House breaking dog!!! Please help me..?

Question

I have a 1 year-old Maltese.

I just got him and he isn't housebroken. We bring him outside for 20 mins, three times a day but he won't go... he always waits until we get inside. Because of this we got the housebreaking pads, and I sit with him near the pad after he eats or drinks, but he still wont go!! He waits until I have gotten up then he goes all over the floor and carpet.

I love him very much but this technique is obviously not working... can someone please help me?

Actually guys I live in an apartment so it is ok for him to go inside

Answer 1

You know this Maltese should be housebroken by now, but sometimes these kinds of dogs are quite stubborn. If I were you, I would put the wee wee pads in your bathroom and let him get used to going on the pads in the bathroom. When he accomplishes that training, then just take him out twice a day for a 20 minute walk. Also if you have urine stains on your carpeting, you'd better get a good urine stain remover that really takes the stain and odor out, because your little doggie will keep going back to those spots and that may be the reason for the trouble. Don't give up on this little guy..he'll come around I assure you..

Answer 2

Okay, i recently went through house breaking my dog, yes, it is indeed a pain. One thing i totally advise you not to do, is use the housebreaking pads, its not the pad your giving them the idea of, your giving them the idea of being allowed to do this in the house. When he does go inside, yell "no" and pick him up immidiatly and take him outside. This will eventually teach him not to do this. Now, make sure you keep hes eating habbits the same, feed him at the same times everyday as possiable, this will keep him on more of a schedule, also, take him out every hour, yes, it takes waiting, but if you tell him to "go potty" he will eventually learn thats what this means. Also, when he is DONE, not while doing but DONE, have some treats and call him over and give him ONE and only ONE, this will also teach him that this is a good behavior and not a bad one =]
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Answer 3

One technique that I heard about is:

1. Take a papertowel that was used during the clean up of an accident and put it infront of your dog's nose (so he will recognize the urination smell)

2. Lead your dog to where you want him to urinate, keeping the papertowel close to his face.

3. Place the papertowel where you want him to urinate, and let him sniff around, to associate his urination and that place.


Another thing that might help is having a set meal time (at least for a while). Then take him out about every 30 minutes for 2 or 3 hours after eating.

Are you sure this isn't some kind of marking or teritory claiming for your dog?


Hope this helps.

Answer 4

When house training my dogs, I would start off by taking them out VERY frequently (every hour); they may or may not have gone each time but they still get taken out, regardless. Of course there were still accidents, that's to be expected. The key is to catch them in the act, DO NOT yell at them but say, "outside," or "let's go out," something for them to identify with the act. Then (if still very young) pick them up and bring them out or lead them out on lead. Over time, they'll get the idea that the bathroom is outside and you'll eventually be able to gradually lenghten the time between trips outside. Also, take them out after every play session (or after they come out of the crate, if crate training). I would have to agree with a previous answer, paper training just encourages them to go in the house.

Answer 5

Try crate training, most dogs won't go to the bathroom in their dens. Get a crate just big enough for him to turn around and lay down in and put him in it any time you can't keep a close eye on him inside. That way he won't be able to sneak off and potty. If you can catch him going inside than quickly reprimand him a take him out to where you want him to go. If he continues to go outside than praise him lavishly. Eventually he'll get the picture.

Answer 6

Do not use the pads, they are against everything you are trying to teach. Crate training is the best way to get results. I have 6 large dogs and have NEVER had a issue house breaking any one of them, cause they are all crate trained. By crate training them, you are setting them up for success. Usually they won't go in their den (instinct), and if they do, the mess is easy to deal with. Also he won't like sitting in it so we need to get in the habit of taking him out as soon as we get home! This should deliver results with time of course.

Answer 7

Buy puppy spray that only smells to them not us (dont remember the name, sorry) and spray where he goes and he wont use that spot again. Also may have to get a crate, that does work great. Start only letting him out at first to go outside only, may want to carry him so he dont squat on way out, then back in crate. Once he uses the bathroom OUTSIDE reward him gradually out of crate for special time with you AND TREATS. GOOD LUCK, MIGHT TAKE SOME TIME, THATS NORMAL.

Answer 8

Do NOT paper train. This will only teach your dog that it is okay to potty indoors.

How often do you take him out? Do you know what signs to look for that say he needs to go? Is he neutered? If he's not neutered, then he is marking, and that won't quit until he gets neutered.

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I recommend crate training! Potty signs and tips for success are also there!

Answer 9

NO NEVER use the ones dam pads. It offers puppies the improper message. It say sure you'll be able to move to the toilet within the residence. And a 14 month historic puppy does no longer must be utilising pee pads. Just use the traditional ways of residence coaching. If this puppy used to be informed it must come again to her truly speedy.

Answer 10

Buy a book or go on the Internet and get information on crate training your dog. Its easy,the dog learns quickly and there is a lot less stress.