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Crate training puppies- I recently got a puppy and have been attempting to crate train her.?

She does well over night, I get up twice to let her out. She only pees no matter how long I'm out there. In the morning I feed her and take her out again… sometimes for 30 minutes… most of the time she will eventually poop… as soon as I put her in her cage before I leave for work she poops again in the cage… I have blocked the cage so she only has room to turn around… she still poops then lays in it… I never leave her in the cage for longer than 3 hours… how can I keep her from pooping! I have to give her a bath EVERYDAY when I get home!

Instead of waiting for your pup to poop, take her for a walk. that usually produces the need to go.

Dogs need to move forward. It really helps with getting them to go. if you just stand there you may not be successful. Walk her. Good luck. Ps give her more than just turning room.

Housetraining is one the most important training efforts you'll ever make, but it does not have to be difficult.

First is to establish a routine. The first thing every morning and the last thing every night, take your puppy outside. Feed her at the same time every day and take her outside as soon after a meal as possible, usually within fifteen minutes. During housetraining when you're with your puppy, take her out every hour. While fresh drinking water should be available at all times, you may want to time a very young puppy's drinks to just prior to her scheduled hourly potty breaks.

Second, until she is trained keep a constant eye on your puppy. During housetraining, the only time your puppy should have the run of the house is when you are there to watch her.

Third, is to crate-train your puppy. Puppies instinctively want to keep their sleeping space clean. make the crate a happy place for your puppy. Encourage her to go into the crate by tossing a toy or kibble of food inside while commanding "crate". Once inside, praise her and close the door. After a moment, let your puppy back out of the crate. Repeat the exercise, gradually extending her time inside.

Use the crate as a bed and as a safe place for your puppy whenever you are gone or cannot watch her. try not to make a big deal out of opening the door to let her out, you want your puppy to know that praise follows the command to go inside the crate. When taking your puppy out of her crate during the first few weeks of the housetraining period, put a leash on her and walk to her designated potty place as quickly as possible. This will lessen the chance of an accident.

As a general rule, your puppy can safely be left in her crate the number of hours that equal her age in months plus one.

Fourth is designate a potty area. Let your puppy know where she should go potty by taking her to a designated potty place. do this by consistently taking her to the same spot and commanding "Go potty". When she does have an accident, wipe it up and put the rag of paper towel at the designated potty place. The scent will help clue her in to your command. When she does potty in the proper place, reward your puppy with lavish praise and lots of petting. Only after she has eliminated should your puppy be allowed to play outside. She has to learn that it's business first.

Fifth is to correct your puppy's mistakes only when you catch her in the act. With a firm "NO!" pick up your puppy and take her to the designated potty area. a puppy is a baby and you must expect some accidents. It's not her fault. Be patient. clean up the area with an odor neutralizer to prevent further soiling in that place.

Should your puppy continue to have problems with urinating, we would recommend that you continue to work with your veterinarian.

you know she poops twice so make sure she does both before you crate her.

CRATE (HOUSE) TRAINING

First of all save your sanity and the carpets by not using paper or pads and house train her to go outside. Teaching her to go on paper or a pad is fine only if you keep it that way. Training her to go on paper then outside will only cause you to have to house train her twice.

Next thing you need to do is keep a crate and don't pen her in the kitchen or any other room. Only use the crate when you are unable to watch her but make sure the crate is of the proper size. Crates should just be big enough to allow the dog to stand up, stretch and turn around in. Dogs will not relieve themselves in the area they are sleeping unless they absolutely cannot hold it or the area is to big. also there should not be anything left in the crate that the puppy can chew such as stuffed animals or blankets. Food should not be left or fed to in a crate. if she does happen to have an accident in the crate these will retain moisture and the mess will be harder for you to clean and it’s also a choking hazard. Remember that puppies need to go out often as they have little bladder control.

When she is inside and out of the crate you can tether her to you, so that you can watch her closely. This also teaches her to be on a lead and at the same time she can be with you. if you don't want to tether her then when she's not crated you have to watch her like a hawk, not only in case she relieves herself, but for her own safety. She will chew things she shouldn't that can be very dangerous. Many dogs have been electrocuted because of chewing through power cords.

