#dog potty training

[fbwzoo]

My good girl 💙 I cannot get over how smart she is & how far she's come. 9 months living outside, over a year using potty pads inside with fosters & for another month or two with us.

And yet, she's picked up the outside potty routine so well. Yesterday when I got home, she had to go so badly that she ran straight out into the run before I got the yard gate open, and peed for like 30 seconds.

But she'd held it all day, no accidents! And Jack had been worried she might poop inside bc he wasn't sure she went after breakfast. But nope!! We've had a fair share of accidents to clean up over the past 6 months, but considering where she's coming from.... she's really done amazing with it.

#fbw rambles #my pets #Emma pup #rescue dog #dog potty training #hell she's doing better than Spring at this rate #but to be fair we didn't do a great job with confining him while he learned #bc Addy went nuts over it #so he still potties in the garage maybe a quarter of the time #sigh #rainy days and cold days continue to be the biggest challenge for both of them

[puppyexpressions]

How to Keep a House Clean with Dogs

Whether you have a rambunctious puppy with muddy paws who’s laser-focused on shredding toys or a sedate senior with incontinence issues, dealing with major dog messes means constant cleanup. Having the right dog gadgets and products makes it easier to handle this never-ending task.

1. Keep floors clean with dogs: Proper training can help

Working with your dog on basic house training from the get-go can go a long way in keeping your house clean and cut down on daily cleanup chores. All dogs need to understand there are no-go pee and poop zones indoors and be trained to go outdoors or use designated pee pads. 

2. Neutralize dog pee, poop and diarrhea stains and odors

Apart from inappropriate peeing, diarrhea and vomiting top the list of dog messes. The key to dog-related clean up is not only removing the stains, but also neutralizing the odors completely. Dogs have such great olfactory senses, they can smell odors that pet parents can’t and often return to mark these locations.

3. Keep muddy paws clean

Muddy paws can be a daily problem. Wipe a dog’s feet after a rigorous playtime or an outdoor adventure. Even a walk in the park can bring dust and dirt inside. Use a damp paper towel or specially formulated paw wipes.

Here are a few ways to clean dog paws:

PupMate Paw Cleaner

Earth Rated Dog Grooming Wipes

Clean Paws Drying Mitt

4. Set up no-go zones for your dog

Putting up dog gates is a great way to limit canine cleanup. Depending on the floor coverings in the home, dog gates can go a long way in maintaining a clean environment, especially carpeted areas.

5. Limit items your dog can shred and destroy

Empty trashcans or keep them covered. Put items away and out of your dog’s reach. If your dog is a shredder, limit stuffed items like throw cushions. Dogs left home alone are most likely to shred things as a result of loneliness and boredom. Investing in flat toys that are free of stuffing will also limit the mess.

6. Stop the dog hair everywhere

Good and regular grooming is the greatest defense to curbing loose dog hair all over the floors and furniture. Consider brushing your dog as quality time with household benefits.

House cleaning tips for dog owners

Have a dog cleanup kit at the ready; the sooner a household mess is tackled, the better.

Stock up on cleaning products such as Rocco & Roxie Stain & Odor Eliminator.   It removes strong urine odor and urine stains from carpet, fabric and upholstery. Its bacterial cleaning formulation creates enzymes that continue working when you can no longer see any marks so that dogs are less likely to return to these spots.

For bigger messes such as poop and diarrhea, Sprinkle & Sweep , made from highly porous volcanic rock works to absorb the mess and odor. Cover the mess and then sweep it all away.

A powerful cordless vacuum cleaner is easy to grab and use anywhere and everywhere.

For dogs of all ages left along for lengthy periods, a strategically placed absorbent pee pad, like these Amazon Basics Leak Proof Pads, can go a long way in keeping floors clean.

Limiting household messes means you can spend more quality time playing with your dog.

Final tip for curbing pet messes: Don’t doggie shame for Instagram

We’ve all seen those photos and videos of dogs looking guilty and being berated by a pet parent after making a major mess in the home.

Don’t do it. Dogs don’t understand punishment. And, if you take it too far, you could be setting your dog up for a behavioral issue resulting in more peeing or inappropriate pooping when punished.

#dog cleanup #dog housetraining #dog care #dog potty training #dog mess

[jacky93sims]

Indoor Dog Potty Pad Functional for The Sims 2

This is a 4to2 conversion from Ravasheen, low poly. Dogs can use this mat to empty their bladder, even in an autonomous way (like cats with the litter). After 24 hours some flies and stink will come out from the mat so I suggest you to clean it :D Sims will clean it also autonomously like they do for the pet beddings. Found in Pet section of Buy Mode.

