes as well. PEEr pressure, apparently!

Answer 4

I had the same problem with my Chocolate Lab. He is a year now. I used to scold him everytime he did something bad and because of his personality, he didn't respond well. Then I would wait until it was about time he had to do the #2, then go for a jog. When he goes I would hurray to show him it was a good thing. He responded well to treats but rewarding him with love is what he preferred

Answer 5

When he starts to c*ck his leg inside, pick him up and put him on the balcony or where you want him to go, stay with him and praise him, fuss him and give him a treat. That way he will learn to go outside. Keep doing this because he won't learrn straight away. Don't scold him if he wees where he should't because he won't understand, just ignore him afterwards.

Answer 6

i dont know how true this is but i believe that if your dog has peed on ie a wee mat, if you take this outside, and when he next needs a wee, he will be able to pick up his scent. It will take a few go's but worth it in the end. Good Luck!!!!

Answer 7

Dont think its fair to the dog to keep him in a flat and as for the balconey God help any walking under it.

Answer 8

My wife and I had the best luck following our dog around outside. Once he would do his business we would tell him "good boy" & we gave him a treat. After a while he was excited to go outside and do his "thing", because he knew he would be complimented & he would get a treat.

Good Luck!

Answer 9

Try walking him where lots of other dogs get walked.The scent of them may encourage him to scent mark.

Make sure you walk slowly and allow him to sniff at things as this will also encourage him.

Answer 10

He needs to be retrained fast. You made some mistakes.
The first one Puppy Mates or training pads inside. The second one allowing him to go on the balcony (ewww).

The first thing you need to do is get a puppy crate, just big enough for him to stand or lay down in, but not big enough for him to walk around in.
Put a blanket folded up in the bottom (get a twin size one and
you sleep with it for a couple of nights before giving it to him.
(That way it has your scent on it.) )
Before going to bed, put the blanket on the bottom of the crate.
Put the puppy on the blanket. Say "Goodnight" and shut and lock the door.
If he whines or barks DO NOTHING. DO NOT EVEN TALK TO HIM OR SAY ANYTHING. IGNORE HIM. (Even if he barks or whines all night long. )
The next morning when it's time to get up. Open the door. Pick
him up. say Good Morning. Put on his leash. Carry him outside.
Put him down where you want him to go. Say "GO POTTY" or
whatever command you want to use for it. Wait a few minutes.
If he goes, pick him up, praise him and give him a treat. Barry him inside. If he doesn't go in a few minutes, say "Bad dog" pick him up. Carry him back inside.
Once inside, feed and water him but keep him on the leash
and watch him. When he stops eating and drinking, pick him up ,
take off leash, and put him back in the crate and lock the door.
DO NOT TAKE HIM OUT OR SAY ANTHING TO HIM IF HE WHINES OR BARKS. IGNORE HIM.
2 hours later, take him out of the crate, put on his leash, carry him outside, put him down, say go potty, wait, if he does, praise and treat, pick up , carry inside.
Leave him on his leash and play with him for awhile. Watch him,
if he starts to go , pick him up by the loose skin on the back of his neck, give him a little shake say "NO NO BAD DOG" carry
him by the scruff of the neck outside, put him down, say go potty
etc.
When you get back inside, feed him, again and put him in his crate. 3 hours later, repeat what you did before.

Gradually work up to 8 hours in the crate. When you hit 8 hours.
Let him out of the crate without a leash for short periods of time
when you can watch him constantly. If he tries to go, do the whole scruff of neck shake thing again.

Gradually increase the time he's allowed out of the crate. Do not
allow him to go out on the balcony uless you are with him to discipline him for pottying out there.
Too many potty spots confuse the animal. Stick with just one.

It will take awhile, but it can be done.