How old do they need to be before you start taking them out to do their business? Do they have to have completed all their shots or does that matter? I live in an apartment complex so there are alot of dogs around and I wasn't sure if he could get something since he hasn't had all of his boosters yet. Any advice would be appreciated.
2007-03-09 15:27:44 · 18 answers · asked by Me 6 in Pets ➔ Dogs
You should start on the drive home from the breeders.
With a brand new puppy and the circumstances you described pick the puppy up and carry it out to "it's" spot to do it's business. Then pick it back up and carry it into the house.
The #1 source of puppy's getting sick is people allowing their young puppy's to walk around on the floor at the Vets office.. PEOPLE KEEP TAKING ALL THEIR SICK DOGS THERE!!!!!!!! Pick them up and carry them!!!
2007-03-09 15:30:45 · answer #1 · answered by tom l 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You should wait until the pup has stopped nursing because after that the mother is not cleaning up after them anymore, I started my puppy at about 2 weeks old with taking her outside every hour and at about 2 months every 2 hours and at about 4 months i was working 50 hours a week and she chewed on things, but she rarely had an accident, but i had to be the mother because the people that i got her from they fed the mother fish heads and it killed her when the pups were 2 days old. It is always a good idea to have the shots done before they have contact with an area that other dogs have been, i learned that the hard way and unless you have a large bank account or like me willing to put your self into debt for your new baby i wouldn't risk it! Best advice be consistent!!!!
2007-03-09 15:41:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The very second you get the puppy. The puppy's first night in a crate should be the very first night. Be diligent, make sure you are taking the puppy outside at least every 20 - 30 minutes, and do not use negative training for house-breaking.
2016-03-28 22:18:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should train your puppy asap. A regular schedule will make this easier for puppy and for you. Puppies need three meals a day until about 4 to 5 months old depending on the breed. Always leave water out for puppy but feed the puppy on meals until potty training is complete. Put the food down for puppy leave down for 20 minutes. Once the food has been picked up watch puppy you will learn how long it take before puppy will need to go out. Usually anywhere from 10-30 minutes. Take puppy out to the same spot each time (carry until shots are completed). Use a command that puppy will get to know (example "potty") in a cheerful voice tell the puppy to "potty" (you will hear that command in your sleep) once puppy did his job pick him up and reward him with praise and return to your house. Remember puppy will not get it and you might have to stand outside for long periods of time at first, puppy might play and totally not get it at first be patient. Also, after playing puppies will need to go outside to potty as well. While puppy is awake it is best to take him outside about every hour until he get a bit better at the potty thing. You might also want to consider crate training your puppy, this is a humane and safe way that puppy can sleep while you are away. Puppies are very curious animals and will chew on anything and for their safety and your sanity it is best to crate train your puppy. Remember if your hesitant about this dogs are natural den animals and this is a sense of security in a big scary world. If you have questions don't hesitate to reach out to a local reputable breeder, vet office, dog groomer or trainer, all of those people are always happy to lend their expertise on the situation or any situation that might come up over the next few months.
2007-03-09 16:17:28 · answer #4 · answered by April 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-14 19:42:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you should start to house train them as soon as possible take your puppie out side every 20-30 min and after they eat because there bellies are small it gos through fast. and yes if there are lots of dogs around and your puppie does not have all its shot he/or she can get something their first shots are so important!!!
2007-03-09 16:21:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
start training your puppy the minute you bring him/her home, puppys minds are like sponges so you have to take action straight away, make sure he has had at least one vaccination if you are going to toilet train him outside your apartment, even so you can train him inside your apartment if you are too concerned to take him out just yet, buy him a puppy mat, they seem to work very well. Hope this helps.
2007-03-09 15:36:11 · answer #7 · answered by Sim!!! 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As soon as you bring puppy home (8-9 weeks).
Take him/her outside once an hour at first, and
praising him for going when he does.
Its actually the owner who invests the time in training
the pup to go outside. YOU have to take him out on
a regular schedule. If your pateint and consistant, you
will see fewer and fewer "accidents".
Good Luck!
2007-03-09 15:39:15 · answer #8 · answered by yarmiah 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's never to early to train a pet.. If you see it circling, stick it outside.. or on a puppy pad.. Then reward with a treat.. It will soon get the routine.. Praise helps too. Good Dog!!
2007-03-09 15:31:52 · answer #9 · answered by mande 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Start immediatley. A pup is never too young. The earlier the better.
2007-03-09 21:21:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