DOWNLOAD HERE

I made also an "infinite" version of this pad; sims don't have to clean it because there is not a dirty state. I also added an invisible recolor for this one. It has its own Guid so you can have both in your game.

DOWNLOAD INFINITE VERSION HERE

#sims 2 cc #the sims 2 #sims 2 download #ts2 #the sims 2 cc #ts2 download #4to2 #4to2 conversion #cute #sims 2 objects #functional #sims 2 pets #pets #dog #dog mat #potty pad #potty training #indoor #buy mode

[foldingfittedsheets]

Welcome home to our new puppy boy, Wyvern. He’s four months old, the muttiest mutt, they shipped him to my state from Oklahoma.

#ramblies #he’s so far pretty intelligent but not thoroughly potty trained? #we don’t actually know but he hasn’t gone to the bathroom and it makes me nervous #he can’t have a bath for a few days and he’s pretty Dog Smells #but on a short walk he started walking on leash much better after a short walk #wyvern the pup

[courtchip]

Raw - Dec. 30th, 1996

#bret hart #wwe #wwf #* #flashing gif cw #i already edited out the big flashes but the little ones i couldnt kill im sorry i know theyre bad they hurt me as well #anyways. face of a man who has the patience of a guy who has potty trained many dogs #sir u should be mad u shouldnt be cheesin. whatever #also dont @ me for 90s posting im doin way less than i could be doin

[is-the-owl-video-cute]

Did you see the part where Meg was annoyed that only dogs can be qualified to be service medical dogs? lol guess she's mad a bird can't be a service cardic arrest animal. Once again pulled up the "people think only DOGS can be trained to do this!!! How dare they!!!" *grumbling about mammalian bias* argument. I'm sorry Meg but your fucking bird or a rabbit cannot be a service animal for the blind or anything that dogs have be bred to do

me when they won’t let my service crocodile into Walmart:

#Dogs are favored because they have been domesticated for thousands of years and selectively bred for extremely specific behaviors #they also have heightened hearing and smell that can allow them to detect certain medical emergencies early #and because a dog can be predictably trained to not attack someone #yes you can train a Komodo dragon to perform a lot of what is asked of dogs #but as a wild animal guess what #they are more likely to attack someone because they are more likely to perceive normal human behavior as a threat #and even domesticated non-mammals just generally aren’t built for a lot of what a service animal needs #what would a service pigeon do for you exactly #and even if it could do something to help you it’s still a pigeon and if you take it outside there is a very present chance #of a hawk plucking it off your shoulder as dinner #generally don’t need to worry about a golden retriever being carried away by eagles #not to mention dogs being able to be potty trained which. Many animals cannot reliably be #even rodents and other small mammals can’t generally since they don’t have voluntary bladder control

[fayeandknight]

This post is about teaching potty on cue for dogs.

Tagging @ringchollyandfriends

Potty on cue is one of the first things I teach, but it's still applicable to older dogs. I used a mark and reward method for this.

Things you need: a clear marker that means the dog did the right thing and will get paid for it and something the dogs finds valuable as a reward.

For a marker I use both a clicker and the word yes. These are paid 100% of the time. If you already have marker you use great. If not, take a few training reps to condition it. Easiest way is to have the dog do something simple they already know how to do and introduce the marker that way. For example cue the dog to sit, mark, and reward. Rinse and repeat until the dog understands the marker.

Start with times you know your dog is most likely to go to the bathroom when taken outside. When they go mark and reward. Do this consistently until you feel the dog understands that going to the bathroom outside is what's being rewarded.

Name your cue. I personally use "potty" but it can be whatever you want. Right before they are about to go say the cue. When they go, mark and reward. Again, consistency is key. How long you do this depends on the dog and how fast they pair the verbal cue with the action.

Next put it on cue. I typically do this by taking the dog when they most likely need to go, but not urgently. I say the cue while they're sniffing but not having displayed literal about to go signs. As soon as they go, mark and reward. In the beginning I give a lead time and so may wait a few minutes for them to go after being given the cue. If I've given the cue and they don't go within a reasonable time, we go back inside and the dog goes in the crate or a confined area I know they won't have an accident in. Wait five minutes, then bring them back out and cue again.

Once they have it on cue I use it to make sure the dog relieves themself before going into a space I definitely don't want them going to the bathroom. For instance if we're going into a building I'll have the dog go right before we enter.

The other thing I do, specifically for males who pee multiple times before being empty, is give them ample time to sniff and go outside. I also watch them carefully for signs that they are looking to go again and hustle them outside. This builds a history of them knowing I'm going to take them out to go.

