What is the best way to house break a puppy that is 12 weeks old?
Question by LJ: What is the best way to house break a puppy that is 12 weeks old?
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Answer by 1lonelyangel
You could try ‘Clicker training’ where the dog gets used to a click then a treat when its good.
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I house broke a pit in about a month and a half. It takes lots of patients and time. when he uses the bathroom in the house let him know that he done wrong with a stern voice. you have to catch them in the act. if you wait to long they dont know what they are getting in trouble for. after you let them know that they have done wrong take them to the spot where they should go. when they do go outside praise them with petting and treats if you stay at it he will be house broke in no time. a rolled up newspaper is the best cause it dont hurt them it just scares them
Just take him/her out side and let them go to bathroom often. They will figure it out, and they’ll no not to go in the house. It’s always best to start early, so good job, and good luck.
One way of doing this is if the dog has an accident in the house- you take the dog to the area and put his face close to where he did his business and then immediately put him outside right away. This shows the dog what he did was bad and that when you need to do this again- Go outside, or let me know and I’ll take you outside. It worked with my dogs when they were puppies
Crate training is the best way
WoW, he’s already old to not have been potty trained. Either way, first start right after the pup has eaten or drank any water. Pick the pup up and take him outside to a either lawn, dirt, cement, mulch, gravel, etc. You have to make sure he stays out there until he has gone. Even if it means you play with them for a little bit. If he doens’t go after 15 mins bring him in, then watch him. If he starts smelling around and walking in circles, this means he’s going to have to go. Immediately pick him up and put him on one of those surfaces. He shouldn’t feel carpet or tile flooring under his pads, because he would then associate that with where he can go potty. Trust me you don’t want that, because then it will take longer to potty train.
If you can’t always be with him, try crate training him. Put him in a crate, to sleep, dogs very rarely will soil their beds. Unless you got him form a petshop, then its going to be a bit longer.
Don’t stick your dogs nose in anything, he’ll just learn thats where he can go. If you hit him or yell at him, when he’s going, he’s just going to think its bad for him to go. This is why its important to make sure to pick him up and take him outside. If he learns its bad to go, he’s going to try and just always hold it in and then will just go where ever, and suffer the consequences. Plus, this could lead to a UTI (urinary track infection) which cost money at the vet and puts your dog on medications.
Hope this wasn’t to long of an answer, if you need more help send me a message. Good Luck.
You already have some good answers but I would avoid any shouting, raised voices and rolled up newspapers. Some dogs learn to avoid ‘going’ when the owner is around because they think that they are being told off because they are ‘going’ and not because they are doing it in the wrong place. Remember that the dog is doing something perfectly natural and it has no idea that it is supposed to go in a specific place. It will only learn if it is properly trained. It is much easier and quicker to praise and reward the dog for urinating and defecating outside and ignore any ‘accidents’ inside. Clean up any mess with a odour-remover that is safe for animals. You should also learn to recognise the signs that the puppy needs to go out. Puppies often look restless when they need to go out and accidents in the house can be avoided if the owner takes enough notice.
Well I trained my york a poo to ring a bell. For starters it is a schedule. When the eat or drink they go out after immediately, after hard playing and after waking up.
I tied a long ribbon wit a big bell (I think it is called a cow bell but I got it at Rag Shop) and when I would take her out I took her paw and shook the bell. She got the hang out it I would say in a month or so and it was so cute to see this 3 pound puppy pushin the bell wit her nose! Now when she wants to go out she just sits by the door( she is 13 now!) But it did help her assoicate how to get the point across to us!!Hope this helps ya!
A puppy is like a baby. He will relieve himself anywhere, anytime. Because a newly adopted adult dog is unfamiliar with your home, he may not understand where he should “go”! Housetraining, or teaching your dog to go outside to relieve himself, is an important lesson your dog must learn.
It is up to you, the new parent, to housetrain your new puppy or dog with patience, love and understanding.
