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i have a new puppy and for days i have been trying to get
him to pee on the puppy pad! PLEASE HELP!(:

Puppy pads aren’t a good idea. Your dog will just learn to pee and poo inside. Then you have to pick it up, and change the pad. Trust me, it really isn’t worth it.

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I rescued a boxer puppy 2 days ago. Brought him to the vet, got him taken care of for now, and now I’m trying to train him. But, this is my first dog and I know nothing about training boxers. He’s about 6 weeks old, any help training him with teething, playing, etc would be greatly appreciated, or point me in the direction of somewhere that could help. I might also mention I’m strapped for money right now, so I can’t afford formal puppy training.

Check out the book "New Dog" by Dr. Bruce Fogle. It’s basically a step-by-step to bringing a new puppy home. It has the basics from house training and teething to teaching commands and finding a trainer for more serious issues. There is also a section about common beahioural issues like destrcutive chewing and seperation anxiety. I reccomend it to any first-time dog owner.

http://www.amazon.com/New-Dog-Choosing-Ensuring-Happily/dp/1554073561/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1278687554&sr=8-12

There are also some great books available FREE(!) at your local library. Just search "dog training" and there will be at least one classic that has tried and true methods for starting off with your puppy.

Here are some you should particularily look for (that SHOULD be in a library, since they are considered "classics" in dog training):

Good Owners, Great Dogs, by Brian Kilcommons
http://www.amazon.com/Good-Owners-Great-Brian-Kilcommons/dp/0446675385/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1278687578&sr=1-1

What All Good Dogs Should Know, by Jack Volhard
http://www.amazon.com/What-Good-Dogs-Should-Know/dp/0470146796/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1278687621&sr=1-1

Dog Training For Dummies, by Jack Volhard
http://www.amazon.com/Dog-Training-Dummies-Jack-Volhard/dp/0764584189/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1278687684&sr=1-5

I’m in a small city and these were all available at my library. They are pretty standard, and widely accepted resources (not "fad" training techniques). I especially liked "What All Good Dogs Should Know", it was very straight-forward.

Good Luck!

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I am planning on crate training my puppy and I want to know how long I should keep her in there, when I should take her out, when I should play with her,etc. Please help ! An example of a schedule would be great, but if not, anything will help. By the way, she will be 8 weeks when I get her.

Congratulations on your new puppy Crate training can be a difficult process, but its definitely worth it for you and your puppy. I’ll give my advice on what worked crate training my dog (he’s five now, but we got him at 10 weeks old!), and then leave a link for the Human Society’s information on crate training.

First off, you’ll want to make sure you have time to be home with your puppy, at least for the first few days, but if possible the first week or two. Secondly, you need to pick the correct sized crate. People frequently assume that its "cruel" to have the dog in a small crate, but reality is, the puppy should have enough room to get in, and circle around and lay down, but not enough room that she could soil one corner of the crate and sleep in the other. Some sort of bedding so she’s comfortable is a must, but make sure its not something she can chew (since puppies do chew). If it is something she could possibly chew, and swallow, observe her in her crate, to prevent the risk of bowel obstructions.

Please take into consideration, that a typical puppy can hold his/her urine for his/her age in months, plus one. So at eight weeks, two months, you’re puppy can hold it for around three hours. Taking this into consideration, I’d really recommend taking her out at least every two hours to start with, more if possible.

A normal schedule may go as follows:

9:00am: She goes outside. If she pees or poops, you give her praise, and you can play with her outside, or inside for a while.

10:00am – 10:05am: Crate time. She will cry, and you will feel the need to run to her. Starting off with just a few minutes of crate time, five or less, gets her used to the crate.

10:05am – 10:45am: Tell her she’s a good girl and immediately take her out. The BEST routine we’ve gotten into, is taking our dog out immediately after he leaves his crate. It has clicked something in his brain, so now he automatically uses the bathroom once he’s out of his crate. She may not go this time, since she did just go an hour before.

