Need some tips how to house traing a new pup

[zerocool84]

I got a new pup yesterday which can be seen here. I bought these little pads that have a scent that he is supposed to relieve himself on and I put it in near the back door so he can get used to going that way to relieve himself. I am going to build him a dog door right next to the back door this week so he can go outside himself. He hasn't used this little pad yet at all. I read the directions on it and it said to place him on it so he can get the scent. I put him on it yesterday and today and I don't know if he even smelled it cus he just walked off. He has left surpises in different rooms. Maybe he's not attracted to it. I've taken him in the back yard after meals or after waking up and such hoping he will get used to going outside. Maybe I just should wait until I build the dog door so he will get used to that way. My last dog was already house trained when we got him so this is new to me. Maybe I'm just making a big deal out of it since we've only had him for 2 days. Any help is appreciated. Thanks

Edit:

Also any tips on how to introduce my existing cat to the dog? The cat has just been hiding since the dog has shown up. Should I just give it time or should I force something? They saw each other yesterday but of course the cat just hissed and ran.

 

[rudeguy]

Are you crate training him?

 

[Dorkenstein]

Yeah, it can take a little while for them to get used to things like that. With my dogs, they did their business in the house on a number of occasions, but since I was diligent in taking them outside before hand they got used to running to the door when they needed to drop a little somethin somethin. I am betting it will vary from dog to dog, just got to give them a little time. Tons of new smells for them to check out etc.

 

[Capt Caveman]

Take him out every several hours and when he does his business, lots and lots of praise. Don't give him a chance to go inside. And yes, crate training will help tons.

 

[onlyCOpunk]

Take the dog outside every 2 hours or so, pick a command to tell them, and stay out until they poop or pee.

Not only will it house train your dog, but it will teach it to go to relieve itself on command. Which is good for cold nights and taking the dog places.

I used to raise guide dogs, and this is how they taught us to train the puppies. Now I have 3 dogs that can pee on command.

 

[zerocool84]

Originally posted by: NSFW
Are you crate training him?

I'm looking this up right now. Never head of this before. Looks interesting. Guess I need to either make him something or buy him something.

 

[onlyCOpunk]

buy him a crate. it will work wonders, and you don't have to worry about an unpredictable dog roaming your house when you aren't home or sleeping.

 

[zerocool84]

So since he left a little surprise about half hour ago, I should take him outside in about another 2 hours or so?

 

[Dorkenstein]

For my little dogs thats about what I did. Get em in the habit of going outdoors.

 

[bctbct]

Better make that every 30-60 minutes outside for a new puppy.

 

[jinduy]

don't be like my ex-roommate and return him to the shelter

 

[OrByte]

crate train

best thing you can do for a dog.

 

[skyking]

Originally posted by: Capt Caveman
Take him out every several hours and when he does his business, lots and lots of praise. Don't give him a chance to go inside. And yes, crate training will help tons.

Do this, but every hour until you catch him going potty outside. Lots of praise means really over the top!
Now you have a start point, use a timer to make sure you don't forget. The key is to be completely consistent, get him out before anything happens and reward him when he goes outside.

 

[GTaudiophile]

If he does it inside, raise your voice in a stern, negative way and say "bad dog." Perhaps, even gently point his nose towards his doggy poo.

Then give the dog something to associate with wanting to go outside. For example, my parents attached a little bell to a string and tied it to the door knob leading outside to the backyard.

Take the dog out regularly, like once an hour, and ring the bell. Once he does his business outside, praise him in a cheerful, loving voice, and maybe a small treat.

Pretty soon, whenever he wants to go out, he'll ring the bell with his paws...you'll heard it, let him out, and that's that.

 

[Descartes]

Crate training ftw. It works as advertised, and it's not as cruel as you might initially think. I was averse to the idea until I realized my dog actually likes her spot. She goes there on her own now with the door open.

Also, I'd search because we had a few similar threads like this with helpful advice.

 

[datalink7]

Dogs typically won't go to the bathroom where they eat or sleep.

Crate training is a good idea. I haven't gotten around to doing it for my puppy but he is actually doing fine with house training because my whole room is his "crate." I just bring him into my room and close the door at night. He won't go to the bathroom and will wake me up by whining when he has to go. I have a crate in the room for him and he goes in there sometimes to sleep but mostly he prefers to sleep on the floor. I would have pushed to use it more if he was having problems getting house trained but he hasn't had an "accident" in 4 days now (second week of training).

Since your dog is so much older, crate training is probably the way to go. Also, if he has a spot, like in the living room, where he likes to go start feeding him at that spot as dogs don't like to go where they eat typically. That might help.

