Puppy's

[BabyG2004]

I am wondering, what is a good way to potty train your puppy?

[This message has been edited by BabyG2004 (edited July 08, 2000).]

[JKRJG24]

My neighbor's dog just had puppies! They are boxers. I'm so excited. I may be able to get one but my problem is I have a thieteen year old Yorkie and I'm afraid it will put him into depression or something. Some people say it was good for their old dog but some say it wasn't. What should I do?

[Louise]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by BabyG2004:
[B]I am wondering, what is a good way to potty train your puppy?

Hey, I am in the same boat. I brought a paper trained pup home and would put him out after meals, after naps and generally every hour. I stayed out and if he did what he should he would get praise...BUT...he would pee outside, then the minute my back was turned he'd mess on the rug...or the other way around. I put papers down but he went everywhere BUT on the papers. He is now residing in a cage with papers, bed, food and water. He is really resisting going on the papers. When he does go he gets lots of praise and gets let out for exercise for 1/2 hr., but I watch him every minute that he is out. Once he gets the idea of using the papers again I will slowly start encouraging him to go to the door and go out when he needs to. Right now it is too much for him to understand that he can go anywhere he wants outside, but has to do it on paper indoors.

[dogncatluvr]

How many times have I been through this? counted them--7. These are my experiences:
Forget the newspapers, you'll just have to re-train your pup!
The best thing, I have found is the crate method, since the pup is unlikely to soil its sleeping area. Be sure the crate is not too large, or it will sleep in one area and use the other area as a bathroom.
Take your puppy outside, to the designated bathroom spot, first thing in the morning--that means even before you go.
Then 15 minutes or so after every meal, nap, and make sure they pee and poop before bed. Be sure to praise the pup for doing its jobs. It also helps to withhold water a couple of hours before bed time.
When the pup is older, (maybe loose in the house) and shows signs of going to the door to want to go out, hang a bell from the doorknob at the level of your pup, so it will bang against the bell and you will hear this, and can let them out, but do so immediately!
Remember that the pup's sphincter muscles are not fully developed until about half a year of age, so don't expect perfection in this area until that time. I'm sure there are other tricks for potty training, but these have helped for me!
P.S. I've trained my dogs to "go on command". It is really helpful when you're in a hurry!

[conniff11]

I do a lot of fostering of puppies and i find the crate training is the best way also.
i also use the commands..."Go pee" "Go Poop" and i have my own 4 dogs trained that way so that when i do bring them somewhere, they will go on command, which is so nice.
Some puppies take longer than others to "Get it". i know my oldest dog, for teh longest time i was struggling with her but then all of a sudden seh got it and never had any accidents after that.
have fun :-)

[makabe]

My husband and I had a similar dilemma with our 10 year old mini schnauzer. She's not usually very accepting of new people or other animals. We learned of some beagle mixes that needed homes and really wanted to adopt one. We decided to take the chance and have been very impressed with the transition. I read that older dogs, in general, tend to instinctively understand the vulnerability of puppies and are more accepting of them. That has definitely been the case with our dogs. We ended up adopting two of the puppies, which I think may have been a help as well. The pups play with each other rather than bother the older dog. Our schnauzer usually sits back and watches them with interest. She has even started to "mother" them a bit. We've had a few instances of growling, but nothing has come of it. The vet tells us that is a natural occurence to determine pack order. Overall, I'd say go for it... I think the older dogs can handle more than we give them credit for. Good luck!!

Originally posted by JKRJG24:
My neighbor's dog just had puppies! They are boxers. I'm so excited. I may be able to get one but my problem is I have a thieteen year old Yorkie and I'm afraid it will put him into depression or something. Some people say it was good for their old dog but some say it wasn't. What should I do?

[JKRJG24]

Thanks a lot that really helps me in my decision!!

[Starlite]

Training a puppy takes a lot of time and patience. I have a lab/cocker spaniel mix and I had no trouble training him at all. I would just take him out after every meal and let him play. When he would do his business he would get a treat. He even wakes me up in the middle of the night by licking my face if he has to go. It's really not that hard!