You have to be "very serious" about potty training from day 1, not putting it off cause you "think they can't learn that young". They do learn young, only problem is...their bladder is small, and they can't hold it long when young. But they do catch on fast!
Venus is 4 months, and I've had her since 10 weeks. She's been pad trained in the kitchen since day 4. Day 1 she wanted to lay on them, day 2 tear them up...well you know how that goes.
I had to tape mine to the floor, then she finally got it after about the 4th day. Now with poop, she sometimes misses, as when she goes in the "circles", I think she winds up hanging butt off the pee pad.
You need to work with yours in a very small area, like an x-pen. Let the dog have 1 end for bedding (or crate), food, water. Put pee pad at the other end. At night, place pup in a "crate" beside your bed, so you can hear them whine, when they want to go out. As soon as they start to whine, take them either outside, or to the x-pen so they can potty. When they are finished, put them back in the crate.
I'd make sure I used an x-pen at least a week or more after accidents stop, then work with a slightly larger area.
They can learn young, really can! But you have to be very persistant! And you have to watch them almost every minute.
When they do potty where you want them to go, praise, praise, praise and give a treat!
Now, Venus will "potty for a treat" outside.
I've seen dogs much older than yours, start potty training, and being successful. |