how do you house train a puppy?

Answer 1

It takes a lot of patience. First of all, they need to be taken outside frequently. My rule of thumb is to take them out after each time that YOU go to the bathroom. Then you'll always remember. With a really young puppy, this might not be quite enough, especially if you don't go all that often LOL. At least every 2-3 hours. Take them to the same area where its ok for them to go, preferably away from the house, and use a cue word(s). I always say "go potty". After they go, use tons and tons of praise. Act goofy about it, the dog will love it! This really reinforces the good behavior. If the dog has an accident in the house and you catch it in the act, scold it firmly with "no" and take it outside and use your cue word again. If you don't catch it in the act, then just forget about it because the dog can't link a reprimand to something it did 30 minutes ago. It has to be pretty much instant. It sometimes takes up to 6 months for puppies to get full bladder control, so like I said, be patient. You can try crate training, but you don't need it if you're home to take it out regularly.

Answer 2

Puppies are like babies. They sleep alot and go to the bathroom alot. Put food out for them and let them eat till they are content, then put out some water and let them drink. Put both away when they are done. In about 15 - 20 minutes they will have to go to the bathroom. Take them outside and praise them when they do they're duty. If you see them going inside the house, immediately tell them no and take them outside and praise them again for going outside. Never hit your dog for going in the house. You need to catch them in the act. If they go in the house, it is most likely your fault for improper training or not noticing the signs. You will start to see your dog scratch or stand by the door when they have to go out. At night time, put them in a cardboard box or kennel by your bed so you can hear them. They won't go bathroom where they sleep. When they wine, they need to go out, take them out watch them and give praise right away. Your puppy should be trained in a short time if you follow these steps. It can be a lot of work to housetrain a puppy, but it is worth it!

Answer 3

After it eats take it outside, after it wakes up from a nap take it outside, if you see it smelling around take it outside. During the night crate them it (pets usually do not go where they sleep). It will eventually get the idea that it's supposed to go out when it needs to go. Also, don't play with the dog in the same area you want it to go to the bathroom. If you do, then everytime you take it outside, it will expect play time not potty time...even in the middle of the night.

Answer 4

to house train your puppy you will have to teach him/her over and over what to do in the house and out the house so he would know what to do

Answer 5

Puppy Pads. They are great. You move them more towards the door as they start to go on them. I used them with my chihuahau and it worked great.

Answer 6

It's all about rewards and scolding,.... when the pup **its inside,..scold it,.. then afterwards,.. NICELY and slowly teach it to do it outside,. have your back door open and positively encourage that it has to **it outside,..and when it DOES let you know that it wants to,... reward it with lots of affection and tasty treats; show it love when it's got it right,..and scold it when it TRIES to do it inside; if you see it trying,.. don't let it,.. take it outside as fast as you can and before you know it, it'll learn what it has to do... and always show lots of affection when it gets it right, (namely when it barks or leaps up at you to let you know he/she needs to go out),.. and ALWAYS praise it when it has finished.
It's basically, 'conditioning'. Hope this helps you and the pooch.