Toilet Training

Milk_Tray

Hi Guys, I got a new pup at the weekend (Shes 13 weeks old), beyond smitten(Staff)

She has no potty training what so ever as a starting point.

The early signs are positive ( I think) her first day here I brought her out as much as I can, after play time, 20 mins after a feed and before bed and first thing etc and she didnt go toilet once in the house (bar at night off course) I'm using a clicker when she goes, click, treat and plenty of affection, while me shouting like a lunatic "TOILET TOILET", the neighbors think im mental! . She did a pee yesterday inside after play time (MY fault for not bringing her out) but thats the only mishap. Had to leave her today for quite a bit and obviously had gone inside but iv been sticking to the above.. am I on the right track with my training method? I bring her out sometimes and she doesnt need to go, I dont want to over do it either! I know the bladders small so I dont expect holding it at night or when i'm not there but really I just want to get to a place where she gets outside knows she gets rewarded and her asking to go out.... that would be solid progression!

aonb

Sounds like you two are doing very well!

Really, toilet training isnt rocket science. You take the puppy outside very often, she pees/poos, you make a big fuss of her, lots of positive reactions, shes not thick - doesnt take long for her to realize that you want her to toilet OUTDOORS! If she is taken out often enough to toilet outside, that accidents inside dont happen, everyone is happy(ier) .

Accidents inside will happen, just a NO! (or whatever word u want to use) , clean it up with a good detergent, and make sure you dont leave her inside without a toilet break next time. Obviously overnight is a long time for a small bladder... if you set your clock to get up in the night to take her out, that would work, but Ive never done this cos Im too lazy - I expect a pee in the night, just clean it up, zero comment to puppy, then on with the day's toilet training routine again.

You will get good at recognising 'signs' that a pee/poo are due - circling, sniffing about under chairs, tail down, restless etc. but for the first while, its up to you to get the puppy out there on time

Please post a photo of your new puppy?! Good luck!

Milk_Tray

aonb wrote: »

Sounds like you two are doing very well!

Really, toilet training isnt rocket science. You take the puppy outside very often, she pees/poos, you make a big fuss of her, lots of positive reactions, shes not thick - doesnt take long for her to realize that you want her to toilet OUTDOORS! If she is taken out often enough to toilet outside, that accidents inside dont happen, everyone is happy(ier) .

Accidents inside will happen, just a NO! (or whatever word u want to use) , clean it up with a good detergent, and make sure you dont leave her inside without a toilet break next time. Obviously overnight is a long time for a small bladder... if you set your clock to get up in the night to take her out, that would work, but Ive never done this cos Im too lazy - I expect a pee in the night, just clean it up, zero comment to puppy, then on with the day's toilet training routine again.

You will get good at recognising 'signs' that a pee/poo are due - circling, sniffing about under chairs, tail down, restless etc. but for the first while, its up to you to get the puppy out there on time

Please post a photo of your new puppy?! Good luck!

Thanks, its hard work , harder than I expected but so worth it! I guess i just dont want to be doing the wrong thing, she understands the clicker already 'click' her head does a 180 degree turn instantly lol

Going to booked puppy training I think, really want to get it done right for the long haul!

Il get some pics up soon

tk123

I'd be careful with the clicker that you're not marking until she's done peeing - if you're clicking as she's pees she might stop because she's expecting a reward and then you take her inside and she realises she wasn't done and lets go lol! I hung a bell by the door for my girl and touched her nose to it before I took her out - she learned really quickly that she needed to ring the bell to get us to open the door and it was really handy if somebody was distracted (i.e. my dad lol) and didn't notice the pup standing on the step waiting to go out!

aonb

The bell by the door is GENIUS!!!!

Milk_Tray

tk123 wrote: »

I'd be careful with the clicker that you're not marking until she's done peeing - if you're clicking as she's pees she might stop because she's expecting a reward and then you take her inside and she realises she wasn't done and lets go lol! I hung a bell by the door for my girl and touched her nose to it before I took her out - she learned really quickly that she needed to ring the bell to get us to open the door and it was really handy if somebody was distracted (i.e. my dad lol) and didn't notice the pup standing on the step waiting to go out!

No no as soon as she finishes, click and treat followed by heavy praise,

aonb

OP what breed is she?

The process of toilet training will soon be over, dont worry

Think of it as a bonding exercise too, and also as part of her general training and education and stimulation... everything you do with your puppy is part of the learning process - even just the fact that you are taking her outside, and hanging around with her, chatting, and making eye contact, and then praise and treat when she does pee/poo. Remember to give treats at other times too - so she learns that treats are to be worked for and earned for good behaviour or for doing something on command.

Ive got an injured adult dog here, hes supposed to be resting, and is only allowed outside for pee/poo - no walks - he manages to fart around forever to delay going back inside :P

Milk_Tray

aonb wrote: »

OP what breed is she?

The process of toilet training will soon be over, dont worry

Think of it as a bonding exercise too, and also as part of her general training and education and stimulation... everything you do with your puppy is part of the learning process - even just the fact that you are taking her outside, and hanging around with her, chatting, and making eye contact, and then praise and treat when she does pee/poo. Remember to give treats at other times too - so she learns that treats are to be worked for and earned for good behaviour or for doing something on command.

Ive got an injured adult dog here, hes supposed to be resting, and is only allowed outside for pee/poo - no walks - he manages to fart around forever to delay going back inside :P

I hope so, this training milarky is tough, but its enjoyable, keeps me very busy when home lol

Shes an American Staff. We done name training last night with chicken (different treat) & Clicker. worked well, will need to keep that up though.

We give her a kong if were going out and shes alone, small one stuffed with kibble and peanut butter - keeps her busy for hours

Ashbx

tk123 wrote: »

I'd be careful with the clicker that you're not marking until she's done peeing - if you're clicking as she's pees she might stop because she's expecting a reward and then you take her inside and she realises she wasn't done and lets go lol! I hung a bell by the door for my girl and touched her nose to it before I took her out - she learned really quickly that she needed to ring the bell to get us to open the door and it was really handy if somebody was distracted (i.e. my dad lol) and didn't notice the pup standing on the step waiting to go out!

This is a fantastic idea!!!

Milk_Tray

Just looking for a little bit more help, weve noticed she is going outside now and doing alot of tiny pee's or scenting ..should I be doing the full clicker / treat each time she does that too? I am but id swear she just does it to keep me happy and so she can go back inside ha! I made her stay out there a bit longer and after 2 small scents, I knew she needed a number 2...which came eventually ! God this is hard work!