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Puppy House Training? Technique (couple ?: one word answers).?
First: I'm a city guy. I know nothing about pets. I need to thank some people for giving me absolutely Top Shelf Advice. It's deeply appreciated: They appear in no particular order.
* wishauwee
* OhlDoDol
* Oregano1
* Socion
* Sue
Question:
1. Dog will be 6-8 inches tall. Some mentioned a "bell" to go out. What kind of bell? Can't they or won't they bark? Is the ell loud? (hopefully)
2. He sleeps through the night now. Do I need to wake him?
3. Age 14 weeks. We take him out every hour and 1/2. How long at each time increment (1 week...2 weeks?)
4. What's the next time increment.
Surprise breakthrough. Wife has cats (where I'm from we used to eat those things....would break her heart if I took it up now). The pet store guy said give him some cat food as a treat....but keep him away from eating the cats portion. We followed the latter but not the former. My wife made up a little bag and gave it to him as a treat (4-5 little kibbles). He's become a peeing and pooping machine. Good Gravy! He likes those things.
Anyway...answer when you can...and thanks to all of you for your kind advice. It's really helping.
2 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
I know you preferred one word answers, but I am not sure it is that easy (sorry)...
1. I have heard of the bell technique, and thought about doing it because my pup wasn't barking. I thought it was strange. We just had to pay attention, if Murphey wasn't in sight he was at the door waiting quietly. Than all of a sudden (we are talking last month) he started to bark! He is 10 months now. I would say only use the bell if you really need to. Being in the city I would guess that your living quarters are not huge, so maybe wait it out live we did. Just pay attention to your pup, remember that while he is so young it is your fault if he messes in the house, he doesn't know better right now.
2. If he is sleeping through the night don't wake him, you want his bladder to get stronger.
3-4. It is good that you take him out so frequently! We were not able to do that because we both work days. I would say that eventually it will just become a natural thing, you will be able to tell when he needs to go. Sniffing on the ground and circling are the #1 warnings of "must go outside now!" You will know when he needs to go.
Just remember that every time he goes #1 or #2 outside to have a party! Loads of praise, and always a treat! Before you know it he will be asking to go outside, he wants that love and attention.
Good Luck!
Source(s): I have a 10 month old Mini Schnauzer.
