I have just rescued a 5 month old Jack Russell and she is in need of potty traing. Has anyone got any good tips?
You will need to take your dog outside every 3 to 4 hours. You will need to work with your dog like that for a few weeks or more. That's the only way.
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January 5th, 2009 at 8:42 am
kennel training is number one key, most dogs dont potty where they sleep. Stat as if she was 8 weeks old. Take her out after she eats, sleeps and plays. Use a command like go potty. It will take a while I have a rat terrier and he has proven to be the most difficult to train out of my 5 dogs.
Just be patient and only dicipline if you catch her in the act!!!!
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January 5th, 2009 at 8:47 am
this is going to sound cruel but it has worked for the dogs i've owned. after "he does is busines", make him smell it then spank him. then make him smell the floor where he did it and spank him again. then place a newspaper on the area where you want him to do it and make him smell that area. its like teaching mice but the dog will associate the smell. the only drawback to this is that he do it there even if there is no newspaper, but atleast its in one place and you know where it is
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January 5th, 2009 at 9:07 am
Darklighter is a disgrace. Maybe he's so twisted because the way he's recommending the puppy should be trained is probably how he was potty trained himself
You NEVER train a puppy or any other creature through pain and fear. You introduce good training habits like taking them outside to an appropriate place after they have, eaten, slept played or just been indoors for an extended period, and encourage them to do the necessary.
You then praise them extravagantly and tell them they're clever.
They get the message very quickly.
You will have to be especially patient with a rescue dog. I rescued an eighteen month old beagle some years ago and she just never learned how to ask to be let out into the garden. If the door was open she would go out. If it was closed she would just wee as close to the door as possible. Her early life had been so traumatic that she never really recovered fully. I'd had her a year before she felt confident enough to lie on her back and let me tickle her tummy.
So good luck with your little Russell. Above all - be patient and give her loads of exercise as they're a very energetic breed.
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January 5th, 2009 at 9:47 am
Potty training is for kids
However to house train a puppy takes patience.
With lots of newspapers on the ground. when he poos, on the paper praise him, he'll know when he does it on paper he's good. slowly get rid of some paper until you just have a piece by back door. If he poos on the floor, a wee snap on the nose and put him on the paper. He'll pick it up
You will be praising him when he poos outside in the meantime.
You'll know in time when he heads for the back door he wants out.
Good luck
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January 5th, 2009 at 10:15 am
You will need to take your dog outside every 3 to 4 hours. You will need to work with your dog like that for a few weeks or more. That's the only way.
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January 5th, 2009 at 10:49 am
I agree wholeheartedly w/Francophile and
**Anti-PeTA** ……….. also Wildfury had good
pointers on kennel training…it works for when
you are gone at work, or cannot be home with
your pet…
BUT, when you are home, be consistent
and get them outdoors where you want them
to go every hour on the hour or as close to that
as possible….the dog will get it eventually.
pleezzz do not follow advice from anyone
that involves hitting an animal…. dogs do not
learn from physical abuse….
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January 5th, 2009 at 10:55 am
The first step is get her into a routine, so regular feeding times and walks. Get a clicker from a pet shop and use it for all training, it makes training alot quicker and they recognise the sound of the clicker easier then saying good girl.
Everytime you feed her, she has played and wakes after a nap take her out as they are the main times that she will need a wee, use the clicker as she goes and then treat her.
If she starts to wee in the house then a sharp NO! and quickly pick she up and take her outside. It hopefully won't take too long due to her age.
Ihave trained a westie this way and i am in the process of training another in the same way and i am ahving no probs at all. So soon as they realise the clicker means treat then they will do almost anything for it and training becomes easier.
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January 5th, 2009 at 11:37 am
Hold his bottom over the potty, but then he might miss and there would be a mess. Or take him out to the garden to eliminate after he has just eaten, slept and played, like most people do with their dogs.
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January 5th, 2009 at 11:57 am
try paper training if you potty train the pup will keep falling off
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January 5th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
PLEASE don't listen to Darklighter…..this is abuse and only makes the dog more afraid, any REPUTABLE trainer or owner will tell you this.
Kennel training is best, they only need one large enough to turn around good in. When she is around with you and if she starts sniffing about take her outside, keep some little treats with you and reward her with one and a resounding "good girl", if she naps, as soon as she wakes up or if you are not home and take her from her kennel, take her straight out side, she will soon get the idea, never smack, rub her nose, or yell at her for "mistakes".
Main thing is patience, if she is 5 months already it may take some additional time, and by nature Jack Russell's tend to be a bit rambunctious, so hang in there it will take some time, but it is possible.
Also feed as much on a regular schedule as possible and the same for routine daily outings, after feeding wait about 30 minutes or so and take her out.
Also you can go to one of the large chain pet care stores and they will give you tips and they have wonderful books on particular breeds so read up and don't be afraid to ask questions.
Good luck!
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January 5th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
with difficulty i have two it took a lot of hard work, taking out every 2 hrs, lots of praise conistance and putting them in a dog cage when i go out seems to have done the trick but its taken them a long time to learn
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January 5th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
Housetraining Tips by Scottee Meade
Housetraining is a universal problem with a simple solution. These tips will help you train your puppy or older dog to eliminate outdoors.
Good Health Is Essential
Make sure your puppy or dog is healthy before undertaking housetraining. Intestinal parasites are the most common cause of inappropriate defecation.
Bladder infections are a frequent cause of inappropriate urination. Have a stool sample checked by your veterinarian. If you suspect a bladder problem, have a urine sample checked as well. Symptoms of bladder infection include frequent urination of small amounts, unproductive straining, or licking of private parts.
