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Vinny
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No pics yet just got him about 1 hour ago. It is a mix Fox Terrier and chiuaua. Ctest little thing. He is sleeping under my arm as I type. I do have a small cage and I heard they will not poop where they sleep but that proved false with my last dog.
perky_baby said:
No pics yet just got him about 1 hour ago. It is a mix Fox Terrier and chiuaua. Ctest little thing. He is sleeping under my arm as I type. I do have a small cage and I heard they will not poop where they sleep but that proved false with my last dog.
SweetCherry
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Try blocking him intoa small area that's not carpetted. Put some papers in one corner and his bed in the other. Most dogs don't like to mess their sleeping place. After he eats and drinks, take him outside and if he goes, praise him. Make sure to take him out every couple hours. After a while, he'll get the idea. When he's started to get the idea, scold him over messes. It took me only 2 weeks to train my puppy that way. Remember tho, don't block him into your entire kitchen. A small entry way works best.The one I blocked mine into was about 3 feet by 4 feet.
SilverVeil
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Pet stores sell puppy training pads that are easy to use. But in conjunction with those you have to be very diligent.
Feed puppy
take puppy outside
play with puppy
take puppy outside
puppy wakes up from nap
take puppy outside
Get the picture ?
Crating is where you corrall puppy in a small area and leave papers on the floor when they are smaller. As the puppy grows, it will not want to mess in the small area they have to live in. This is effective when you use a pet carrier. I used this method when I trained my Schnauszer ( sp ? ) and it worked wonders. The area has to be big enough for the dog to move around in but small enough that it can't poop in one space then move to somewhere else. I used this method after the dog was a little bigger. Small puppies do not care where they go. The best training is the above. Taking the puppy outside all the time you can till it gets the idea. If it is a smart puppy, this will not take very long. And always make sure to take the puppy to the same area of the yard every time. And go out the same door too. Less confusing for it as it learns.
Feed puppy
take puppy outside
play with puppy
take puppy outside
puppy wakes up from nap
take puppy outside
Get the picture ?
Crating is where you corrall puppy in a small area and leave papers on the floor when they are smaller. As the puppy grows, it will not want to mess in the small area they have to live in. This is effective when you use a pet carrier. I used this method when I trained my Schnauszer ( sp ? ) and it worked wonders. The area has to be big enough for the dog to move around in but small enough that it can't poop in one space then move to somewhere else. I used this method after the dog was a little bigger. Small puppies do not care where they go. The best training is the above. Taking the puppy outside all the time you can till it gets the idea. If it is a smart puppy, this will not take very long. And always make sure to take the puppy to the same area of the yard every time. And go out the same door too. Less confusing for it as it learns.
MorgaineLaFay
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I trained my choc Lab in a 2x3 area in my kitchen, I used those gates that people use to keep there young kids from going up stairs etc. Worked like a charm for me.
Cherry
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OOOUUUUU PUPPY!!!
Most puppies have little or no control over when they have to go because of immaturity. When they are real young, you more or less have to train yourself ... taking the puppy outside immediately after eating or drinking ... and often again during the following hour. Again before bedtime.
When there is a mishap, a stern "NO!" and a smack with a rolled up newspaper fortifies the behavior as wrong ... immediately bring the puppy outside (even though it's too late).
Reward good behavior (tinkling outside) with appreciation ... "Good dog!" said with a high pitched, playful voice ... and lots of rubs and pats. Save the cookies and treats for other training ... puppies are just as happy getting praised and petted.
I recommend getting some of this stuff at your local pet store:
"OUT!" ... which is an odor and stain removal that really works well.
Definitely put your puppy in a crate (or a confined area) when you don't have the time or ability to supervise ... and overnight, as well. It will limit damage, as well as give the puppy the security it needs when alone (a nest of sorts).
Good luck with the new pup, Vinny!
Most puppies have little or no control over when they have to go because of immaturity. When they are real young, you more or less have to train yourself ... taking the puppy outside immediately after eating or drinking ... and often again during the following hour. Again before bedtime.
When there is a mishap, a stern "NO!" and a smack with a rolled up newspaper fortifies the behavior as wrong ... immediately bring the puppy outside (even though it's too late).
