Dog Health Questions: Any tips on dog training?

Me and my family just a new 5 month old mixed shephard and terrior. We got some puppy pads for him to use.. but he doesnt really use them. We don't have a doggy door.. and our backyard has no grass areas and a pool. He ate about 10 minutes ago.. and peed right after under the kitchen table.

Any tips or helpful info you could tell me about dog training and getting to go to the bathroom outside? Thank you.

The Evolution of Dog Training

Recommended Answer:
Crate Training!

Morning- let out of crate to go straight out to potty.
If he doesn't potty, put him back in for 10 minutes max and then let him straight back out.
Once he goes, feed him breakfast and put him back in his crate.
1 hour later let him straight out to potty.
Nothing, back in for 10 minutes.
Afterwards he can come into the house for play time.
Every hour during playtime, let him out where he is to potty.
Max playtime-3hrs or 1hr long walk
Right before going back into the crate, potty time.
Let him sleep.
Wake up- out to potty.
Nothing, back in for 10 minutes.
Come back in to eat lunch.
Wait 1 hr, then out to potty.
Nothing, comes in for 10.
Playtime/ long walk.
Potty walk every hour during play.
Back in for dinner.
Take away water for the night after eating.
Wait 1 hr, then out to potty.
A bit more play time before bed.
Last time out to potty should be as late as possible.

It is a lot, but trust me it will be worth it.

Dog Training - A Fun Activity

• If you don't have a yard to go in then you should walk him every 30 minutes or so just until you get his schedule down. After he has a schedule you probably will only have to take him out a few times a day. Just remember that every dog should have at least 45 minutes of good exercise a day! Keep it up.


• The sites listed below may be able to help you.