i need puppy advice please???

Question

im trying to crate train my puppy right now but it whines and barks for 30 minutes and i cant help but to cave in. i know consistency is key but he sounds like he hates it and so i cant help but to let him out.
and whenever i take him out to pee he refuses to use the leash. he also refuses to pee. i dont want to drag him because that would be cruel... what do i do? this puppy isnt listening to me or my orders!

Answer 1

Your puppy has no ideas what orders are.
Put him in his crate for short periods of time, when you can be there with him to reassure him. Gradually increase the time he spends.

It takes time to discipline a young dog. they are not born knowing commands.

Take him outside on the leash, be patient and talk to him reassuringly, until he realizes that he is not going to be harmed. Let him get used to it in small stages.

Answer 2

Consistency is key, for sure. Don't cave in, there is nothing cruel about a crate, you are the boss.

Make sure that going into the crate is a positive experience, i.e. always give him a treat when he goes in and never put him in as a punishment. He will wine, but he will relax after a bit. It will take a while though since he knows if he goes on long enough he'll get what he wants.

Also, encourage him with treats to walk on the leash, every time he takes a few steps give him a treat, or show him the treat and make him walk to it while on the leash.
It will take time, but he'll get used to it.
Spend time on the leash, not just when he's going out to pee, work with him in the house or in the yard, when peeing is not the objective.

Make sure you don't get annoyed with him about the peeing thing. Take him out when you think he needs to go i.e. after naps, play, drinking and eating. Give him time to go, if he does great, react like it's the most amazing thing he's ever done, if not oh well. Take him back inside and if he tries to pee where he shouldn't say a firm "no" and take him back outside immediately.

Answer 3

You've taught him he doesn't have to listen. Instead of being so soft on him, you need to ignore his bad behavior. When you walk him, don't look at him or talk to him, just hold the lease and start walking. When you get to the end of the leash, if he doesn't move, just stand still for a moment, don't look at him, then start walking again. Dragging him a bit won't hurt him. When you put him in his crate, DO NOT give in. Now you've taught him whining will get him out, you'll have to teach him that's not true by leaving him in there until he stops whining, no matter how much you hate it. Leave the room, watch TV, do whatever, but do not give in.

Answer 4

First off, why is your dog in the crate while you are home? Crate training doesn't mean leave the dog in their constantly. You are supposed to crate the dog when you are away from the house so it will not potty in the house- this helps with potty training. It is crying nonstop because you are home and it is locked up. Do not crate the dog unless you are not home or sleeping (some people crate their dogs at night but leave the crate in your room because they are pack animals are like to be with their owners).
Take him to obedience classes at your local PetSmart or another place in your area that offers them.

Your dog is not learning anything from being in a crate all day while you do whatever around the house. Take him outside a couple times an hour and say "lets go outside to potty" and when you are outside say "go potty" that way he related going potty to doing it outside. You can't possibly expect your dog to listen to you when it is in a crate all day- it needs a lot more excercise than that.

Here are some helpful websites for crate training:
http://www.mysmartpuppy.com/ask-us/articles/Crating101.html

http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/our_pets_for_life_program/dog_behavior_tip_sheets/crate_training.html

Answer 5

This takes consistent, patient training.
Could you sign up for group obedience classes with your puppy?
Large pet stores schedule them, Petco does I know.
Ask your vet to recommend a trainer who gives group obedience lessons, it will help socialize your pup and teach you how to train him in an easy, group setting.

Get "Puppies for Dummies", dumb title, great book, will tell you what to do - and what to expect.

No puppy does well on a leash at first, take it easy, walk him for short periods, drag him a little if you have to, won't hurt.

Be patient, he'll get the hang of it - don't sweat it - doesn't have to be the perfect dog, or learn all in one week.
He's a baby - he's going to be playful and not pay attention.

He may be too young for much training yet, but eventually he will learn.

Don't crate for too long at a time, he can't hold it all night yet.

Answer 6

Well, keep his crate close to you when you are home. If you are cooking, place it in the kitchen. If you are watching tv, place it next to the sofa. He should be more calm if you are within his sight.

As for leash training, I don't think he is actually refusing. I think he just doesn't understand the concept yet. Don't drag him, gjust give him tugs until he gets the idea.

How old is this puppy? Depending on the age, i would suggest a training collar.

Answer 7

You need to be strong by ignoring the cries. It might take a day, two, maybe even a week, but when you ignore the cries, your dog will definitely get it.

You are not being cruel, but caving in isn't going to help you get your dog housebroken. It's also a good idea, because when you're not home, your crate can keep your dog out of harm's way.

Answer 8

Sounds like your dog is doing a fantastic job at training you.

1. You are the boss. You set limits. You lead. You give instructions. You make him listen.
2. He is the dog. He is subordinate. He listens and obeys.
3. When all else fails stick to #1.

Cruel is an untrained dog that ends up at a shelter being euthanized because its owners didn't MAKE IT LISTEN & OBEY.

Answer 9

You are showing ur dog that he can be the pack leader. When he grows up, can u imagine how he probably will be? You need to just ignore him crying unless you KNOW that it is a potty whine. Maybe get some obedience classes started while he is young.

Answer 10

join a puppy class to learn the correct way to train the dog. but you need to put your foot down and stop taking him out of the crate. otherwise you are going to have a dog that whines for everything for the rest of his life and its going to drive you crazy.