How do I get my 8 month old puppy to stop peeing and pooping in house or cage?

Question

My husband and I just got a 8 month old puppy Saturday.
The puppy seemed fine untill Sunday morning. Although his paperwork says he is a shepard / lab mix, he has black spot on his tongue like a chow.


On Sunday, my husband woke up and took him outside, but he didn't relive himself, instead he pooped and peed on my carpet. He did fine all day, even though we put him out several times throughout the day, he still peed on the blanket in his cage.

I need any and all good suggestions to break his peeing and pooping in the house (even in his cage.)

Thank you!

Answer 1

First of all, not JUST Chow's have black spots on their tongues. A lot of dog breeds have a spot or two on them, including labs. So most liekly the puppy is still a shepherd/lab mix.

Anyways, one problem with him going to the bathroom in the crate could be it's too big. If the puppy has too much room, then he will definately pee and poop in it because he has enough room/space to get away from it. I would buy a separater for the crate if this is the case, and then once he's much bigger, take it out.

It is expected for the puppy to have accidents at this time, since he is only 8 weeks old as well as he was just adopted/purchased. Sometimes, they will continue to go to the bathroom in your house in the same area, in which case when you clean it up, you need to use some kind of spray cleaner with enzymes in it (from the petstore like Nature's Miracle) which beraks down the smell that attracts them to the same area.

A puppy NEEDS to be taken out after every meal, nap, and playtime. Taking him out EVERY thirty minutes is a must, because they cannot hold themselves very long. Once you take him out, let him sniff around the yard and encourage him to go by saying "Go potty, go potty" in a sweet and encouraging voice. Once he goes, praise him immediately and give him a treat.

Potty-training does not just happen "like that." You need to work on it, and like I said, constantly take him out every thirty minutes. If you catch him in the act of having an accident, clap your hands loudly and say "No, no" but not in a harsh voice. Quickly pick him up and bring him out, praise and give him a treat when he finishes outside. Over time, he will understand.

You also need to take him out during the night. Take away water at 8:00 PM or so, and then take him out every couple of hours. You need to set an alarm to wake up. I usually put my puppy to bed around 8-9, woke up at 11 PM, 2 AM, and then 6 AM.

Answer 2

This puppy is not or has never been house trained. You need to go back to the basics.

Keep a crate and don't pen her in the kitchen or any other room. Only use the crate when you are unable to watch her but make sure the crate is of the proper size. Crates should just be big enough to allow the dog to stand up, stretch and turn around in. Dogs will not relieve themselves in the area they are sleeping unless they absolutely cannot hold it. Also there should not be anything left in the crate that the puppy can chew such as stuffed animals or blankets. If she does happen to have an accident in the crate these will retain moisture and the mess will be harder for you to clean.

When she is inside and out of the crate you can tether her to you, so that you can watch her closely. This also teaches her to be on a lead and at the same time she can be with you. If you don't want to tether her then when she's not crated you have to watch her like a hawk.

To house train her. Take her outside every hour or so. Tell her "Outside" in an exuberant and happy voice. Take her to where you want her to go, put the lead on her a tell her "Go Pee" watch her and when she goes praise her profusely. Something like " Good Girl, Go Pee" and make sure you pet her at the same time. Take her back inside, into the crate, tethered or just watching her. She will have accidents and (You have to catch her in the act) when she does, show her what she did and say in a stern low voice "No potty". It's not what you are saying that gets her attention it's how you say it. Take her outside as above and say " Go Pee". She likely won't because she just went in the house. Stay outside for a few minutes and bring her back in. If training is consistent it should take no longer than 10-14 days. After she starts getting the idea you need to teach her how to get your attention when she needs to go out.

Answer 3

The dog is nervous. He is in a new, strange place.

Take the blanket out of the crate until he's comfortable in there. Give him some treats in there and toys and make it feel cozy for him.

Also, you may need to use a divider to give the pup less room for now. Supervise him when he's NOT in the cage. This way, you can catch him making mistakes and gently correct him, by taking him outside.

When he's showing improvement, put the blanket back in the crate.

Be patient and use positive reinforcements.

Answer 4

You need to go outside with him so you can praise him when he eliminates outside. He has no idea this is a good thing to do unless you tell him.

Take the blanket out of his crate, and make sure his crate isn't to big. It should be just big enough to stand up turn around, and lie down. Any bigger and he will mess in it.

Full house training details can be found here http://www.tiaspetplace.com/housetraining_your_puppy_or_dog.htm

As for the spot on his tongue, many dogs with no relation to chows have spots on their tongues. In fact I had a lab/golden retriever who had 3 spots on her tongue. She had no relation to a chow.

Answer 5

You have to realize that this dog is still very young, upset and confused: a strange environment, strange people, strange smells. Take him outside, as you do, but when he dirties inside the house don't be upset. Just tell him very calmly "no, don't do that", pick him up right away and take him outside. He will learn, and it depends on his intelligence how long it will take. The more frightened he is the longer it will take. Today there are very good carpet cleaning pastes and also sprays against the odor and dew. Just be patient and understanding. The blanket is washable.

Answer 6

If your husband is peeing and pooping on your carpet, there must be something wrong with his enclosure. You are very kind to have given him a blanket though... He is obviously getting old and needs special care. Just tell him ''There,there help is on its way'' and everything should be fine. If this terrible dialema continues however, you should probably get him put to S-L-E-E-P.There are plenty more fish in the sea...

Answer 7

Try this, it works on my puppy but it takes time. Use unwanted cloth or newspaper to wipe its pee and place it in the are where you want your puppy pee. Then show your puppy the place for several times or even days... good luck

Answer 8

slap some pampers on it...