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Josh
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posted April 04, 2003 03:30 PM
I am having a hard time trying to get my puppy newspaper trained. Its really gross, but I wake up in the morning adn there is always an accident. Is there any special tips that I could try to get this moving a little quicker? Thanks for anyones help
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Dawn
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posted April 30, 2003 08:43 AM
My first reccomendation to you would be to NOT paper train your dog. If you ever plan on getting him housebroken, it will make it sooo much harder. If you must paper train him, either get the spray that encourages them to go in a certain spot, or get the puppy training pads. Whenever he goes where you want him to, praise him and give him a treat.
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posted April 30, 2003 12:53 PM
I agree with Dawn, if you don't have to paper train - don't. It is best to keep the pup confined preferrably a crate, when you cannot watch him. Then when you let him out, ask him at the door if he has to go "outside", then take him right out to where you would like him to potty and tell him to "go potty" or "hurry up" or what ever command you want to give. When he pottys praise him. Also puppies will usually potty right after they eat. So when you feed him, play for a while, then go to the door and ask if he has to go "outside", then take him to the spot etc. Be persistant and consistant, and you will have a potty trained pup and a happy owner in no time. But you do need to be consistant.
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posted July 12, 2003 11:44 PM
I agree totally with norton. The only thing I have to add is that if you have a large breed dog be careful when playing after meals. A large breed dog may bloat if he or she plays to rough after a meal or large amount of water. It can be fatal to the pup and expensive to boot. good luck. remember to be consistant with your dog. switching from paper to outside can be confusing to the pup.
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posted August 26, 2003 11:47 PM
Sorry guys but I kinda dont think you have the correct method (but hey some pups it may work).
I believe the best way is to take your pup outside every fews hours. Wait for the puddle than bring them inside. After few hours than back out and wait. At first it takes a while but aftr a while they learn. This goes at night too. If your pup sleeps with you (my rotty still does) wake up every few hours, go outside wait than come back in. As they get older than the time gets longer. By 12 weeks they should be right and they will wait for you to open the back door but if you start really young the nack is easier.
Patients, perserviance and knowing how to spell will be rewarding.
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posted August 27, 2003 07:35 AM
Remember to not shout at him if he has any accidents straight away, if he is only a puppy he needs to learn and that dosn't come straight away.
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posted August 28, 2003 05:38 PM
Lots of good advice from everyone.
I've always had outside dogs. They are only in the house when I'm in the house.
But, I've had accidents with all my dogs. When a dog is a puppy he needs to go outside after he eats.
As soon as he goes, praise and say what a good dog he is. Continue this. It doesn't take long.
Also get to know your dog's signal that tells you he needs to go. Scotty used to sit by the door or if he really needed to go he would wrap himself up in the curtin.
Mickey whines by the door and look at me. But as young dog he would look for me and whine and whine. I knew he needed something.
Molly lays down by the door and looks around the room. And when I say "you need to go outside" she perks right up.
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posted August 29, 2003 03:20 PM
Just keep practising and don't give up. That's the main tip.
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posted September 17, 2003 08:28 AM
I've heard of puppy training pads - a pad that has a scent they want to go on for some reason. The pads are disposable. Maybe that would help? Try www.sitstay.com
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posted September 17, 2003 08:40 AM
The bad thing about training pads and/or newspapers is that it is very, very difficult to make the transition to outside. Also you will find that your puppy will just start going where the pad normally is whether there's one there or not. So even if you do get him started going outside, he is very likely to still have accidents in that spot.
Think about it like this, with the pad you're telling your dog, it's alright to go right here, inside the house. Then you have t REtrain him to the fact that he can't go anywhere inside the house, but must go outside.
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posted September 18, 2003 11:52 PM
Keep trying - I know it seems like forever - but your pup will catch on eventually. Make it a huge event when he goes potty (your neighbors might think you crazy - but who cares if it helps!).
On the bright side - puppies potty train easy. Kids take 2-3 years!
