Dog House Training

Discuss your dog house training issues and share what has worked for you.

help, please!

i have a 5 month old english mastiff puppy i'm about at my wits end with:mad:! i have had many...

by LifzTewShortApr 27, 2009

2 replies last post by scb2005
May 28, 2009

Rescue female urinating when excited

Hi there, Looking for some advice, i have just adopted a second rescue dog, she is settling in...

by alfie2008May 17, 2009

1 replies last post by KOPsarah
May 21, 2009

Moving to new home

Hi, This is my first post. I will be moving to a new home in two weeks. My problem is my 9 month...

by ShirleylMay 13, 2009

1 replies last post by KOPsarah
May 19, 2009

9 week old pup

Hi, we're getting a 9 week old puppy. How often should I take it outside in the night to start...

by tinkerbellMay 10, 2009

1 replies last post by KOPsarah
May 19, 2009

Working puppy owners

We're getting a new 8 week old puppy (Goldendoodle) and plan on taking the first week off to help...

by caboyer69Apr 17, 2009

1 replies last post by KOPsarah
May 7, 2009

Help!! New puppy owner

Hi, i just brought an 8 week old Shih Tzu puppy (first time puppy parent) and i am having...

by rbeldonMay 4, 2009

1 replies last post by KOPsarah
May 5, 2009

Need help housetraining adopted dog

Hi, I have bought the Sit-Stay-Fetch course after adopting our poodle mix, Princess...

by ruxandraApr 27, 2009

1 replies last post by KOPsarah
Apr 30, 2009

Puppy peeing in crate

I have a 10 week old beagle who is peeing in his crate during the day. He can hold it all night...

by TraceyMay 3, 2008

3 replies last post by JayStation3
Apr 30, 2009

deoderizing carpets

Has anyone ever successfully deoderized a carpet to keep the dog from reoffending? I have tried...

by ljbuyerMay 29, 2008

2 replies last post by JayStation3
Apr 30, 2009

house training four-year-old puppy-mill rescue

Liberty, a 4 yr old Cairn female, was a rescue from a puppy mill. Had no behavior training until...

by SheafeApr 17, 2009

1 replies last post by Sparky
Apr 25, 2009

night time pooping and aggression

Hi Todd, I have an 8 month old English Bulldog (Vito) along with 2 pugs- 4 year old Otis and 1.5...

by ColoradoDJcomcastnetJun 6, 2008

1 replies last post by KOPsarah
Apr 20, 2009

Changing from indoor training pads to pooping outdoors

We just adopted two Shih Tzus, ages 5 and 3. They have been raised in a condo and never got to...

by scanclanApr 12, 2009

6 replies last post by scanclan
Apr 16, 2009

my dog ignores me!

Hi there, I own an 18 month old Patterdale and a 2 year old Weimeramer. When I take them out for...

by angelamckayDec 14, 2008

3 replies last post by Idan-Kashi
Apr 16, 2009

Need help with my Malamute!

We seem to be stuck at the last hurdle with house training our puppy. He’s a 7 month old Alaskan...

by steph4136Sep 29, 2008

1 replies last post by KOPsarah
Apr 16, 2009

house training at night

After following the advice in Sit, Stay, Fetch, we quickly trained our new puppy. At first he slept...

by razorrickyMar 30, 2009

3 replies last post by LetsPlay
Apr 7, 2009

is it too cold for pup to go outside?

I have just got a puppy, a cavalier king charles spaniel and she is 8 weeks old. i live in the...

by sjj278Jan 4, 2009

2 replies last post by character500
Mar 31, 2009

What kind of treats to use when training

We have to home train a two-month old pitbull and I am not sure about what treats to use as reward...

by Evelyn-NievesFeb 4, 2009

2 replies last post by character500
Mar 31, 2009

Two messes everyday

We purchased the book last month and am writing to follow-up on the included personal email...

by JrmazzolaMar 24, 2009

2 replies last post by LetsPlay
Mar 25, 2009

Shepherd not yet trained

I am very irritated that our 8 month shepherd is not yet trained. We have kept her crated when she...

by Michelle-EngelbertMar 23, 2009

1 replies last post by KOPsBecks
Mar 23, 2009

Peeing on my feet

My 4 month old Golden Retriever is doing OK with the potty training with one major exception - he...

by cartledMar 17, 2009

1 replies last post by KOPsBecks
Mar 19, 2009

pooping in wrong place

Our lab is nearly 6 months old. She is doing quite well on the toilet trainung and was always going...

by jslsSep 17, 2008

1 replies last post by Sparky
Mar 14, 2009

Eliminating in the exercise pen

I have a 9 months old Chihuahua/Mini Pincher mix puppy. I am trying to fully housetrain her since...

by mihadjNov 4, 2008

2 replies last post by Sparky
Mar 14, 2009

Help with Pyrenees going in house

We adopted a Great Pyrenees about 6 weeks ago. he's a 2 year old male that was never house trained...

by psrienMar 4, 2009

2 replies last post by Sparky
Mar 14, 2009

soxie

Hello, I'm hoping someone out there can help me. My Shih Tzu is 15 months old and absolutely...

by soxieFeb 16, 2009

1 replies last post by LetsPlay
Feb 27, 2009

New puppy

Hi just brought home a new baby. He is a beautiful min. long haired dachshund. I am looking for...

by Teresa-MFeb 17, 2009

1 replies last post by LetsPlay
Feb 27, 2009

Breaking Habit of Peeing in Bathroom instead of his designated place in basement.

