House training advice needed!

I dont know what training pads are ??? . But just remember pups are pups and they can have accidents..Dont go rubbing their nose in it or smacking..After every meal and when you think of it take the pup to the place where you want it to go...When it does praise for good behaviour..Be patient and consistant..Good Luck.

We use training pads and they are great. We live in a condo and it is not fair to make her wait all day and then wait longer while we get her leash and then wait for the elevator and then wait until we get to the park. She was trained on pads and then later outdoors. She has no problem using either her pads or the park. She is about 4 and a half months. It is important to keep a schedule and remember that they tend to go within about ten minutes after they eat.

Have a SCHDEULE for your puppy! That way, he always knows when it's time for potty. Crate training is AWESOME in house training, as your puppy will not want to mess where he sleeps and relaxes. Size in the cage is VERY IMPORTANT. The cage should only be large enough for your pooch to sit, stand, lay down, and turn. He's just going to be sleeping and relaxing in their, so there's no need for any bigger. Plus, the cozy size makes the pup feel safe. Don't yell at pup unless you catch him in the act. He is still young, so you've got that on your side! Keep his schedule the same on the weekends as well as the weekdays. Take him out at these times: First thing in the morning after he gets out of his cage After eating meals After a play session Right before being put into cage Taking him out at these times will help to prevent accidents. Give LOTS OF PRAISE when he piddles or poops in the right place. If you have a backyard, don't just let him out their on his own! Take him out on a leash so that you can watch him, and so that you can differentiate between outside play time and potty time. Using a command also helps (Especially if it's snowing out and you just wanna get back inside!) Say something such as "Hit it" or "Do it" whenever your pup is doing his business. Eventually, you will just have to say it and the dog will know it's time for business!!! I have used the puppy pads, but I only recommend those if you intend to leave your dog for long periods of time in a fairly small enclosed area. You train your dog to pads just like you train him to go outside - by taking him to that spot at the above times. My pup is trained to pads and to outside (he is only 9 lbs, so if it's too cold out or too hot out or if he's really gotta go, he has another option. Good luck! Let me know if you need any more advice! Crate training is really the way to go! By preventing accidents, it makes training easier. Train him to love his crate by putting all of his toys in their with the door open, feeding him in their with the door open or closed, and throwing treats in their and saying "Get in your cage!" Treats should be kibble sized, and small enough to eat in one quick bit (you just want to give him a taste) Before you know it, he will go into his cage on his own! NEVER leave your pup to just run around your house. Keep him in his crate if you can not watch him. You may want to wait a week or two to start crating him, since he is really young still.