puppy toilet training help!?
22 Sep 2009
I have a 13 week old chihuahua x pomeranian, iv had him since he was 5 weeks old ( too young i know, his mum rejected the pups )
My question is, i have been training him on puppy pads coz we dont have a garden, he has learnt to only go to the toilet on the pad in my house and this is good cause im not in all day to take him out for a walk every time he needs. But when i visit other people he pee’s on their floor coz he doesnt know where to go.
My dad gave him a row but i said i cant do that coz he doesnt know any better in your house. How do i train him not to pee in any house without having to carry puppy pads everywhere even when he is not a puppy anymore?
Thanks xx
CRATE (HOUSE) TRAINING
First of all save your sanity and the carpets by not using paper or pads and house train her to go outside. Teaching her to go on paper or a pad is fine only if you keep it that way. Training her to go on paper then outside will only cause you to have to house train her twice. I love dogs and own a Golden Retriever but who wants to train a dog twice.
Next thing you need to do is keep a crate and don’t pen her in the kitchen or any other room. Only use the crate when you are unable to watch her but make sure the crate is of the proper size. Crates should just be big enough to allow the dog to stand up, stretch and turn around in. Dogs will not relieve themselves in the area they are sleeping unless they absolutely cannot hold it. Also there should not be anything left in the crate that the puppy can chew such as stuffed animals or blankets. If she does happen to have an accident in the crate these will retain moisture and the mess will be harder for you to clean.
When she is inside and out of the crate you can tether her to you, so that you can watch her closely. This also teaches her to be on a lead and at the same time she can be with you. If you don’t want to tether her then when she’s not crated you have to watch her like a hawk, not only in case she relieves herself, but for her own safety. She will chew things she shouldn’t that can be very dangerous. Many dogs have been electrocuted because of chewing through power cords.
To house train her. Take her outside every 20 minutes by carrying her, she hopefully won’t pee on you while in your arms. Tell her "Outside" in an exuberant and happy voice. Take her to where you want her to go, put the lead on her a tell her "Go Pee" watch her and when she goes praise her profusely. Something like " Good Girl, Go Pee" and make sure you pet her at the same time. Take her back inside, into the crate, tethered or just watching her. She will have accidents and (You have to catch her in the act) when she does, show her what she did and say in a stern low voice "No potty". It’s not what you are saying that gets her attention it’s how you say it. Take her outside as above and say " Go Pee". She likely won’t because she just went in the house. Stay outside for a few minutes and bring her back in. If training is consistent it should take no longer than 10-14 days. After she starts getting the idea you need to teach her how to get your attention when she needs to go out.
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2009 Sep 22
When he’s older he will learn to hold it longer. But if you are going to train him to go exclusively on pads, you will always have to carry them with you.
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2009 Sep 22
You pick up the pads and properly housebreak him – Right now, he thinks it’s OK to go in the house, ANY house, not just yours. Without carrying the pads with you, there is no way you’ll get him not to mess on friend’s or your Dad’s floors.
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2009 Sep 22
Dogs are like people should only really need to go once they have drunk or eaten food you need to get him into a routine where he goes out 3-4 times a day for the loo and then he’ll know that this is his time. This will take time and effort you need to remove the puppy pad as this is his safety net…..
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2009 Sep 22
You can’t expect a 13 week old puppy to understand one method of toilet training 100% let alone two. You have to decide if you want your dog to potty inside or outside and then go from there. If you like her using the pads, then you’ll have to make it consistent for her every time no matter where you go. She may never be good about going outside if you continue to give her access to pads.
To switch her over to going potty outdoors you need to start crate training her and make time during the day to get her outside, even if you have to pay someone to do it for you. It won’t be forever and you’ll thank yourself when she gets it down.
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2009 Sep 22
u cud try training him wen u r there without using the pads. taking him outside on the lead after he has eatin or drank to go to the toilet so that he understands that he can go outside. watch the signs he gives when he needs the toilet. when u take him to a friends house as soon as he starts showing signs, take him outside.
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2009 Sep 22
CRATE (HOUSE) TRAINING
First of all save your sanity and the carpets by not using paper or pads and house train her to go outside. Teaching her to go on paper or a pad is fine only if you keep it that way. Training her to go on paper then outside will only cause you to have to house train her twice. I love dogs and own a Golden Retriever but who wants to train a dog twice.
Next thing you need to do is keep a crate and don’t pen her in the kitchen or any other room. Only use the crate when you are unable to watch her but make sure the crate is of the proper size. Crates should just be big enough to allow the dog to stand up, stretch and turn around in. Dogs will not relieve themselves in the area they are sleeping unless they absolutely cannot hold it. Also there should not be anything left in the crate that the puppy can chew such as stuffed animals or blankets. If she does happen to have an accident in the crate these will retain moisture and the mess will be harder for you to clean.
When she is inside and out of the crate you can tether her to you, so that you can watch her closely. This also teaches her to be on a lead and at the same time she can be with you. If you don’t want to tether her then when she’s not crated you have to watch her like a hawk, not only in case she relieves herself, but for her own safety. She will chew things she shouldn’t that can be very dangerous. Many dogs have been electrocuted because of chewing through power cords.
To house train her. Take her outside every 20 minutes by carrying her, she hopefully won’t pee on you while in your arms. Tell her "Outside" in an exuberant and happy voice. Take her to where you want her to go, put the lead on her a tell her "Go Pee" watch her and when she goes praise her profusely. Something like " Good Girl, Go Pee" and make sure you pet her at the same time. Take her back inside, into the crate, tethered or just watching her. She will have accidents and (You have to catch her in the act) when she does, show her what she did and say in a stern low voice "No potty". It’s not what you are saying that gets her attention it’s how you say it. Take her outside as above and say " Go Pee". She likely won’t because she just went in the house. Stay outside for a few minutes and bring her back in. If training is consistent it should take no longer than 10-14 days. After she starts getting the idea you need to teach her how to get your attention when she needs to go out.
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2009 Sep 23
I also have a chiuahuah. i got him at 7 weeks!! my puppy is trained on wee wee pads. he also can hold his pee for long periods of time because i also crate trained him. but as for the wee wee pad thing you will always have to carry them withyou!!! its not that bad actually people are pretty impressed when they see that you can take your puppy anywhere and he automatically goes on the wee wee pad!!! i get happy everytime that he does it!!!! i no im corny!
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