Puppy Training Help??!!?

Question

Alright, I have 2 Bichon puppies. 1 is my husband and I's and the other my mom is taking when she comes to visit for Thanksgiving. They are sweet, cute and fun, but the problem is: my husband is starting to hate them because they are not trained. He says that our puppy will never be trained because she is a small dog and small dogs do what they want. I know different because I grew up with smaller dogs. So, I need help with some quick ways to get them to be more obedient and COMPLETELY potty trained REALLY soon. See, we are moving from our apartment to a new house next weekend and he is stressing that they are going to ruin the carpet, etc. So, I need to find out a pretty quick solution...at least so I can show him some progress!
Anything would be helpful!
Thanks so much! :)

Answer 1

Every dog will train at their own speed. Unfortunately for you.
The most import thing is that you really donate the TIME to keep a close watch on them.

Their bladders are very small and need to go out often. At least once an hour. Have a key word for going out. Our's is "lets check the back" which means were are all going to the back yard and do our business. That is better than saying lets go pee. Keep a close watch on them. If you see them acting like they might be about to squat or hike, make an abrupt noise or a whistle to get their attention and grab them and go ourside immediately. I don't like to paper train because later they will pee on any paper left in the floor because you taught them to do that. I hope you are not up-stairs in the apartment.

If you have to you can train them to one of those pads you buy at the pet stores for now and later when you get the house, move the pad outside and later just do away with the pad.

Wash any area that they do use, so you remove any smell which will atttract them back to that spot. Don't scold them or hit them, they did what nature intended and they have to learn where the proper place it and that's your job. Don't rub their noses in the spot that is certainly going to teach them to go out side....yea.!

The most important thing is to be consistant and very watchful.

Some people will crate train. Keep them in the crate and let out to play in the yard and then return to the crate. It could take several days to 2 weeks before they get the idea that outside is to pee. But remember they cannot open that door because the handle is too high....so if they pee in the house it is your fault not theirs.

Another big item that it would help is if your spouse is on the same page and will help with the training. If you have to train, do the housework and fight with him....it is not going to be a good 2 weeks. Talk with him and request his help. Small dogs who are absolutely obnoxious can learn as long as you and your husband establish yourself as the alpha of the pack and don't let the "cute" little guys run you.

Answer 2

I have a dachshund and he or she is now a 12 months. I suppose a few puppy breeds are extra inclined to being greater at condominium breaking, and a few are utterly cussed (like my little lady). I did repetition along with her. It took her approximately three months to eventually get the inspiration of "good enough I have got to move to the toilet at the dog pad", and now she under no circumstances has an coincidence. Although a few folks say you should not enable your puppy to make use of a dog pad, and that you simply must take them out at the grass. Anyways, What I did with my dog is approximately each 25-30 min (the primary day) I could placed her at the pad, with restrained house for her to transport round it and wait a pair mins and allow her move. If she had an coincidence at the carpet, I could placed her instantly at the dog pad. Honestly, it sucks condominium breaking a dog. But I desire I helped somewhat. Congrats in your new dog although! Good success! EDIT- The intent I recomend dog pads is given that, I reside in an rental in which I are not able to get external and allow her move at all times, second while I move to paintings and I depart her within the kitchen, she demands to visit the toilet someplace. Honestly, on account that she has been condominium damaged I have not begun to have her have any injuries or some other unhealthy conduct come from her utilising the dog pad.

Answer 3

First... crate train..... crate train.... crate train.
This is the best way to go. Think of it as giving your puppies each their own room. You need two crates.
Second, as soon as they have their second set of shots, start looking for a puppy kindergarten for you, your husband and your puppy to attend. Try to find one geared toward smaller dogs. You must go as a family to all be on the same page. This is the stuff marital fights are made of, so take heed.
Third, the Ultimate Puppy Toolkit is a wonderful comprehensive guide to training puppies. It is gentle and easy to follow with great pictures and step by step guide for basic obedience, crate training, housebreaking, socialization and even games that are fun to build bonds with your puppy and reinforce obedience.

I hope you guys have fun with your puppies!
Best of luck

Answer 4

Crate training is the best way to go. It's important to remember putting them in their crate IS NOT a punishment and so the puppies need to know that too. I used Nature's Recipe Training Treats for crating him. Every time I put him in there, he got a treat. Remember the crate is a safe place for him, not a "time-out" zone.

For potty-training: Try to live by the rule of thumb: if you can't have your eyes on your puppies at all times, they need to be in their crate. Even when you need to use the restroom. Give them a treat when you put them in the crate so they know they didn't do anything wrong. It is much easier to teach them the right way to do things instead of trying to stop them from doing it the wrong way first and then teach them the right way. The less accidents they have, the shorter time it will take to potty train them. And of course, "throw them a party" when they potty outside-sometimes this works better than treats because they know they made you happy. And remember, they're babies, so they're going to have accidents sometimes- BUT at least in the beginning, put the responsibility on yourself to limit the amount of accidents they have, not on them. They don't even really know how to control their bladders right now so take them outside before they even realize they have to potty.

As for obedience, my puppy loved to learn how to do the "obedience tricks". There were always treats involved and doing it for about 10 minutes a day made a huge difference. It helped to let him know that I'm in charge and that it makes me happy when he listens (his drive to please really helped with that one :)

Exercise! "A tired puppy is a happy puppy" -- Try the dog park, specifically one with a particular section for small dogs. Socializing them while they're young is really important because it will allow you to take them to the dog park in the future which is such a fantastic source of exercise.

Finally--Cesar Milan! Watch the Dog Whisperer on National Geographic channel. He makes it really easy to understand how to communicate with your dog to make him happy, healthy, and well behaved.

Answer 5

Crate training is a good idea. Another quick solution might be to invest in an indoor dog potty. They are great for helping to housebreak your pets, especially smaller dogs. A good model to check out is Ugodog. Ugodog is easier, cleaner, and cheaper than conventional doggie pee pads. They also provide some good housebreaking tips. Check em out!

http://www.ugodog.net/puppytraining.html

Answer 6

You have to know that puppies do NOT potty train over nite. Are you crating or utilizing an x-pen to confine the pups so they don't have free roam of the home to potty where they please?

You must keep an eye on puppy at all times, period. Never let them out of your sight. If you can't watch them, crate them or contain them in a "safe" place, such as an x-pen.

Answer 7

Good luck on your house!!!
If it's small enough the dogs may think it's their den, and will not go poo-poo or pi-pi there. Just like in their crate.

Answer 8

Ok. When your little darling make a boo boo, take them back to the spot and put their nose in it. Then spank or scold them and immediately take them outside. Clean the spot with vinegar and water.