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posted September 19, 2003 07:31 AM
OK... anyone who has read my other posts under DOG TRAINING II knows I'm having a hard time. My puppy will be 6 months old next week (golden retriever) I keep her in her crate all night and all day when I'm at work - and she has NEVER gone in the crate. During the time I'm home with her, I let her run around the house and I watch her like a hawk. Every 45 mins or so I bring her to the door... I say "gotta go potty?" and bring her to her area where she pees - and it works 100% of the time... THE PROBLEM IS - like last night, I brought her out to go... she went... but then 30 mins or so later - for some reason that I'm unaware of - she just squats right in the middle of the room and takes a huge pee!!!!! I just want to rip my hair out... why does she do this?
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posted September 19, 2003 10:55 AM
She's still young and doesn't have complete control over her bladder yet. As long as it's just an occasional problem (no more than once a week.) I wouldn't worry about it.
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posted September 23, 2003 12:24 AM
Neko, my husky, is about 4 mos - and we still have the occasional accident. Just stock up on carpet cleaner - and try to stay sane.
*I'm trying not to lose my mind now. Was doing a little late night cleaning and found a poo mess behind my dining room table - not a fresh one either - had to be a day old I think.
It helps to have your dog in another room when you clean up the mess. I put my puppy upstairs in bed while I was cleaning up. By the time I go to bed it'll be out of my mind (hopefully) - and I won't be too upset with him.
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posted October 25, 2003 06:26 PM
I have always had pups and dogs in my life as long as I can remember..(60+). I have gone through a lot of trial and error and the best results have been obtained through praise, treats,CONSISTENCY, and patience. I have had 8 week old pups potty trained... my 2 1/2 yr. old Border Collie/red heeler mix was asking to go out at 10 weeks... never had an accident. She was a rescue at 6 weeks from a flea market and for some reason a crate was absolutely terrifying to her, so we did not press the issue. She can be left as long as necessary loose and alone in the house now. She slept on the bed with us every night (a trainer once told me that was the best way to potty train up to about 3-4 months of age--if you are so inclined). It has always worked for us. Some eventually graduated to their own bed...but, this one has been such a love, we can't sleep without her! Rewarding with treats and/or extreme praise when the right thing is done rather than punishing for the wrong thing works just as well with dogs as with children. I have found that after napping is a critical time to take them out. "Let's go potty" and when they do, make them think they have done the most wonderful thing in the world.... most of them will do anything if they think it pleases you. Everyone responds to love... so do they. The unconditional love you get in return is beyond measure.
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posted November 05, 2003 11:16 AM
I have a 3 month of pug, and she spends most of the day in her cage while I am in classes. I take her out to pee after classes, before I leave, and after she eats. My problem is that at nights when she is sleeping in her cage she messes in it. I'm not sure what to do here. I always take her out right before bedtime. Any suggestions?
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posted November 05, 2003 04:58 PM
How large is the crate in relation to her size? If it's too large, they will mess in it. How long before bedtime do you feed?
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marci
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posted November 05, 2003 06:08 PM
THIS IS FOR DAWN
Sorry I didn't get your reply. If you could post it hear that'd be great. Thanks
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posted November 05, 2003 06:23 PM
I'll post it on here in just a sec. Curious as to why you didn't receive it though.
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posted November 05, 2003 06:26 PM
This was her message to me for everyone else to see
The cage is just large enough for her to turn around sit down and lay down. I feed her around 6:00. Then take her out and she goes. Then around 10:00 I take her out again and she goes, then I put her to bed.
And my response
That is very unusual for her to do. Does she pee or poop?
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marci
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posted November 06, 2003 08:57 AM
usually poop
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posted November 06, 2003 09:03 AM
Since she's still young, you might have to get up in the middle of the night and take her out. What brand/kind of food are you feeding?
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marci
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posted November 06, 2003 01:01 PM
I am feeding her "scientist diet" The vet gave it to me.
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posted November 07, 2003 02:10 PM
Is it prescription diet? I would assume it is if it's from the vet. What exactly is it and why's he on it?
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marci
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posted November 07, 2003 08:56 PM
It is not percription, it is just the brand that they recommend.
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