*Routine* is the most important aspect of training. From the beginning, feed 4 times per day, at the same times, and put the bowl up in 5 minutes, or when finished.
A puppy will need to go just minutes after eating, so whisk her outside, and stay with her UNTIL SHE 'goes'..Give her lots of praise when she does her job, play a few minutes, and come back in..
If you can spread down a bag of sand, from a garden center, it will give her a good place to go, so you can kind of aim her there, and not just all over your yard..
She should only need to go poop after eating, and perhaps at bedtime..
However, she will need water down at all times, and need to pee frequently..so, outside every other hour for that..and keep a close eye on her..She will need to go during active play, and every time she wakes from a nap..If you watch her, you will see her acting restless, and sniffing the floor, etc when she needs to go..at first, peeing may be just a matter of pausing, and uh-oh, there it is..She won't even be aware...So its important to never scold her for peeing...***this is what makes traumatized pups that refuse to pee outside, or try to hide it in the house..as they get scolded for it, and it becomes a traumatic event***..
Keep the product, Nature's Miracle, on hand, for instant cleaning of pee spots...or ask your pet supply which enzyme cleaner they recommend..
Puppies physiology only allows them to hold pee for about 1 hour per month of age...so expecting any more is unrealistic..a good reason for a playpen or crate at night.. She may hold it through the night, but is likely to need to pee at least once during the night..You can remove the water a couple of hours before bedtime..
By following a routine, and being ever watchful for the first few days, you can have her petty well trained in just a couple of weeks..or less
I house-train all of my pups before they ever leave my home, and I do it an entire litter at a time..it normally takes about 4-5 days, with very few accidents, before they are asking to be let out..
But, if you hang a little bell on the door, or a desk bell on the floor, and show her you are ringing the bell each time you take her out, she is likely to begin ringing the bell when she needs to go..Just be very vigilant, and yet stay relaxed..an accident doesn't mean failure..
Remember, it takes forever to potty train a human baby, and it is so nice that puppies can learn it so much faster, but they are still allowed to be babies, and don't deserve to be stressed about the training...
If you have important areas to keep clean, just keep her away from those areas until she is a bit older..
I recommend using a soft step-in type harness for the walking and leash training, as it is less frightening and stressful..eventually, as trust is developed, you can switch to a collar..but a soft harness takes the fear away from the beginning...Walking stimulates the bowels to move, more so than just putting the dog out..
Note concerning answerer above::PLEASE do not *spray* or even scold for doing it indoors. that will only cause a major trust issue..she will most likely just learn to hide it. Would your mom spray you in the face for not being potty trained? Geeesh!
2007-03-11 21:07:27
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answered by Chetco 7
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OK, my brother had this problem, and this is what he (we) did. Take her to the vet 1st and see if there is something seriously wrong with her. If nothing wrong, try puppy pads around the house. Make sure she is on a good diet and try to stay away from too much fiber and NO PEOPLE FOOD. She could have a sensitive stomach, so keep your eye on her at all times and watch and see if she gets into something she is not supposed to. Most likely she is just trying to get over the stress of being in a new place. She needs a routine. Take her out at different times of the day and make sure her food is given in good proportions, even the water. Also, keep up on the discipline. They need to know that it is not okay to mess in the house. Good luck! Hope this helps!!!
2007-03-12 15:41:11
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answered by Jennifer K 2
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Getting a puppy is a responsibility. I bet someone had told you that but now you know what it means. Every puppy does that and needs the proper training to learn otherwise. You must take her out for a walk before she poops, and wait outside until she does, then praise her. This must happen several times a day, to make sure that she only poops outside. After a while she will learn to poop only outside.
As for crate training, it doesn't mean that caging a dog will solve the problem. Pups need to poop often. Unless you take her out of the crate often and take her outside, you will end up with a miserable dog who will poop in the crate eventually because she can't hold it, and therefore she will learn the opposite (ythat it is Ok to poop inside).
2007-03-11 21:01:05
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answered by cpinatsi 7
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First of all, rule out any medical reason for your best friend's "problem". If she checks out all right, then it is actually you who have the problem. You need to watch her all the time - wait for her to turn those familiar circles, and then grab her and rush her outside. Praise her for going in the right place. Once a dog does its business in the house, he will figure it is okay and keep doing it. It's a vicious cycle if you don't get on it now. Just watch her constantly (crate training is also a good idea). It only takes a few days to avoid a lifetime of sadness for you and her.
2007-03-11 20:47:21
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answered by Anonymous
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crate training is great for this as dogs will not crap where they eat or sleep. You get a crate that is just big enough for her to lay in [or a biger one but block off extra space] put a towel with your scent on it in ther and put her in over night and any time you are gone then take her out [use the same door everytime helps] as soon as you take her out of the crate and give her a treat when she goes outside. My pup was trained in less than a month and then she was allowed to run free. Also a spray bottle helps for bad actions when they start to squat say no very loud and spray them and take them outside to poop. They sell them at walmart or any store like that, they also sell crates there or at a pet shop and they can give more hints too. Good luck!
2007-03-11 20:54:05
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answered by NotSoTweetOne 4
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This may sound tedious but this is how I trained my puppy. Take her out after every meal she eats, everytime she drinks anything and right after she wakes up. If none of these things have occured in 2 hours, take her out every 2 hours. After that, start to lengthen the time between potty breaks. Go out every 2 hours and 30 minutes and so on...
I hope this helps. My dog was a fast learner and it only took my about 5 days to train him. Another thing, when you are not home, or in bed, crate train her. I did this to my dog, and he now loves his crate. He never pooped or peed in it because he thought and still thinks of it as his home/bed.
2007-03-11 20:50:12
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answered by yellow 3
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Try encouraging her to "go" on newspaper first then move the newspapers closer to the door so that when she wants to "go" she will move to the door. When this starts to happen you can open the door & let her outside. Voila!
Also, at present take her outside the minute she wakes up, justa after she eats & after any strenuous plat sessions. Those are the times puppies need to go usually. Wwhen she "goes" outside make sure to praise & pet her so that she knows she has done well.
2007-03-11 20:43:04
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answered by monkeyface 7
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Oh the joys of puppies. Mine was doing this. first has he been checked for worms. Second my vet gave me this tip. When he poos take the puppy to it and tell him no in a stern voice, do not yell or rub his nose in it.) Then pick up the poo with a paper towel and take it out side where you want him to go. Let him sniff it and tell him good boy. You still need to take him out alot. When he goes praise him like crazy. Dogs want to please there owners. Make sure you clean the area in you house really good. because dogs like to go back to where they have been before. If you use puppy pads or newpapers all your doing is confusing him. Good luck to you and your puppy
2007-03-12 01:17:53
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answered by dee g 3
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a three 12 months previous canines must be experienced and not might desire to sleep in a crate. You seem to no longer be to blame puppy proprietors. you're saying the foodstuff is a factor of the venture yet won't do something to medical care it. canines do no longer settle for substitute properly. in case you won't be able to exact look after him...provide him away. Do you ever play with him or make certain he gets customary workout daily? I so dislike people who get a puppy and don't do stunning by making use of them with interaction, acceptable foodstuff , interest and medical care.
2016-10-18 04:14:48
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answered by balick 4
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Look for a time pattern when she goes (like, after eating, or at a certain time of the day), and put her outside on the grass or whereever you want her to go at that time, and then praise her and give her treats when she finally goes out there. It'll make her want to go out there more.
Does your mom know that you talk like that?
2007-03-11 20:42:03
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answered by chrisatmudd 4
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