puppy potty training ideas ?

Do you want me to make that a double bacon burger?

If you truly believe crate training is cruel, you have lived a sheltered life. I have never met a breeder that is anti-crate training, never, not one. I wonder how PETA feels about it?

 

John,

We have two goldens, and our first one (Senna) was a breeze. At 4 months we could give her run of the house and she wouldn't touch a thing or go inside. When she was 2 we got another puppy (Mika). And while Mika learned a lot from watching Senna, there were attention issues right off the bat. We went through all the peeing issues for a while, and ultimately crating and regulating her schedule did the trick. It just took maybe an extra month. The second dog will feel a need to assert itself in order to get attention, one of those ways is by peeing. Also, it's important to allow them to sort out the dominance issues themselves. It can be hard watching your older pet get "owned" by the new one, but it's how things have to be.

 

In my case, it was just funny seeing the 120lbs black lab getting owned by the rookie ... a 4lbs (max!) little cat. The cat grew up now, and stopped attacking (with claws inside...) the big dog for no other reason to make him crap his pants.

 

You need to buy a training cage, Its big enough for some food & water & for the dog to stand, turn around in etc so at night or when you arent watching her put her in there. After she has to sit in a puddle of her p a few times, she'll get the message & start holding it. Make sure you take her outside when she comes out of the cage & praise her before you put her in it

 

http://www.helpinganimals.com/f-dogcrate.asp

PETA "A CAGE BY ANY OTHER NAME IS STILL A CAGE"

Imagine if, instead of getting in your car and driving off to work every day, you were put in a cage and kept there all day long, allowed out only for a few minutes at lunchtime for a “potty break”—if you were lucky. That’s what life is like for dogs who are “crated” during the day while their guardians are at work. But a dog isn’t a pair of shoes that you put in a closet until you are ready to use them. Dogs are active, intelligent, social animals who require mental and physical stimulation. Studies have shown that long-term confinement is detrimental to dogs’ physical and psychological well-being. Animals who are caged for extended periods of time often develop eating disorders, anti-social and/or aggressive behaviors, and/or become withdrawn, hyperactive, or severely depressed.


hmmm............seems PETA DOESN'T THINK THEY ARE SUCH A GREAT IDEA.

But, what do they know.

DM

 

It's easier to cage train them first.

 

OK. Tell me about cage training. I let the pup out every thirty minutes and it does not go. It comes back in and goes on the carpet.

HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Congratulations!!!

You have successfully "carpet trained" your dog.

how old is this puppy again? Check with the AKC, they'll give you some guidelines as to how long it takes to train this particular breed. Ask the breeder. Maybe you're rushing the process a bit.

S L O W D O W N ...................


Don't let your frustration with the process transfer into anger at the dog. THIS IS NOT THE PUPPY'S FAULT. He's going where he wants, 'cause he's a dog and that's what they do.

Your objective is to re-train the pup into the notion that outdoors is the BEST PLACE POSSIBLE to do his business. I'd cut down on the trips outside. Do one first thing in the morning. FIRST THING. Might be 4:00 AM for a while. Then another at breakfast. Going out every 30 minutes isn't the answer. Going out every couple of hours, and anytime the dog has an accident in the house will work better.

If the dog pops a squat in the house, a loud "NO" immediately should shut off the flow. You can also use a tin can with marbles in it. Shake that bad boy a couple of times, it'll get the dog's attention.

No squirt guns, no physical punishment, and GIANT REWARDS AND PRAISE EVERYTIME THE DOG GOES WHERE IT SHOULD.

Potty training takes time. How old were you before mom took off your diaper? 8 weeks, 12 weeks, I THINK NOT!

Here's expert advice from PUPPY CHOW!!!

When you bring a new dog or puppy home, you should move to establish a routine as soon as possible. The faster you get things on track, the fewer mistakes you’ll have to clean up. Although there are different strategies and ways of housetraining a puppy or dog, the following instructions are a good way to teach your pet to eliminate outdoors.

Housetraining Step By Step
Housetraining can take different amounts of time for different dogs. But by applying schedules, setting boundaries for where elimination is acceptable, a verbal command, praise and crate training, you should see progress over time. If you do not see progress, consult your veterinarian or a behaviorist.

