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Read all 19 responses: "I am having the hardest time potty training my 2 1/2 ... It was like having a puppy and never knowing where I might find something. ...
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- R. - wait till she's ready and she initiates it. I have 5 and I don't care what anyone says, some of mine were done at 2, some at 3 and one at 4. You can't f...
- When my daughter was two, I bought a potty chair that played "Old MacDonald" when she tinkled in it. After she would "make music", she would get up and dance until th...
- Hi R. - In all honesty it sounds like she is just not ready. For various reasons my son was over 4 when he potty trained but when he was ready it took less than a...
Need Help with Training Puppy !!
I have a 7 month old puppy (blue heeler/rotweiler) that I am having a heck of a time potty training and making him stop jumping on us when we come in the ...
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- Hi N., I was a vet tech for about 11 years and helped to train many "problem" dogs. Some of them were mine! You can get him potty trained if you use a crate. Keep hi...
- We found that using the crate is the key to potty training an indoor dog. We used a guidebook written by the Monks of New Skete and it helped us alot with general tra...
- You've gotten some great advice on the potty training and jumping up and walking issues. I strongly recommend basic obedience training. Local stores like Petco and P...
Seeking Suggestions on Housebreaking Beagle Puppy
Try googling potty training a beagle. So I guess just be patient. If you see your pup in the act say "NO" and put .... Any Advice on Potty Training Puppy? ...
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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.
Potty Training a Boy Who Is 2 and a Half
Potty training... or shouldn't we call it teaching?...training sounds like having a puppy.... anyway, it can be very stressful no matter what you call it. ...
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- I've been told many many times that teaching boys is harder and takes longer than girls. I only have two boys so I can't argue. However, my 4y5m boy has only in the ...
- Don't use pull ups except for nightime or when you have to go somewhere that you can't deal with the mess of an accident, they just teach kids they can still go in the...
- Don't even bother starting unless he is showing interest without prompting, it will only frustrate you and him. If you have a little potty then set it out or have him ...
Getting Rid of the Urine Smell When Puppy Has an Accident
I am sure if it works for human it would work for puppy. Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This ... Good Luck with the 5th round of "potty training"!! :) ...
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- Urine takes 5-7 years to break down. You can not get rid of the smell without breaking down the urine crystals. Chem-Dry has a product that we can apply called PURT ...
- There is a product I buy at WalMart called Kids 'N Pets. It takes out urine stains and smell form my couch and carpet.
- Natures Miracle is said to work very well. You can find it at most pet supply stores. Good luck with the new puppy.
New Puppy at Home with Cat and 16 Month Old Twins... Help!
Potty training is actually quite easy and comes down to not letting the puppy go in the house. This most definitely will involve both adults in your house ...
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- Hi K., I know you have a lot of great responses, but I'll give you my 2 cents. Everyone in the household needs to train the puppy, probably not your little ones at th...
- K., First off, there is a big difference in training dogs and cats. I always keep my puppies in a very large box they cannot climb out of or a dog pen/cage. They ...
- How frustrating!! The puppy is being a puppy and your boyfriend is being a typical man. Puppies teeth just like human babies so they chew. He needs chew toys. Ex...
2 Month Old Puppy and 11 Month Old Boy
The puppy stage is ALWAYS hard, whether you are pregnant, with a new baby, or have no other obligations. Maybe try to make the potty training "fun" for ...
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- I am so sorry! Many previous posters have given good advice. It absolutely makes you selfish to not want to PT a puppy and you have EVERY right to be selfish. You w...
- Hi K., The first thing I thought of was that you could take the puppy back to the breeder or to a no-kill shelter on your own. If your husband doesn't understand/do...
- I just went through this. My husband lost HBO because of it. LOL. The best suggestion so far is a puppy day care or puppy sitter. I enrolled my dog in a day care f...
Need Help with Puppy
Crate training works wonderfully!!!! I potty trained a lab a few years ago. Confining her to kitchen and using puppy pads did not work. ...
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- I also have a beagle, she is now 14 months old and finally house trained. Your puppy may not have full bladder control for the first year. My vet told me 4-7 months fo...
- As a Once-upon-a-time Vet Tech, and a mom to many of animal kiddos, I have to say you have received some really good advice. CRATE TRAIN! Number one thing to do an...
- Hi R., Sorry you're having such a rough time with the baby mutt! We have a 1 yr. old black lab mix, a 10 year old Miniture Dachshund and a 14 yr. old Boston Ter...
We Got a New Puppy.. How Hard Can It Be to House Train It?
As far as going outside, it's alot like potty training a toddler. ... Puppy kindergarten is also a good training tool. Training is about training the dog ...
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- the easiest would be to crate train it. Dogs don't like to use the bathroom where they sleep. Take the pup outside like normal and then immediatly put him into the k...
- i used to be a dog trainer and the way we trained them to go potty outside was, only put food down at 2 or 3 times a day about 20 minutes after it's done eating take i...
- Hi T. The best way is to crate/kennel train the dog. Here are some tips I used to give my customers when I taught dog training. Make the kennel the dogs safe...
Thinking About Getting a Puppy, But...
Basically, having a puppy is like having another baby. They require very consistent potty training, or it takes forever. They take time and patience, ...
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- I would think long and hard about getting a dog with a young baby. Basically, having a puppy is like having another baby. They require very consistent potty training...
- Can I ask what breed it is? Some breeds are harder to potty train than others, or take longer, etc. That said, here's what we did. We got a Shih Tzu puppy from my a...
- If you must absolutely get a dog, I would still wait until the baby is older. Puppies can be a bit crazy and unpredictable until they are about 2 years old. In my op...
