Puzzeled on what to do plz read (nothing medical btw) need help?

Question

I know I already posted this she is a young pup around 10wks, I take her out every hour well almost every hour and she goes out side but is only interested in playing with my neighbors fricken dog at the gate because my fricken neighbors don't know how to let their fricken dog in except when it is night time. so I wait outside for 30 fricken minuets wating for her to do her business and she just stays over there if I move her to the other side of the yard she runs over there I need help when she comes back in she fricken pees or poos in the carpet? plz help. any fricken ideas on how to get her to go outside I have had her for about 3wks now!?

P.S. I e- mailed some top contributor that had kinda answered another question of mine. All they told me was 7wks old was to young to take her from her mother, and if I don't have enough patience to potty train I should never have gotten a dog. They also told me, to clip her on a leash and take her on the side of my house out of sight of the other dogs and keep the leash short, and take her out when she wakes up saying go outside in a happy voice and give her a treat when she potties, also take her out after every meal. They also said to take her out to burn all that energy out and start obedience trainning.

I work during the day, and don't have time for all of that and great pyrenees sheba@7months don't bother answering because I already disagree with your answer,and Idon't care if 7wks is to young because guess what I paid less for her. and anybody else that has a stupid answer don't bother I need serious answers. thanks

trying to get some more answers.

Answer 1

hey there, you seem to be getting annoyed at no real reason. it takes time to potty train a dog and patients. some dogs have it in 3 weeks, most don't. your not alone at all. but there are a few things you haven't cleared up. you mention you are at work all day, now do you leave your dog outside??? if not you are teaching her bad habits straight away and confusing her as she will definitly need to go potty while you are at work and the only place to do it is inside. so rectify that if thats a problem.

as to your dog running to the neighbours dog all the time thats natural and healthy for your dog (as long as the other dog is imunised as some diseases can be fatal to pups). it shows your dog is social wih other animals. a good trait to have. do not get annoyed at this please.  as for this s******g up potty training well it will as it serves as a distraction. think about closing off the gate with some plants or a door or something where they can not see each other. this is not any fault of your neighbour, just something you need to work around. they are allowed to have an outdoor dog.

now that you have those 2 things sorted out the next thing is to clean up properly everywhere you pup has made mistakes. most ppl make the mistake of cleaning with some kind of household disinfectant. most household cleaners actualy have amonia in them which attracts the dog back to that spot to go to the toilet. not good for a pup in training. sending mixed messages. you need to clean up all messes with a product with enzymes in it such as the clothes washing detergent " bio zed". just mix well with water. pop in a spray bottle and spay on to carpet or floors and then work into carpets and then wipe over wth clean damp cloth. you will find it gets rid of smells well too.

okkies now you can actually start potty training without sending a million mixed messages. susan b had many great tips on potty training and if you look up puupy toilet training you will find heaps although i have had many dogs in my life and do  not believe in crate training whatsoeva. im a big believer in going out every hour and waiting till your dog goes to the toliet and makeing the hugest deal about it when she does, patty cuddles, happy voice, treats. and also every time after a feed is a must. and watching her as they do walk in circles or squat as they are abuot to go. i find if you catch them in the act say "no" sternly and quickly grabbing them and showing them where you want them to go and waiting till they do also saying "wee wee time" or something similar, works excellent. you must also watch if she is startng to get it and you cant be bothered openning the door as this will again send mixed messages ruining your training. you cant blame the dog when you arent watching and training her and doing everything to help her.

so good luck. hope some of that helps you out and please dont get bummed about your dog not picking up potty training as they will actually feel you are upset and not even know what they did and get stressed coz your stressed. not good for anyone. you need to lighten up and be patient.  

Answer 2

7 weeks IS too young for a pup! Who ever you emailed is right...you need to have patience for a dog other wise you are going to get no where. All dogs should do obedience training, cause one day your dog is going to get out of your yard and when you call her she is not going to come to you. sheba@7months has the right answer!

Answer 3

unfortunately i agree with her and that's not what you want to hear.

should i tell you oh just wait a couple of weeks and she will be perfectly trained to do everything a full grown, well trained, well behaved dog would do.

