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Badlyconvicted asked in PetsDogs · 9 years ago

Just a few issues with my two month old lab.?

I have a two month old lab im having trouble with a few things with him I beem having him since he was 3weeks I figured he would be picking up the routine and the concept of going out to potty but he doesnt he just goes out side runns around and wants to come back in. I usually have to sit out sidr a good 10to 15mins before he will do both deeds. I have given him praise and reward for going outside and have scolded him for going in the house by scolded I mean brought it to his attention told him he was bad. Same thing with this other issue bitting I have troed redirecting him to a toy but he woukd juat prefer my leg or foot i just want him to be well.displined. Any help welcome thanks.

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  • 9 years ago
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    I adopted a 3 month old pup from a shelter and her problem at first was bitting. I know her being a puppy that it was NORMAL play. I researched online form other owners and everyone has their way of training. I found one to be very useful. Telling her no was not enough because the same time my mom adopted a pitbull/heeler mix who was 2 months old. we have differnt training approaches and mine are clearly working lol.

    When she goes to bit or nip i gently but firmly wrap my hand around her mouth while its closed and tell her "No Bite" in a loud voice. After awhile she learned not to do it no more esp if she got "Time Out" basicaly she got leashed to one area or crated for a short time.

    Now bathroom issues is all about timing. Same as potty training a kid really =p. Take them out to the bathroom when you wake up, then after feeding and watering take them out again in about an hour or when sniffing starts to happen.

    I dont do free feed. My pup gets fed 3 times a day at the same time and everything even water gets taken up at a certain time at night to prevent accidents, but as a puppy they cant hold it all night so yes you will have puddles or "presents" when you wake up. Unless you train them to sleep in a crate at night then you will hear the cries of " I NEED TO GO LET ME OUT" from the cage.

    I still wake up to maybe one Present and one puddle in my room.

    Source(s): While my pup is learning al this my moms pup is still struggling since well my mom has picked the "Babying" route and isnt firm with her dog like i am mine
  • 9 years ago

    Quit scolding him when he has an accident in the house. Just shut up, put him in his crate (out of sight) clean it up quietly and spray the spot with odor killer.

    You scold him for peeing and pooping, is there any wonder he takes so long outside? They really don't understand indoors/outdoors yet. You are standing right there and he is afraid of getting scolded again.

    When he does go outside cheer him on, really, "YAY, WHOOPIE, ATTABOY!" animated response is better than a treat.

    When he nips let out a blood curdling "EEEEK" and move away, dogs play by mouth contact, it is their way of playing "tag." It is not aggression, so don't treat is as that. EEEE, EEEE, EEEE and move away, like a hurt puppy sounds; they learn too much mouth action and you stop playing.

  • 9 years ago

    Be patient and above all consistent. Schedule frequent potty breaks (first thing in the morning, right after he eats, midday through the day ect.). Praise, praise, praise. Use an enthusiastic, high-pitched, happy voice when he goes. Forgive mistakes, afterall, he's just a beginner. As to the biting: when he does, gently grab his nose/muzzle, hold it and say "no bite" firmly, in a low, deep voice (this is what mama dog does to correct her pups). Good luck.

    Source(s): Dog trainer
  • Sam H
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    9 years ago

    i have the same issue with my 10 week old cocker spaniel puppy i will take him outside and within a couple of mins he will tug on the leash and wants to comeback inside... the only thing i can say is it will take a lot of patience, and dont expect instant results because there is no such thing when training a puupy

    Source(s): experience with two golden retrievers and two cocker spaniels
  • 9 years ago

    Remember he/she is still a puppy and will take a few months to get acclimated.

    A puppy is still a puppy and will continue to make messes and it's very rare where you come along and get a puppy who doesn't need anything.

    Just continue training..

    Source(s): 4 dogs, 3 cats and a husband
  • 9 years ago

    If you have a fenced yard. Then just left him run around and explore. If it's not fenced, just let him take his time, he's still a puppy.

  • 9 years ago

    should have just left mother

    so can understand having problems

    whats the problem most dogs take longer than 10-15 minutes outside?

    takes time, pateince and work to train puppies

    take to vet for shots

    take to trainer and learn how to train

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