10:45-10:50: Crate time. Again, plan for tears. Afterward take her immediately outside for at least another half an hour, a walk if you can.

Repeat this throughout the day. Whenever you feed her (2-3 times a day depending on size) take her out immediately afterward. Keep an eye on her water intake, and take her out after she drinks as well. For the first day, stick to 5-10 minutes in the crate at a time. Work your way up from there, adding 5-10 minutes each day on. Also, you can start by staying in the same room as her in her crate, but you want to pretty quickly move to another room, so she can’t see you.

It is hard, and it will take a few weeks of whining and crying to get used to it, but it makes house breaking so much easier, and now I can just say, "Frankie crate," and he goes right into his crate He actually enjoys sleeping in there!

The crate IS NEVER a punishment. If she has an accident, don’t yell at her and put her in the crate. The crate is a safe place, and the more you treat it like one, the more she’ll want to be in there.

Good luck!

http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/dogs/tips/crate_training.html

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I just got a new puppy and we are trying to potty train him. Hes confined to the tile areas in my house so its easier to clean. However, he hasn’t completely learned how to use the puppy pads. And our tile smells really bad. I mop, mop,mop and I can still smell it after wards. Any suggestions on how to get the smell out. Ive used pine sol, comment, some floor cleaner. IDK how to do it.

Get some Nature’s Miracle and follow the instructions. Normal cleaners are not made for pet messes so you have to use something that is. Nature’s Miracle is awesome.

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You love your dog. But at one time I bet he/she was a bit too much too handle. Training your dog takes time and a whole lot of patience. Any dog owner who’s been through basic dog obedience training can tell just how tough it can be. But, the fact of the matter is, if you don’t start training your dog to be obedient early on, you’re going to end up with a problematic pooch.

Many dog owners will suggest taking your dog to a dog obedience training class. These classes will help you tame your dog and even learn to socialize with other dogs if the training is in a group setting. However, there are ways you can begin to train your dog at home.

Basic Dog Obedience Training Home Tips

Use Your Pet’s Name

To build control and relation with your dog, you need to use his/her name frequently when training and giving commands. This will help build name recognition and strengthen the relationship with you, his/her owner. Even for the most basic commands or activities, use your dog’s name when involved in all activities, even feeding time.

Use a Leash

Leash training involves collaring and leashing your dog. Through the use of a leash, you can teach your dog commands and actions. At first, you want to show your dog the command by positioning your dog accordingly (e.g. placing him/her in the “sit” position). You also want to verbalize the command while positioning. After positioning your dog a few times, say the command and then use the leash to exert force, but not too much. A slight tug on the leash should do. Each time you state the command, use the leash. Work with your dog until he/she demonstrates understanding of the command. When you dog obeys the command correctly, reward him/her with a “good PET NAME” and pet him/her on the head. Leash training doesn’t involve rewarding your pet with treats, as it works against leash training and gives your dog a reason to obey other than just obeying the command..

Use Reward Training

Reward training works similar to leash training except that instead of using a leash to assert the command, you use a reward (e.g. a treat) to coax your dog into obeying. This method of training does show results, however some experts say that this method doesn’t exert the force necessary to teach your dog to obey and also establish the owner/pet relationship.

Be Firm

When training your dog, you need to stand your ground and be firm. It’s easy to give into your cute and cuddly pet, especially if it’s still a puppy, but if you want to train them right, you need to be firm. There’s no need to punish your dog, you just need to be patient and work with your dog as much as possible until he/she understands the command. Work with your dog until the command is followed and obeyed precisely as desired. This means even after your dog has learned the command, you still need to assert a firm command to ensure that your dog won’t forget the command or get into bad habits.

If you want an obedient dog, you need to involve Fido in basic dog obedience training. The best bet is to enroll them into a class, but you can also start training them at home. The earlier you start and the better your obedience training, the better behaved your dog will be.

Jim Waltman
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/how-to-train-a-new-dogpuppy-130981.html

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