what is the easiest way to house train a 5 year old min pin?

Question

My niece had a miniature pincher that she could no longer keep. Her dad was going to take it to the pound and i liked the dog so i didnt want to see that happen. I live in a condo and the dog has to be indoors at my place. How can I train this dog the as quickly as possible before my wife goes crazy. I dont want to see him go to the pound but my wife is gonn flip soon if he keeps "marking his territory". someone please help!!

Answer 1

If he's five years old he's probably marking his territory. Good luck! Thats' a hard one.
But if you are at home full time you need to put yourself and the dog on a schedule and go outside every hour or so so he can get the idea. And when he does his business in the right place praise him to the extreme and pet him telling him how wonderful he is!!!!
A friend who lives in a condo put bed wetting pads on the floor in several (many) places then gradually took one away every few days. The dog should figure out with all your praise that he's doing the 'good deed'!
My friend also put one of these pads in her spear bathroom tub and showed the dog the pad. He is now trained to go on the pad in the tub! Very easy clean up...especially if your gone all day.
Training takes lots of patience and praise. The more upset you get the more the dog does his business where you don't want him to!
Use the bed wetting pads for human adults. They have a blue plastic backing on one side and an absorbent material on the other. These pads can be purchased less expensively from a hospital supply by the case.
Good luck!

Answer 2

If the dog is not neutered it is a good place to start, testosterone in males creates the urge to mark territory, testosterone levels will subside after about a month post surgery.

Train is the other step, as the person above mentioned a crate is necessary for whenever you cannot watch the dog a 100%,

The link provided is a very good method for housetraining adult dogs, which I used very sucessfully with adult retired racing greyhounds I adopted or fostered who have never been in a home prior. and it does work but the key is never giving the dog an opportunity to pee without getting caught in the act, with can be do by keeping the dog in your sight at all times during the training period by mean of babygating in the room you are in or by tethering to you, so no attempts can occur without you noticing

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Answer 3

Oh boy. First you have to decide where your dog will "go" when she is inside. I used the kitchen because there is a lot of activity around that area. You are going to have to block off a small area for your dog to "hang out" in. No more roaming the home. Get some potty training pads at the pet store and put them down where you want him to go. If he starts to go and isn't on the pad pick him up and put him on it. They are treated with something that is supposed to make your puppy want to pee on them. Always praise...praise is your best bet.

When you are home and able to take the dog outside to "go" don't let him out of your sight. That's when he will potty in the house. He's a little dog so you should take him out probably every hour to start with. Put him on a leash and take him to where you want him to go outside. Stay outside until he goes or for about 5 minutes. Don't play during potty time, business business business. Always praise when you come back from "potty". Your dog will realize going outside is good and gets good attention (maybe even a treat). This should keep your dogs bladder empty and so there won't be any need to go inside.

Good luck. You are starting REALLY LATE and this may be time-consuming but well worth it.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

First of all, may I ask if that cute little fella has been neutered yet? If not, then I suggest you do that for starters since it will cut down on his marking his territory. Secondly, crate training is really the best way to housebreak any dog.
Your min pin is fully grown now so you'll only need to buy one "crate". A lot of pet owners favor the open, wire crates; I and my dogs like the molded plastic ones (like they use on airplanes). Whichever you choose, it should be tall enough for your min pin to be able to stand without bending his head or neck; roomy enough to turn around; but, not spacious enough for him to relieve himself in one corner and go lie down in another. Be reasonable at first with the length of time you start putting your dog in the crate. First couple of times I'd try an hour -- bring him right outside to relieve himself (both) --- praise him immediately when he does and then bring him in and give him a dog biscuit. Keep this routine, each time letting him stay longer in the crate, which will train his bladder to hold his urine longer. His tolerance of the crate is good to have also when you leave to go out: peace of mind that he is safe and not getting into trouble/mischief. Two other rules for successful crate/housebreaking:

1. NEVER, EVER use the crate as punishment. His crate should always be a pleasant haven for him.

2. While you are housebreaking him, I suggest for those few weeks he should only be outside long enough to eliminate himself. This way, he'll associate toileting with outside, and inside being "dry and clean".

Good luck -- I love dogs -- have 2 "girls", a black/tan chihuahua (looks a lot like a min pin)
and a little terrier (Toto) mix.

Answer 6

I have a 2 year old pomeranian. I had her housebroken in a week and a half by using puppy pads and putting her in the crate. I would keep her in the crate for 2 hours and then take her to the puppy pad and put her on it and tell her to go potty. Keep doing this every day like clockwork. Keep him in one room and do not let him run all over the house. Keep the puppy pads in the same spot. Also, you can take a 2 liter drink bottle and fill it with sand and wrap some cloth around and put it in the middle of the puppy pad and he can use it as a pee post.

Answer 7

Here is great advice from the westie club of america for housetraining ALL dogs.

Every owner should use crate training as an aid to housebreaking. This is for the benefit of the dog (& you). If they are loose in your house when you are gone ... they will have an accident during the housetraining period. Every accident you allow to occur is reinforcing the "wrong" behavior & making the desired behavior more difficult to secure & lock in!

Just as you would with a child, remove the dog's water about an hour before going to bed. Do not allow your puppy or unhousebroken older dog access to areas in your house where you cannot keep an eye on them (this is true for chewing, as well).

If you do not CATCH them in the act ... DO NOT SCOLD THEM!!!!! When dogs go potty, they are doing what comes naturally ... nature calls. Initially, they do not understand the ground rules. Inside vs. outside is a foreign concept ... they have to go ... so they do! It is up to YOU to teach them that outside is desired & inside is not acceptable. If they have an accident & you do not see them do it ... do not scold & do not let them see you clean it up. Note: Scolding is verbal. Spanking or other physical methods do NO good at all.

If you catch them in the act or immediately after (walking away), DO SCOLD them, show them the problem, further scold them ... BUT THEN, as you take them to the door to go outside ... BE HAPPY & EXCITED!!!! This means "let's go outside, let's go potty". If you continue to SCOLD them all the way to the door & as you put them outside ... SCOLD "you get out there & do your business!!!!!" Well, you have just told them that "inside" is bad & "outside" is bad. So, where in the heck are they suppose to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!

These elements are ALL reliant on YOUR consistency, patience, & routine!!!!

Answer 8

Congratulations Jose!! You now have yourself between the Devil and the deep blue sea!
If he keeps 'marking' at your house, then clue yourself in that he didn't have nice manners at the niece's house either. That would be the only way a 5 year old pincher would be going to the pound in my book.
He needs to be outside, in a kennel, or with somebody who can train 7/24 and that ain't you.. You have a wife and a life. Quietly take the leg lifter to the pond now and consider yourself lucky that the wife don't throw you out on your ear!

Answer 9

1) Prevent accidents. Confine the dog to a mistake proof zone when you cannot devote your full, 100% attention to him. I suspect this may be your problem.

2) Interrupt any unwanted behavior while the dog is in the act. (With a male dog you can get a belly band for him to wear that will not teach him a damn thing, but it will save the furniture.) Shout "no, no, no", clap your hands, etc to startle him -- this will usually stop them long enough for you to pick them up and get them to the right place.

3) Get the dog to the right place when he is about to go. It may take some time to know when he is about to go.

4) Actively reward (with SEVERAL super delicious treats) any pee or poop in the right place.

Answer 10

So he is marking his territory ' peeing on walls, chairs ' or he is actually stopping and peeing on the floor?

If he is marking, and he is not yet neutered, first stop is the vet to get him neutered. And just start correcting him when you see him ready to lift his leg. Spray his normal spots with Bitter Apple, and he'll get over it.