CRATE TRAINING
In the wild, wolves live in a den or cave. It is important the entire wolf pack keep this area clean. The same idea works with your family pet. Your dog’s crate is his home, his bedroom. It is likely that your dog will not like to soil his bed. Therefore, he will wait until he is let out to do his business.
HOUSETRAINING WITH YOUR CRATE
On average, puppies can hold their bladders one hour for every month they have been alive, plus one hour. For example, if you have a three month old puppy, he can wait 3 + 1 = 4 hours. If you work longer than this, the best solution is to have someone (a neighbour, a relative, a dog walker) come in at an appropriate time to let your dog out.
100 PER CENT SUPERVISION
Supervision is the key to housetraining! While you are at home, your dog must be supervised. Whether you are watching television, making dinner, on the phone or on the computer, your puppy must be watched. While it sounds like an impossible task, it isn’t. Keeping the crate in a social part of the house makes it easier. Using a house lead – a small, thin lead with a little clip on it – also helps immensely. Outside, you put a lead on your dog so you can control him. If the lead is removed after returning home, control is lost. For example, when watching television, have the lead tied to a couch leg. Your dog can have his blanket and toys with him. He’ll feel safe and comfortable. The majority of accidents happen when your pup wanders off and you haven’t noticed. You don’t want him to sneak off into the kitchen and find a puddle a short time later. If your pup is kept from wandering, the possibility of an accident is diminished because he will not eliminate where he is sitting. 100 per cent supervision means ensuring your dog is playing with you, in his crate, outside or on his house lead.
SCHEDULING
In the morning, take your dog outside. He should urinate and possibly have a bowel movement. Spend about five to seven minutes with him and then bring him in. Do not play with him yet. Feed him breakfast, either in the crate or with the lead, and supervise it. If your pup did not have a bowel movement earlier, take him back outside about 15 minutes after he has eaten. Use the lead to keep your pup moving along while outside. Otherwise, he may start sniffing, stopping and playing to avoid the job at hand. You can say “hurry up” and your dog will begin to associate these words with the task at hand. Praise him excessively when he has eliminated. Bring him back in the house and place him in his crate if you are going to work. Continue to supervise him with the crate or the lead if you are home. When returning after being out, go directly to the crate, let him out, praise him and put him back in. Feed him his meal, take him outside 15 minutes after he has eaten, praise him after he eliminates, and bring him back in. Continue to follow the same steps consistently.
While you are home, you should take your pup outside on a regular basis. Even if your pup is in a crate or on a house lead, he still needs the opportunity to eliminate. Also, be careful what you wish for! A pup who barks to go outside may be cute and clever now. However, you must try not to fall into the habit of leaping up every time your dog wants in or out. It is a very submissive gesture on your part. Have your pup wait a moment or two.
Setting up a schedule is also a good idea. If your pup is under four months of age, take him out for five minutes every hour on the hour. If your pup is over four months old, take him out every second hour on the hour. The schedule will help you remember when to take him out. Go out for five minutes only. It provides the opportunity to eliminate even if your pup may not need to go. Take your dog out after active play and also after napping. If an accident occurs, you may have forgotten to take him out .
FEEDING TIME
Having a puppy drink a lot of water and then placing him in his crate is much more unkind than letting him be a bit thirsty for an hour or two. Adult dogs should have access to drinking water at all times. However, this is not the case for untrained pups. Most parents will not allow their children to drink a big glass of water before going to bed. Avoid setting your pup up for failure. Restrict his water intake to three or four drinks daily and make sure you remove the water dish about three hours before bedtime. This will help your dog sleep more comfortably.
If it is a hot evening, supply your pup with a few ice cubes. They will enter your dog’s system at a slower pace. When feeding your pup, provide a high-quality food that is a good source of protein. The food must be concentrated so your puppy’s body doesn’t require much of it. If you feed less, your puppy eliminates less. Food is directly related to how well puppies do in their housetraining.
EXERCISE
It is important that your pup gets a lot of exercise, especially while crate training. You can play fetch, chase or hide and seek in your home. You can call ‘come’ at the same time to provide further training. Anyway you do it, your pup needs to be able to run and play.