Reward good behavior (tinkling outside) with appreciation ... "Good dog!" said with a high pitched, playful voice ... and lots of rubs and pats. Save the cookies and treats for other training ... puppies are just as happy getting praised and petted.
I recommend getting some of this stuff at your local pet store:
"OUT!" ... which is an odor and stain removal that really works well.
Definitely put your puppy in a crate (or a confined area) when you don't have the time or ability to supervise ... and overnight, as well. It will limit damage, as well as give the puppy the security it needs when alone (a nest of sorts).
Good luck with the new pup, Vinny!
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You've got some great responses here. A tight schedule is vital, as is going out immediately after waking up, etc. Remember that if you do find a mess not to dwell on the scolding or scold too hard. Their memory is short. Is you catch the mess in progress, a stern no while getting them outside at once is all you need. Reinforcement of going outside will carry 10 times the weight of scolding the mess. Our Newfoundland was trained in about 3 days with only 2 accidents.
Good luck!!
Good luck!!
lovetoread
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Puppies are like babies. They cry,wet,and need you.
Here is a message board just for puppies,ask anything you would like,the people on there are friendly and know lots about puppies.
http://boards2.ivillage.com/messages/get/ptpuppies54.html
I am a CL on the Pets on the Web board if you would like to come and ask about your new puppy feel free. There are lots of resources on there to help you.
~LTR
Here is a message board just for puppies,ask anything you would like,the people on there are friendly and know lots about puppies.
http://boards2.ivillage.com/messages/get/ptpuppies54.html
I am a CL on the Pets on the Web board if you would like to come and ask about your new puppy feel free. There are lots of resources on there to help you.
~LTR
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Crate training in a pet carrier is very effective. Always take puppy outside after removing from the crate. However, puppies will have accidents. Crate training also helps the puppy to gain control o their bladder.
christina east
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puppy love
When I first got my Sheba which i've now had nearly 10years she was already housetrained, but shep who i got last year is a nightmare! at nine years old he's peed everywhere. so i have had to confined him to my hall way. but just lately he's not done anything, cause I take him on a really long walk. He was very badly treated he scared of everything except other dogs, he hates them! But you have to perseve with them he's addorable. and gets on great with sheba now (not at first though). I could'nt take him back there no way! Never give him chocolate and if he gets the runs put oatmeal in his food. If he does'nt eat his food add a touch of salt but not too much. Good LUCK !
When I first got my Sheba which i've now had nearly 10years she was already housetrained, but shep who i got last year is a nightmare! at nine years old he's peed everywhere. so i have had to confined him to my hall way. but just lately he's not done anything, cause I take him on a really long walk. He was very badly treated he scared of everything except other dogs, he hates them! But you have to perseve with them he's addorable. and gets on great with sheba now (not at first though). I could'nt take him back there no way! Never give him chocolate and if he gets the runs put oatmeal in his food. If he does'nt eat his food add a touch of salt but not too much. Good LUCK !
christina east
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puppy love
When I first got my Sheba which i've now had nearly 10years she was already housetrained, but shep who i got last year is a nightmare! at nine years old he's peed everywhere. so i have had to confined him to my hall way. but just lately he's not done anything, cause I take him on a really long walk. He was very badly treated he scared of everything except other dogs, he hates them! But you have to perseve with them he's addorable. and gets on great with sheba now (not at first though). I could'nt take him back there no way! Never give him chocolate and if he gets the runs put oatmeal in his food. If he does'nt eat his food add a touch of salt but not too much. Good LUCK !
When I first got my Sheba which i've now had nearly 10years she was already housetrained, but shep who i got last year is a nightmare! at nine years old he's peed everywhere. so i have had to confined him to my hall way. but just lately he's not done anything, cause I take him on a really long walk. He was very badly treated he scared of everything except other dogs, he hates them! But you have to perseve with them he's addorable. and gets on great with sheba now (not at first though). I could'nt take him back there no way! Never give him chocolate and if he gets the runs put oatmeal in his food. If he does'nt eat his food add a touch of salt but not too much. Good LUCK !
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Re: puppy love
Sounds like you're doing a great job, Christina!