Feed your puppy a good quality puppy food. Avoid over feeding or making sudden changes in his diet; both can cause diarrhea. Another common problem arises when a dog has been given steroids to treat a bee sting or allergic reaction. Steroids usually increase the dog’s water intake and urine output.
Scheduling
Feed your puppy on a fairly regular schedule, two or three times a day. Allow 30 minutes for each meal, and remove the leftovers after that time. Maintaining a feeding schedule helps predict output.
Schedule your puppy’s trips outdoors. The average puppy needs frequent opportunities to eliminate. Start first thing in the morning with a trip outside as soon as your puppy awakens. Puppies feel the call of nature about every hour when they are awake and playing. They need to go out soon after eating, and after drinking water. By the age of 10 or 12 weeks, the average healthy puppy can sleep through the night. If your puppy has an accident, examine the schedule and make adjustments to prevent future accidents.
Confinement
One of the most valuable tools in housetraining is the dog crate. Intended to be used like a baby’s playpen or crib, the crate keeps the puppy safely confined when no one is available to supervise her. Crating prevents accidents for the normal puppy, because her instinct to keep her nest clean is very strong. Crating also prevents her from destroying your treasured possessions while she is teething, or injuring herself by chewing on or ingesting something harmful.
Your puppy should be crated at night while you are asleep, and any other time you cannot supervise his activities. This includes times when you are on the phone or in the shower, or doing anything that prevents you from paying full attention to your puppy. He should have an opportunity to go outside every time you let him out of his crate.
Training
Every time you take your puppy outside, give her plenty of cues. As you walk out the door with her, say “Let’s go outside.” Take her to her spot, and repeat your cue phrase as she is about to eliminate. (Be sure to use a phrase that does not come up in every day conversation. Avoid cues such as “hurry up” or “be a good dog” in favor of something more specific, such as “do your piddles.”) When she goes, praise her enthusiastically and reward her with a very small food treat, right there on the spot. After several
repetitions of this routine, your puppy will learn to eliminate on cue (very useful in bad weather or strange places) and learn that eliminating outside is more fruitful than eliminating inside. After a week of this, continue to praise the puppy every time she goes outside, but reward with food on a more random basis. In a couple of weeks, you won’t need the food reward at all.
Accidents
If you find an accident, clean it up, and consider adjusting your puppy’s schedule to prevent another accident. Punishing your puppy only teaches him to be wary of you. If you catch him in the act and punish or correct him, he will learn to eliminate when you aren’t looking, which will defeat your training program. If you should see your puppy circling as if he has to go, gently remind him to “go outside” and help him get to his spot where he can earn praise and a reward.
Accidents happen most frequently in the morning or evening when the puppy is out playing with the family. It is easy to become so involved in an activity that you forget that the puppy hasn’t been outside in an hour. If this is the case, find a way to remind yourself, such as setting a kitchen timer or alarm clock.
Patience
Unrealistic expectations are a frequent cause of problems in housetraining. On average, the bladder/brain connection is not fully formed until the puppy is about 8 months old. If a young puppy does go to the door and “ask to go out,” his need is immediate, he must go out right away. Some dogs never learn to ask to go out, while others learn quickly to go to the door and sit or bark or ring a bell. Some dogs learn to use a dog door easily and go out whenever they feel the urge. The best way to ensure success is to stick to a schedule long enough for the puppy’s body to adapt to it and get in the habit of eliminating at particular times.
Neuter or Spay
If you are not planning to enter your dog in conformation competition, neutering or spaying helps ensure successful housetraining. Neutered males still lift their legs, but are less inclined to mark their territory (including the priceless antique chair legs and the floor-length drapes). They are also less prone to certain cancers and prostate problems that can lead to accidents in older dogs. Unspayed females ovulate twice a year, on average. For several weeks before and during the heat cycle they are more prone to mark territory. They are also more vulnerable to bladder problems that can lead to accidents.
Paper Training Is Not Housetraining
Teaching your puppy to eliminate indoors on newspaper does not lead to success in housetraining. Dogs are place oriented, and once taught to go in a particular place on a particular surface will continue to do so. Careless newspaper readers are liable to reach for a section they left on the floor only to find it has been used by the family dog.
If you must confine your puppy for more than six or eight hours at a time, or if you live in a high-rise apartment with a small dog, consider using a “litter box” for your dog. A plastic under-the-bed storage container, lid removed, filled with bark mulch will serve this purpose very well. The mulch absorbs urine odors, and smells and feels like “outside.” You can confine your puppy in a small room, such as a bathroom, with a baby gate, giving him enough room for a comfy bed, his water dish, and his mulch box.
This approach works well for young puppies and very elderly dogs with health problems, and is less likely to interfere with your efforts to train your dog to eliminate outside.
Scottee Meade
Canine Behavior Consultant
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Scottee Meade
Canine Behavior Consultant
January 5th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Never heard of it.
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January 5th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
take her out after meals put down paper by the door she will be ok but its takes time
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January 5th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
I TRAIN MY PUPPIES WITH SHEETS OF NEWSPAPER. I PUT NEWSPAPER DOWN NEXT TO ITS BED AND WATCH FOR IT SQUATTING AND LIFT HER ON TO THE PAPER AND BACK INTO HER BED WHEN SHE HAS RELIEVED HERSELF ON IT SCOLDING HER IF SHE DID IT IN HER BED AND TELLING HER GOOD DOG WHEN SHE USED THE PAPER,AND MOVING THE PAPER FURTHER AWAY FROM HER BED EACH TIME, UNTIL IT IS OUTSIDE THE DOOR AND I THINK YOU WILL FIND THAT SHE WILL LOOK FOR THE PAPER IN THE FUTURE.
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