Answer 4

I agree with Susan B and great pyrenees sheba@7months on all points.  I house trained my mini poodle pup in four weeks using the same exact techniques.  I just say "Do your business"  for both urinating and defecation.  (She was 9 weeks old when I got her and she still tries to nurse on me when she would lay down with me.) ;)

Answer 5

OMG! again let me anwer my truthful answer well for one thing you can't keep me from answering and you didn't even type my full answer" if you work crate you pup when you leave, this was my real answer:

Okay house training a puppy really test patience if you don't have patience don't get a puppy, your pup make be so interested to your neighbors dogs cause at 7wks she should be with mom, therefore she looks at your neighbors dogs as a motherely figure. If she is to distracted clip her to a leash and take her out to go potty, by using loud happy voice, do this when she wakes up, after she eats and every other hour when your not working. clip her lead on her and keep it short taking her on the other side of your house were the other dogs can't be seen this prevents her wanting to go over there as soon as she poos/pees have treat on hand and say what a good girl your so smart in a high pitched proud voice don't forget to treat this helps the pup connect "outside" "pee" "Poo" or "potty" with something good, when she goes in the house quickly say no no go out in a rushed tone and take her out that way she connect potty in the house bad, potty outside good, and she can connect go out to potty not in, believe what you want because I just potty trained my 8wk old puppy. hope your patience grows as your puppy does or you will never get through that chew stage which should be starting my pup already chews.

Answer 6

Like it or not Great Pyrenees is right.  That is the best way to potty train.

Answer 7

put her on a leash when you take her out.

Take her to potty in an area of the yard that is away from the gate.

When she gets distracted, gently tug on the leash and remind her to "go potty" (or pee-pee.. wee-wee, whatever command you've been using when you take her out).

Dont let her play outside until potty buisiness is over.

Answer 8

It has to be done on a leash, seriously, even if you have a fenced yard.  It gives you control, and keeps the puppy from wandering off to play or look at the neighbor's dog.   If & when the dog pees or poops while on the leash, praise her and keep saying whatever phrase you want, to let her know that this is what you want her to do (Good puppy go potty! - or whatever).  This is the only way she will make the association that when you take her out, she is supposed to do her business.  Otherwise she doesn't have a clue.

Answer 9

House Training

House training your dog is simple if you follow a few basic rules. Remember that puppies younger than 10 to 12 weeks have little control. Accidents will always happen when teaching puppies to be clean in the house. Be kind and patient, and reward handsomely all outdoor elimination. Always remember that dogs do what works for them. Make outdoor pottying work really well for your puppy.

1) The puppy must have NO time unsupervised in your home. NONE. If you are not directly watching the puppy, it should be in the crate, or outside in a safe area. You MUST watch the puppy at ALL times when loose in the house. Use baby gates, crates, or tie the leash to your belt.

2) The puppy should sleep inside the crate by your bedside. This way you can hear if the puppy should happen to need to go out during the night.

3)  You must go WITH the puppy outside for ALL trips for elimination. You must have treats with you. When the puppy is urinating, say "GO PEE PEE" in a nice praise tone of voice the entire time. When she is finished, pop the treat into her mouth at once, and praise praise praise. This should be something she gets at no other time, like tiny pieces of string cheese or boiled chicken. Same for defecation. Say "GO p**p" while she is going, and food reward and praise afterwards. You must observe and reward ALL outdoor potty time.

4) Keep a schedule. Feed at the same time, and walk outside at the same times. Your pup needs at least 4 trips outdoors each day, and 5 is probably better. Pup needs to go out at wake up time, lunch time, 4-5 PM, after dinner or any other meals, and before bed. Younger puppies may need to go out much more often.

5) Use a key word each time you go out. I say "Let's go out!!" in a happy tone of voice each time I'm opening the door to go out with the dog.

6) If you catch the puppy IN THE ACT of eliminating in your house, CLAP YOUR HANDS, say AH AH, OUTSIDE!! And immediately rush her outside. If she finishes there, do your usual food reward and praise.

The keys to getting your dog reliably housetrained are:

SUPERVISION: NO loose time in the house if you are not watching

REWARDS: ALL outdoor elimination MUST be observed and rewarded. If you only do this ONE thing, your puppy will get housetrained.

PATIENCE: Anger and punishment have no place in dog training. Elimination is a natural and pleasurable experience for your dog. You can teach her to not soil your house, but punishment will NOT help. It will only teach the dog to hide when she needs to eliminate.

If you have applied these techniques carefully for 4 weeks and you are still finding spots or piles after the fact, it's time for stronger measures. Roll up a newspaper and fasten both ends with a rubber band. Keep it handy. The very next time you find a spot of a pile that the dog has left behind, whip out that newspaper, and hit YOURSELF over the head firmly several times as you repeat "I FORGOT TO WATCH MY PUPPY".

Works every time.

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Answer 10

Well - here it is...

If you do not have time to properly house train your dog, she will not get house trained.  It really is quite an easy concept.

If you are standing out there with her for 30 minutes, how can you not have time to put her on a leash away from the other dog?