Any tips on toilet training a puppy?
September 4th, 2009
We bought a 6 1/2 week old puppy for our sons birthday today, and i was wondering if anyone has any tips for sucessfully toilet training a puppy, and is it unrealistic to expect it so young?
It is a springer spaniel
Housebreaking a puppy takes time and consistency. Basically what you will need to do is –
Take it out to the same spot every time.
This means when it first wakes up in the am, after eating, playing, or daytime naps. About every 2 hours. If you are consistent and the puppy is smart (usually springer’s are) it should only take you a few weeks to train.
I did try paper training once and will never again. The problem lies in the fact to a dog paper is paper. They don’t care if it’s last weeks or the library book you checked out. So I don’t recommend paper training.
You can also talk with your vet and there’s lots of books at the library on training dogs. Also check with your local 4-H there may be a dog club in your area your child can join and learn how to train/show the dog at fair.
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September 4th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
WTF? Toilet training? Or potty training—–>Outside
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September 4th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
If they pee in the house then tell them "bad dog" and literally pick them up and carry them outside. And when they go there, you say "good dog". My puppy learned fast.
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September 4th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
Give it a treat everytime it goes to the bathroom outside, and Say Good Puppy over and over, until you can’t anymore.
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September 4th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
The dog is not a human. Walk it outside of your house. Or just let it run outside.
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September 4th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
If you want this pet to work out, then you need to educate yourself on raising and training a puppy! Get a book or tape. There is way to much for you to know for us to tell you on here!
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September 4th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
I met someone recently that had success with this. I hadn’t heard anything about it. I don’t know, but I wish you success.
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September 4th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
The word here is constituency, take him out at the same time several times a day and pet and praise him when he poops, maybe even give him a little treat Whoever cares for your kids should be put in charge depending on their age it could be a way to teach them responsibility by having them teach the puppy.
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September 4th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
Housebreaking a puppy takes time and consistency. Basically what you will need to do is –
Take it out to the same spot every time.
This means when it first wakes up in the am, after eating, playing, or daytime naps. About every 2 hours. If you are consistent and the puppy is smart (usually springer’s are) it should only take you a few weeks to train.
I did try paper training once and will never again. The problem lies in the fact to a dog paper is paper. They don’t care if it’s last weeks or the library book you checked out. So I don’t recommend paper training.
You can also talk with your vet and there’s lots of books at the library on training dogs. Also check with your local 4-H there may be a dog club in your area your child can join and learn how to train/show the dog at fair.
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September 4th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
if your puppy is still small get a baby toilet. and place the dog on there like if it were to stand. let the puppy know its okay to pee in this spot then the dog will slowly use it as the bathroom. as the puppy gets bigger raise the baby toilet, so they get used to the hight. eventually place the baby toilet on top of your real toilet and let them get used to that. once you’ve got that down then remove baby toilet from the equasion. i’ve only done this with my cat but i’m sure its the same. the only promblem is they cant flush. and if they can i haven’t figured out how to teach him that
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September 4th, 2009 at 4:22 pm
No age is too young. by now you must know the routine when yur pup wants to poo.. just take your pup out at that time until it poops.. gradually your pup will know where to pee and poo… Just be patient untill it learns… Good luck honey
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My dog poos and pees in toilet.
September 4th, 2009 at 4:45 pm
I have a 10 week old pit and I bought her thursday but I am using puppy training pads which is quit useful(it’s less of a mess and easier to clean) because I work 9 to 5. She has a favorite spot to poop and pee so that is where i place them and for the past two days that is where she goes if I can’t get her ouside in enough time but after she eats or drinks water I wait about 10 to 20 min. then take her outside and let her do her business
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September 4th, 2009 at 5:23 pm
Housetraining is one the most important training efforts you’ll ever make, but it does not have to be difficult.
First is to establish a routine. The first thing every morning and the last thing every night, take your puppy outside. Feed her at the same time every day and take her outside as soon after a meal as possible, usually within fifteen minutes. During housetraining when you’re with your puppy, take her out every hour. While fresh drinking water should be available at all times, you may want to time a very young puppy’s drinks to just prior to her scheduled hourly potty breaks.
Second, until she is trained keep a constant eye on your puppy. During housetraining, the only time your puppy should have the run of the house is when you are there to watch her.
Third, is to crate-train your puppy. Puppies instinctively want to keep their sleeping space clean. Make the crate a happy place for your puppy. Encourage her to go into the crate by tossing a toy or kibble of food inside while commanding "crate". Once inside, praise her and close the door. After a moment, let your puppy back out of the crate. Repeat the exercise, gradually extending her time inside.
Use the crate as a bed and as a safe place for your puppy whenever you are gone or cannot watch her. Try not to make a big deal out of opening the door to let her out, you want your puppy to know that praise follows the command to go inside the crate. When taking your puppy out of her crate during the first few weeks of the housetraining period, put a leash on her and walk to her designated potty place as quickly as possible. This will lessen the chance of an accident.
As a general rule, your puppy can safely be left in her crate the number of hours that equal her age in months plus one.
Fourth is designate a potty area. Let your puppy know where she should go potty by taking her to a designated potty place. Do this by consistently taking her to the same spot and commanding "Go potty". When she does have an accident, wipe it up and put the rag of paper towel at the designated potty place. The scent will help clue her in to your command. When she does potty in the proper place, reward your puppy with lavish praise and lots of petting. Only after she has eliminated should your puppy be allowed to play outside. She has to learn that it’s business first.
Fifth is to correct your puppy’s mistakes only when you catch her in the act. With a firm "NO!" pick up your puppy and take her to the designated potty area. A puppy is a baby and you must expect some accidents. It’s not her fault. Be patient. Clean up the area with an odor neutralizer to prevent further soiling in that place.
Should your puppy continue to have problems with urinating, we would recommend that you continue to work with your veterinarian.
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