new puppy!! house training tips?

[mooseknuckle]

Hey folks, get our new puppy on friday, the breeder has begun some house training, but likely be some work on our part. 8 week old border collie.

Been reading and searching the net, lots of info out there. Just thought id get some real world insight from the fine folks of AO.

so any tips, tricks, and advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

[drhu22]

I recommend feeding him large servings of home made chili con carne.

[YYC338]

Originally Posted by mooseknuckle

Hey folks, get our new puppy on friday, the breeder has begun some house training, but likely be some work on our part. 8 week old border collie.

Been reading and searching the net, lots of info out there. Just thought id get some real world insight from the fine folks of AO.

so any tips, tricks, and advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

Got a 10 week old Australian Shepard this summer (same family as yours - white footed herders). House trained very quickly. Just take outside every 1/2hr or so and use the words: potty potty. Treat reward generously when the business is done.

They're a smart breed, they'll pick up on it very quickly. My Aussie had it down in a couple of days and have only had a couple of accidents since.

Also be observant to their body language and activity. You can usually tell when they're looking for a spot, so to speak. If you can pick up on that and get them outside and give the command and reward, you should be well on your way.

If your lucky and the breeder had started crate training, they won't want to do their business in their crate so they will make it through the night very quickly.

[Au revoir, Gopher]

For training a house pet, I recommend the book How to Raise a Puppy You Can Live With

Two tips

1) Teach them that "Come" means you want to touch their collar. That way, if you want to leash them you avoid the game of them jumping away when you reach down with the leash.

2) Be consistent. Use one command for one action. The command is "Come", not "come-on", "come-here", "here", "get-over-here-you-good-for-nothing-son-of-a....".

I have that problem with my wife (no, not teaching her commands), she wants to talk to the dog and expects the dog to figure out what she wants. Then she gets frustrated when the dog doesn't do what she wants.

ARG

[josey]

I don't have a dog but I keep this book on my wish list:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/186...0WQR7224&psc=1
Supposedly not only a great book for puppy training but also leadership in general. Might be something to check out.

[mooseknuckle]

Originally Posted by josey

I don't have a dog but I keep this book on my wish list:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/186...0WQR7224&psc=1
Supposedly not only a great book for puppy training but also leadership in general. Might be something to check out.

Purchased!! Thank you.

[josey]

Originally Posted by Au revoir, Gopher

For training a house pet, I recommend the book How to Raise a Puppy You Can Live With

Two tips

1) Teach them that "Come" means you want to touch their collar. That way, if you want to leash them you avoid the game of them jumping away when you reach down with the leash.

2) Be consistent. Use one command for one action. The command is "Come", not "come-on", "come-here", "here", "get-over-here-you-good-for-nothing-son-of-a....".

I have that problem with my wife (no, not teaching her commands), she wants to talk to the dog and expects the dog to figure out what she wants. Then she gets frustrated when the dog doesn't do what she wants.

ARG

I agree with being consistent. Most important thing ever.
Any pet or livestock can be trained with that. Even our cat (which supposedly can't be trained) knows our routine very well. He listens to his name, knows where to drop mice and other stuff he catches, etc.

[mooseknuckle]

Very good so far!! thank you, thank you, tha k you!! 1 more sleep!!

[elkhunter11]

On the recommendation of my breeder, for the first week, I woke up twice every night to take my pup out at 1 and 4am every night. For the ext two weeks, I switched to one time at 3am. By the fourth week , my pup was making it through the night without issue, and within a month, accidents were rare.

[mooseknuckle]

Thank you all very much. Very, very helpul tips, hints, etc. This is Nova. And i havent been this excited since my kids were born. I just want to do it right!! thank you again everybody.

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[kinwahkly]

Make sure pup is confined to a smaller area in the house, show pup where you would it to go outside, I've always used a simple '' Hurry "" command, always take outside after a sleep or nap and minutes after drinking and or feeding, watch water intake after 7 or 8 pm as they dont want to have a full bladder going to bed, they are going to mess up in the house, its part of being a puppy, be consistent, dont get angry, lots of praise and consistency and they will get it, dont rub their faces in the Feces, it doesn't work, . Good luck .

[Howard Hutchinson]

Originally Posted by mooseknuckle

Thank you all very much. Very, very helpul tips, hints, etc. This is Nova. And i havent been this excited since my kids were born. I just want to do it right!! thank you again everybody.

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Holy crow!! What a little gem you've got there. Wonderful!!

Yes, once Nova get the hang of it, she'll be perfect.

Once again, beautiful little puppy,

[Bigwoodsman]

Congrats on the new pooch!

Lots of good advice here.

Be consistent, and concise in your training commands. Practice the KISS rule, keep in mind you are the last S in this rule not the dog. Lots of praise for the good things they do, and do not d'well on the bad.

BW

[bucksnbears]

Originally Posted by Bigwoodsman

Congrats on the new pooch!

Lots of good advice here.

Be consistent, and concise in your training commands. Practice the KISS rule, keep in mind you are the last S in this rule not the dog. Lots of praise for the good things they do, and do not d'well on the bad.

BW

Best post yet!
You let a dog " ring a bell" or bark when they gotta go, that's some wrong chit!
We have dogs to please us, not the other way!

Firm and no compromise. Just like raising kids.

[mooseknuckle]

Almost 1 week update folks. I think we were fortunate in getting a really smart puppy (border collie) as she is doing great in my mind. With scheduling the meals we have her poop schedule down pat! Lots of praise and a treat when she goes outside does business. I did break down a bit and put her kennel in our bedroom, shes much calmer when someone is wiyhin sight, and allows me to hear her wine... 1-3 times a night and out she goes. The bigger issue is chewing, which was expected. Stay on kids to pick up their toys and stuff! Purchased a rawhide type stick (non odour) or they stink bad. And she loves it and stays away from the shoes alot better. So far i think we are doing good? Yesterday was the first full day accident free!! and i gotta say its helped my fat butt too, getting out for a walk 2-3 times a day is great!!

I want to thank everyone for the great tips!! and i will update again in another week or so.

[mooseknuckle]

Well shes home!! good first day, 4 for 5. one accicdent. Lots of praise doing great. Thank you again everyone for the tips. So happy to have the new addition.

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[omega50]

Congrats on pup.Will follow some of the posted advice when I pick up our new Cocker pup early January

[mooseknuckle]

Going really well, 2 accidents in 48hrs. Not bad. She really loves the snow!! wifes away for the weekend. This puppy is a great snuggly replacement. Kids are on cloud 9. My daughter spent a few hours with her yesterday and it would appear she now "comes" and "sits" on command. So far so good. Off for another walk!!

[Sashi]

EVERY time the puppy barked I put it out side, It very soon learned that if it had to go , all it had to do was bark to get our attention.

[kinwahkly]

The more time you spend with the pup and continue positive reinforcement the easier it gets, show the pup what you want and be consistent.