I havae a 3 mth old Puppy I need help?

Question

I have a 3 mth old puppy. I am training it to the br. I tryed the puppy pads. I bought him out he gets scared. I also have a problem him scatching my wall what can i do for both of these problems? HELPPPPPPPPPP!

Answer 1

Ok, potty training. Decide now where you would like the puppy to go. It's OK if you would like it inside. It's OK if you would like it outside. But for starters, choose only ONE spot, then train for any other spots that are OK.

(ON A SIDE NOTE: If the puppy gets scared outside, you have LOTS of work to do. This is NOT normal. We want him to have lots of good times (like dinner) outside, so that he can be happy and confident wherever he is. )

Back to potty training. Here is the easy part. When the puppy has to go, take him to where he is supposed to go. Use a leash to keep him right on the right spot, so he can't make a mistake. At the very second he finishes, give him at least 5 bite-size pieces of a soft, meaty treat. (I like Pet Botanicals Lamb & Rice Dog food roll -- looks like a sausage. I get it at PetsMart. It ends up being cheaper than other treats, plus it is WAY heathier.)

That was the easy part. The hard part is WHEN DOES HE HAVE TO GO???? There are a few ways to know

1) Most dogs go within 5-20 minutes after eating & drinking.

If you are letting him eat whenever he wants to, it's going to be harder to know if he just had something 5-20 minutes ago. Divide up his food (if you are measuring) to 3 or 4 meals a day. Take away anything that is left after 15 minutes. If you aren't measuring, whatever he eats in 15 minutes is pretty much what he wants. If you are really having trouble, you can also give the water this way. Or you can mix water into his dry (always use dry or mostly dry food) food.

2) 5-20 minutes after waking up in the morning or after a nap.

3) Every 15-20 minutes while playing.


Those are the 3 major times puppies tend to need to go. Some dogs give signs like super-serious sniffing around (WITHOUT picking up anything in their mouth -- that's a BIG clue). This is a bit gross, but some dogs' butthole starts to bulge out a little bit. Sometimes they hold their tail up kinda funny.

Once you get on a routine, you will start to see that there are certain times that YOUR dog typically goes.


WALL-SCRATCHING
I'm not sure about this. I assume this is happening when you are not there.

If you ARE there, if you see him head to the wall and THINK about scratching, say Uh-uh, and encourage him to play with one of this toys. (Always drag the toy away from the puppy, don't push it at him!! Floppy toys are best for play with humans, but not for alone time.)

If it is happening when you aren't there, it sounds like you need to invest in a crate. You may even be able to find a used one. Talk to the instructor of your puppy class.

ANOTHER SIDE NOTE: You are in a puppy class, right?? If not, you need to enroll ASAP. PetsMart has them for about $100, which is like $10/year if the dog lives ten years!

I hope you enjoy your puppy -- they are a LOT of work in the beginning, but if you invest the time now, it makes it SO much easier later!

Answer 2

I have to agree with the first answer - you really needed to do some homework BEFORE getting this puppy.

But now that you have him, here are some helpful hints.

Puppy pads are great when you first bring home a 6-8 week pup. They are also great if you want to paper train your dog (providing he is small and can go on paper). But if your dog is bigger or will get bigger, pads are only good for about a month, at best. Often the pups will just chew up the pad or get into bad habits (such as thinking going inside is acceptable).

The goal is to catch your dog going in the house. This is actually true for all training - you have to catch the dog doing something you don't want him to do, then correct him, then praise. Do not scream (a loud voice or sharp "No!" is fine, but no yelling in anger - it does nothing).

The next time your dog goes inside, give a firm, but sharp "No!" then rush him outside. Wait for him to finish - don't give in. As soon as he starts going, start the praise. When he finishes, praise him as if he just cured cancer! This type of reward system will do wonders. Never hit your pup, scream at him or rub his nose in his mess. That is not only cruel but it is widly ineffective. Imagine your mother potty training you by rubbing your nose in your diaper as a child!!

You'll have to be patient because even after he starts getting that he has to relieve himself outside, he will still have accidents. Just be prepared to do lots of cleaning, and have lots of patience. Keep at it - he will get it. Remember, a child doesn't learn to potty train overnight. It can take months for a child to finally be diaper-free. The same is true with a dog. Spending a week doing this is a good start, but he won't be perfect and it may take longer. Some dogs learn quickly, some take months - but you'll see the change as he grows.