For example - I get to agility class fifteen minutes early and let Forte sniff around, pee on everything (within reason) and poop before going inside to class. After his first run we go back outside so he can pee again. There are times when we run twice in a row so he's technically not going outside after his first run. But he is conditioned to know that he'll taken outside once we leave the ring. This has lead to no marking or inappropriate peeing in the ring, even when another dog does it in the run before us or he runs after a BIS has been on the course.

Hopefully this is helpful. Feel free to ask questions.

#dogblr #dog training #potty on cue #this is one of my most used cues #whether it helps prevent inappropriate marking in the ring #or accidents while out training/working #it's so helpful #also great for times when the weather is bad and i want the dog to go quickly so we can go back inside #just all around useful

[seabeck]

On top of $850 for a mutt what the hell is this description

#'we won't say our dogs are potty trained' EXCUSE ME? #a few posts down is an actual puppy for $200 #wtf #pissfingers

[canon-gabriel-quotes]

the 5 gnomes are coming to pee in you 🥰

you guys were sniffing yesterday and now youre pissing all over the place

wait a second........ ARE YOU GUYS... PUPPIES?

#that explains all the barking too #i figured it out #im so Smart #You need to be potty trained. #i have a feeling i am going to regret this one. prove me wrong #behave yourselves #ask #asks #non voice post #gnomes is dogs? much to think about

[kangals]

Try litter box training too? I litter boxed my dog and it was a godsend for especially rainy days/ the occasional snow day(my dog won’t go out in the rain). You can find litter tray/ open boxes with higher walls.

i am definitely not litter training what is soon going to be a 70lb dog haha. I don’t mind putting on a coat and taking my dogs out in the rain, it’s just one of the parts of dog-ownership I accept having to deal with. we’ll get through it fine! I do know some small/toy breeds that use litter happily, but it’s never been an appealing option for me.

#not trying to be snarky bc I do appreciate you offering! But that’s a solid no from me lol #I refuse to even use potty pad training I am all-in on having dogs go outside every time from day 1 #Boone could pee for literally 40-seconds plus at a time and the mental image of containing that in a box. horrific.

[golden-girl-daisy]

“But I’m so cute how could I have been the one to pee on your bed and on the floor and on the tile and poop on Leia’s bed and poop on the floor today?”

#Pippa #dog #puppy #pembroke welsh corgi #corgi #7 months is the worst age for puppies #girl please stop regressing on your potty training #also every single one was right after being outside for a while and playing instead of going #if I were a puppy I would simply go potty and then play outside #rip to them but I’m different

[puppyexpressions]

How to Potty Train Puppies

House training your dog or puppy requires patience, commitment and lots of consistency. Accidents are part of the process, but if you follow these basic house training guidelines, you can get the newest member of your family on the right track.

To potty train your puppy, establish a routine

Puppies do best on a regular schedule. 

The schedule teaches them that there are times to eat, times to play and times to do their business. Typically, a puppy can control their bladder one hour for every month of age. So if your puppy is 2 months old, they can hold it for about two hours. Don't go longer than this between bathroom breaks or they’re likely to have an accident.

Take your puppy outside frequently—at least every two hours—and immediately after they wake up, during and after playing, and after eating or drinking.

Pick a bathroom spot outside, and always take your puppy (on a leash) to that spot. 

While your puppy is relieving themselves, use a specific word or phrase that you can eventually use before they go to remind them what to do. Take them out for a longer walk or some playtime only after they have eliminated.

Reward your puppy every time they eliminate outdoors. 

Praise or give treats—but remember to do so immediately after they’ve finished, not after they come back inside. This step is vital, because rewarding your dog for going outdoors is the only way to teach what's expected of them. Before rewarding, be sure they’re finished. Puppies are easily distracted and if you praise too soon, they may forget to finish until they’re back in the house.

Put your puppy on a regular feeding schedule. 

What goes into a puppy on a schedule comes out of a puppy on a schedule. Depending on their age, puppies may need to be fed two or three times a day. Feeding your puppy at the same times each day will make it more likely that they'll eliminate at consistent times as well, making house training easier for both of you.

Pick up your puppy's water dish about two and a half hours before bedtime to reduce the likelihood that they'll need to relieve themselves during the night. Most puppies can sleep for approximately seven hours without needing a bathroom break. If your puppy does wake you up in the night, don't make a big deal of it; otherwise, they will think it is time to play and won't want to go back to sleep. Turn on as few lights as possible, don't talk to or play with your puppy, take them out to the spot where they relieve themselves and then return them to bed.

Supervise your puppy

Don't give your puppy an opportunity to soil in the house; keep an eye on them whenever they’re indoors.

