new puppy owner!! i need help with EVERYTHING!! please HELP!!?

Question

okay...so i have a 10 week old puppy, he's adorable and i love him to death but he tears up the carpet and my shoes whenever he's out. i've tried cage training (although, i am not very familiar with how to do it exactly) and he still poo's and pee's in my room. and also--i think he has fleas!! how do i get rid of this?! and how do i train him to sit, speak, stay...etc.!! please help...this is the first dog i've ever owned b4. he's gotten his shots and everything i'm just not sure what to do next!! thanks!!

Answer 1

First of all, the puppy is teething so you'll need to buy some chew toys. Put your shoes and carpet away. In fact, keep your puppy away from anything that you don't want chewed up. I gave my puppy lots of crushed ice and he liked that.

2nd of all, the puppy must LEARN to go to the potty outside and you must teach him. The puppy must be taken outside first thing he wakes up, after you feed and water him, and before bedtime. Always take him to the same spot and tell him to "go potty" he'll learn these two words eventually. Wait patiently for him to sniff around and do his business. After he does it, praise him a bunch. Dogs want to please their owners. If your puppy is inside the house and starts to go, say NO real loudly then take him outside. That will teach him that it is not ok to go potty inside. You must be consistent in this though, and that requires constant supervision by you.
3rd, crate train him. Start by putting the puppy in the crate for 1 hour and slowly increase the time. Put a treat in the crate and a toy in there to keep him busy. That will teach him that being in a crate is a good thing. Those chew bones are a good thing to have. Keep the crate in the main area of the house so the puppy does not feel like he is locked up in a room. Leave the area where the crate is or the puppy will whine a lot and want you to let him out. Do not leave the puppy in there for more than 4 hours. Before you put him in the crate and after you take him out, take him outside to go potty.
4. Flea collars do not work. My vet recommended Frontline. It is waterproof medicine and you put it on him once a month. You'll also want to give him heartworm medicine once a month such as heartgard or interceptor.
5. The way to train puppys with simple commands is to do it with dog treats. Dogs are very motivated by food. You should get a book on puppies or watch videos to learn about puppies. You don't say what type of puppy you have but they also have to be groomed some more often than others. You'll also need to brush their coats and clean their ears regularly. Sometimes they get intestinal worms and have to be on medicine. Learn about dogs as much as you can. They are very enjoyable to have around but you also have to put in the time to care for them, exercise them, love them. Good luck.

Answer 2

My first puppy was peeing all the way to scratch at the door at 13 weeks. They don't have full control of their bladders until around that time so up until then can be trying. As for crate training, I am fully behind it. While he is learning, he shouldn't have anymore room in the cage than enough to lie down, it sounds mean but puppies GENERALLY don't like to lie in their own poo (I say generally because I puppy sat a Boxer that didn't mind it a bit). Some cages come with a barrier to put up for training but I have used cardboard, it didn't work that well for me but it is a recommended way to block off the larger part of the cage. I swear by cage training but I also stand by the fact that a dog shouldn't be allowed to roam the house when you aren't home until at least 2 years old as he could chew up something like a lamp cord and really get hurt. Also with puppies you should watch their food and water intake, about 20 minutes after eating they should need to go outside (sometimes earlier, just keep a close eye on him) and they shouldn't have water available at all times during potty training or else you will have accidents in the house, and it is counterproductive. My 2 boys are ages 3 and 4 and have free roam while I am not home with no problems. I wish you the best of luck!

Answer 3

I was in this same exact situation 1 year ago this month.My puppy had fleas. The vet advised us to bathe him Ivory Soap. I had to bathe him in Ivory Soap twice a day for about 3 days. You have to get a pair of tweezers, and pick the dead fleas off. I know it sounds gross, but it has to be done.

The puppy is probably teething so go to a pet store and buy him some teething toys. They have all sorts. We also got an old sock and tied it in a knot, and let him have it. It was "his sock", and he still has it today. When he was teething he would just suck on it. I guess it felt good against the gums.

Crate training is tough at first. Not to sound stupid, but you have to train him to love his crate. Let him know that it his "happy place" Dont ever put him in there as punishment because he will then associate his crate as punishment. We now let our dog stay in the kitchen when we are gone during the day. When I come home he is always laying in his crate.
Its kind of like his getaway spot.

