PLEASE HELP! I can't potty train my pup!?

Question

I have an 11week old male golden retriever and my husband and I have been working with him, trying to potty train him..He was doing great, but now its like he doesn't even care about going where he supposed to, just wants to go! RIGHT NOW! We have some friends and their dog got it like NOTHING! HELP?!?! Is it normal? This is my first dog and I am a little unsure of what to expect this younge. THANKS!

Answer 1

First, see your vet. Make sure your pup doesnt have a urinary tract infection, just so you know where to start from--a new pup that needs potty training or a pup that has an infection & cant help it. Ive had 2 dogs, 1 trained in about a week when I was in college, my last dog now 2, trained in 1 day! It does depend on the dog, so you cant compare, but you just have to do your best & be consistent, dont get lazy. JUst start by taking the dog out to go in the yard--do it on a leash at first. Then just every 10 minutes go out & take him/her to the same spot. Just continue to do this. It will understand. Have some treats in your pocket too--when it goes praisehim/her--good puppy, good girl, good dog, then give the treat. Keep that the same too. Try to do everything the same. REPITITION! Every 10 min, out w/ leash to same spot, if it goes, speak praise, pet praise, & treat praise, then back in. It will work. Also when it goes in the house take it to the spot, put its nose near it & say NO firm, NO again, then immediate take outside to spot & stand there a few minutes. Dogs will smell where they went & tend to go in the same spot. Also in the house, you need to clean real good, they will smell it & continue to go there. You need a pet product from the store to take away the smell. I use & reccommend always NATURES OWN, i love it, & use it for regular spills on my carpet, kids get marker on it, whatever--GREAT STUFF! Well good luck!

Answer 2

Could you describe how you have tried to potty train your pup? To answer your question, many steps that give you a hint when a puppy is about to urinate or deliver his manure are when he/she runs around in a circle, sniffing the floor. Those are what I have heard from the pet community at Yahoo!Answers. Check other websites for a more elaborated suggestions. Whenever you realize that he needs to use the bathroom, send him/her to the designated area of which he needs to excrete. Basic two or three worded commands such as "go potty" while showing him manure or urine at the designated spot will remind him how to properly excrete. And whenever he/she gets it right, reward him with a treat or however you reward him. And when he gets it wrong, show him that you are disappointed, by showing him a mad face and what it has done wrong, hitting it with a rolled-up newspaper, pouring water over the pet and shouting a simple "No!" If those suggestions are not applicable, then don't forget to search the Internet for other opinions and advice. If all those don't work, I would suggest enrolling him to an obedience school or pay a potty-trained dog owner after he/she has agreed to do so according your contract. You need to be consistent and patient as well. Not all dogs are the same. Some learn faster than others. Remember, the pet is just a puppy.

Answer 3

I have two 8 month old sister puppies who are just now getting the hang of potty training. It takes alot of work and patience. If they make a mistake, just tell them NO in a firm voice and clean up the accident in front of them--constantly telling them that it was a bad thing to do in the house. The tone will tell them that it's wrong.

Get yourself some puppy pads and place them in the spots where your puppy likes to go the most. Puppies/dogs are like children, give them praise and treats when they use the pad. If you're at the point where you want to omit the pads, you MUST keep the dog in your direct sight when you are at home. Make them sit at your feet if you're going to be on the computer, watching television, etc. When they wander off, this is when they like to sneak and do their business. When you see them getting antsy, take them outside until they go potty. Praise them immensly when they do--treats and bellyrubs are great. This will get into their head that "THIS IS THE THING TO DO."

If you have to leave them inside and you run an errand/go to work, crate them or get a fenced barrier so you can keep track of their bowel movements/urine. You may notice over time there will be less and less, because they want you to see it and be proud of them...and get treats. This is good because their bladders will be stronger and the puppy will have a bigger respect for your authority.

Answer 4

Get a crate if you already have one good. Put a puppy pad in his crate so when you crate him when you sleep or you both are gone he has a spot in his crate to go.Although most dogs don't like to go where they sleep. Take him outside every hour 1/2 to 2hrs. Take him out after he eats & when he wakes up for any sleep. Tell him potty repeat and when he does it give him lots of praise or a treat. You both have to be very consistent. He will get. Also don't let him have free roam of the house section him of to where you can watch him that way you can catch him if he does have an accident. If you catch him don't yell just tell him in a stern voice No . Potty out side. Take him out side & tell him potty wait until he goes outside then bring him in. Take him for walks after he goes potty for a reward. He should be walked 2times a day at least for 1/2 hour at least more as he gets older. I hope this helps you good luck & just e-mail me if you need help . I hope it goes well for you both.

Answer 5

I have two male goldens? Crate training is the BEST. Until he is fully trained he must be in kennel at all times, unless he's out peeing. When you take him out the kennel, (about every hour) immediately take him outside to pee. Say the same thing to him, like go pee, make a pee, potty.... be consistent. If he does, give him high praise, maybe even a treat. Then put him back in the kennel. People who think crate/kennels are cruel is totally wrong. Dogs are dens animals, they will get to love there crate. My dogs go into their crates whenever they want to. Good luck. see
http://www.inch.com/~dogs/cratetraining.html

Answer 6

Crate training. We got a yellow lab puppy two years ago and she was trained in two or three days, max!

Also, crate training IS NOT abusive. Get a crate and make sure and feed your puppy in there and have him sleep in there (in your room if you want). That way they'll think of that as their home and their safe place and they won't want to use it as a restroom.

Take them out for play time, but don't let them even have a chance to pee or poop on the floor. When you're not playing with them - back in the crate. Take them outside frequently on a leash to give them a chance to go. When they go outside, praise them and give them a treat immediately.

Golden retrievers are smart - they'll figure it out in a day or two.

Answer 7

Are you being consistent?? Some dogs learn quicker than others, some people train better than others. You can't compare your dog to their dog. I have had puppies that have never ever had an accident in the house and puppies that are pretty sure that you want them to pee in the back room... It just takes consistency, and praise, and he'll get it. They also go thru stages where they pretend that they forget, and don't have a clue what you are talking about. Keep teaching, showing and praising and he'll get it.

Answer 8

The best way is to crate train. Take if from someone who tried everything, and this was the only thing that works. YOu have to keep them in the crate unless you are directly watching him. Take him out after play time, or when he eats and drinks. But when u arent home or are too busy to watch him he must stay in the crate. Should only take a week or two and he/she will catch on fast!

Answer 9

crate training sounds like animal abuse.
try this, scold him whenever he goes in the house and give him a treat and play with him whenever he goes outside. Also make him run around outside a little every hour. don't let him in until he goes. Last, tell him "go peepee!" when hes out side. Trust me, after a while he'll understand that when you say that he needs to go now or never. If you don't say that every time, he might think hes going out to play with you.

Answer 10

o.k. I will tell you, crate train him for this problem is the best!!!!
I know people are phobic to the whole crate thing
but honestly this method works!!!
look it up on the net or buy a book on it
you don't need to continue crating after 3-4 months after he is totally trained
please try this you will thank me later you can e-mail me if you need more info
other people have been more than generous with their praise to me after they did this!!!