Comments on: How Long Did It Take To Potty Train Ur Dog?

By: Courtney

Courtney — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:44:18 +0000

I’ve had 3 muts, and they all got potty trained within a few weeks of getting them! Starting early really works. I would recommend that you try puppy pads! They work great for potty training and they protect your floors and furniture from accident stains. My dogs loved them!

By: DP

DP — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:06:02 +0000

A couple of weeks.. Consistency, crate training, and praise and the dog is trained. Dobermans are smart and pick up things quickly.
Mixed breed dogs of unknown background, might not be so easy and quick to train. But get your self a crate. Take the dog out often, take him out when you let him out of the crate, after meals, when you get up in the morning, before you go to bed etc.. Go out with him, praise him when he goes.. Don’t go back into the house til he does something outside.
Crate the dog when you go out and when you can’t watch him.

By: Dakota Dachshund

Dakota Dachshund — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:25:07 +0000

I have a rottie that was house broke in 3 weeks. Take the dog out about 20 minutes after eating or drinking. Watch for signs such as circling and sniffing, it’s a sure bet they got to go. Keep the pup/dog with you at all times while indoors, and if there are any accidents, use a product that will remove the scent. Always take your dog to the same spot outdoors to potty. and most of all praise! praise! praise!
There are alot of good books on house training at any pet supply stores. Good luck!
“whopping” a dog for pottying in the house is just cruel and stupid.

By: Druid

Druid — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:45:19 +0000

>It depends on how smart the dog is…this is second only to the intelligence of the owner/trainer.<

By: cashew

cashew — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:29:13 +0000

it took my beagle about 3 monthes, and my daushaund 2 years. take them out after sleeping and be patient. and after they eat and drink. take them out before bed, and in the morning. give them a treat when they go!

By: Ya

Ya — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:37:25 +0000

No one can guess how long it will take your dog, that will all depend on the way you train her.
As for how long it took mine?
-Terrier mix – 2 years (she has a really hard time holding her bladder…we’ve even talked to vets about it)
-Golden Retriever – she had ONE accident in the house. And that was it!
Just remember, puppies should go outside every hour or two. You will need to be very consistent with your dog if you want to successfully train her. Take her out after naps, eating, and playtime (these are a must!). Praise her for going potty outside, gently scold her for going inside. Be calm about it, and do not freak out if she goes potty inside. If there are certain rooms in the house you do not want to risk having her go potty in, use baby gates to keep her out of those rooms. Also, crate training her is a great idea, to keep her out of trouble while you are gone. Don’t listen to anyone who says that you should never crate your dog. Both of my dogs love their kennels, because I have properly trained them.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:45:21 +0000

Puppies are very intelligent and catch on quickly. Let me add that this is the best time to teach your dog tricks as well, especially because they are defenseless (teeth are still coming in). Make sure you correct your dog if he does snap at you though.
The method I used is to start out with a bunch of newspapers and rewarded him with treat or clicker whenever he made potty on papers. Gradually we removed more and more papers throughout the learning process until they peed/pood on just a few papers.
Use newspapers as opposed to those pamper things cuz those can get expensive.
As far as training him to go outside, I have no clue. This might help though: http://www.wikihow.com/Litter-Train-a-Do…

By: panache

panache — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:12:14 +0000

About 6 weeks of consistent training

By: dee

dee — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:02:54 +0000

It all depends on the dog and breed! But then again,,,constant potty training for about 6 weeks should be good for any breed!

By: ○HiD○

○HiD○ — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 06:49:42 +0000

my dog found me. he was an abused stray who landed @ my house. he knew NOTHING about being in a house and he was about 2 years old. it took a while, i want to say about 3 or so months. He’s a rat terrier mix.
for your puppy. use some puppy pads, when he/she goes on the puppy pads keep moving the pads closer and closer to the door to go outside. if he/she doesnt go on the pad, dont yell @ her, just take the poop and bring it outside and say HERE, good girl/boy. God Bless. congrats on your new pup!