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ATP asked in PetsDogs · 1 decade ago

My 14 week old puppy has suddenly starting messing in the house again. Help!?

Poppy my dalmatian puppy was doing really well with her house training and about a week ago was nearly completely clean in the house with just the odd accident. I don't understand why but she has suddenly gone backwards with her house training to the point where we take her outside for 10-15 minutes with no sign of her doing what she needs to only for her to wait until she gets in to the house to do her business. We have a big puppy crate for her which she is shut in at night and she will ask to go outside if she is in there and needs a toilet break. If she is loose in the house she seems to have forgotten that she isn't meant to do a poo or wee in the middle of the lounge, no matter how many times I take her outside to give her chance to do whatever a puppy needs to do in the garden. I'm not sure how to correct this problem now as we were doing so well with her! I always make a huge fuss of her whenever she goes in the right place. She won't use puppy pads as she just chews them. I don't want to have her shut in her puppy crate all the time as I would rather she learn to be part of the family and also get house training right as it is so important.

Has anyone got any useful tips or suggestions please? I'm struggling a bit at the moment and not sure where I am going wrong.

Thanks!

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  • ?
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago
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    Its common for a relapse; it usually happens when we think we have cracked it and relax, whereas they still need the reinforcement.

    You need to teach your pup to go on command. The links below will show you how but also there may be a few things you may be missing in the yard.

    1. Is the outside area small? (if it is then feeding out there and expecting him to go out there won't fly as dogs don't like to pee and poop where they eat or sleep so make sure there is plenty of room or feed him indoors then take him out straight away).

    2. Is the outside too clean? If there is not a scent of his own urine he will be less keen to go there. Try to leave it for a while (i know this is not very nice for you but it will speed things up).

    For a full yet easy plan check out http://www.teachingpuppies.com/8-easy-steps-to-hou...

    This can be used in conjunction with crate training see http://www.teachingpuppies.com/crate-training-my-p...

    Good luck :D

    Source(s): Qualified dog training instructor Qualified guide dogs for the blind trainer Animal Behaviourist Completing a BSc in Animal Behaviour See my free puppy training articles at http://www.teachingpuppies.com/
  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

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    Since it is obvious that you do not have a clue about obedience training, your services should be for free. You cannot train even an adult dog for 8 hours a day. About the most that can be done at any one time is 10 - 20 minutes and that is with an adult dog and not a puppy. The attention span on this baby is extremely short and training session should be no more than 10 minutes and twice a day. Additionally, there isn't going to be much learned if you will only be training for 5 days. Obedience training is cumulative and is done over a much longer period of at least several weeks to several months.

    What you can charge is determined by your experience, reputation, and accomplishments and in a case like this, should also include guaranteed expectations. Just working with dogs over several years, is not the experience that is necessary to be a dog trainer. There are too many people who are putting that title to their name and fleecing the public. Don't be one of them.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    This so often happens. Just when you think you have it sorted ..... maybe you have actually relaxed just a bit and are missing the signs. Provided she doesn't have a medical reason for this, it's back to reinforcing the training. 14 weeks is still quite young for her to be totally reliable, so don't drop your guard. If she's not going when you put her out (and maybe you 'll have to go back to taking her out regularly rather than waiting on her asking) and you know she must need to go, bring her back in and crate her, and put her out again after 15/20 minutes. You are right not to use the puppy pads - this only tells her that it's okay to go indoors and you end up training twice.

    Get to know her body functions (needs to go times). And put her out accordingly. Once she's down to two meals a day, her output will be reduced in any case (that's pooh!) so it will get better.

    I'd say you still have a few more weeks yet before she's totally reliable. And as they say, anticipation is a significant part of house-training.

  • 1 decade ago

    Now goin by xperience my 11/2 yr old pup went through the same problem now i know this wont sound very nice to do and i dare say i will get a lot of negative comments but it worked for me. when my pup urinated on the floor for the 100th time i rubbed her nose in it i only had to do it once and she stopped doin it straight away! i had to find something quick as i have 2 young children in the house and couldnt have her doing that when they were running around .as for pooing if i caught her doing it i would quickly get her outside and say no but after i rubbed her nose in the pee she never done either in my house again and that was over a year ago now. puppies despite what people think are like kids they try you to see how far they can go so the next time your puppy does there buisness watch out for them look at you just before they do it. hope this helps.

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  • Anonymous
    6 years ago

    Although dogs shouldn't be attributed with having human characteristics, they are intelligent enough to be able to understand the concept of, and execute, certain actions that their owners require of them - if these actions are asked in a way that dogs find rewarding. So, with this rule in mind, owners have to be clever as well and find a way of training their dog that actually works quickly and efficiently. The eBook I wrote explains how to achieve this ideal - how to speak “dog” so that you’re able to communicate effectively with your four-legged friend.

    As with any training, the best time to start is as soon as you get your new pet. The fundamentals for successful housetraining are:

    - Crate training is very important so it should be mastered.

    - A schedule is required for feeding and exercising.

    - Be vigilant and patient throughout the training period.

    House training is most likely every dog owner’s top concern. And it should begin as soon as possible. That's the very first day your dog comes into your home. If you've adopted a new furry friend and spend months in the home without aiding him/her achieve success when it comes to training then s/he’s going to set a precedence that you now need to change. So, concentrate on prevention as opposed to cure. House training comes down to one

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  • 1 decade ago

    I have no time for puppy pads. They just teach pups that it's ok to pee/poo in the house, then you have to un teach them, making it very confusing for the pup.

    At this very young age, ignore the mistakes - it's a natural function, after all - and really accentuate the positive.

    You were doing really well, so don't despair.

    You need to use your powers of observation to know when Poppy is about to empty herself and whisk her outdoors straight away then big, big praise when she performs. This, I have always found, is absolutely key. Your puppy does want to get it right and please you and you have to make it really clear when she has done so. She's already more than half way there. Good luck!

    Susan B, you gave me such a laugh with your contribution! I find "Be busy" works just as well, in fact my young Rottie seemed to already know the phrase, I wouldn't be surprised if his breeder had already taught him before he came to me. Anyway, have a thumbs up for your great philosophy!

    Source(s): Owned and trained dogs for 35 plus years.
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    5 years ago

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    For starters, rid yourself of those darn puppy pads! With my experience in training dogs, they only seem to encourage soiling in the house.

    Keep in mind that puppies tend to get a little distracted while outside, often forgetting to use the bathroom! 10-15 min may seem like good enough time for you, but may not be enough for the puppy. Don't let her back inside until you know she's gone. If she defecates in the house, discipline her, put her outside and place the poo outside and show her. Also, when she does go outside, praise, praise, praise!

    Another helpful suggestion, one that I use to this day, is to tie bells around the door you use to take the puppy outside. Make sure the pup can reach them. Ring those bells every time you take her out and ask her, ''outside?'' (one word commands work best). The puppy will begin to assimilate the bells with going outside and eventually will ring them herself when she needs to go.

    The best way to potty train is to always be consistent. Try really hard not to change the way you train her, because this can cause a lot of confusion for a pup.

  • 1 decade ago

    She will be fine if you keep trying. Watch her after eating that is when they want to go.

    She is still young. As she becomes older her bowel and bladder will get stronger.

    Where she has done it in the house make sure there is no smell left when you clean it up. Or she will think its her place to poo and wee.

    Dogs have a much stronger sense of smell than us. She you will need to clean it a lot to rid the smell.

    You are doing fine. Keep up the good work.

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