As for the scratching... is he doing this when you aren't home or when he can't see you? He may be bored, he may be suffering some separation anxiety or both.

My advice is to get him a nice crate - one that's big enough for him when he becomes an adult, but that can be adjusted now for when he's small. Crates help with house-breaking as it will teach your pup to "hold it" for longer periods (as most dogs do not like sitting in their own waste). And the crate will protect him from chewing or stop him from scratching. Just be sure not to leave your dog in his crate for more than 8 hours at a time. If you are gone more than you are home, then a dog is not for you.

Later, be sure to go to obedience training classes (meaning a series of classes where you are taught by a professional, not just a token few classes) and then neuter him.

Good luck and enjoy your new pup!

Answer 3

I just got a puppy a month ago but he was 2 month older than yours. Don't get frustrated! dogs learn the best from 6 month of age to a year. The first couple of times the dog will be scared to go outside, but take him out a play with him. In a couple of days he'll know that it is fun to be outside. When he's not scared to go out anymore take him out around 7 every day in the morning, but make sure its the first thing you do because if you go to the bathroom first so will the dog so take him out first. When he does go inside put his nose in it and give him a little spank. Hope I helped

Answer 4

Either get a taller gate, put her in a closed room with nothing to chew (like a bathroom), or get her a crate (she'll probably be more comfy in there anyway. Whatever you do, give her lots of her own toys to chew, make sure she has a couple with her at night. Take her on a good walk, or give her some good playtime before bed to tire her out so she'll want to just go to sleep, and make sure her space is extra comfy and cozy.

Answer 5

well first thing dont push youre puppy to get onto the puppy diaper pads . just take him out side and put the pad with him outside just leave him alone there for while maybe he will go head and pee on there not having you watching him . or you can do another thing like well might sound gross but i seen this on a tv and there was a show that was teach the owner to put one of the dog poop on the pad and teach the dog sniff it then later the dog went pee on it . or you go buy a those tinies sizes puppies diapers pants that use for young dogs and kittens to wear on them . you can find them at the pet store . if they dont have one go to youre closer petsmart store instead. well you also should buy a dog nails trimmer to trim the dog nails to keep them short yes you can find them at the pet store .

Answer 6

Why on earth did you take on a puppy if you have no idea how to take proper care of him?

Please try finding a local training calss aimed at puppies and maybe try visiting your vets to ask for some basic advice.

Answer 7

buy him his own little chew toys and give him his own room then he will get used to it and make sure there are fences are on the wall because then he will not be able to scatch give him a punishment when he does something wrong and then hell know not to

Answer 8

why would you buy a puppy that you dont know how to train

Answer 9

Show him what he did wrong, and just barley spank him. When he's in the wrong place, try to move him on his pads. When he goes on it, show it to him and say good boy. And praise him. He'll learn.

Answer 10

Housetraining a puppy requires time, vigilance, patience and commitment. Following the procedures outlined below, you can minimize house soiling incidents, but virtually every puppy will have an accident in the house (more likely several). Expect this - it's part of raising a puppy. The more consistent you are in following the basic housetraining procedures, the faster your puppy will learn acceptable behavior. It may take several weeks to housetrain your puppy, and with some of the smaller breeds, it might take longer.

Establish A Routine
Like babies, puppies do best on a regular schedule. Take your puppy outside frequently, at least every two hours, and immediately after he wakes up from a nap, after playing and after eating.
Praise your puppy lavishly every time he eliminates outdoors. You can even give him a treat. You must praise him and give him a treat immediately after he's finished eliminating, not after he comes back inside the house. This step is vital, because rewarding your dog for eliminating outdoors is the only way he'll know that's what you want him to do.
Choose a location not too far from the door to be the bathroom spot. Always take your puppy, on a leash, directly to the bathroom spot. Take him for a walk or play with him only after he has eliminated. If you clean up an accident in the house, take the soiled rags or paper towels and leave them in the bathroom spot. The smell will help your puppy recognize the area as the place he is supposed to eliminate. While your puppy is eliminating, use a word or phrase, like "go potty," that you can eventually use before he eliminates to remind him of what he's supposed to be doing.
If possible, put your puppy on a regular feeding schedule. Depending on their age, puppies usually need to be fed three or four times a day. Feeding your puppy at the same times each day will make it more likely that he'll eliminate at consistent times as well. This makes housetraining easier for both of you.
Supervise, Supervise, Supervise
Don't give your puppy an opportunity to soil in the house. He should be watched at all times when he is indoors. You can tether him to you with a six-foot leash, or use baby gates, to keep him in the room where you are. Watch for signs that he needs to eliminate, like sniffing around or circling. When you see these signs, immediately take him outside, on a leash, to his bathroom spot. If he eliminates, praise him lavishly and reward him with a treat.

