A dog who is allowed — even unintentionally — to do his business inside may not realize that he needs to ask to go out. It's not necessarily clear to him that outside is the place he needs to be when it's time to poop or pee.
They can't tell us when the time is nigh, and so have to rely on us to know when to let them out to do their business to avoid accidents in the house. But, how often do dogs need to pee?
The waiting game
Take him to the door, but don't open it until he barks of his own accord. Be patient, it won't take long for him to realize what he needs to do. Once he starts barking each time, you can stop giving him treats. If he doesn't bark on his own, return to the previous step for a few more days.
Ignore the dog. Don't talk to or play with her, don't yell at her and don't point out any poop. Just walk back and forth, and don't make a big deal about anything. Dogs can be easily distracted and love to get attention, so if you give her attention, she'll never figure it out!
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.
Scolding or praising at this point will only reinforce your dog's belief that he needs to submit to you by peeing. Praise him for good peeing behavior. This goes for all types of inappropriate urinating behavior. Clicker training.
Having bells on the door is one of the easiest and best ways to teach a dog to alert you when they need to go out because it's a completely separate behavior from anything else your dog does. It's a unique sound so you won't miss your dog's request.
No, both males and female puppies are the same when it comes to potty-training. There is no difference in their gender. Some dogs are easier to potty-train than others, but this mostly comes down to size and breed.
Punishment does not teach your dog (or cat) what to do instead of scratch furniture, bark, dig, etc. Squirting your dog with a water bottle may stop the behavior temporarily. However, this punishment teaches your dog to practice the undesired behavior when you and the water bottle are not present.
In my experience, there are usually two possible reasons for this behavior. The first is that the dog asks, but the person doesn't notice, misreads the communication or doesn't act quickly enough. The second may be that the dog has unintentionally been allowed to have accidents in the house.
Speak or Paw
Wait for them to make eye contact with you, then get them excited to go out. Ask something along the lines of “You need to go potty?” then wait. In just a few seconds, your dog should get impatient and vocalize (either by whining or barking) or paw at the door to be let out.
3. Never Punish Her. While you should never punish your puppy for peeing in the house, it's especially important that you don't punish her for an accident that happened while you were out. Dogs only have three to five seconds to make an association between an action and a reward or punishment.
While not going can be a sign of a health issue, this isn't always the case. Some dogs may purposely hold in their business to either prolong time outdoors or simply because of a change in their routine. Loud noises, other animals, or unfamiliar humans near their area of choice may temporarily throw them off.
A dog who is stressed may tense up making it more difficult to express. If your dog's abdomen muscles are tense, try a simple massage to release their muscle tension. Remember expressing your dog's bladder has to be done numerous times throughout the day, the experience needs to become a part of your daily routine.
It typically takes 4-6 months for a puppy to be fully house trained, but some puppies may take up to a year. Size can be a predictor. For instance, smaller breeds have smaller bladders and higher metabolisms and require more frequent trips outside. Your puppy's previous living conditions are another predictor.
All dogs are different, and some may be able to go longer than others without relieving themselves. However, a general guideline is that adult canines between one and seven years old can hold their urine for between six and eight hours. Of course, several factors impact this.
Not all dogs are house trained
Luckily, in most cases, house-training an adult dog is quite simple and new habits can be taught quickly. However, it does require time and patience, and if you want your dog to do well you need to make sure you are dedicated.
Don't punish or scold them for submissive urination. This will only make the problem worse. If your dog is extremely fearful, ask your vet about medications that may help during the retraining process.
There are two main reasons your puppy cries in his crate: He needs to go to the bathroom, or he wants attention. If your puppy just went to the bathroom but is still crying, comfort him by gently and quietly reassuring him with your voice, or quietly sitting by the crate until he falls asleep.
Puppies Have Poor Bladder Control
Some puppies pee whenever they get excited. That might be when greeting beloved people, during playtime, or while getting pats and cuddles. If your puppy thinks it's emotionally wonderful, their bladder empties.
This isn't because it understands that the act of peeing inside is 'wrong', but because it links the puddle in the house to the owner's angry mood. The dog is scared and may already be hiding, shaking, ducking away in a corner, etc. This is not a feeling of guilt, but fear and confusion.
Kidney and liver damage, fatigue, fever, vomiting, skin burns, and diarrhea are just a few of the problems caused by the harmful pathogens present in your furbaby's pee. If your skin comes in contact with your dog's pee while cleaning, simply wash the area right away with running water and soap.
Do: Watch the Clock. Give your puppy 15 minutes to do his business. If nothing happens, put him in his crate for another 15 minutes before trying again. If it's first thing in the morning, he will need to do both #1 and #2—so if he only urinates, return him to his crate for 15 minutes and try again.