He will continue to poo and pee until he is trained. Even when he is trained he will still make mistakes. Just be patient.

Good luck. Trust me he will go through phases that will drive you up the wall. But with a little patience and time it will be over before you know it.

Answer 4

I have several dogs, and I have alot of advice for you.
First of all, buy your dog a crate for him to sleep in. It should
only be big enough for the dog to turn around in. This is so
the dog will not poop or pee inside of it. They will not go
where they sleep, but if there is extra room they will make a
space to do it in. Now your dog needs a collar and a leash.
Pups need alot of sleep, and love to play alot also.
Keep your pup in the crate at night time. Ignore it if he crys.
Do not go to him. It will stop crying in a few nights.
Have an area that you can block off for the dog to eat and
drink in, and to also play. Do not let the dog run around the
house until he is trained or it will be much harder for the dog
to learn anything. Ok, after you take the dog out of the crate
take him to eat and drink, and play with him for a few minutes.
He will need to go very soon, so take him outside, and make
sure he is on a leash. When the dog does do his business,
praise the dog alot. Give the dog a treat and make a big
fuss. If your having problems getting him to go outside and
do his business, buy some puppy pads. They are scented
and the dog will want to go on them. Put one outside when
you take him out. and just walk around it. Keep in mind
that praising your dog for doing good things is great. NO
treats should be given at any other time, cause you will
confuse the dog. I know this will work, just continue to do it.
Also, buy your dog some toys, and something to chew on.

Answer 5

The crates purpose is to keep the dog safe and your home from being destroyed. When you are unable to supervise your dog, the dog will need to be locked in it's crate. This is where it would also sleep. You need to get your dog familiar with the crate. Start by playing with it in the crate. It should never be used as punishment or the dog will associate the crate with punishment. If trained properly your dog will voluntarily go in the crate and love it. At night time (when it's a pup) you will probably need to wake up every hour to take it out to use the potty.

Puppies have to go to the bathroom OFTEN. The most likely reason for his accidents is probably because he is not taken out often enough. A dog will have to use the bathroom immediately after sleeping, eating, and playing. On top of that they will probably use the bathroom every hour, most likely less. Dogs display specific behavior before relieving themselves. When you think he will relieve himself, take him outside. Another reason for accidents is poor supervision. A puppy needs to be constantly supervised.

Answer 6

Get him some flea treatment from a vets. You can use spot-ons like Frontline from 8 weeks of age. Do not rely on pet store treatments.

Get yourself enrolled in some puppy classes so you can learn how to train him. Get him neutered once he reaches 5 months of age. Email me if you want tips on crate training. You should always phone a vet if you have questions about your pet - they're not just there to treat illnesses and injuries, they're there to provide advice on all aspects of pet care, and it'll be much better advice than what you'll get on here.

Chalice

Answer 7

OK. i got my new puppy about 1 year ago and i had the same problem. What you should do is get books on how to train your dog. i trained my dog to sit by putting a treat infront of her face and moving it upward and as her head followed she sat it works really good. teach her to stay before she attacks her food dish. before you put it down say stay and put your hand out like you r telling someone to stop and dont give her the food till she sits and stays it works realy well. Potty training isnt easy. Try putting your dog in a cage more often and put newspaper down and also get puppy pads that you put all over your floor when you get a new puppy and take your dog outside alot and say potty and when she goes inside scold her and take her outside immediatly. it should work. If you still have problems training her to sit and stuff take her to obediance class. that should help. Hope i gave some help. Good Luck.

Answer 8

well at the nearest wal mart they have pet pads you can lay in your room for him to use the bath room on and the chewing everything he is just trying to get his teeth stronger get him some toys and raw hides other wise known as bones to chew on and to teach him how to do trick get some treats to help you train him as a matter of fact you can get all of this at wal mart.

Answer 9

Not trying to be funny, but get "Puppies for Dummies". Lots of good information.

Answer 10

hi, congratulations on your new little puppy! here is something that i think will help you alot. its short training videos put out by Animal Planet. the training videos are on the left in green. best to you and your pup!
http://www.petvideo.com/