I love animals too (especially dogs), and have gone through periods in the past where they would "misbehave" and such! In fact, my doggie's been gone over a year, and I'm STILL missing socks that I swear she had taken!! (I have more mismatched socks than you can imagine!)
christina east said:
Sounds like you're doing a great job, Christina!
I love animals too (especially dogs), and have gone through periods in the past where they would "misbehave" and such! In fact, my doggie's been gone over a year, and I'm STILL missing socks that I swear she had taken!! (I have more mismatched socks than you can imagine!)
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I hope this will help.....
House training your dog should be relatively easy if your dog understands the rules you give him. Confusion over what he is or isn't allowed to do is what causes problems. You, as the owner and master of the dog, have to take control of the situation and outline the rules the dog must follow. Dogs learn through repetition and consistency. If you are not consistent with what you ask of him then he will not be consistent with his response to your expectations.
Dogs are particular about where they "do their business". As a rule, they do not usually like to defecate or urinate where they sleep. That is a good place to begin with house training. Keep your dog confined to a small sleeping area during bed time and then, when you get up first thing in the morning, take him to wherever he is allowed to go to the bathroom. Leave him there until he "does his business". When he is finished you should praise him for being a good dog. Do this consistently and he should eventually learn the routine.
"Routine" is the key word here. Whether you start with a new puppy, or if you bring home an adult dog, he has no idea of where his bathroom area is unless you point it out to him. He may not learn it right away and he may make a mistake or two along the way. Don't be too harsh on him at first. You don't want him to think that he's going to get a spanking or have his nose rubbed in it any time he goes to the bathroom. That doesn't work. He will just wait until he thinks you aren't looking and then he will "do his business" and get away from it before you find out and spank him. Punishment, in the form of voice reprimand, should be inflicted, IF YOU CATCH HIM IN THE ACT. If you don't catch him within a few seconds of his relieving himself then you are better off to ignore his miscues and focus on the things he does properly. Praise him for doing well.
An intelligent dog usually wants to please his master. He will feed off of the tone and emotion in your voice. In most cases, if you tell him "bad dog" in a stern voice he will understand that you are displeased with him and that is enough punishment. He should respond equally well to praise for a job well done. It's all right to give the dog small rewards when he goes in the right place.
It is a good idea to use one word that is always a signal that it is time to go "do your business". At our house the keyword is "out". If we say to the three house dogs "let's go out!", that means it is bathroom time. We have a big fenced front yard and the dogs are let out early in the morning, several times a day (or all day in nice weather), and again just before bed time. These old dogs have the routine down so well that they actually help to house train show puppies that we bring in for socialization and training. Anyway, whether you use "out", "potty", or whatever, pick one word or phrase that your dog will come to understand means that it is toilet time.
Understandably, the best way to train your dog is to be there with it all of the time. That isn't always possible for most people but you still need to be sure you spend as much time with the dog as is necessary to get him to bond with you and to want to please you. If you must be absent from your dog then leave him in his sleeping quarters until you get back and then let him out to go to the bathroom. Most adult dogs can learn to hold it for eight to ten hours if they have to. Don't punish him if he has an accident while you are gone; just take him out to "do his business" and praise him if he does it in the right place.
Pay attention to your dog's toilet schedule. Their eliminations are pretty predictable if you tune in and watch. Adults usually need to go at least two times a day and young puppies more often. You can teach your dog to eliminate upon command with time and patience. Watch your puppy carefully. They will often start looking for something when they are about to go. Catch the puppy at that point and take him to the toilet area. Praise him wonderfully if he does what you want him to. You may be surprised just how much the puppy responds.
Male dogs who "mark their territory" can be one of the most frustrating of housetraining situations. Having the dog neutered at an early age is one very good way to offset the problem. Neutered males are usually extremely clean house dogs. However, If neutering is not an option, then you are back to square one. Repetition and consistency, reprimand and praise applied at the right times, and spending time with the dog are your best options. Having two males in the house can double the problem because when one "marks" then the other will want to "mark" the same spot.
Remember that when you try to stop your male from "marking", you are going against something that mother nature built into him to do instinctively. Male dogs are physically unable to empty their bladder with only on elimination and can usually urinate at will so you have to teach him the desired behavior. Be patient and consistent and you should end up with a dog that understands and behaves like you want him to.
