avid_merrion Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 What are the best tried and tested methods to stop my puppy from using my carpet as the toilet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayley1 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 routine. Perserverance And a little shampoo brush thing from betterware Take her/him out after every meal, and every sleep Stay with her till she's performed. As she performs, say 'go pee' (for later training, you can get em to pee on command...a boon when you're travelling, believe me..) Praise like mad, when she gets it right...if you use a clicker, click and treat. Watch for signs like circling and sniffing (also dashing about in a panic looking guilty) You can buy some spray that 'puts them off' peeing in a certain spot, often found in a puppy 'accident' shampoo You can also buy some spray that encourages them to pee in a certain place. Don't bother with puppy pads... buy incontinence pads... or use newspaper over an open bin liner...heaps cheaper lol best of luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avid_merrion Posted October 3, 2006 Author Share Posted October 3, 2006 Thanks for that info. We got the spray but he has taken no notice of it even though it does smell absolutely disgusting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotti Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 How old is your pup?? Remember: It will take time Praise when he gets it right DO NOT reprimand him for accidents - this makes it worse Take him out regularly (every hour, after food, when he wakes up, when he's been playing) Finally - he's still a baby and even if he wants to he can't control his bladder yet, nor does he know how to ask you to take him out. It's probably as much of a shock to him as it is to you when he has an accident! Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marber Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Our puppy is now 17 weeks and is just getting the hang of house training it has taken 7 weeks. We also have a 2 year old dog so I think that has helped. Our older dog has even taken to waking me in the night if the puppy needs to go!!! Be patient and it will happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strix Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 I'd agree with all of the above, and add that crate training helps - particularly with a dog who isn't getting the hang of things at all. Dogs don't like to foul their own bedding, so sleeping in a cage discourages them from leaping out of bed and relieving themselves whilst you're not looking Make sure you have a rigid routine for feeding, as this helps to set when they will need to go out, and if they've been playing a large drink of water is usually required.... give it about 20mins/half an hour, and your pup will need to go out. If you put your pup out in anticipation, you're less likely to have 'accidents' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotti Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 I agree, however, my friend's pup tends to defy all the above she, like Takara used to, needs taking out right in the middle of a game or she'll just break off of the game and go to the loo - watch out for this! She also wees in her bed when she has the whole of the floor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strix Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Brude did that too, but as he only had a towel for bedding (for this reason), it was ded easy to sling it in the wash - not something you can do with a carpet as easily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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