To house train her. take her outside every 20 minutes by carrying her, she hopefully won't pee on you while in your arms. Tell her "Outside" in an exuberant and happy voice. take her to where you want her to go, put the lead on her a tell her "Go Pee" watch her and when she goes praise her profusely. Something like " Good Girl, Go Pee" and make sure you pet her at the same time. take her back inside, into the crate, tethered or just watching her. She will have accidents and (You have to catch her in the act) when she does, show her what she did and say in a stern low voice "no potty". It's not what you are saying that gets her attention it's how you say it. take her outside as above and say " Go Pee". She likely won't because she just went in the house. Stay outside for a few minutes and bring her back in. if training is consistent it should take no longer than 10-14 days.

Since you know she poops twice in the morning, stay outside with her until she does the second poop. It's a pain standing outside waiting for them I know, but it's preferable to having to bath a dog covered in poop every day. also you don't want the puppy to get used to lying in poop in the crate.

I would take her out to pee before you feed her and then wait for 15 minutes after she's eaten. She might not take 30 minutes to poop if you do that and with any lucky she might do it all in one go.

If she's doing well at night and doesn't pee in the crate you may be able to cut it down to one trip outside during the night if you take her out last thing at night.

Crate training puppies- I recently got a puppy and have been attempting to crate train her.?

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What is the best method of crate training puppies?

When crate training puppies is it better to leave them in for an extra hour if you have something you have to do. Or to come home let them go and put them right back in the crate.

You know I was concerned when we started crating our pup but it was actually VERY easy and now he loves his "bedroom"-sometimes more than the rest of the house. we started by putting the crate somewhere he could view what is going on and leaving the door open. Put a nice comfy pillow or bed in it and a couple toys. let him venture into on his own or gently show him if he doesn't find it himself. we put a blanket over ours so it is private for him, his own personal space. After he got used to the crate we started shutting the door. He still cried when he had to go to the bathroom but he loved it otherwise. as to you leaving the pup in the crate an extra hour-it depends on what you need to do. go to the bank? Take a shower? Pups need to be left in the crate for longer amounts of time. they need to get used to the crate and you being gone. Soon they will learn when you are leaving it's time to go in the crate. as long as you potty them before they go in and immediately after they get out you shouldn't have a problem. Good luck to you….ours is only 7 months but I still remember those days

Actually, since dogs are pack animals, they really like a crate. It's like their den. you need to remember not to use the crate as punishment. I would let them out as soon as you get home. Remember to greet the alpha male first. Puppies who are crate trained are housebroken faster and easier than puppies who aren't. Crates are not cruel at all.

Here ya go

http://www.thepetprofessor.com/articles/…

Depends on the age and development of the puppy, remember that at first their bladders are very small.

First off, a puppy should never be left alone in it's crate. My personal favorite idea, when it comes to keeping the crate clean, is the buy a grill for inside the kennel. It fits on the bottom and you can line the bottom(underneath the grid) with some newspaper. But they puppy shouldn't be left in the kennel for anymore than 45 mins, AT THE MAX. /so yes come home, let them out, reward them for doing their jobs outside and play with them from like 5-10 mins then put them into the CLEAN kennel. always keep the crate clean…then they'll know that it's supossed to be clean all the time…puppies are smarter than we think!

omg don't do that! that's horrible, you should take your precious puppy to a professional trainer!

What is the best method of crate training puppies?

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Training a reserved older dog?

I recently (1 month) adopted an older (7+ years) dalmatian/Australian cattle dog mix. He is a great dog, but rather calm, reserved, and submissive. I've not had trouble crate training, house training, or basic leash training him. (Honestly it seem more like a review for him.) The problem is as I try to expand on his training I find he doesn't like toys, and treats are only of mild interest. (In fact I've never managed to get him to eat anything outside my home. Including his favor treats, and a piece hamburger…) This is an issue for me as I'm use to labs who are eager to please, love any food, and love toys.

what works best with a dog like this? what treats won't he be able to reisist? what toys?

no two dogs are alike. Labs are a breed all their own I have one that is 11 years old and still as playful as when she was a pup. I have other dogs that are as yours more reserved. Thats ok just like people they are different and like different things. you said you recently adopted this dog, he may not have had anyone play with him or spend any quality time with him. that is what he needs from you the most just love him for what he is, give him all the love and praise you can. In time he may want to play. be patient with him and just love him maybe he just needs a friend.

