We can't potty train our dog! Help!?

Question

We have a seven month old Boxer puppy. We got her at four months and she seemed to be mostly potty trained. We followed all the suggestions of crate training, took her out frequently to the same place in our yard. We praised her and gave her treats for going potty, etc. She has had a couple accidents in her crate where she'll pee overnight, but those were few and far between. She seemed to be doing great.

Now, all of a sudden, she has started peeing on the kitchen floor! (where we keep her when she's not outside). It's like she's reverting. We haven't caught her doing it, so we can't tell her no. She spends most of her time outside, and when inside we take her out frequently, so it's not like it's because she's locked inside for hours on end.

What can we do? Are we doing something wrong? Is this normal in the training, growing up process in dogs? We clean the spots with anti-pet smell solution, but obviously it's not working.

Suggestions from pet experts or owners?

Thanks

Answer 1

House training is one of the first tasks that every new dog owner will undertake in the introduction of their puppy to its new home. There are three categories of house training types :
a) Basic house training ; the establishment of an allowable toilet area for your pet.
b) Submissive wetting ; urination occurring when greeting, disciplining or high excitement.
c) Marking ; upon reaching puberty - some dogs (male or female) will mark their territory.
House Training :
House training should only take approximately two weeks to establish as a routine provided;
a) you must be consistent and committed
b) you are prepared to train your pet from the moment you take possession. Have a leash, collar, a designated area and are prepared to maintain a schedule.
Retraining a dog that has already established bad habits can take six weeks or more.

As soon as possible get your new puppy to the vet for a complete check-up. This will assure you that you have obtained a healthy pup and alert you to any medical complications that can make house training more difficult. Situations such as intestinal upset, intestinal parasites and urinary tract infections can make house training difficult to impossible.

The designated toilet area can be as general as outside of the house or as specific as a particular corner of the backyard. You must have a specific plan as to what the designated area is going to be. You can not teach the dog what is acceptable if you are uncertain.

Your attitude is one of the most important ingredients in house training your dog. Your puppy does not know what is wrong. If there is a mistake tell him "no" but do not discipline too severely. You only want him to know that you are displeased, you do not want the pup to feel that you are the source of pain. When the pup has done well, pat him, praise him, let the dog know that you are very pleased. The pup will want to do things that please you. House training can be a foundation for all future training. Affection and praise as a reward for proper response - "no" signaling displeasure and guidance to show the dog what you do want.

Scheduling:
1. Create a schedule that is practical for you to maintain. If you can not stick to your schedule - you can't expect the dog to adhere to it.
2. Do not allow your dog to free feed until house training is well established. Be very careful of your dogs diet - avoid foods and/or snacks that can be upsetting to his digestive tract.
3. Schedule your dog's bed time and waking-up time. Adhere to these times as closely as possible.
4. Young pups will require frequent nap times, be sure that your schedule can accommodate the pup's naps. Remember that the pup will need to be taken outside after each nap.
5. Emotional intensity - after intense emotional stimulation (badly scared, frightened, or a particularly rowdy play session) the pup may need to relieve himself.
6. Within two to three days, most dogs will be able to "control themselves" for eight hours during the night. You must keep in mind that your daytime schedule will need to be somewhat flexible. By paying attention to your dog, you will learn his nap requirements. Your dog will learn "the routine" and you will both have a schedule that you can live with.

Supervise in the House :
1. By knowing where your dog is at all times, and what he is doing, you can avoid mistakes. When a pup stops playing and starts to look around for a "good spot", he needs to go out. By observing your dog you will quickly learn to tell the difference between the pup's exploring his new universe and his searching for a "good location".
2. If the pup starts to make a mistake, firmly but quietly say "No" and take the dog straight to his toilet area. Do not yell at the dog. Do not chase the dog. At this point it is up to you to be observant of your dog. Any mistakes that are made are due to your not paying attention.
3. If you can not supervise the dog for a period of time, put the dog in a confinement area (prepared with papers) or confine him to the room where you are.
4. When you are relaxing (watching TV, reading or on computer), have the dog with you. Give the pup some of his toys to play with. Have the dog on his leash or confine him to the room where you are, so that he doesn't wander of and have an accident. Teach him that it can be enjoyable just being with you.

When you can't be with your dog:
1. Provide a small area confinement area (bathroom with all "chewable" items removed, fenced off area of the garage, or a crate).
2. Do not leave food and water with the dog, or fill him with cookies or snacks before you leave. You should schedule the pup's breakfast to be at least 2 hours before your planned departure time. That way the pup can eat, digest his food and relieve himself prior to your departure.
3. Ideally, if you are going to be gone for more than eight hours, someone should give the dog a drink and an opportunity to relieve himself.

Taking the dog out (to the latrine) :
1. Take your dog on leash to the designated toilet area. Stand quietly, so that the dog can find the right spot. Do not distract the dog. Do not praise the dog during his search. If after about 5 minutes your dog hasn't gone to the bathroom, return him to the house (keeping a close eye on him) for about 1/2 hour, then try again.
2. As the dog starts to relieve himself; calmly praise him. Use a chosen word or phrase (good potty or wonderful potty). This phrase will only be used for praise in going potty.
3. When the dog has finished relieving himself praise him more enthusiastically. Let him know that you are very proud of him.
4. Remember your dog's routine. Some dogs will "potty" two or three times per outing in the morning, but only twice per outing in the evening. Urination is often followed by defecation, while other dogs will do the reverse.
5. Even. if the weather is foul, do not let your dog know that you don't want to be going outside with him. By teaching your dog that even in bad weather going outside is "the thing to do", to please you, then he will be more willing to convey his needs to you.
6. While you are learning your dog's "time table", take him out immediately after he wakes up, after he has eaten and after all play sessions.

