What are some tips on housebreaking and training a puppy, specifically a German Shepherd?
The female German Shepherd is 8 weeks old.
We do not use a crate.
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The female German Shepherd is 8 weeks old.
We do not use a crate.
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This has always worked for me:
Feed her and give her some water. Take her outside immediately afterward. Puppies cannot hold their bowels well and usually go right after a feeding. When you see her go, praise her and pat her. Do this consistently with every feeding AND after every nap. Eventually you will see that she heads for the door when she needs to go. Pay attention because she may not scratch at the door or bark, but she may just stand at the door waiting for it to open. Puppy papers do not work, IMO. They attract puppies to tear them to shreds, that’s all.
Getting a crate is a good idea, but if you don’t want to get one opt for something else instead, such as bed, big pillow, or a pile of old blankets. Something for the puppy to call its own. Dogs won’t spoil the area they sleep in.
The best thing to do is take the puppy outside often, especially in the mornings and before bed. If you catch her “in the act” tell her “no”, place her outside and say “potty” several times.
Positive reinforcement is always good, treats are okay every now and then, but you don’t want to spoil her. Verbal praise and a scratch in that favorite spot will do just fine.
Get the crate. Housebreaking is successful when 1) the dog is isolated, not having free-range and roam of a large area, and 2) dogs’ instinct to NOT soil their sleeping quarters, and 3) you know where your pup is; therefore, she doesn’t have a chance of starting the bad habit of pooping/peeing on your carpets. Once the bad habit starts, it is hard to break. You have to get it right the first time to imprint on her ‘this is where you do business’!
The crate is not just for housebreaking, but will also provide a sort of “safe haven” for her. It will last her the rest of her life, so it’s well worth the investment.
Then follow the usual procedures of feeding and watering, then immediately letting her out. Praise and treats, if necessary, when she eliminates outside. Also apply a keyword when she has to go, like ‘potty’, ‘outside’, ‘go pee’, etc. so she can start associating it.
Any time you cannot watch her, she is to be in her crate. If you have to answer the phone, go to the bathroom yourself (and I assume you’re potty-trained too)
…ANYTIME you have to take your eyes off her, she is to be in her crate.
Get the crate! It will save you money in the long run.
Try some of these techniques – a crate is a great tool though!
http://www.dog-obedience-training-review.com/german-shepherd-training.html
Be consistent and always fair!
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crate training works great, never shove their nose in it, give cues like “potty” when outside, praise when task accomplished. Be patient, housebreaking can take up to 4 months
Repetition is key!!
Also taker her outside, anytime you see her sniffing around, anytime you go outside ect ect
One thing that worked for us was we attatched a bell on the door from a string & everytime we took our dog out we would ring the bell. Eventually about after a week or two, anytime he wanted to go out he woudl hit the bell!!! It is a great way to know when your dog has to go out & shepards are really smart so she will pick it up quickly!
Worked for my dalmation!
A crate would be a good idea. If they get into a lot of things while you are gone and the first thing that you would want to do is punish the dog. The dog forgets its wrong doing after about 5 seconds I heard. Best way to train a dog to come to you is use a hallway with all the doors closed. Take the dog out every-time it wakes up and finishes eating to go. We followed our dogs around 24/7 watching their every move so they wouldn’t pee inside. Be careful what you give the dog for toys. If you give him a rawhide bone he’ll think a leather shoe is his toy. If you give the pup a fraid rope to play with the pup will think that anything that looks like that will be ok to chew on. Good luck puppies take a lot of your attention.