by February 28th, 2009. Filed under: Uncategorized.
I have a 8 month old heeler and she was inside for a while but i got too stressed trying to house break her. I didn't want to take her back so she now is outside. And I feel really bad about doing so. I want to bring her back inside and train her right. But, I'm planning on getting a 2 month old hound. But, I'm dedicated to training them both. So anyone with advise on house training, helping them get use to each other, and other things i may need to know about young puppies. Please help!
thanks!!!!
ok first of don't get the hound in till you have house broken you heeler. It will only get worse with two untrained dogs. You will only be getting your self in to a mess. I have an 11 and 4 month old dachshunds the older on is fully house broken and we still have a hard time with the newer puppy so please save your self the stress and problems and get your heeler trained first.
But as for training; take her out after she eats, sleeps, long walks, chews for a long time, or plays. All these activities will make her need to go. Fortunately your dog will be able to hold it longer because of her age. When ever she goes praise her and tell her what a good girl she is and immediately take her inside, that way she knows that outside is where she goes potty and then gets to come right back in and be with you. For a while you will need to take her out on a leash so that she won't go wondering around and think it is play time. It is strictly potty time out side, unless you say other wise. When she is inside watch to see if she starts wonder away by herself or circling or squatting, all are signs that she needs to go potty. When you start to take her outside say it's time to go potty or something like that.
If she does make a mess in the house, don't scold her unless you catch her in the act, she won't remember doing it.
Also if you don't crate her, I suggest you do. Crating can be difficult for a dog who isn't used to it but is extremely wonderful at night time and when you aren't at home.
It might be difficult for the first few days or weeks but keep doing it and someday your dog will be house trained! Good luck!
by the way it is extremely rewarding when she will be finally house trained and you have a great dog!
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February 28th, 2009 at 11:54 am
Take your puppy outside on a a leash every hour or so to go potty. Bring treats. If she goes, praise her.
If you catch her going potty in the house, scold her and put her outside.
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February 28th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
let her out lots! and during the night if you cant let her out then put down "puppy pads" they will absorb alot of pee so that should help at night
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February 28th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
I just got a rescued 1-year old beagle/terrier mix two weeks ago and I understand what you mean about the house training pain… However, I have to say that with consistency and patience they learn very very fast. My dog was fully up to task in about 3 days (he may have been housebroken by his old owner, but he needed a crash refresher course).
Try to keep a very consistent schedule with her. Feed her at the same time every morning and evening. Take her out at the same time every morning first thing when you wake up, then after she eats breakfast, at noon, at around 5 pm, and then right before bed time. When she's not being closely supervised, keep her on a crate just big enough for her to stand up and turn around. Every single time you see her go potty outside, praise her profusely and give her something special (like cheese or a small piece of a hot dog).
If her bad habits are not too ingrained already, she'll catch on in about a week or two. Just remember, be patient and consistent. Read a couple of articles about it from websites like the Humane Society or the ASPCA. Be patient, be consistent, be persistent.
As for introducing another pet, I'd wait until the one you have now if fully housebroken and at least up to the task in basic obedience training.
Good luck and enjoy your dog!
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February 28th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
well, as sson as he/she enters the home, start taking/letting her outside every 2 hours. When you cannot watch them or leave home, put them in a crate. when you take them out, praise them immediately after they defecate/urinate. you can use treats as an extra incentive but sound very excited when talking to them and pet them and walk right back inside the home with him/her once she has went. when he/she has an accident in the home, show him the accident(if you didnt catch them during the act) and scold them and lightly,LIGHTLY slap their backside. always use the same words but different tones when praising and scolding so they can associate the good/bad acts with the sounds/words. let them outside within 30 minutes of drinking or eating to prevent accidents. GL.
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FULLY trained 7 month old bischon frise. He was trained completely at 5 months.
February 28th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
ok first of don't get the hound in till you have house broken you heeler. It will only get worse with two untrained dogs. You will only be getting your self in to a mess. I have an 11 and 4 month old dachshunds the older on is fully house broken and we still have a hard time with the newer puppy so please save your self the stress and problems and get your heeler trained first.
But as for training; take her out after she eats, sleeps, long walks, chews for a long time, or plays. All these activities will make her need to go. Fortunately your dog will be able to hold it longer because of her age. When ever she goes praise her and tell her what a good girl she is and immediately take her inside, that way she knows that outside is where she goes potty and then gets to come right back in and be with you. For a while you will need to take her out on a leash so that she won't go wondering around and think it is play time. It is strictly potty time out side, unless you say other wise. When she is inside watch to see if she starts wonder away by herself or circling or squatting, all are signs that she needs to go potty. When you start to take her outside say it's time to go potty or something like that.
If she does make a mess in the house, don't scold her unless you catch her in the act, she won't remember doing it.
Also if you don't crate her, I suggest you do. Crating can be difficult for a dog who isn't used to it but is extremely wonderful at night time and when you aren't at home.
It might be difficult for the first few days or weeks but keep doing it and someday your dog will be house trained! Good luck!
by the way it is extremely rewarding when she will be finally house trained and you have a great dog!
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Tons of research with my first dog and experience!
February 28th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
well i've trained many dogs by using treats (dog bones) the way this works is you let them outside to do their business and when they come back in give them the treat. the dogs will start thinking every time they need to go out they will receive a treat then they will start coming to you to let them out when this happens start giving them a treat only a few times a day to wean them back but you have to stay consistent
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