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10 Responses to “I recently got a puppy and I need some tips on potty training her and also she whines all the time! Help!?”

1. By MadforMAC on Dec 28, 2008 | Reply

   A puppy is a baby, it whines because it needs you to hold it and soothe it just like it's mother would do. When it's time for bed, put the puppy in a comfortable little bed with something that smells like you, a small clock (wind up that ticks) and put the bed in a quiet, comfortable place.

   Patience and love will go far. Tell your husband to get a grip.
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2. By kandyapple_1999 on Dec 28, 2008 | Reply

   crate training is the best for potty training and for time out "bad behavior" also her own blanket would be good for the whinning . with our puppys we put in a stuffed animal or a ticking clock
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3. By Small Lady on Dec 28, 2008 | Reply

   To house break it put her in a room like a bath room and let her out every half hour or put her in a crate which you can get at the pet store. Dogs dont like to soil thier bedding and she will quickly learn not to go in her bed. Also when she whines ignore her and she will stop eventually or just let her be with you she wants to be where you are and this is a good way to bond with her. I went through this with my puppy a year ago.
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4. By flamingo_sandy on Dec 28, 2008 | Reply

   Tell your husband that puppies are like babies … they cry. Good thing his parents didn't feel the way he does and "give him up" when he cried, huh?

   Be patient. Your pup is in a whole new world. She'll settle in. You don't say how old she is, but something to keep in mind is that puppies do not have complete control of their bladders until about 16 weeks of age. So if she's younger than that, you can begin to tech her, but do not be discouraged by accidents, as they WILL happen. Take her out often, especially right after she wakes up, right after playtime, and right after eating. Praise the living daylights out of her when she potties outside. I've house broken many puppies, and they respond 100 times better to praise than they do to scolding. She'll get the idea. Best of luck to you!
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5. By stylesbystephani on Dec 28, 2008 | Reply

   I have a year old corgi and I went thru the same thing.. she whined and whined and then would have accidents on the floor.. The best thing that I did.. was put papers on the floor.. if she has an accident.. dont scold her/him just pick them up and put them on the paper.. they will catch on real quick where to go to go potty.. when is she/he whining?? at night?? that is when mine whined.. I let mine sleep with us.. she was great… but then when we left during the day.. she had an extra large crate that she went in with her toys and water… puppies wont potty where they sleep.. so, when you get home take them right outside and then they will learn that real quick… If you dont want her to sleep with you.. then put her in the crate with an article of clothing of yours.. so that she thinks she is near you.. that will calm her down.. Hope this helps.. Dont give up on her
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6. By amy m on Dec 28, 2008 | Reply

   For one you need a dod cage in side for her to sleep at night so she dont potty in the house. If you but toys or a stuffed animal in with her they tend to be more calm down they will get use to it in a few weeks. You can kennal train them to go it there cage by putting paper in there and when you see them pacing put them in there they will gwt use to it and go in there shelves or they make puppy pads at pet stores with a scent on them that will make them go on them every time. If you want them to go out side just keep right on them when you see them getting reagy to go put them outside and tell them go potty.
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7. By Nicole K on Dec 28, 2008 | Reply

   Puppy Classes at Pet Smart are awesome! They teach you how to be a good Dog Parent. Pretty much it is they don't teach your dog to behave, they teach you how to handle your puppy to get the behaviors you want. The 8 week classes are only $99.
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8. By buffy_the_slayer0046 on Dec 28, 2008 | Reply

   Put the puppy in a room where she can't get hurt by power cords, and other hazards. Completely cover the floor with newspapers. Each time she wakes up, and after a drink or food, take her outside. When she starts sniffing, and circling, take her outside. Never use the crate to punish her. Never yell at her for accidents. Each day remove some papers un till you are down to one. Move the paper over by the door. When you see her heading for it take her outside. When she potties outside, you must pay-out the praises like a slot machine when someone hits the jackpot.
   If your husband wants to get rid of the puppy, you must train him (your husband), not to leave things like shoes etc
   laying around for puppy to chew.
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9. By mariposita_heidi@sbcglobal.net on Dec 28, 2008 | Reply

   WHEN SHE WHINES, DO YOU LOOK AT HER OR PICK HER UP? IF YOU DO , YOU ARE ENFORCING THIS BEHAVIOR. INSTEAD LET HER WHINE. IT MAY DRIVE YOU CRAZY, BUT EVENTUALLY SHE'LL GET THE PICTURE THAT YOU WONT GIVE IN AND SHELL STOP. THIS MAY TAKE A FEW DAYS IF YOU'VE ALREADY PROGRAMED HER TO EXPECT A REACTION, BUT ITS WELL WORTH IT.POTTY TRAINING IS SIMPLE. TAKE HER OUT EVERY FEW HOURS (IF SHE IS TWO MONTHS EVERY TWO HOURS, THREE MONTHS, EVERY THREE HOURS, SO ON AND SO FORTH. GIVE HER LOTS OF PRAISE WHEN SHE ELIMINATES IN THE RIGHT PLACE. IF YOU CATCH HER GOING IN THE WRONG PLACE, FIRMLY SAY NO! AND TAKE HER TO HER SPOT. IF YOU DONT SEE WHEN SHE GOES, DONT DISCIPLINE HER OR SAY ANYTHING, CAUSE SHE WONT REMEMBER AND YOU'D BE WASTING YOUR BREATH.
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10. By romance_german_shepherds on Dec 28, 2008 | Reply

