House train a puppy?

[4GPVR4]

I agree with boostedb16. Take the "accident" outside to where you want the dog to go & that way they know that's where their bathroom is. Also, watch when your dog drinks and schedule their food. If you know when it goes in, you know when it goes out. I would even pick up the water after a certain time before bed. I even tell my clients (I'm a dog trainer) to keep a log on their potty habits. That way they know how long after they eat/drink to take them out and to keep taking them out until they go. Use a potty command... like "go potty". that way they can sort of go on command or at least know why you are bringing them outside. When you are housebreaking do not let them out of your sight. That way if they do go, you are catching them in the act & can quickly take them out. Prevention is the key Hope this helps.

[boostedb16]

I agree with boostedb16. Take the "accident" outside to where you want the dog to go & that way they know that's where their bathroom is. Also, watch when your dog drinks and schedule their food. If you know when it goes in, you know when it goes out. I would even pick up the water after a certain time before bed. I even tell my clients (I'm a dog trainer) to keep a log on their potty habits. That way they know how long after they eat/drink to take them out and to keep taking them out until they go. Use a potty command... like "go potty". that way they can sort of go on command or at least know why you are bringing them outside. When you are housebreaking do not let them out of your sight. That way if they do go, you are catching them in the act & can quickly take them out. Prevention is the key Hope this helps.

yea i forgot about that, dont leave food and water out all the time and like 4gpvr4 said it puts them on a schedule and you kindda know when they need to go.

[kittychick]

yea i forgot about that, dont leave food and water out all the time and like 4gpvr4 said it puts them on a schedule and you kindda know when they need to go.

if you're watching the puppy all the time- then you know how much he had to drink

You really should leave water out for him to drink anytime (except at night- and never in the DEN but can be in the play pen... I have more suggestions if you want to use a play pen)

and food should be on a schedule- other wise you'll end up with a dog that is lazy to eat all its food; b/c the food is always available
food should be a 'life reward'