I have been training another new pup we just recently adopted. He has been having a few accidents on my beds. So I went to a furniture store where they sell mattresses and they gladly gave me the plastic off some of the beds.
I wrapped all our mattresses in the plastic and used packing tape to secure them on the bottom. So at least when he is finally trained I will have my mattresses. Thank God I do not have carpets! This saved me a lot of money; rubber sheets are expensive.
By coville123 from Brockville, Ontario
So our dog is almost 9 months old. We tried crate training her as a puppy when we got her at 8 weeks old, but she still peed and pooped where she slept and then she'd lay in it and then need a bath. So we let her sleep with us in bed and now she doesn't mess during the night. However when we leave her at home no matter how long we are gone she will at least pee in the basement and sometimes poop.
We've tried confining her to just one room and now she's designated that room as her potty room. If we leave her out with our other dog who is almost 9, thinking she'll do better with companionship, she still will go downstairs and go potty. She still doesn't let us know when she has to go either. If she has to go during the night though she'll usually stand on us to get us up, but during the day she doesn't tell us. We are at our wits end with her not holding it for as little as 2 hours. Any ideas?
Dog not training.
Step 1
His mother probably did not keep him clean so he is used to sleeping in his own waste.
Step 2
Make a 50-50 solution of water and vinegar.
Step 3
After washing where he is going potty spray all over with vinegar.
Step 4
It might act as a repellent.
Step 5
Tether him to you when your home so you can catch him when he has to go.
Step 6
Scold him with the sound of your voice.
Step 7
Take him right outside to finish and give him a treat every time he goes outside.
Step 8
Praise him and play with him for a few minutes.
Step 9
Keep treats on you so you can reward right away.
Step 10
Take him out every hour be consistent it will be worth it in the long run.
Step 11
If he still pees then I would take him to the vets.
Step 12
He should catch on in 3 days if your consistent set a timer for every hour to remind you to take him outside.
Step 13
The more chances you have to reward him the faster he will catch on.
Step 14
Put puppy pads down in his crate to make clean up easier.
I just recently adopted a 7/8 month old puppy. We aren't really sure what type of dog she is, but we have an idea. We think she might be a Doberman/Beagle mix. Her name is MJ. We have had her for almost two weeks now and I'm not sure if she's happy or not.
We also have a 8 month old German Shepherd/Cavachon mix. Her name is Harlie. Harlie is a lot bigger than MJ, but we think they are still growing. There aren't any issues between the two dogs, they totally love each other and love to play!
We just got Harlie house trained. She doesn't have an accident at all. It took about a month and a half I believe, almost two months. She's very good about holding in over night and in her crate while we are away at work. MJ on the other hand is the total opposite and I think it has to do with her leaving her previous home. We've noticed that she will submissively pee at any time. We were told she was house broken, but not about this problem. Anytime we try to approach her, she sometimes pees or if we are getting ready to go outside, sometimes she holds it and sometimes she doesn't. She also sometimes takes a very long time to poop outside, but sometimes it's quick. And other times she doesn't at all after spending almost 30 mins outside and will come in and poop. She is crate trained and will not go in her crate, she sometimes like to sleep in there if we are cleaning.
I'm not sure if she is afraid of us or excited, but I've been cleaning up pee for the past two weeks since we got her. She has 2-3 incidents a day and I don't know what to do anymore. I've looked up things to do. I do not scold or punish her for submissively peeing, I try to approach her from the side with no direct eye contact because that is a trigger point. We have her on the same eating and bathroom schedule as Harlie as well.
We also notice if we go to pick her up, she wants to quickly dart out the room or away from us and we don't understand why because she likes when we pet her. She does not show signs of aggression towards us at all. I just want to be able to walk up to her and pet her like I pet Harlie or play with her without her peeing. They also go out very often once we are home.
Please! I need help! I uploaded a pic of them. Harlie is the all the black and MJ is the brown and black.
This is a common problem. I have not had to deal with it firsthand, but did ask my Vet about it. She had a new puppy that was doing submissive urination, and she was happy about it. She explained that it indicates a dog who will be focused on her owner, and obedient.
The time to start training your new puppy is on the day it joins your family. Don't expect perfection. Puppies have accidents. They forget the rules at times and sometimes, their curiosity causes trouble for them in areas where rules haven't been established.
By Montana Jewel Therapy from The Last Best Place NW Montana
Lots of consistently scheduled outdoor potty breaks helps and it does take time for a one dog family to learn this. If an older dog were in the home who was trained, the new kid on the block would follow the leader. However, it's up to you to see the dog gets lots of outdoor visits and pay attention to how much water the dog is drinking. They can't hold a lot for a long time especially a puppy, so the outdoor visits should be more frequent. AND, take the dog to the same location each time it goes outdoors and say "potty time" or other choice phrase to the dog, so it finally grasps the concept.
Also, since you use the pee pads for your dog, take one of the used ones outside to the spot where you want him to go potty. This will help him identify the odor to what he's suppose to be doing out there besides sniffing around.
