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How can I potty train my 3 year old dog?
I adopted ym dog Tripper about a year ago when he was 2. His previous owners worked a lot and would keep him either out on their apartment porch or in a kennel while they were gone. When I got him, they said we was pretty much potty trained, but had very occasional accidents. I don't know if they were stretching the truth or if his potty training has gone down hill, but I have always had trouble with him having accidents in the house. Mostly he pees in the same places, and sometimes he poops (always in the same place). I take him to work with me and his accidents are much less common there. I always take him out as soon as I get home, but sometimes I will take him out and then 20 minutes later he will pee inside. I know he knows he is being naughty because he does the "lowly dog" and sometimes he pees himself a little when he knows he is in trouble. I am really firm with him and use a mean voice, thump him on the nose and drag him over and make him sniff it (that's what my parents always did potty training our dogs as I was growing up, and they are pretty great). Tripper is basically the light of my life but he is driving me nuts, and it makes other people not like him as much. I really need help! I don't know what to do other than take him out and punish him when he has an accident. It's time to get creative. And please don't suggest hiring a dog trainer because I can't afford it.
I keep him in a crate when I leave him at home and he never potties in there, but then I will take him out and he will come back in and go! And I am always sure to clean the spots he pees in with an enzymatic cleaner to get rid of the smell. I tell him "Go potty" when we go outside and praise him when he does. Nothing works with this little nugget!
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- TeeLv 79 years agoFavorite Answer
It would be a good idea to have a well check done to rule out any health concerns, UTI as an example.
you will need to start with the basics just as you would a new puppy.
"potty outside" is the phrase I have assigned to mine. Use a phrase, always the same phrase, as soon as he goes outside, exclaim "good boy! Potty outside!" and give him a high value treat, like cheese, boiled chicken breast, something he doesn't get often and something he loves.
Now you have shown him what you want from him and after many repeat instances he will catch on. My dogs are very food motivated, as most are.
ALWAYS take him outside after :
he eats (using your phrase and treats after all successful trips)
a play session
a lengthy drink
waking up
and....every hour in between. He may only go every other time so lengthen the time to every 2 hours.
You need to watch for and learn his potty habits so you know when he must get outside.
He needs to learn what you want of him.
Communication is key and high value treats and much praise and consistency will reinforce it all.
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- PamelaLv 45 years ago
Yes, Of course, you can potty train the dog, i say this with the confidence based on my own similar experience in the past, with the Pomeranian dog. But, you never mentioned how long this Dog is with you, I assume, it should fairly new. However, to do potty train 3 year old, you need lot of patience, if it is fairly new dog, as i assume, all that you need do is, tie him by a chain very close to the bar, so that, he hardly has any place to walk around, take him out when he yells badly, keep doing this for one week, after one weeks time, he will automatically go only outside, since, dog does not like to dirty their house, only thinks is that, they need to understand, the whole are is their house, instead of the place where they sleep.
- 9 years ago
1. If you are "potty training" a dog, then you are trying to get him to do his business in a toilet. I don't think this is the case. I am guessing you'd like him to do it outside, like all dogs should.
2. NEVER EVER hit a dog....and NEVER EVER rub their nose in it. This is abuse.
3. Disciplining the dog after the fact does absolutely nothing. Your dog has no idea what he has done wrong. You either have to catch him in the act, or nothing at all.
4. A dog will continue to urinate in the same spot because it smells like urine. You need to completely deodorize the spot. If he can't smell it, he's not going to pee there.
I think the deodorizing will help a lot with your issue.
Also go back to the basics. Take him outside BEFORE you think he has to go. Don't wait until the last minute, or until you think he has to go. He may have already gone by then.
Take him for a walk. This stimulates a dog to urinate and defecate.
Make sure he actually goes before bringing him back inside.
Don't let him wander or out of your sight. That is when he is sneaking off to pee.
If you cannot supervise, put him in his crate.
Praise the successes!!
- Anonymous5 years ago
Does your kid inform you by way of phrases, facial expressions or posture when he or she needs to go?
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- 5 years ago
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- 6 years ago
Honestly, an untrained dog can be a real pain - a risk to himself, his owner and to other people and animals. Owning an undisciplined dog may result to:
- Destruction to your home
- Social isolation
- Accidents
- Injuries
- Legal claims against you
- Stress to all concerned
- The dog being unwanted
Canines that always get their own way will believe that life revolves around them and for that reason they must be important. Since dogs are looking for controlling different resources than humans, their bid for power usually goes undetected until it’s too late. Obedience and house training your dog and ensuring he’s not raised to a top position inside the home will keep your relationship with him well-balanced in your favor, as it must be for satisfaction all round.
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- BobLv 79 years ago
Training: I would respectfully suggest you read a couple of books and watch some videos on raising and training dogs. Also, I recommend two TV shows, "The Dog Whisperer" with Cesar Millan on the National Geographic Channel, and "It's Me or the Dog," with Victoria Stillwell, on Animal Planet. Both programs are very instructive and often deal with the issues you raise here. Good luck!