Also, let him out frequently, particularly when you first get him. You also have to recognize when he has to go. Realize that mostly it isn't his fault, but your fault when he goes inside because you didn't take him outside.

Also, only correct the puppy if you catch him in the act. Puppies live very much "in the now." If you find some poop on the floor and grab him and point at the poop and correct him, you'll only confuse him. If you catch him in the act, grab him by the scruff of the neck like his mother would, do a short little shake and say "no" sternly. Then IMMEDIATELY take him outside and tell him to go to the bathroom (if you catch him in the act and startle him, typically he will still have to finish doing his buisness). Choose a phrase. I say "do it." When he does, praise him. Do the phrase every time you take him out, not just when correcting.

Getting a puppy is a big commitment and a lot of work!

Edit: Also, puppies typically take 1-3 weeks to housetrain if you are consistent, so expect more "accidents". If you don't know what you are doing, they take longer. Buy a good puppy training book.

 

[DayLaPaul]

Just keep beating the shit out of him when he poops/pees in the house. He'll get the point eventually.

 

[Born2bwire]

Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
If he does it inside, raise your voice in a stern, negative way and say "bad dog." Perhaps, even gently point his nose towards his doggy poo.

Then give the dog something to associate with wanting to go outside. For example, my parents attached a little bell to a string and tied it to the door knob leading outside to the backyard.

Take the dog out regularly, like once an hour, and ring the bell. Once he does his business outside, praise him in a cheerful, loving voice, and maybe a small treat.

Pretty soon, whenever he wants to go out, he'll ring the bell with his paws...you'll heard it, let him out, and that's that.

Yeah, the bell idea is cute until you're in a situation where you can't let them outside. Then it's constantly ringing for the next hour or so. Put a guard along the wall behind the bell so the dog doesn't scratch up the wall.

 

[Born2bwire]

Originally posted by: DayLaPaul
Just keep beating the shit out of him when he poops/pees in the house. He'll get the point eventually.

Doesn't that just exacerbate the problem?

 

[datalink7]

Originally posted by: Born2bwire

Originally posted by: DayLaPaul
Just keep beating the shit out of him when he poops/pees in the house. He'll get the point eventually.

Doesn't that just exacerbate the problem?

Yes. DayLaPaul obviously doesn't know "sh!t" about training dogs.

 

[SJP0tato]

Originally posted by: OrByte
crate train

best thing you can do for a dog.

This

It's also nice to be able to have the dog out from underfoot when you're getting ready for a formal event (no muddy paws on your nice clothes), have guests over with little kids who don't know how to handle animals, etc.
It's very useful beyond the initial house training.

 

[olds]

Crate train him. If the crate is small enough, he won't go there assuming you walk him after eating and let him go after playing.

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

Smacking a dog on the nose will not hurt the dog, but he will take it as a disciplinary action. Do that as you show him the poop and say no. Immesidately take hte dog outside.

Use the words no and outside alot. The dog will learn them. Also teach him good boy and reward the dog after he poops outside immediately. Keep some treets in your pocket.

 

[JJ650]

Originally posted by: onlyCOpunk
Take the dog outside every 2 hours or so, pick a command to tell them, and stay out until they poop or pee.

Not only will it house train your dog, but it will teach it to go to relieve itself on command. Which is good for cold nights and taking the dog places.

I used to raise guide dogs, and this is how they taught us to train the puppies. Now I have 3 dogs that can pee on command.

We did this to our Heinz 57 pup. The wife was really good about taking her out quite often. We would tell her before we take her out "go pee" and while she was out there we would say "go finish". She picked it up within a few days. And never has an accident in the house unless it's our fault.
Now when's she outside I'll say "go finish" and regardless if she has anything left to push out, she'll go in the yard squat a sec or 2 and come bounding back.

 

[Capt Caveman]

Originally posted by: IHateMyJob2004
Smacking a dog on the nose will not hurt the dog, but he will take it as a disciplinary action. Do that as you show him the poop and say no. Immesidately take hte dog outside.

Use the words no and outside alot. The dog will learn them. Also teach him good boy and reward the dog after he poops outside immediately. Keep some treets in your pocket.

You have no clue. Dogs have very short attention spans, unless you catch them in the act, any kind of punishment is wrong since it will have no idea why you're punishing it for and will only damage the bond you have with your dog.

If caught in the act, a loud noise will be sufficient to break it's concentration. And you use commands only when you can get the desired effect. Repeatedly saying no or outside, if the dog does not know what the command means.