2007-06-02 11:15:37 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Tough question to answer.
Training depends on the type of dog, the temperament of the dog and the amount of time and effort you put into the training. Can't really say 'Four weeks and you're all set'
We have a 15 week old Lab, and she's taken to training extremely well. She's very intelligent. We also have an eight year old Lab, and that has helped immensely with the pup's training. Monkey see, monkey do ;) Now, our other Lab we had to put down a few months back was a different story...she took forever to train, was very stubborn.
Just be very persistent and consistent in your training methods, and make sure that every member of the household is doing the same training techniques so as not to confuse the pup.
Good luck!
2007-06-02 12:14:51 · answer #1 · answered by 2LabsNY 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My puppy took a couple of months to potty train. I took her out after playing, sleeping, eating and at least once an hour during the day. Sometimes I had to wake up in the middle of the night too. It's takes patience but the more time you take to train the puppy, the faster it will happen! If you aren't quite sure how to train the puppy, ask another question here such as "what's the best way to potty train my 10 week old lab puppy"? Good luck! Labs are terrific dogs!
2007-06-02 11:23:30 · answer #2 · answered by amyaz_98 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pups can't really hold their bladded until their 12 weeks old - In the mean time, whenever he wakes up in the morning and from afternoon naps, take him outside immediately. Also take him out immediately after he eats. Pups pass food quickly thus needs to go quickly too. Once the pup turns 12 weeks you would want to train him to hold his bladder through crate training - dogs don't like to soil their bed, so putting him in a crate to sleep would be good and training him to hold his bladder at the same time. If he whines then tire him out first - play with him constantly - don't let him nap at nite - only let him sleep when you are ready to go to bed - that way he'll be so tired he'll want to go to straight to sleep instead of whine. When he pees in the house - accidents happen - some ppl spank some ppl don't - I do - I do believe they learn faster - I hand raised two pups from birth and they had only 2 to 3 accidents in the house. Otherwise they used pads and was crate trained. If you do spank, bring the dog back to the urine or feces - put his nose near it so he knows what you're spanking him. (please don't shove the pup's nose into it) then hold him there and give him 1 or 2 good spank on the butt - of course they will whine - but it's not punishment if they're ok with it. Some ppl don't spank - that would work too I believe, but not sure how long the training will take.
My best dog would be a 10 month old corgi I have - he peed and poo on the pads since he was 4 and a half weeks old. Since 12 weeks when he could hold his bladder he never had any accidents.
2007-06-02 11:23:43 · answer #3 · answered by Chibi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is impossible to answer. what method are you using.
It's like saying how old will my child be potty trained some as early as 1 1/2 and others not till much later.
It depends on how you are training and teh pup. you can take 8 pups form the same litter and train tehm all teh same way some may pick up quickly and other may take longer.
Also realize that they don't get full bladder cotrol until they are 6- 8 months and a lab isn't full grown until it is 2 years old.
2007-06-02 11:22:01 · answer #4 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The puppy needs consistent training, be sure you clean up accidents with a proper cleaner like Get Serious or Nature's Miracle these remove the scents that regular household cleaners leave behind telling a dog it's okay to potty there. Educate yourself on proper dog training, consider crate training it makes potty training easier. But it takes time and there can be setbacks, just like potty training a child. Stay positive and consistent and that will help.
2007-06-02 11:21:30 · answer #5 · answered by Proud to be APBT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A couple months at least. It would be better to keep it in a small area until he gets the hang. A puppy doesn't want to mess its bed up if it is confined. Take it outside as soon as you let it out. When you are able to devote a lot of time take it out every 30-45 minutes.
2007-06-02 11:20:22 · answer #6 · answered by Fussy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Labs are very easy to train. You must be on guard all the time to have housebreaking work. They always poop and pee after they eat, wake up, and play. If you imediately take them out after these events you are sure to be on top of things. Always praise big time when they are outside and doing their stuff-not after they are done.
2007-06-02 11:24:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well,that depends.if u get from petland it would take about 2 months or more most likely(thats how long it took to train my cairren terrier) but if u get a lab from a breeder it should take about 1 month! (it took about that long to train my chocolate lab)
so i hope that helps u!!!
2007-06-02 11:21:46 · answer #8 · answered by pie luver 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my pup is part lab, austrailian shepherd and st benard! HE IS HUGE! He was 13lbs at eight weeks lets just say that
we started training him at 8 weeks
labs are pretty smart but you need to be very patient with him since he is young! So...just hang in there! And don't let him get away with anything
2007-06-02 11:21:53 · answer #9 · answered by MJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a lab. now hes almost 2 years old.
it might take weeks. but.. dont stop trying .
after a while they will learn
also.. i know that all lab puppies. destroy almost everythingg
just to let u know.. after a year.. he/ she will stop destroying everything and.. they will become .. calm..
2007-06-02 11:31:12 · answer #10 · answered by Consti 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