What have you tried so far?
The key really is to 1) confine to a small space, 2) watch like a hawk, and 3) reward lavishly when the dog does the right thing.
We started Buster on crate training, and he learned to use potty pads within a couple of months, and I'd say he was about 3/4 potty trained. For every three he'd get right, he'd have one accident
We mistakenly gave him free run of the house while we were home, and he went potty pretty often in a few particular rooms (mainly the ones where we spent the least amount of time).
Since then, we've blocked off the majority of the house from him except for the rooms where we are the most. Now, he's about 95% potty trained. He's about 14 months old.
The key really is to expand their space according to their housebreaking success. That is, once the dog is almost perfect in a crate or expen, they can have a room. Once he's perfect in that room, maybe two rooms. Then, maybe a whole floor.
You get the idea. Good luck! |