If you live in a situation where your dog has to live indoors and be paper trained you might want to try what one lady we know did. She put down a piece of plastic with newspaper over it in one room of the house. Next she filled a plastic two liter pop bottle with water and sat it on the paper. She smeared some dog urine on the bottle and that became the only place in the house where her male was allowed to "mark". He eventually learned to use the bottle as an outlet for his "marking" and left the rest of the house alone.
I have to say that there are always exceptions to every rule, and now and then we encounter dogs with mental problems. Dogs have a brain, and like humans, sometimes the brain is faulty and the dog is retarded to some degree. If you have a dog that seems to be absolutely untrainable you may want to have an animal behavioral specialist evaluate him. However, barring any retardation, your dog should eventually housetrain.
House training your dog should be relatively easy if your dog understands the rules you give him. Confusion over what he is or isn't allowed to do is what causes problems. You, as the owner and master of the dog, have to take control of the situation and outline the rules the dog must follow. Dogs learn through repetition and consistency. If you are not consistent with what you ask of him then he will not be consistent with his response to your expectations.
Dogs are particular about where they "do their business". As a rule, they do not usually like to defecate or urinate where they sleep. That is a good place to begin with house training. Keep your dog confined to a small sleeping area during bed time and then, when you get up first thing in the morning, take him to wherever he is allowed to go to the bathroom. Leave him there until he "does his business". When he is finished you should praise him for being a good dog. Do this consistently and he should eventually learn the routine.
"Routine" is the key word here. Whether you start with a new puppy, or if you bring home an adult dog, he has no idea of where his bathroom area is unless you point it out to him. He may not learn it right away and he may make a mistake or two along the way. Don't be too harsh on him at first. You don't want him to think that he's going to get a spanking or have his nose rubbed in it any time he goes to the bathroom. That doesn't work. He will just wait until he thinks you aren't looking and then he will "do his business" and get away from it before you find out and spank him. Punishment, in the form of voice reprimand, should be inflicted, IF YOU CATCH HIM IN THE ACT. If you don't catch him within a few seconds of his relieving himself then you are better off to ignore his miscues and focus on the things he does properly. Praise him for doing well.
An intelligent dog usually wants to please his master. He will feed off of the tone and emotion in your voice. In most cases, if you tell him "bad dog" in a stern voice he will understand that you are displeased with him and that is enough punishment. He should respond equally well to praise for a job well done. It's all right to give the dog small rewards when he goes in the right place.
It is a good idea to use one word that is always a signal that it is time to go "do your business". At our house the keyword is "out". If we say to the three house dogs "let's go out!", that means it is bathroom time. We have a big fenced front yard and the dogs are let out early in the morning, several times a day (or all day in nice weather), and again just before bed time. These old dogs have the routine down so well that they actually help to house train show puppies that we bring in for socialization and training. Anyway, whether you use "out", "potty", or whatever, pick one word or phrase that your dog will come to understand means that it is toilet time.
Understandably, the best way to train your dog is to be there with it all of the time. That isn't always possible for most people but you still need to be sure you spend as much time with the dog as is necessary to get him to bond with you and to want to please you. If you must be absent from your dog then leave him in his sleeping quarters until you get back and then let him out to go to the bathroom. Most adult dogs can learn to hold it for eight to ten hours if they have to. Don't punish him if he has an accident while you are gone; just take him out to "do his business" and praise him if he does it in the right place.
Pay attention to your dog's toilet schedule. Their eliminations are pretty predictable if you tune in and watch. Adults usually need to go at least two times a day and young puppies more often. You can teach your dog to eliminate upon command with time and patience. Watch your puppy carefully. They will often start looking for something when they are about to go. Catch the puppy at that point and take him to the toilet area. Praise him wonderfully if he does what you want him to. You may be surprised just how much the puppy responds.
Male dogs who "mark their territory" can be one of the most frustrating of housetraining situations. Having the dog neutered at an early age is one very good way to offset the problem. Neutered males are usually extremely clean house dogs. However, If neutering is not an option, then you are back to square one. Repetition and consistency, reprimand and praise applied at the right times, and spending time with the dog are your best options. Having two males in the house can double the problem because when one "marks" then the other will want to "mark" the same spot.
