Puppy question?

Question

I have my puppy and I'll have him outside forever but then as soon as we come inside he goes to the bathroom. Any tips?

Answer 1

Well first of all congratulations on your new member of the family.Many people do not understand why their dog does not know what to do when taken outside. Just turning him loose in the back yard a few times a day is not the way to house train a dog. Merely taking him outside also does not mean that he knows what he is being taken outside for.

Housebreaking in theory is very simple. It is finding the means of preventing the puppy from doing his business in the house and only giving him the opportunity to do it outside. It also means that the dog leearns to communicate with you about going when told and letting you know when he has to go outside. A dog is an animal of habit and because he learns by association, if his training is consistent he will learn that there is no other place to relieve himself other than outdoors.

You need to take advantage of a very natural instinct of the dog-his desire to keep his sleeping quarters clean. You need to offer him a den in the form of a crate either wire or plastic. This becomes his bed that he cannot get out of. If the crate is the right size he will not soil in it. Puppies will not initially like it but within a few days they will accept it without a problem. A crate is also for your dogs protection and for your piece of mind unless you want him to mess in the house and chew up all of the things you work so hard for in life.

The question you need to ask yourself is would I rather get the dog used to the crate or clean up dog crap on my floor. An easy question to answer. Puppies do get over the fact that screaming will get them nowhere-as long as you ignore it do not take them out of the crate when they are yelling. Those dogs know that if they make enough noise they will be free to roam and mess whereever they want to. People who give in create their own problems.

When thinking of the size of the crate think small. Think den not condo. The use of too large a crate will encourage the pet to use a small portion for a bed and the remainder as a place to relieve himself. The puppy should only be able to relieve himself outdoors. Never use a crate as a place that your dog goes to when he is punished.

A puppy should never have free run of the house unless you have your eyes on him at all times. If he poops in the floor b/c you turnes your back for 45 seconds-well you screwed up and made a mistake don't blame your pup for it. the only time they should be allowed to be loose in the house is after they have gone outside and even then only for short periods of time.

puppies must go outside first thing in the morning and I mean first thing. He has been clean all night and holding it all night he will go in a hurry beacuse he has to go. Now bring him in a nd give him freedom but only in the kitchen. A baby gate at the doorway is a great barrier. After you eat breakfast take him out, then feed him his and take him out immediately. Remember the rule OUTSIDE AFTER EATING-SLEEPING-PLAYING.

The bottom line is you cannot take your dog outside to much. If you take him out every hour then he learns that he will have a chance to go outside. When taking him out ask him if he WANTS TO GO OUTSIDE just before going out and praise with a GOOD OUTSIDE or GOOD BOY when he does go.

One last point on housebreaking. Commercial or store bought dog food takes 14-15 hours to go through the dog, a natural diet takes 5-6 hours.

Pointers on housetraining:

1.Do not vary your dogs diet

2.Treats should only be given as a reward for going potty outside or for going in his crate.

3.Praise everytime you see him pee or poop. Do this forever, reinforcing good behavior never hurt anything.

4.Bring him in as soon as he does his business.

5.Exercise brings on the urge to pee and poop. So if he won't go play for a few minutes and see what happens.

6.Puppies should never be punished for relieving himself in the house unless you catch him in the act. Catch him in the act or scolding is no good.

7.Always give a VERBAL punishment NO HITTING under any circumstances.

I hope that some of this has helped I use it on my 5 week old puppy and he hasn't gone potty in the house for 5 days now.
Good Luck

Answer 2

Obviously, you mean you have him outside "going to the bathroom" forever, not outside all day?? RIGHT??? Definately do crate training. When you get home and take the pup outside. Do not play or talk to him until he goes. When he goes, praise him and then play. If after 5 minutes he does not go, take him back inside, to the crate and leave him there for 10 minutes, repeat. He will eventually get it and realize if he doesn't go, he spends more time in his crate. Do not give treats after going potty or this will make him think he deserves on after each time. Try using a code word like, GO POTTY, POTTY OUTSIDE, POTTY TIME, PEE PEE, or something crazy my Grandpa used to say, BIG TREE-don't ask. But all their dogs knew what it meant.

Answer 3

Your puppy is a baby, remember that. When excited, like getting back inside, he goes. You need to be consistent on the time you take the puppy outside to teach him and his body when to go. Every time he wakes up, every time he eats of drinks, after playing, etc.

When you take the puppy outside use consistent words like "go potty" and give him time. He cannot rush his potty because his body has not matured to the point he can potty on cue. When he does go, make sure you have lots of verbal praise, hug, etc.

Remember what you see as forever is not for the puppy. An old trick is to take a very small bottle of water with you and gently pour a little on his lower butt, the same as turning on a faucet for a child.

You have to be patient. Remember scheduling is the cue and a lot of patience.

Answer 4

Encourage Him By Giving Him A Treat. He Will Start Knowing That If He Goes Outside He'll Get An Award. If He Still Isnt Getting It Crate Train Him. Put a pad in a crate in a pillow. He'll learn not to pee on his bed because dogs are like humans.

I know its frustrating my dog just got out of the habbit of going in the house.

Best Of Luck

Answer 5

Pups are as individual as they can get. Stereotyping any puppy’s nature is a grave mistake, so refrain from it. Observe to find what sort of action your dog likes, and what he dislikes. Few may like a belly rub, while others may hate an ear scratch. This is essential while conveying to your puppy what is a reward and what is a punishment. You must not end up doing something what he dislikes so as to discourage him.

Once your pup has obeyed your command, in a soothing voice, appreciate his action and express your care by rubbing his chest or patting him.

Answer 6

Every time he does it, smack the carpet with a newspaper and say NO. Sternly or put his nose in it and say "NO, BAD DOG" . Sit him outside and say "Potty outside". When he gets the hang of it, praise him offer treats only when he goes outside.
I would not keep him outside all the time, if you live in an area that has high heat, you need to make sure there is tons of water and food available.
Good Luck!

Answer 7

Praise him like crazy when he does go to the bathroom outside. Also try using a cue word such as "potty". Say it when ur about to let the pup outside, GO POTTY. When you get back in the house and you see him make the infamous squat, stomp ur foot or make a loud noise to stop him in his tracks. Then rush him outside and praise him like a mad man when he does go. Good luck! I know how frustrating potty training pups can be.

Answer 8

Im going through the same thing...I just stay outside as long as possible...Everyone tells me to rub his nose in it and tell him no and if he goes outside to give him a treat but I havent tried that and hopefully Im not gonna have to rub his nose in anything

Answer 9

A dog thats potty-trained. I wish I could train a dog to go to the bathroom. jk. Well watch the dog start to do it then scold him and bring him outside. Just keep doing this.

Answer 10

exercise stimulates the need to go....so, don't just go out and stand around. go for a walk. also, they generally use the same area in the yard due to the smell. I know that you won't have time to walk him each and every time but you could throw a ball, work on fetch, use the outside time for basic training.