The best way to train a puppy is by crate training and I know it isn't easy, but the barking will stop! I have a puppy about the same age too, and it does get easier. At night, put him in his crate. If you cannot put the crate in your bedroom (which I have heard might help) put it far away from your bedroom. If he hears you stir he will wake up and think it's time to come out. Take him outside well before placing him in the crate, give him a treat or a bone and some toys. Let him bark! Mine barked himself to the point of no voice. Now, in the middle of the night if you hear him bark, he will need to go potty, so take him out.
During the day I give my puppy a treat every time he goes outside, and verbally praise him. He knows he does good that way. My vet told me to feed my puppy in his crate to get him to like it better, but my pup absolutely would not tolerate that at all! They say a dog will not go to the bathroom where they eat and sleep. But you can try it, even try to leave the door open so he doesn't feel trapped.
Another trick is to get a bell by your door that you use to take him out. Place a bell where he can reach it on the wall or door, and before you take him out tap his paw on the bell and say do you have to go potty (or whatever term you call it) and take him out, when he goes repeat the treat thing. Eventually he will go to that bell and ring it himself.
I also know that I watch my puppy well, look for signs..sniffing around or looking to pee inside, grab him and take him outside. He is a baby and will have accidents still but it will get better. I can only leave my puppy in his crate when I sleep or leave the house, I do not have the heart to let him cry when I am home, but the potty tricks here will help him become trained.
I personally do not believe in puppy pads, because you are basically allowing him to pee inside the house. If you are home with him all day, take him outside regularly. After he wakes up even from the smallest nap, he will pee...it's a given, so be prepared to rush outside, I always would grab mine up off the floor until I get him hooked on his leash to be taken out, and now I don't always have to grab him. After they eat, of course they have to go out. And of course, you can always try to "time" it, by taking him out every half hour while he is up playing.
I heard to not punish a pup for having an accident, but when mine does, I do inform him it was bad. I bring him over to it, so he knows what I am talking about and say a firm "bad" and immediately take him outdoors and say this is where you go.
I know raising a puppy can be difficult, I have a puppy here and a 20 month old, but remember that he is only a baby and will get better with training. Good luck and enjoy that little puppy, they grow so fast!
I have a 7 week old blue Pit Bull, and it only took me 3 days to paper train him, and then house train him. Is it that they are smarter than most dogs, or do I have a strange dog? He still nips, but I expected that, but when I tell him to stop he does. Also, when is the right age to get him vaccinated for I lost my one Pit who was 8 years old, and I just can't lose Crosby (yeah that's his name). Please someone give me an answer.
I have a German Shepherd female pup that, as of today, is 3 months old. I have a few questions. She has learned some things pretty fast, but doesn't always listen or do as she is supposed to. She will sit when told and go into crate when told, and responds to, "do you want a treat" and "are you hungry, want to eat?".
Congratulations on having GSD's. They are fantastic dogs. Crate your dog at night until she can be trusted. Take her out to relieve before bed and not again til morning.It sounds like a lot of crating, but she will live. Just make sure she gets lots of exercise during the day.
If you don't have a collar on her, get the best leather or heavy ribbed fabric collar you can afford. It should be 1 to 1 1/2 inches wide and tight enough that you can slip 2 or 3 fingers in. DON"T keep it too loose. The collar will be your "steering wheel" and you should have her wear it 24/7. Check regularly for correct tightness as her neck will grow.
Never bop her on the nose, as that will make her hand shy. But when she is mouthy like you described, you need to INSTANTLY correct the bejabbers out of her by grabbing her collar while you are standing and IMMEDIATELY (timing is crucial) letting her know that is totally unacceptable. Personally, I have lifted my GSD,s off their front feet and told them in no uncertain terms what the deal is and we have three, all house dogs. If you have not corrected in this manner or are not comfortable doing this, have a professional assist you. A dog should never mouth your hand. You are the boss. Shepherds especially need to know who is in charge and it is NEVER the dog. Love her and play, but never relinquish your role as pack leader. Uncorrected mouthing can escalate to real problems.
This is long, I know but many large dogs end up in shelters because of bad manners.
Work with her by setting her up. That is eliciting the mouthy behavior (flip your hands around, talk excitedly) and then giving the correction if she mouths your hand. Just don't use her name in this exercise. Do this as often as you think about it during the day. When she is responding the way you want then play, treat or whatever, with lots of praise when she reacts as you wish. These are smart dogs and they will figure it out if we are consistent in showing what we want and will praise for and what is not acceptable. You have a small pack on your hands and that is fine, just be in charge.
Her teeth should be coming in any time and she may need extra "chewing". Check in her mouth to see if any teeth are loose. Usually teeth come in just fine, but it's good to check the mouth. Ears can be up, down, sideways and usually are up by 4-6 months. We even had a "conehead", her ears both leaned in from about 10 weeks til she was 5 months. What a cutie.
Good luck with your dogs.
This sounds like a pretty well-behaved dog for three months. She just needs a little time. As for the play-biting, I think that comes with teething, but should be discouraged. Sounds like you found a good one.....good luck with her.
