Potty training a 13 week old puppy?

i definitely agree that the dog needs to be taken out at least every hour.

i had to potty train my Yorkie (yorkies are notoriously impossible to house train) and it took me about 4 months after getting her until there were no more accidents.

the important thing is that you take him out OFTEN so that you have a chance to praise him when he does go outside. this will help him recognize that this is where he needs to go. get your husband to help when he is home. it's his dog too!

DON'T get puppy pads and start using them, this only confuses him and will make it harder for him to understand that she needs to go outside exclusively. also putting him on the porch is a bad habit, after awhile the feces and urine will soak into the wood and STINK! it's very expensive to re-deck your deck and you should stop this immediately.

Kennel training is your best bet. he needs to get used to sleeping in a Kennel, this will be heart breaking to hear at first, but don't give in and don't give up. don't take him out if he is crying, this will only teach him that you are a sucker :P (witch we are all suckers for those little puppy eyes and wines) but you must be strong and don't give in. once he is sleeping over night in the kennel it will be much easier on you, and you need to do this! do it now! or after thanksgiving when the stores open back up. go to petsmart in the morning and take advantage of their sales to get a wire kennel, they are more expensive, but easier to clean and they are collapsable for travel and storage.

also, while you are at petsmart (or petco) ask about potty training seminars, they cost about $20 and you will get one on one time with a professional trainer who will be more than happy to answer any questions and make suggestions.

as for the chewing, i had the same problem with my puppy. what you need to do is satisfy his chewing need with something that is not like anything else in your house. example:

if you give him plush toys to chew on he will probably continue chewing on clothes and eventually your couch!

if you don't have a lot of leather for him to destroy in your home, i would suggest rawhide, this will satisfy his need, keep her busy, and save you money!

i would also suggest getting him pork rawhide, it is softer and easier on his tiny little puppy teeth.

DO NOT buy her Nylabone products! these can break down into rice sized non-digestible pieces that pose harm to your dog, children, and vacuum! i speak from personal experience!

Canyon Creek Ranch, Waggin Trail, and Kong products are highly recommended!

you might look up the effects of artificial preservatives like BHA on small breed dogs, this will help you make a more informed decision on what is right for her and your growing family.

good luck and congrats on your growing family.

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I agree with first answer - it is their instinct to potty on dirt or grass. At first, it may take often trips to get the point across, but as he gets older his bladder will get bigger, and dogs like routines. He will get used to being taken outside 4 times a day or so, and be sure to take him out a few moments after he eats or drinks. He probably refuses to potty out on the balcony because it is too similar to indoors, i.e. it has a floor and walls, and as you said, he knows he shouldn't potty indoors. Have you tried training pads or paper? It may be hard going up and down the stairs, but every 20 minutes is a bit too much. Every hour for a few days or a week is ok, and puppies grow fast. You can start backing it to every two hours for a couple of weeks and then every four hours and so on until you figure out what his tolerance and timing is. Training a dog to do anything is all about repetition, and some breeds pick up training with less repetition than others.

I have a LOT of experience when it comes to potty-training puppies so please believe me when I say that the only way to get the dog potty-trained is to take the dog outside at least once an hour, if not every 1/2 hr - 45 min. Yes, it is a major thorn in your side, but your only alternative is one of those expensive indoor puppy potty patches. For one, there is no guarantee the puppy will use it exclusively, and secondly, that is not something you want a baby or toddler to have access to. If not you, then someone else in your household will have to do the potty-training while you are busy w/ your children. Our 17 week old blk lab is pretty much potty-trained, but I guarantee you that if I didn't take him outside when he whines or barks, he'd be doing his business on the floor. Puppies bladders aren't fully developed and they can't "hold it" until they get a little older.

ps...our pup woke me up at 2:30 this morning to pee & poo; i've been awake since! no, i don't like it, but what i don't like even more is my carpets being ruined and cleaning up the mess.

Do you crate train the puppy?

Puppies do not know when and where to relieve themselves, and have to be taught.

The easiest way is to keep them crated, and let them out every 1- 2 hours to pee/poop.

Puppies that age , sleep 16+ hours a day, and having them crated is the way to go.

Once they start peeing/pooping in the house, they are 'learning' to do it in the house!

He will be marking too, so you need to keep him contained until he is neutered (around 4-5 months of age).

Dogs love having a safe little place as a nest--crates work great for this.

Google 'housetraining' for all the particulars.

A puppy should never have 'run' of your home at such a young age. They can get into all kinds of danger.

I live in an apartment and did this with my chihuahua, who is now 11 years old.

It is not mean or cruel to have them crated. they will not pee/poop inside the crate--so it teaches them to "hold it", until they are let out.

You can buy some of those piddle pads for the puppy to use, at the beginning and give lots of praise when the puppy 'goes' on the pad. Over time, you can move the pads closer and closer to the door to go outside.

There is a whole set of directions in how to crate train a puppy and it is well worth reading!

Sadly, alot people give up dogs for not being able to housetrain them, but using a crate makes it 100% easier.

Good luck with the pup and your new baby on the way!

best wishes.

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