Potty training Dachshund puppy…. need help…?
Question by flaca_eq: Potty training Dachshund puppy…. need help…?
I already asked a question on how to potty train, and I have decided to do the doggy litter deal because I live in an upstairs apartment. It calls for them to be crated until they need to “eliminate,” but all she does is cry in the crate. I just put her in for the first a little bit ago. (I covered up the front of her door so she wouldn’t see me and cry more; should I leave it uncovered so I don’t have to do that 24/7?) Will she keep crying forever? I’m just going ignore her so she doesn’t think I’ll come to her everytime. How long will it take to potty train her? How long of intervals should I keep her in there? How often should she be fed while crated? Any serious advice will help!! Thanks everyone 
I have puppy pads, and they make NOOOO difference to her.
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Answer by flowerlover12003
Some people try paper training. I take puppy outside every two hours. Withhold food while in crate.
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Why train when you can get puppie pads.Go to a store and ask for them.They have a scent which when doggies have to use the bathroom they go on there.EASY PEASY!!!!!!
I have a Dachshund that I got when she was only a baby, I disagree with the crate method; I would put my “little bit” outside every time after she ate and would leave her until she did something. Then reward her for understanding that you do your job and then you can come in. Also a good trick is when they do boo-boo and the floor, rub his/her nose in it and then give a forceful thump on the end of the nose. This worked to train my puppy as well as a cocker spaniel that was 5yrs old and not potty trained yet.
As far as the crying, most dogs do this until they get used to being crated. Just ignore them or of they know “quiet” then tell them that. They usually get used to it within a few days to a week tops. As far as training time, it all depends on the dog and the method of potty training. Personally, I like crate training for outdoor pottying. This is usually the easiest but if you’re not able to take them out because you live in an apartment, I wouldn’t recommend pee pads. I don’t really like pee pads. Many of the dogs I’ve trained that way tend to also pee on clothing left on the floor or rugs becsuae they think it’s okay to pee on cloth in the floor and can sometimes become confused, so this training may take longer. I’ve never used litter for a dog but hey if it works, it would definately be convienent. Do not feed or water your dog before you put them in the crate. Usually, a dog won’t pee in the crate, but if they have to they will. I usually feed my dog on a schedule, first thing in the morning before they potty in the evening about 5 before a potty and water throught the day. Also, be sure to take them to the restroom about 15 to 20 minutes after feeding. Do not feed them after 6, so they can go longer in the crate at night. If you have a puppy under 6 months take him/her out every 3 hours while training moving up the time as the weeks pass to train them to hold it longer. A puppry older than 6 months can ususally start out at about 4 to 5 hours between bathroom breaks. I also set the alarm during the night to get up and let them out until they can hold itlonger so they don’t have an accident in the crate. Also, when taking them potty say “go potty” and “Hurry up” this weill help if they play around. I did this with my dogs when they were babies and now all I have to say outside is “hurry” and they automatically squat, do their business and I can get back to what I was doing. Also, brag on them when they potty where they’re supposed to “good boy/girl!” and give them a treat, they learn more quickly if you invove treats as a reward for doing something good. I’ve trained many dogs this way. It’s trial and error, just learn what works best for you and your dog. Good luck!
My wife bought an AKC Dachshund mini and we gave it to her brother because we, like you, crated the animal and all it did was cry incessantly until you were ready to gouge your eardrum out with an ice pick. Very needy little dog. Needs 24/7 attention and I firmly believe that satan himself created the Dachshund. Not that Im bitter ! Give it away!
I agree with not using pee pads or litter box. I think this confuses the dog and they never learn that is not ok to go inside the house. Cats for some reason seem to understand the whole litter concept much better than dogs. Your puppy needs to be on a definite schedule feed at the same time each day, go outside at the same time etc….
There are some important times to potty the puppy, right after eating, first thing when someone gets home, 1st thing in the am, after dinner, and before bed. As a puppy, maybe some other times in between. Try to make it a schedule. Make potty time, potty time, ignore the puppy, don’t play and repeat command “go potty” (whatever you choose) until puppy goes than reward. I would crate puppy whenever you cannot supervise the puppy, even when you are home, this eliminates the puppy “sneaking off” while you are not paying attention. Feed puppy outside of crate and take out immediately after feeding. Anytime puppy comes out of crate, take outside immediately for potty, ignore pup until he/she has pottied, if you are out there forever and no potty bring pup back in put in crate and try again in 15 minutes or so, repeat until puppy has pottied they will learn pretty quickly this way, EXACTLY what they are outside for, POTTY. Not play or to chase the bugs or the kids etc…. This all comes when they have the potty outside down to a T. Crying in the crate can take some pups awhile to get over, make sure you never let pup out of crate unless he/she is quiet. Let out when fussing = more fussing (learned behavior) If crying gets real bad, you can try making a loud noise or banging on outside of crate to startle pup, make sure that don’t know it is coming from you, don’t use your voice. This teaches pup, I cry and fuss = loud unpleasant scary sound if I’m quiet = no scary sound. I hope this makes some sense. This is from my own experiences and things I have read. Just hang in there and be consistent and more stubborn than your pup and things will work out. All of your hardwork now, will bring you many years of joy and happiness in the future.