Dalmations and cattle dogs can sometimes be more challenging to train. He may be giving you some insight into his intelligence and that is a conscious choice to do his own thing and be his own master. Is his training working on you?

So now the puzzle is how to turn the tables and get back into control. A really good book to help guide you is called "Ruff Love" by Susan Garrett. It is all about relationship building and how your dog sees you. does he get toys and food (including regular meals) without having to work for them? if you got what you wanted for free, and were smart, would you go out of your way to please someone else to get the food? Just wait long enough and your needs will be satisfied without having to exert yourself. I bet he has you well trained! if this assesment is true, he will resist a change in the heirachy, but will come around in time, but he may have to refuse playing your game and going hungry a couple of meals to look at the situation differently if he must now earn the good things you have to offer.

If he is seven years old then he is probably set in his ways and probably wont change them no matter what you do.

My dog (German Shepherd) responds best to praise – she will do anything for a "good girl" and a pat on the head.

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Introducing Your Pup To Their New Crate

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Even though pups are extremely adorable, they need to be trained the best way to behave early on. In actual fact it truly is a lot less complicated to train puppies than senior dogs. Crate training young puppies would show to be extremely helpful within the long term. Additionally they supply a den like enclosure for the dog, which they would relish because they grow mature. A crate is often a particular expense that every canine owner should make. you will find some essential points to bear in mind whilst picking the appropriate crate for the dog.

Choose a crate which has enough room and ventilation. your pup must be capable to stand, change all around and lie down. you can buy a larger crate for your dog if they will be larger when they get older, you just need to partition it off to make it smaller while they are still young. this way you are able to stay away from obtaining a new crate at just about every stage.

Keep the crate opened and sit comfortably close to it. Enable your pup explore the crate. Pups are usually curious so tend not to be shocked if they try and stroll in the crate and even get frightened if the door flaps by mistake. It is entirely standard. Wait till he is completely cozy with the crate prior to training your pup to make use of it.

When you are introducing the crate to the puppy, start by putting their toys inside the crate. that way they must enter the crate to get to the toys. you can even toss treats into the crate and feed and water them in the crate. Just don’t leave them in the crate with the food and water if you leave. that would be a mess waiting to happen.

When your puppy is comfortable going in the crate with the door open, start closing the door with them in the crate for short periods of time. you can be by the crate if it makes your puppy feel more comfortable. start extending the time they are in their crate with the door closed. start leaving the house for short periods of time with them in the crate. When you return, let them out right away but make sure they are quiet when you let them out. if you let them out while they are whining or barking, they will start to think that their barking is what is making you let them out and then you will have a problem on your hands.

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Puppy training problems.?

ok, i've just brought home my new golden retriever puppy (8 weeks old) home yesterday and today i'm having some problems with my pup. its been fun having it around, but the thing just has no focus!
1.) it seems like all its attention is on everything around it except me. i know its a new environment for it but how long will it take for it to adjust?
2.) when can i start training him some basic commands like "sit" or "fetch"? i tried to once but failed miserably since he doesnt really focus on me and is distracted by everything even when we're in a room where there isn't any distractions.
3.) i'm having a LOT of trouble with crate training. my puppy just hates it in there! he keeps whining and crying and i know i'm supposed to ignore him, but i always think he's in pain or something but when he seems fine when we play with him. it's really hard to listen to him cry.
please help, anyone with experience with dogs! i'm having trouble especially since i cant get his attention. Only very seldom with toys that he gets bored with quickly. i thought puppies sleep a lot? is it normal for mine to have this much energy?

1] Cuddle with him since he's new to your home

2] to make him sit, tap on its butt then it will sit. as for fetching, I really don't know. when I throw its favorite toy, it just sits there and stares at me as if he's saying"Wtf, go pick that up!". Remember to have some treats available!

3] put some toys in the crate if you haven't already. also, DO NOT try to ignore it yet. He needs some time to get used to its environment before you house breaking it. Give it a few days.