I have a 11 month old ShiPoo (male). He was really my grandson's dog, until he did not have the...

by deejayFeb 7, 2009

4 replies last post by deejay
Feb 18, 2009

I don't know when he needs to go?

Hello, I adopted a shepherd/ huskey mix from the shelter about a month ago. They told me he was...

by tommyssallyDec 31, 2008

2 replies last post by Idan-Kashi
Feb 10, 2009

Puppy around an older, smaller dog?

Anyone have any good tips for getting a puppy not to try to play with a dog? I have an 11 week old...

by YosSam15Dec 30, 2008

1 replies last post by KOPsBecks
Feb 5, 2009

Puppy peeing in crate!

We have an 8 week old puppy. For the first week we had her, she would whine and we would get up 4...

by kclestykNov 2, 2008

2 replies last post by Idan-Kashi
Jan 15, 2009

Stubborn Doxxy

We have a 9 month old doxxy who insists on not asking to go out to do his business but instead...

by GusJan 3, 2009

1 replies last post by Idan-Kashi
Jan 15, 2009

Eliminating in the same spot??

I keep hearing that the dog (in my case a 10 week jack russell/ beagle mix) should eliminate in the...

by Candy1Dec 4, 2008

1 replies last post by foxi7778
Dec 4, 2008

Potty TRaining Age

What is the Potty TRaining Age? I mean till what time/age a dog can be trained for getting...

by JayOct 24, 2008

1 replies last post by Maggiesmom1
Oct 29, 2008

Releaving herself

Everytime I take my Rottweiler outdoor, I made sure that she will do her thing first before taking...

by DandyOct 23, 2008

1 replies last post by foxi7778
Oct 23, 2008

Visiting

We have recently discovered, much to our chagrin, that our 3-year-old cocker spaniel, Hershey, is...

by martywalgmailcomOct 9, 2008

2 replies last post by KOPsBecks
Oct 22, 2008

Urgent help required with Basset :(

Hi there, I got my Basset x Beagle puppy, Senator, about two weeks ago. He is now ten weeks...

by senatorSep 13, 2008

1 replies last post by Kate
Sep 16, 2008

housetraining issues over 3 adult dogs

Hi I have 3 dogs who are 4 years of age.(2 mini pin. /1 golden retriever). They have not been...

by miyaboyJun 27, 2008

2 replies last post by Candy
Sep 11, 2008

Pug/chihuahua housetraining issues

5 month old pug/chi doesnt get potty training yet! Can't use potty pads cuz he shreds them in a...

by bitterman6hotmailcomAug 30, 2008

2 replies last post by puppylove
Sep 10, 2008

From crate to basket

Hi we have a 15 wk old labrador pup who was doing really well with the crate/potty training method...

by jslsJul 18, 2008

1 replies last post by eyeluvdogs
Sep 4, 2008

Brussels Griffon

We have a twelve month old Brussels Griffon named Griffin that was brought to our home when he was...

by marleyguildSep 1, 2008

0 replies last post by marleyguild
Sep 1, 2008

dachshund housetraining Help

I have 2 mini dachshunds, my problem is my almost 3 year old fixed male is still not housebroken...

by bthornaJul 1, 2008

2 replies last post by bthorna
Aug 12, 2008

one yr old dog is starting to pee in the house

i have a 1 yr old lab mix who is house trained to not pee in the house but lately she has been...

by funesdoughtyApr 20, 2008

3 replies last post by Lenny
Aug 4, 2008

shih poo not training help!

I have a 11 month old shih-poo who just won't train. Right now I am at the giving up stage but...

by jenn37Jul 20, 2008

1 replies last post by bitterman6hotmailcom
Aug 1, 2008

Should I use a Crate

I am getting a puppy in about 3 weeks. I have never used a dog crate, because I have always...

by DogWalkerAug 7, 2007

5 replies last post by ShellyJensen
Jul 29, 2008

Crate training question

Hi...I have a 8 month old cocker spaniel that I just rescued and I am trying to crate train him...

by jmccombsJun 26, 2008

2 replies last post by ShellyJensen
Jul 29, 2008

Need HELP potty training 2 puppies

Help!! Hi. We just adopted 2 14 weeks old puppies. We live in Palm SPrings, Ca. and it is HOT...

by srichardson1958Jun 23, 2008

1 replies last post by Todd
Jul 10, 2008

5 month old Lab mix - UGH!!!

We adopted a Lab mix pup when he was around 6 weeks old. House training him has been spotty. Since...

by pzarazuaApr 6, 2008

3 replies last post by pzarazua
Jun 27, 2008

Direct or paper approach for apartment, please help

We just got lab retriever pup 10 weeks old, he has been with us just one day, I’ve read about...

by gonicMar 28, 2008

3 replies last post by miyaboy
Jun 27, 2008

Chessie Puppy - walks & piddles.....

Hi, Our four month old Chesapeake Bay Retriever is very inconsistent with his bladder control...

by Johnny-TsunamiJun 4, 2008

1 replies last post by Todd
Jun 12, 2008

Leash Chewing

I have started obedience training on my own with a 6 month old Golden Retriever. I started on the...

by LabwildMay 1, 2008

2 replies last post by Labwild
Jun 4, 2008

house training for my Ridgeback

Hi, I have a lovely female Ridgeback, I have had her for 3 months now since she was 45 days...

by PakyMay 23, 2008

1 replies last post by Todd
Jun 2, 2008