My dog is 1 year old and he still pees and poops inside the house I need help?
I suggest starting over and using this method: Schedule-Confine-Supervise Schedule- the feeding and potty times. An adult is fed twice a day. A puppy is fed four times a day up to 10 or 12 weeks, then three times a day through adolescence. They need to potty first thing in the morning, last thing at night, within a few minutes of every meal, and every few hours in between. The “in between” hours are calculated by their age in months: 1 month = 1 hour, up to 6 months/hours. So, a three month old puppy should be taken to potty every three hours in between the other scheduled times. When the dog/puppy is taken to potty, wait with him as he ‘does his business’ and then praise like crazy. The neighbors should be able to hear you. Confine- the puppy or dog whenever it is not being watched. Confinement can be in a crate (especially at night), an exercise pen, or behind a baby gate in a very small and puppy-proofed room. Supervise- the puppy or dog whenever it is loose in the home. This means having eyes on it, not on the TV. Play with the puppy, do a five minute training session, groom it, or just let it lie at your feet with a safe chew, but have it within sight at all times. If it squats then give a loud “NO” or “ACK” as you scoop and run to the appropriate potty spot. Do not let the dog return to the accident spot until it has been thoroughly cleaned and then wiped with vinegar or a commercial enzyme product to remove all urine odor.
What is the best trick I can teach my brother’s 9-month-old dog while I babysit her for the next two weeks?
This is not a “trick” per se, but people really enjoy it when dogs perform it.It is the “Shake” or “Gimme 5” command, depending on what you social culture is.To teach this command, the dog must be able to walk on a leash and know the “Sit” command.If the dog does not know how to do these two things yet, I cannot help you in two weeks.But if the dog does know how to do these two things, then teach this:Put the dog on a leashHave the dog sit. If the dog is used to treat training, you may have a hard time with this. I don’t practice treat training normally, only for certain occasions. I don’t recommend commercial treats, I use cheese crackers. Have some cheese cracker on hand, but don’t offer right away.Ask the dog to “Shake” or “Gimme 5” (Your choice), and point to right or left leg. It is up to you to figure out if your dog is right or left ‘handed’.At first the dog may seem confused and not know what to do.Repeat the command and reach for the dog’s leg, but do not touch it. Repeat 3 times. If the dog does not catch on after 5 minutes, stop and wait until the next day to try again. But always praise the dog by saying “Good dog, very good dog!”This command is an exercise in patience. Most dogs catch on after about 5 days. When the dog does “Shake”, give a cheese cracker, but not before. If you give a cracker to the dog before the Command is done successfully, the dog will never learn what you really want.
I I have a one YEAR OLD SHIH TZU MALE DOG, WHO WHEN HE DOES A PEE, DOES NOT LIFT HIS LEG - ANY ANSWERS?
Show him how LOL I have two females that lift their legs and 1 male that lifts both of his back legs...I think he is just being careful LOL...
Why does my male dog still pee like a girl?
I know how that feels cause for the longest my dog didn't hike his leg, he was about 1-1 1/2 years old. His legs eventually got strong enough and he FINALLY hiked his leg. What I'm saying is be patient he will eventually hike his leg.
My 2 year old male german shepherd still doesn't lift his leg to urinate. Is this normal?
If he was neutered early, then he would not be doing the "mark my turf" thing. As for lifting his leg, that is a learned behavior. It isn't necessary for his to do so. My 2 yr old lives with me and 2 female dogs. He has not lifted his leg either. If it bothers you, take his to where he can see other males. I don't care that mine doesn't lift his leg and the bushes along the fence are happy that he doesn't.
My 1 year old dog keeps pooing in the house. How do I stop this?
Three things: Take him out for walks frequently. For the first three weeks take him for an hour or half an hour. Then after a few weeks start ending the walks when he poops. He will quickly learn that walking ends when he poops. Soon he will hold thinking that the walk won’t end but once you turn around signaling the end of the walk, he will quickly void knowing that the end of the walk is nigh.Two, take him for walks with other dogs or, baby sit a house trained dog for a week and he will naturally imitate the other. I once got a new puppy which was given to me because they couldn’t housebreak him. He didn’t pee or poop once in the house because he just followed my other dog who was already trained.Three, congratulate him every time he makes you a gift outside.Four (I lied), don’t ever scold or punish him for doing it in the house. He had to go. It was probably your fault for not walking him enough. Dogs often need to poop shortly after eating because the food pushes on the contents of what is already in the intestines. A good rule of thumb is every time you have to void, your dog may have to also.Five, crate him during the hours you suspect he is doing the deed. Over night, when you are at work . . .Maybe, since he is still a puppy, there may be a physiological reason. For instance, boys often grow bone and muscle tissue faster than their organs, such as the kidneys. It is often common for an 8 year old boy to still wet the bed because his larger body is creating more waste than his tiny underdeveloped kidneys can handle. So what do most parents do? They punish, yell or humiliate the boy when it is not really his fault.Never punish a dog for doing what dogs do. YOU need to adapt to accommodate their doggy natures and bodily needs. I don’t know why people expect them to adopt human habits.SIX, your dog loves you and wants to spend time with you. Letting them out in the yard alone is not fun. Often they get bored with their yard and will just sit by the door thinking they are being punished. Go for walks so the movement can help getting things moving along.