Remember that when you try to stop your male from "marking", you are going against something that mother nature built into him to do instinctively. Male dogs are physically unable to empty their bladder with only on elimination and can usually urinate at will so you have to teach him the desired behavior. Be patient and consistent and you should end up with a dog that understands and behaves like you want him to.
If you live in a situation where your dog has to live indoors and be paper trained you might want to try what one lady we know did. She put down a piece of plastic with newspaper over it in one room of the house. Next she filled a plastic two liter pop bottle with water and sat it on the paper. She smeared some dog urine on the bottle and that became the only place in the house where her male was allowed to "mark". He eventually learned to use the bottle as an outlet for his "marking" and left the rest of the house alone.
I have to say that there are always exceptions to every rule, and now and then we encounter dogs with mental problems. Dogs have a brain, and like humans, sometimes the brain is faulty and the dog is retarded to some degree. If you have a dog that seems to be absolutely untrainable you may want to have an animal behavioral specialist evaluate him. However, barring any retardation, your dog should eventually housetrain.
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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/A...3049958/sr=2-1/ref=sr_2_1/103-5266991-3714252
Best puppy training book, bar none.
I used to work as a dog trainer, specifically in the puppy class.
Get the book, read it, use it.
Best puppy training book, bar none.
I used to work as a dog trainer, specifically in the puppy class.
Get the book, read it, use it.
Ezzy
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The last time I had to house train a puppy...
It took three days with little or no sleep.
Everytime he was awake he got to go for a good walk on a leash about 20 mins after waking, after food and any other time he started to wander around looking for somewhere to "go".
After getting back in from the good walk (being carefull not to push a young puppy to exhaustion, dont forget that you have to return on any walk not just walk till the puppy drops, then find you are a mile away from home with a worn out puppy to carry home). Keep an eye on the puppy and allow it to drink and even eat but keep it in your eye line all the time.
After three or four days, they will normally come to ask to go out for a walk when they need to go, if you are willing to chance a mess every now and then, I would take some time to put on my shoes, streatching the time between being asked and being able to leave the house.
It always seamed to me to be an attention solved problem, work with your puppy on the best method of training him. Remember that almost the first thing you do after getting out of bed is go to the toilet, after your lunch while at work you may go again, and again last thing at night.
The opposable thumb helps to open the doors, something that to train a puppy to do really takes a lot more work (joke), so think about an outside run if you have the room, somewhere that can be used with some protection for your puppy while you are out of the house.
If you have it on a hard standing you can use a hose to keep it clean, as a bonus.
I am not one for leaving dogs on their own for any length of time, they get bored and lonely just like we do, so reduce the chances of bad problems and work with your dog as a pack leader and you will end up with a lot fewer problems.
EZ
It took three days with little or no sleep.
Everytime he was awake he got to go for a good walk on a leash about 20 mins after waking, after food and any other time he started to wander around looking for somewhere to "go".
After getting back in from the good walk (being carefull not to push a young puppy to exhaustion, dont forget that you have to return on any walk not just walk till the puppy drops, then find you are a mile away from home with a worn out puppy to carry home). Keep an eye on the puppy and allow it to drink and even eat but keep it in your eye line all the time.
After three or four days, they will normally come to ask to go out for a walk when they need to go, if you are willing to chance a mess every now and then, I would take some time to put on my shoes, streatching the time between being asked and being able to leave the house.
It always seamed to me to be an attention solved problem, work with your puppy on the best method of training him. Remember that almost the first thing you do after getting out of bed is go to the toilet, after your lunch while at work you may go again, and again last thing at night.
The opposable thumb helps to open the doors, something that to train a puppy to do really takes a lot more work (joke), so think about an outside run if you have the room, somewhere that can be used with some protection for your puppy while you are out of the house.
If you have it on a hard standing you can use a hose to keep it clean, as a bonus.
I am not one for leaving dogs on their own for any length of time, they get bored and lonely just like we do, so reduce the chances of bad problems and work with your dog as a pack leader and you will end up with a lot fewer problems.
EZ
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