Comments on: Hunting Dog – Puppy Training With Patience

By: MadMaxx

MadMaxx — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 08:13:59 +0000

Squeeze him really hard, lol! Try leaving one pile of his poop in the yard and walk him over to it when you take him out. Sometimes dogs just need a little "trigger" to get the ole poop shoot workin!
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By: girlie1921

girlie1921 — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 08:11:59 +0000

HES JUST PICKY ON WHERE HE GOES OR HE MAY BE CONSTIPATED IF WHEN HE IS GOING HE TAKES FOR EVER AND IT LOOKS LIKE HE IS REALY TRYING TRY SWITCING HIS FOOD. BUT IF NOT HES JUST PICKY AND LIKE TO TAKE HIMS TIME
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By: Loollea

Loollea — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 08:09:59 +0000

he should need to #2 about 20 minutes after he eats, he might not need to again before bedtime
walking stimulates dogs to go to the bathroom, so instead of standing in the backyard try walking with him
you are right, he’s worth it, and after just a little investment of your time, he’ll be housetrained for the rest of his life!
Enjoy your puppy!
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long time dog owner

By: Cincinnati Food and Wine Guy

Cincinnati Food and Wine Guy — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 08:07:59 +0000

The whole poop thing is still a mystery to me, too.

However, I find that I have the best luck when I do what the vet told me, which is to take him out precisely 20 minutes after he eats, which is when his system knows it must "make room for the new food" and he’s really wanting to poop.

Since I did this while we were still potty training, I made a big deal out of it when he pooped, complete with praise and treats. He got the idea pretty quickly
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By: hoodoowoman

hoodoowoman — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 08:05:59 +0000

I would praise him a lot for going 2. Also, do you always take him right back in as soon as he is done? He may be holding it to prolong his nightly walk.
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By: Ravenheartwoman

Ravenheartwoman — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 08:03:59 +0000

I’ve raised various breeds of dogs for the past 30 years. I’ve taught all my dogs to go on command. I know that sounds silly, but when you’re traveling to dog shows with 5-10 dogs time is limited. We taught our dogs to "go potty" Those dogs that did both got to sleep out in the motel room, and those that didn’t had to be put in their crate. They got the idea fast. All my dogs go on command, if they indeed need to go. Also don’t pick up all the old piles, sometime taking the dog back to the scene and saying "go potty and good boy" He’ll get the idea fast. Good Luck.
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By: michael m

michael m — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 08:01:59 +0000

take him out right after he eats,that is when he is more likely to go, and when he does praise him and give him a dog treat and he will catch on quickly
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By: J J

J J — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 07:59:59 +0000

I volunteer at a dog shelter and I also noticed that it takes a long time for them to do a #2 outside. Don't know why. If they don't do it after a reasonable length of time, I don't worry about it.
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By: stevewbcanada

stevewbcanada — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 07:57:59 +0000

My puppy was exactly the same — she’s 9 months old now, and still takes her time with it. I find that a bit of a walk/run seems to "stir things up" and make her more ready to go.
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By: maureen a

maureen a — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 07:55:59 +0000

if you watch your puppy he will show signs when he has to go by circling … when you see him do this then take him out… go out and let him go pp then bring him back in and watch … if you see hes restless then its time .. take him out and he will prob go for #2… good luck
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