Housebreaking a puppy.
03-04-2011, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by suebee
We have always crate trained ours. Works great. but when puppy is out and about and free to roam, you really dont want to let them out of your site. If they really start sniffing the ground, take them out. Make sure you reward him/her after going outside. Lots of praise. Maybe even a little snack.
Whatever you...its got to be consistant. Good luck..Post a pic!
Whatever you...its got to be consistant. Good luck..Post a pic!
03-04-2011, 05:15 PM
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Each pup is different, however this is the general guidelines we used house training our four (including the Saint Bernard). As soon as you wake up, remove puppy from crate and immediately take outside for potty. Big praise for a job well done! Breakfast, potty immediately following. Play time, potty every 2 hours or if Pup is looking for a potty spot or at the door. Whenever pup is not with you, crate. Lunch time, potty, play, potty then crate for some down time. Puppy dinner was at 5:30pm , nothing in the way of treats, water etc. after dinner. By controlling the pups intake times, you will realize a potty schedule quickly. Obviously in hot weather when training a pup water must be offered more frequently. When the weather gets nicer, see about an outdoor enclosed area that he can play in, he will pick his spot. Also, don't be in a hurry to clean up his poop, once he smells it he will eliminate again as a general rule. Good Luck!
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03-04-2011, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by quiltgran2
Take a few days to DEVOTE to house training.
Be ever vigilant. Do not get distracted.
Catch pup just before urination/defecation as he/she begins to squat
Pick pup up, rush outside and PRAISE when deed done
Be CONSISTENT.
NEVER get angry, yell or hit pup if he/she has an accident
Good idea to use a phrase such as "get busy" which is to be repeated over and over until the pup does his/her deed. He/she learns to urinate on command which will be very useful to you throughout his/her lifetime.
Be ever vigilant. Do not get distracted.
Catch pup just before urination/defecation as he/she begins to squat
Pick pup up, rush outside and PRAISE when deed done
Be CONSISTENT.
NEVER get angry, yell or hit pup if he/she has an accident
Good idea to use a phrase such as "get busy" which is to be repeated over and over until the pup does his/her deed. He/she learns to urinate on command which will be very useful to you throughout his/her lifetime.
03-04-2011, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Tulip
Each pup is different, however this is the general guidelines we used house training our four (including the Saint Bernard). As soon as you wake up, remove puppy from crate and immediately take outside for potty. Big praise for a job well done! Breakfast, potty immediately following. Play time, potty every 2 hours or if Pup is looking for a potty spot or at the door. Whenever pup is not with you, crate. Lunch time, potty, play, potty then crate for some down time. Puppy dinner was at 5:30pm , nothing in the way of treats, water etc. after dinner. By controlling the pups intake times, you will realize a potty schedule quickly. Obviously in hot weather when training a pup water must be offered more frequently. When the weather gets nicer, see about an outdoor enclosed area that he can play in, he will pick his spot. Also, don't be in a hurry to clean up his poop, once he smells it he will eliminate again as a general rule. Good Luck!
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03-04-2011, 05:25 PM
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I have spent the day with my pup. Thought I had him trained
but today was an nightmare. I have done nothing but praise him and give him treats, thought it was working. Has me nuts today. Thanks for letting me give off some steam - I feel better already
but today was an nightmare. I have done nothing but praise him and give him treats, thought it was working. Has me nuts today. Thanks for letting me give off some steam - I feel better already
03-04-2011, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by charley1
I have spent the day with my pup. Thought I had him trained
but today was an nightmare. I have done nothing but praise him and give him treats, thought it was working. Has me nuts today. Thanks for letting me give off some steam - I feel better already
but today was an nightmare. I have done nothing but praise him and give him treats, thought it was working. Has me nuts today. Thanks for letting me give off some steam - I feel better already
I understand why you are upset. I too take my dog outside before and after meals, praise him, give him a tiny treat when he does his business outside. So far the crate method seems to be working best for me. Hang in there, I think in time we will have mastered this challenge. Diane 647
03-04-2011, 06:53 PM
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Crate training is really good . We have two dogs and they basically followed us around. But they make this stuff you can get at the pet store that helps, If they have an oops in the house, just spray it on that spot and they won't go back to that spot and piddle.
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