Housebreaking Dogs
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Seeking Suggestions on Housebreaking Beagle Puppy
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on May 27, 2008
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I just got a baby girl beagle;she is a little over two months old. This is my first dog and I really don't know how to housebreak the dog. I live in an apartment on th...
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- We would always take the puppy outside after they eat to get them used to that and then we got them on a schedule of different times to take them out other than after ...
- Hey C., I have two beagles of my own and had 1 beagle prior to the two I currently have! I have had my fill of beagles! First of all, you have to know that beagles ...
- Puppies are just like babies -- they cannot control their bladders (pee/poops) until they are one year old is what I was told.
Housebreaking
Asked by T.C. from Hickory
on August 30, 2011
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how long did it take to housetrain your male dog? my dog is 12 weeks old and i have been working on housebreaking him for 2 and a half weeks. I know that it takes time...
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- we used the crate & bells on the door system. I refuse to use puppy pads... I do not want a dog who is trained to "go" just in one spot in my house! We have neighbor...
- At 12 weeks, I think your dog is too young to house break. You can work in that direction. I think it is the skill of the teacher and the intelligence of the animal ...
- I have a female and it took me about a week. But I was home all day with her so I just took her outside every 1/2 hour or so that first week. I used a crate whenever I...
Housebreaking a New Puppy
Asked by M.C. from Detroit
on April 27, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I'm looking for advice on how to successfully housebreak a new puppy. My dog is a small chipin, so I'd like to teach him to go outside during the warmer w...
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- M., Remember, your puppy is learning a new language at the same time that he is learning where he can do his business. He needs a lot of positive reinforcement rig...
- I have a Cockapoo. I had him from a few mths old too and I took him outside every 30min-1hr initially. He did not like the potty pads. He would pee right next to the...
- Keep him wioth you in the house, at your side on a leash if necessary. Do not let him have run of the house. When he is not with you, put him in a crate. Crate trai...
Hosuebreakin a Dog
Asked by L.M. from Atlanta
on September 24, 2006
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we recently bought a dog from the pound she is about 2months old. i am tryin to get some advice on how to housebreak her. anyone have any suggestions or tips.
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- The best advice I have for you is what goes in must come out. I have had great luck with my dogs by letting them sleep in my room in the evenings and when I would her...
- I don't agree with the other comments. I have house broken 2 dogs using the puppy pads. I don't believe dogs should be caged but that is another issue entirely.... I s...
- I agree with the others that crate training is the way to go along with a regular schedule. You also will need to discipline the puppy when you catch him/her "in the ...
Housebreaking Tips for a 3 Year Old Dog
Asked by N.O. from Detroit
on November 15, 2008
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ok so hears the story. We have adopted a 3 year old german shepard. I dont think she was abused, but I believe she was very much neglected. She was in a kennel pret...
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- I also recommend any of Cesar Milan's books. If its not happening, maybe consult a dog expert that uses his techniques. It's not impossible, you just have to figure ou...
- N., When you take her to the door, stop and whine a bit yourself and then let her out. It's the same way you'd teach a child a word.. you repeat it over and ove...
- Congratulations on your adoption! I also adopted a dog, he was 1 1/2 at the time, but had never lived in a house. Housebreaking was a real challenge, and we failed f...
What Pet Should We Get?
Asked by J.G. from Dallas
on August 25, 2010
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My husband and I are discussing getting a family pet. He wants an indoor cat or a small dog. I would prefer a sometimes indoor mostly outdoor dog because my son loves ...
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- I cannot imagine why a beagle would be declawed. They are very family friendly but very energetic. I have had 2 beagles who are now 11 years old. They do need exerc...
- Why would someone declaw a dog?? How cruel! I would absolutely not get a Beagle. I have one. I also have two shepherds. My shepherds are very intelligent, calm d...
- Your son is real young to know how to handle any pet, even a fish. If your son is rough, it doesn't matter how small or big a pet is. A pet can get irked and/or te...
Housebreaking, Behavior
Asked by T.W. from Chicago
on September 11, 2007
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I need help! We bought a schnauzer/poodle mix about 5 weeks ago (he is now a little over 3 months old) and despite every effort we can think of, he simply will not get...
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- Hey there, I totally know where you're coming from! This can be so frustrating... it's like having two toddlers, right?!! You didn't mention if you spoke to the...
- It takes a while to housebreak an animal. Little dogs are not fully adults until about 18-24 months and big dogs take longer I believe it is 3 years. It takes time. ...
- Greetings, I am a professional dog trainer, and I will see if I can help out some. First, the potty problem. Do you have a small dog crate for the dog? How often does...
Housebreaking an Older Dog
Asked by J.W. from Dallas
on January 15, 2007
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I have an almost 7 year old doxie that I desperately need to get housebroken. I need him to be inside as he is getting older and is HW positive and undergoing treatme...
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- Another good training method is the bell. Attach a bell fairly low to your back door. Everytime you take him outside, ring the bell and say "outside" or "potty". It mi...
- Another thing to try is to take him out 30 minutes after he eats or drinks. Stay outside with him and tell him a command (Hurry Up, GO Potty, etc...) When he potties,...
- You will have a difficult time housebreaking an older dog, but it can be done. You need to treat him like a puppy and only let him out of his crate if you are directl...
Does Your Dog Pout?
Asked by C.O. from Washington DC
on December 6, 2011
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My dog, Grady, pouts. yes, pouts....his bottom "lip" comes out and he sits on "his spot" on the couch giving us "the look" with his bottom lip sticking out. it is TOTA...
Where Do You Keep Your Dog?
Asked by L.G. from Atlanta
on October 4, 2012
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I just recently moved into a new house. I have a small dog (a shih poo). He is pretty much kinda potty trained. If I take him out he will use it BUT if not, he will us...
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- What would **I** do? I would take the time to potty/house train him. Period. If you don't want to do that, then "kennel" him during the day. If you don't like t...
- Our dog stays inside the house. Our carpet took a beating while she was a pup and now we have hardwood and tile floors. This will be a problem when we get a new puppy....
- this dog stays in when we're gone because he's totally house-trained. we had a former one who spent some time in a crate and some outside in a well-insulated dog house...