You are RUSHING! You've bearly had him for 24 hours.

well first of all he is just a puppy and 8 weeks old is too soon to start training him basic commands…about the crate…wait a little more,let him get used to the environment and the most important thing let him get used to you.
If he doesnt pay so much attention to you dont worry,he is in a new house…hes curious and wants to explore….
just give him some time…
and puppies do sleep a lot but they have to get tired first…because they have a lot of energy too…

You can engage the help of a dog trainer or perhaps get one of the remote trainers with Tone and Pulse corrections and use it to train your dog.

There are remote trainers for little dogs which comes with a smaller collar suitable for puppies.

http://www.innotek.com.au/products/remote-pet-trainers/pdldt-305

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Crate training puppy problems!?

Okay so, I am crate training my 6 month old Chihuahua/Corgi mix puppy and it's going okay, but not great. I've been crate training her for over a month now and she will still pee/poop on the floor.

I was told crate training so that the puppy holds her pee/poop until she is taken outside usually takes anywhere from 1-3 weeks. it has been over this time and I don't know what (if anything) I am doing wrong. hopefully a vet or experienced dog owner can shed some light…

So, here's a typical day.. I wake up earlier than necessary to take the pup outside and she pees (she sleeps in the bed, not in the crate at night.) I bring her back in and feed her and then put her in her crate for 15-20 minutes then take her outside again for a while this time and I play with her outside until she pees and poops. I will then bring her in and put her in the crate and at this time I have to get ready and leave but I am back within 2-3 hours. she has stopped peeing/pooping in the crate, which is good. As SOON as I get home I take her outside and let her pee, which she does then I bring her in, into my room where I will let her run around, while I am watching t.v. (and also keeping an eye on her to make sure she doesn't go on the floor) after this I take her out about every hour to pee (and she does pee when I take her outside) and I let her run around outside the crate ONLY when I can keep an eye on her. I put her in the crate if I need to go shower or cannot watch her at the time. this all sounds good, right? BUT it's almost as if she pees outside because I take her and that she still doesn't know that it is not okay to pee in the house outside her crate because if she has to go, and she is playing around the house, she will go, even though I take her out enough and at first, this was fine but by now I think she should be able to be left alone for a little while. do I just continue the way I am going? am I doing something wrong?

I would like to get to the point where I can minimize crate usage. I had a dog before that I crate trained in a week, at that time, I was going to school and I left him (walking around the house, without a crate) for the 6 hours and he knew not to go inside and then when I got home I took him outside. I understand all dogs are different, but I wonder why it's taking so long to get to this point because it's becoming a little ridiculous having to clean up all the messes from just 2 seconds of taking my eyes off of her even though it's been nearly two months now.

Help? Anyone else have a dog that's taken a long time? Ant tricks/hints?

Sorry for the lengthiness of this, but kudos to you for reading.

I am becoming kinda desperate for my baby to be house trained ASAP so ANY help is much appreciated!!

You need to make sure your puppy cannot pee or poo in her crate. Limit her crate time to around 2 hours and cultivate a habit. Immediately bring her out to relieve herself. make sure she has finished clearing her bowels before you let her run. Here is a good link.

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When crate training a puppy, what do you do when he won't accept the crate?

I am housebreaking a 12 week old puppy using the crate training method. he hates the crate and immediately starts whining, worrying, clawing at the door, etc. he is normally a very calm and contented puppy. what can I do to make this more acceptable to him, both for housebreaking and for other times he needs to be crated? We have not put him in the crate for more than a few minutes at this point, because he is so incensed about it! if it has any bearing on your answer, he's a cockapoo.

Introduce it gradualy with it open, make sure to put a favforite blanket and toy in the crate I also alwayse feed in the crate.

If you let your pup out of the crate every time it whines or barks,you will never get it to accept it.By letting it out every time,you are teaching your pup that barking or whining is the way to get you to pay attention to it.It's just like a small child throwing a tantrum,if they get what they want every time,they keep doing it.make sure it has something soft to lay on,and a favorite toy,then put him in.decide on how long of a time to start,and do not let him out any sooner.

put the crate in the room that you spend most of your time in. put his favorite blanket in it, occasionally throw his toy into it, leave the crate open and let him get used to it gradually. let him find out the crate is not going to hurt him. put some treats in it so that it is a pleasure to be in the crate. work him into it slowly, otherwise you may scare him enough that he will never like it.