Confinement
When you're unable to watch your puppy at all times, he should be confined to an area small enough that he won't want to eliminate there. It should be just big enough for him to comfortably stand, lie down and turn around in. This area could be a portion of a bathroom or laundry room, blocked off with boxes or baby gates. Or you may want to crate train your puppy and use the crate to confine him (see our handout: "Crate Training Your Dog"). If your puppy has spent several hours in confinement, when you let him out, take him directly to his bathroom spot and praise him when he eliminates.

Oops!
Expect your puppy to have an accident in the house - it's a normal part of housetraining a puppy.

When you catch him in the act of eliminating in the house, do something to interrupt him, like make a startling noise (be careful not to scare him). Immediately take him to his bathroom spot, praise him and give him a treat if he finishes eliminating there.
Don't punish your puppy for eliminating in the house. If you find a soiled area, it's too late to administer a correction. Do nothing but clean it up. Rubbing your puppy's nose in it, taking him to the spot and scolding him, or any other punishment or discipline, will only make him afraid of you or afraid to eliminate in your presence. Animals don't understand punishment after the fact, even if it's only seconds later. Punishment will do more harm than good.
Cleaning the soiled area is very important because puppies are highly motivated to continue soiling in areas that smell like urine or feces (see our handout: Successful Cleaning to Remove Pet Odors and Stains).
It's extremely important that you use the supervision and confinement procedures outlined above to minimize the number of accidents. If you allow your puppy to eliminate frequently in the house, he'll get confused about where he's supposed to eliminate which will prolong the housetraining process.

Paper Training
A puppy under six months of age cannot be expected to control his bladder for more than a few hours at a time. If you have to be away from home for more than four or five hours a day, this may not be the best time for you to get a puppy. If you're already committed to having a puppy and have to be away from home for long periods of time, you'll need to train your puppy to eliminate in a specific place indoors. Be aware, however, that doing so can prolong the process of teaching him to eliminate outdoors. Teaching your puppy to eliminate on newspaper may create a life-long surface preference, meaning that he may, even in adulthood, eliminate on any newspaper he finds lying around the house.

When your puppy must be left alone for long periods of time, confine him to an area with enough room for a sleeping space, a playing space and a separate place to eliminate. In the area designated as the elimination place, you can either use newspapers or a sod box. To make a sod box, place sod in a container, like a child's small, plastic swimming pool. You can also find dog litter products at a pet supply store. If you clean up an accident in the house, take the soiled rags or paper towels, and put them in the designated elimination place. The smell will help your puppy recognize the area as the place where he is supposed to eliminate.

Other Types Of House-Soiling Problems
If you've consistently followed the housetraining procedures and your puppy continues to eliminate in the house, there may be another reason for his behavior.

Medical Problems: House soiling can often be caused by physical problems such as a urinary tract infection or a parasite infection. Check with your veterinarian to rule out any possibility of disease or illness.
Submissive/Excitement Urination: Some dogs, especially young ones, temporarily lose control of their bladders when they become excited or feel threatened. This usually occurs during greetings, intense play or when they're about to be punished (see our handout Submissive and Excitement Urination).
Territorial Urine-Marking: Dogs sometimes deposit urine or feces, usually in small amounts, to scent-mark their territory. Both male and female dogs do this, and it most often occurs when they believe their territory has been invaded (see our handout Territorial Marking Behavior in Dogs and Cats).
Separation Anxiety. Dogs that become anxious when they're left alone may house soil as a result. Usually, there are other symptoms, such as destructive behavior or vocalization (see our handout Separation Anxiety).
Fears Or Phobias. When animals become frightened, they may lose control of their bladder and/or bowels. If your puppy is afraid of loud noises, such as thunderstorms or fireworks, he may house soil when he's exposed to these sounds