    A puppy is like a baby. He will relieve himself anywhere, anytime. Because a newly adopted adult dog is unfamiliar with your home, he may not understand where he should "go"! Housetraining, or teaching your dog to go outside to relieve himself, is an important lesson your dog must learn.
    It is up to you, the new parent, to housetrain your new puppy or dog with patience, love and understanding.
    CRATE TRAINING
    In the wild, wolves live in a den or cave. It is important the entire wolf pack keep this area clean. The same idea works with your family pet. Your dog’s crate is his home, his bedroom. It is likely that your dog will not like to soil his bed. Therefore, he will wait until he is let out to do his business.
    HOUSETRAINING WITH YOUR CRATE
    On average, puppies can hold their bladders one hour for every month they have been alive, plus one hour. For example, if you have a three month old puppy, he can wait 3 + 1 = 4 hours. If you work longer than this, the best solution is to have someone (a neighbour, a relative, a dog walker) come in at an appropriate time to let your dog out.

    100 PER CENT SUPERVISION
    Supervision is the key to housetraining! While you are at home, your dog must be supervised. Whether you are watching television, making dinner, on the phone or on the computer, your puppy must be watched. While it sounds like an impossible task, it isn’t. Keeping the crate in a social part of the house makes it easier. Using a house lead – a small, thin lead with a little clip on it – also helps immensely. Outside, you put a lead on your dog so you can control him. If the lead is removed after returning home, control is lost. For example, when watching television, have the lead tied to a couch leg. Your dog can have his blanket and toys with him. He’ll feel safe and comfortable. The majority of accidents happen when your pup wanders off and you haven’t noticed. You don’t want him to sneak off into the kitchen and find a puddle a short time later. If your pup is kept from wandering, the possibility of an accident is diminished because he will not eliminate where he is sitting. 100 per cent supervision means ensuring your dog is playing with you, in his crate, outside or on his house lead.

    SCHEDULING
    In the morning, take your dog outside. He should urinate and possibly have a bowel movement. Spend about five to seven minutes with him and then bring him in. Do not play with him yet. Feed him breakfast, either in the crate or with the lead, and supervise it. If your pup did not have a bowel movement earlier, take him back outside about 15 minutes after he has eaten. Use the lead to keep your pup moving along while outside. Otherwise, he may start sniffing, stopping and playing to avoid the job at hand. You can say “hurry up” and your dog will begin to associate these words with the task at hand. Praise him excessively when he has eliminated. Bring him back in the house and place him in his crate if you are going to work. Continue to supervise him with the crate or the lead if you are home. When returning after being out, go directly to the crate, let him out, praise him and put him back in. Feed him his meal, take him outside 15 minutes after he has eaten, praise him after he eliminates, and bring him back in. Continue to follow the same steps consistently.

    While you are home, you should take your pup outside on a regular basis. Even if your pup is in a crate or on a house lead, he still needs the opportunity to eliminate. Also, be careful what you wish for! A pup who barks to go outside may be cute and clever now. However, you must try not to fall into the habit of leaping up every time your dog wants in or out. It is a very submissive gesture on your part. Have your pup wait a moment or two.

    Setting up a schedule is also a good idea. If your pup is under four months of age, take him out for five minutes every hour on the hour. If your pup is over four months old, take him out every second hour on the hour. The schedule will help you remember when to take him out. Go out for five minutes only. It provides the opportunity to eliminate even if your pup may not need to go. Take your dog out after active play and also after napping. If an accident occurs, you may have forgotten to take him out .

    FEEDING TIME
    Having a puppy drink a lot of water and then placing him in his crate is much more unkind than letting him be a bit thirsty for an hour or two. Adult dogs should have access to drinking water at all times. However, this is not the case for untrained pups. Most parents will not allow their children to drink a big glass of water before going to bed. Avoid setting your pup up for failure. Restrict his water intake to three or four drinks daily and make sure you remove the water dish about three hours before bedtime. This will help your dog sleep more comfortably.

    If it is a hot evening, supply your pup with a few ice cubes. They will enter your dog’s system at a slower pace. When feeding your pup, provide a high-quality food that is a good source of protein. The food must be concentrated so your puppy’s body doesn’t require much of it. If you feed less, your puppy eliminates less. Food is directly related to how well puppies do in their housetraining.

    EXERCISE
    It is important that your pup gets a lot of exercise, especially while crate training. You can play fetch, chase or hide and seek in your home. You can call ‘come’ at the same time to provide further training. Anyway you do it, your pup needs to be able to run and play.
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