Tether your puppy to you or a nearby piece of furniture with a six-foot leash if you are not actively training or playing. Watch for signs that your puppy needs to go out. Some signs are obvious, such as barking or scratching at the door, squatting, restlessness, sniffing around or circling. When you see these signs, immediately grab the leash and take them outside to their bathroom spot. If they eliminate, praise them and reward with a treat.

Keep your puppy on leash in the yard. During the house training process, your yard should be treated like any other room in your house. Give your puppy some freedom in the house and yard only after they become reliably house trained.

When you can't supervise, confine

When you're unable to watch your puppy at all times, restrict them to an area small enough that they won't want to eliminate there.

The space should be big enough to comfortably stand, lie down and turn around. You can use a portion of a bathroom or laundry room blocked off with baby gates.

Or you may want to crate train your puppy. If your puppy has spent several hours in confinement, you'll need to take them directly to their bathroom spot as soon as you return.

Mistakes happen

Expect your puppy to have a few accidents in the house—it's a normal part of house training. Here's what to do when that happens:

Without a lot of drama, immediately take them to their outside bathroom spot. Praise your pup and give a treat if they finish there.

Don't punish your puppy for eliminating in the house. If you find a soiled area, just clean it up. Rubbing your puppy's nose in it, taking them to the spot and scolding them or any other punishment will only make them afraid of you or afraid to eliminate in your presence. Punishment will do more harm than good.

Clean the soiled area thoroughly. Puppies are highly motivated to continue soiling in areas that smell like urine or feces.

It's extremely important that you use these supervision and confinement procedures to minimize the number of accidents. If you allow your puppy to eliminate frequently in the house, they'll get confused about where they’re supposed to go, which will prolong the house training process.

Make plans for when you're away

If you have to be away from home more than four or five hours a day, this may not be the best time for you to get a puppy. Instead, you may want to consider an older house-trained dog who can wait for your return. If you already have a puppy and must be away for long periods of time, you may need to:

Arrange for someone, such as a responsible neighbor or a professional pet sitter, to take them for bathroom breaks.

Alternatively, train them to eliminate in a specific place indoors. Be aware, however, that doing this can prolong the process of house training. Teaching your puppy to eliminate on newspaper may create a life-long surface preference, meaning that even as an adult they may eliminate on any newspaper lying around the living room.

If you plan to paper-train, confine them to an area with enough room for a sleeping space, a playing space and a separate place to eliminate. In the designated elimination area, use either pet pee pads, newspapers (cover the area with several layers of newspaper) or a sod box. To make a sod box, place sod in a container such as a child's small, plastic swimming pool. You can also find dog litter products at a pet supply store.

If you have to clean up an accident outside the designated elimination area, put the soiled rags or paper towels inside that area afterward to help your puppy recognize the scented area as the place where they are supposed to eliminate.

#potty training puppies #housetraining puppies #house training #puppies #dog potty training #new puppies #housetraining #potty training

[theotherendcomics]

Always pick after your dog. That’s the moral, I guess 

#dog person #dog potty #potty training #well meaning #bathroom humor #dog comics

[border-collie]

New drinking game: join a breed specific dog group and then do a shot when someone complains that their puppy is doing puppy things

#'my puppy isn't potty trained at 12 weeks old 😡' #'my puppy keeps chewing on things 😡' #'my herding dog is herding my smaller dogs 😡'

[smolsleepyfox]

Opened the door to a neighbor wanting to ask a question and found another neighbor's dog, soaked and dirty and in the best mood a Golden Retriever can be in. I gave her some snacks, but assumed the neighbors would be around the corner soon, because this dog has the recall training of a deaf snail. They didn't.

The kicker: Not only is this not the first time she escaped, she wasn't even in the garden but inside the house. She could have gone everywhere. But instead she came to our door, because we've been giving her treats since she was a puppy.

#she's a lovely dog but they didn't bother training her past going potty outside just like with the last one #the father doesn't let her off leash or even sniff around leashed when they're out. why do y'all have a dog???

[whippetcrimes]

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#just heard back from the breeder i put a puppy application in with and. am pre excited #she's out of town so we'll talk more next week but #seems promising. and we're vaguely staying in the family #we met at the reunion. her dog is Misty's dad and she was impressed with Misty #sooo.... tbd #I'm hoping at some point next year or maybe early 2025. a summer pup would be nice #i didn't love potty training in the snow #anyways hearing back is big news because i initially messaged through their website in October and never heard anything #so my follow up that i sent last week getting a response is nice #i think the website just hasn't been updated because she's responded to things i and mistys littermates have said in the group chat #anyways anyways anyways.... the bf is just like. nothing's even happening yet why are you excited #so obviously i have to share excitement to tumblr