When crate training a puppy, what do you do when he won't accept the crate?

Dog Crate Training Tips – Three Short Tips to Crate Training Your Dog Fast!

Dogs are unlike humans they don’t like to be left alone and prefer to be entertained all the time. so it is important to develop a positive association with the crate and reinforce it constantly. Can a dog be taught to stay in a dog training crate while you are out? yes! in the wild The mother cleans up the pups feces until the youngsters are old enough to defecate away from the den. part of their genetic make-up ensures that they are aware that the den is a place to keep clean as well as a place of safety and comfort.

Dog Crate Training Tip – 1. Be patient with your dog/pup and never use the crate as a place of punishment.

Ensure that your dog can stand with straight legs inside the crate, and be able to lie down in comfort.

The crate provides a perfect bed for the dog and a safe, natural spot to put your pet whenever necessary for the dog’s safety or your peace of mind. once you have selected the correct sized crate for your dog it’s time to commence dog crate training.

Dog Crate Training Tip – 2. Pick a crate that is easy to clean and can be rinsed down outside when need be.

Introduce your dog or pup to the dog crate with the minimum of fuss, leave him in the room where you have placed the crate, step aside and allow exploration. take them outdoors after each snooze or meal. do not play with him until he has done his business. If he hasn’t relieved himself in about 10 minutes, take him back inside and put him in the crate. Repeat the routine in 10-15 minutes (adjust the timings for an older dog). Remember, no play until your pup does his business and give lots of praise when he gets it right.

Dog Crate Training Tip – 3. to encourage your dog to explore the crate place an enticing bone or novelty toy inside or add an item of your old clothing inside the crate (increase a strong scent by re-scenting the item just by leaving it in your washing basket for a day).

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Problem crate training?

I have a 6 week old blue healer pup; I know he is a little young , but such a good pup. The problem I'm having is that he will not crate trian. Ill wake up about every 2 hours until about 1 or so but after that he won't wine or anything , he just goes all over himself. His crate is the right size for him , and I understand if hes gotta go hes gotta go, but how can i get him to wake me up. I never had this problem with my boxer and not sure what to do to fix the problem now. thank you in advance

He's simply just too young to have any control over his bladder and bowels. He should be with his mom still. you will just have to put up with the mess for a few weeks more.

you should try taking him out every four hours or after food or a lot of play … he is so young you should pick him up and take him out … he is too young to be crated … if you take four days to take him out excessively, he will learn very quickly … take a friday off work and a monday off work and you have the time to housebreak him … keeping him in a crate at this young age (and i support crates) might be too much for him … it is usually 2 months old, they can be in the crate for 2 hours, 3 months old, 3 hours, you get the idea to a maximum of six hours … but expecting a puppy of 6 weeks that should still be with his mom to hold his bladder overnight is not reasonable … if you can, take some time off work and train and bond with this little guy and it will pay off for the next 15 years you have him :O)

The dog is too young to let you know it has to go outside. It's mother would have taught it not to soil it's sleeping and eating areas, if you had left it with it's mother for a few more weeks.

Dont put ur pup in a crate sooo soon…..I mean personally I disapprove of crates…I find it really inhuman……jst reprimand him wen he pees in da house……treat him wen he barks n lets u noe…..

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What exactly is “crate training” a dog?

First you must acquire a crate that is the right size for your dog. It needs to be just big enough so that your dog can lie down in it (and turn around etc.) It should be not too small, but not too big. This isn’t a room for your dog, just a place to sleep.

Then you familiarize your dog with the crate. It should be the dog’s “happy place”. you can do this by offering your pooch treats in the crate and placing a pillow, blanket, or toy inside. Whatever your dog likes best.

Once your dog has become comfortable in the crate, you can leave your pup in there while you are out of the house. Dogs are very clean animals that don’t like to urinate in their sleeping area. This means that your dog will be reluctant to potty in his crate. Perfect for you!

Don’t leave the dog too long! As soon as you return, take your pup outside and allow him to do his business.

Of course when you’re at home, you don’t need to keep your dog in his crate, but you may find that if you leave the door open, he may like being in there (seeing as how it is his comfort zone). Just keep this up and in no time your dog should learn that outside is where he should potty.

What exactly is “crate training” a dog?