Catching the dog "in the act" :
1. Without yelling, firmly say "No". If you still don't have the dog's attention, clap your hands.
2. Get the dog outside, to the designated latrine area. If the dog relieves himself outside praise him. Proceed with the potty routine.
3. Clean the mess with a deodorizing or odor killing cleanser. If the dog smells his own scent as having been used as a bathroom area, the dog will continue to use the area.
If the cleanser is not able to eliminate enough of the scent so that the dog can not detect it, you can help mask the scent over with vanilla extract. Just one or two drops will make it impossible for the dog to smell any lingering odor.

If you find a mess after the fact :
1. Do not punish the dog.
2. Accept the fact that you were not paying attention to the dog.
3. Do not show the dog that you are upset. Calmly put the dog on his leash and bring him to the location of the accident. With the dog at your side, firmly scold the potty. Do not scold the dog.
4. Blot up some urine, or pick up some stool with a piece of paper. Take the evidence and the dog to the latrine area. Place the paper on the ground and with the dog watching praise the potty for being in the "right" place. Temporarily leave the paper there. (Remove it when the dog isn't watching)
5. Clean up the remaining mess in the house as outlined above.


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Answer 2

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Answer 3

here is the answer. This is very normal. In many petstores there are pampers for dogs. Ask fro thaht or to save more money (no diffrence really) use newspapers. Everytime she peas make her get scared or else she will get used to this often even they are older. Also do not place your fingers into there mouths becasue when they get older they will miss the feeing and start to destroy the furniture in your entire house. It is the same with all the pets. Also you should take her in the morning aroung 6 or 7 am and 3 or 4pm and then again 8 pm for a walk. She will gan your trust and be potty trained. If it still continues to happen make her scared as if you will hit her but dont you need to give all animals tlac tender love and care. REmember puppies are babbies nad dogs are us. Best of luck! Email me at [e-mail] or [e-mail] please for questions or to show me your pup. Trust me im a kid!

Answer 4

i try to use a command when the dog goes outside. I do this from when they are puppies ( I use Hurry... hurry)... When the dog goes inside wipe it up and wipe it on the ground where you want the dog to go. Pring the dog to the spot and let him investigate it use the leash and a little guidance but not force. When he smells his urine and goes on top of it.... say hurry... hurry.
This process can be fustrating and time consuming but you need to be consistant.... If you are really consistant you should it can be completely trained in 2 weeks.

it sounds to me as though your dog may be bored or he is getting confused from mixed signals from people in the house

Answer 5

I agree that she could have a bladder infection. I don't agree that you should scare her or hit her.

Another possibility may be that, if she spends most of her time outdoors, she's just gotten used to the idea of going whenever she feels the need, no matter where she happens to be at the time.

I'd say your best bet is to go back to doing everything the way you did when you first brought her home. That will retrain her.

Answer 6

Anytime a dog has a 'relaspe' in training or has a new behavior please start with a vet visit. She could have a bladder infection or could have a training issue. It is better to rule out medical reasons first then start on behavior issues.

By the sounds of your/her history I would suspect medical problem first ( infection)

good luck~

Answer 7

You seem slightly puzzled on a thank you to apply the kennel. whilst it's time to flow potty take the canine out on a leash, and supply him 5 minutes to flow. If he would not go in that element he is going back into the kennel for 15-20 minutes. you're taking him out back and repeat the cycle if he would not go. whilst the canine does go exterior, you compliment him. i do no longer recommend employing treats as a praising gadget, your love and happiness are sturdy sufficient and has no fat and energy. You deliver him back into the abode and he gets unfastened variety of the abode. He learns that as quickly as he is going potty exterior, he gets to play interior the finished abode. additionally, if he does go interior the abode, attempt taking the feces or urine stained textile exterior and go away it the place you want him to flow. As for the spot he likes to flow in, clean it up properly. If it extremely is not carpet then you definately can use a bleach answer to do away with the scent. whether you do no longer scent it the canine can. If it extremely is carpet use a white vinegar, lemon, and water answer. One area vinegar, 0.5 area lemon, to 3 areas water. take up the urine as much as conceivable, spray the answer, then use a broom to get the answer deep in there. youthful canines under 6 months ought to go out each 2 hours, they might't carry it for terribly long. After 6 months, they start to hold it for longer and might wait as much as eight hours for some. I constantly take my canine out each 4 hours at minimum, and did it greater many times whilst i became into first potty instruction him. as quickly as he's potty knowledgeable, you want to commence a time table. you ought to basically scold your canine by employing giving a noisy noise of No or hi, or notwithstanding you opt to end them. do no longer use their names. Scolding basically occurs in case you capture them till now or in the process the act, by no potential after. One final element, coach your canine the potty command. whilst they're exterior sniffing around use a command like "Get Busy" (do no longer use something you're able to say in daily conversations.) whilst the canine starts off to flow, be quiet, and whilst they end compliment them properly. After a on a similar time as, all you will ought to do is say the command and that they are going to go. it will save you time. wish that helps.

Answer 8

Maybe she feels pressured, I have a doggy door and it works well, you can get a doggy door if you have a secure back yard for her to go into.