Establish an elimination spot outside. That takes the guesswork out of the trip.
Ideally, housetraining should be done in conjunction with crate training. Read about Crate Training.
When you think your dog is due to go to the bathroom, or if your dog exhibits signs like sniffing an area or (once better trained) whining or going to the door, clip a leash to his collar and take him to the spot.
Pick a phrase like "Go potty" or "Hurry up," then say it calmly whenever your pup is going. Praise your puppy after he is finished. Over time, he will come to link those words with those actions and you’ll have a dog who goes on command.
Go inside for food and water. About 15 to 30 minutes later, go back out again.
During the housetraining period, keep your dog in sight. If he should start to do something in front of you, interrupt him and take him outdoors quickly. Praise him for completing the job outside.
Through repetition, your dog will learn that there is one place where elimination is appropriate, and when he needs to go he will alert you.
Maintain a regular feeding, drinking and elimination schedule.
When Your Dog Makes a Mistake
Every dog and puppy will make mistakes when first being housetrained. Watch these mistakes and see if you can spot a cause. Mistakes are a sign that your puppy or dog does not know what is acceptable and so you, as teacher, must find the source of confusion and fix it.

Too much freedom too quickly is the most common error. If your dog has an accident or two, back up and slow down the training.
Providing a crate that is too big for your dog encourages him to eliminate in one end and sleep in the other. Also, if you place food and water in the crate, he'll fill up on both and be forced to relieve himself.
It does no good to drag him off to the site of a mishap and punish him. A dog is unable to connect punishment with a past mistake and will believe you are angry for no reason, possibly leading to fear and confusion on your dog’s part.
Changing your dog’s diet can cause digestive problems that might result in an accident. Late night snacks and not enough exercise can also lead to accidents.
Even well-trained dogs may have accidents. Clean the area with a pet odor neutralizer so your pet won't be tempted to repeat the mistake.
Watch for territorial marking – spraying urine on objects. That's not a housetraining mistake. Your dog is vying to be leader of the pack - which is your family. When you see this behavior, step up obedience training.
Don't rule out a bladder infection. Spaying and neutering can help reduce the risk. Talk to your veterinarian.
Litter Training: A Housetraining Alternative
There are different approaches to housetraining. An innovative approach involves dog litter, such as Purina® secondnature® brand dog litter. Using litter, a puppy or dog (up to 35 pounds) can easily be trained to eliminate in one spot indoors, reducing the need for trips outside in the middle of the night or messes that are found when you get home from work. It also is a good option for apartment dwellers. Training information is available with the purchase of secondnature®. Visit www.doglitter.com for more information.

http://www.puppychow.com/New_Pet/Housetraining_a_Puppy.aspx


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You DO NOT want your mastiff sitting/lying on hard surfaces such as the one he's on in that great picture w/o a pad onder his elbows.

Mastiffs develop large and vulnerable callous pads that can bleed and tear when they get older, making everytime he lies down a nerve wracking adventure. They tend to jump up quickly, easily tearing that skin resulting in a non-healing disaster. A real NIGHTMARE!!!

 

Did you notice the lovely t-shirt Bijou was wearing? does double duty.

Actually, all over the house I have large dog pads on EVERY non carpeted surface. We really try hard to protect her extremely vulnerable elbows, which is complicated by the fact that she is allergic to just about everything.

All my wool carpets have dog pads on them, too.

She is, hoever, the best dog (really an understatement, she's a person in dog clothing) I've ever shared space with. (You don't own a mastiff.)

DM

 

She is a beautiful mastiff. I wish i could post Max's pic from his prime. He loved to lie down on the front concrete porch. I wish i had known what that would lead to. He had his own room and i wound up laying multiple layers of carpet pads covered by sheets to deal with his elbows.

He was amazingly smart and i would say that he was a person in a dog suit. He aslo liked to roll up on the couch.

 

Don't give her too much room in the crate. Enough to lay down, but not much more. It's more comforting for them and it will also help prevent accidents inside the crate.