Parents! Help, My 3 year old is peeing all over the house?? Is this regression normal?
He's been potty trained for some time, AT LEAST 6 months potty trained, been fully potty trained (poopwise) for about 3 months. In the past month or so, he has been peeing all over the carpet in his bedroom in different spots, on MY BRAND NEW COUCH, the coffee table, pees his pants on occasion. Never in front of me, I always "find" it, or he comes to me with wet underwear and tells me he has to pee. He gets upset or scared when I get a little mad or upset about it. I've tried talking to him about it. I've tried not getting mad, I 've tried getting mad, I've tried making him clean it. I know for a fact one time was on purpose because he was wearing underwear, went in his room while I was doing something (washing dishes), pulled his underwear down, peed all over his bedroom carpet, pulled underwear back up and then came and said " Momma I peed all over carpet" and he was as dry as could be! I'm not sure if the other times were on purpose or accident. I just don't know because I never catch him doing it. Is this normal for 3 year old to regress this way? How would you suggest I handle it? Should I be getting mad or should I try to stay really calm? Thanks for any help or advice -and please be kind! NO MEAN INSULTS about my child I know how some evil trolls who come through can be on here, telling me to put his nose in it or beat him with a 2x4 or something...so not happening so any USEFUL advice would be great =)
My dog is almost 1 1/2 years old and is still not house trained. Is it too late?
Not at all! However, you have to be willing to invest time and effort into making it happen. A simple way I use to potty train my critters:1. Try to stick to a feeding schedule so that your dog's bowel movements are somewhat timed.2. Take your dog out and see if he has to go potty immediately after waking up, after AND before each meal, and before bedtime. You want to be one step ahead of him to prevent him from going potty inside of your home as much as possible, and these are the times he is more likely to have the urge to go.3. This is where the time-investing comes in. You can't just take the dog out and leave him there for 2 to 3 minutes. Preferably, you should take him out on a leash, walk him around for at least 5 minutes (some dogs may need up to 10, so the longer you wait, the better). You can also use words such as "Go potty" to encourage him, and later on, it can be used as a command. My dog learned this, and when she doesn't have to go, she'll just trickle to get me to shut up and let her back inside :)4. As soon as he goes, give him a treat he really loves. It has to be immediately after, or else he won't associate the positive reinforcement with him going potty outside, and it'll be useless. Also, take him back inside after the treat is given, or else he'll think he was taken out just to have a good time and not to go potty. Of course, he can have some play time a different time during the day.5. Be persistent and continue this pattern for as long as it is necessary. Most dogs catch on right away...within a couple of weeks, while others may need months.6. Be alert for any hints that your dog needs to go potty. He will start with subtle signs such as whimpering or pacing uncomfortably. It will eventually progress to barking, scratching at the door, crying, sitting or standing by the door, etc. At that point, your dog is pretty much potty trained!Remember, be patient. My Lab was potty trained within two weeks, while my Aussie mix took 2 to 3 months. As long as you don't give up and are consistent, any dog CAN be potty trained at any age.Hope that helps! Best of luck,Connie M.
How can I train my 7-month-old puppy to pee in the bathroom which is inside the house but poop outside in the garden?
Potty training is one of the most important training sessions and a must have skills for your dogs. Here are some of the best practices that you must acquire when dealing with your Dogs.Take your puppy outside frequently—at least every two hours—and immediately after they wake up, during and after playing, and after eating or drinking.Pick a bathroom spot outside, and always take your puppy (on a leash) to that spot. While your puppy is relieving themselves, use a specific word or phrase that you can eventually use before they go to remind them what to do. Take them out for a long walk or some playtime only after they have eliminated.Reward your puppy every time they eliminate outdoors. Praise or give treats—but remember to do so immediately after they’ve finished, not after they come back inside. This step is vital because rewarding your dog for going outdoors is the only way to teach what’s expected of them. Before rewarding, be sure they’re finished. Puppies are easily distracted and if you praise too soon, they may forget to finish until they’re back in the house.Put your puppy on a regular feeding schedule. What goes into a puppy on a schedule comes out of a puppy on a schedule. Depending on their age, puppies usually need to be fed three or four times a day. Feeding your puppy at the same times each day will make it more likely that they’ll eliminate at consistent times as well, making housetraining easier for both of you.Pick up your puppy’s water dish about two and a half hours before bedtime to reduce the likelihood that they’ll need to relieve themselves during the night. Most puppies can sleep for approximately seven hours without needing a bathroom break. If your puppy does wake you up in the night, don’t make a big deal of it; otherwise, they will think it is time to play and won’t want to go back to sleep. Turn on as few lights as possible, don’t talk to or play with your puppy, take them out and then return them to bed.READ MORE: on this and other more enticing tips on dog training