Dog Health Questions: Dog training question please help?

how do you train a 3 year old pitt bull who has never had any traing except potty training but it doesnt really matter cuz she potties in house for attention.....

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Your dog does not potty in the house for attention, it potties in the house because it has not been trained otherwise. Dogs do not have "alterior motives". The dog goes in the house simply because it needs to go and has not been trained to indicate it needs to go out. Dogs don't chew because they are mad at you for leaving, they chew because they are bored or stressed.

The easiest way for you to learn how to train the dog is to take the dog to obedience classes. You can also pick up a few books as well. I would strongly suggest The Other End of the Leash by Patricia McConnell for you.

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• She doesnt potty in the house for attention. Like the other poster said, she has never been taught how to potty outside the right way. You need to treat her like a puppy and keep her in a crate or on a leash at all times. Take her out every hour and when she does her business have treats handy and reward with lots of praise and treat. If she goes in the house, unless you catch her in midstream, do not correct. During midstream, a loud verbal correction such as "AAANNNT" should stop her, then take her out immediately... do not scold her. If you dont catch the act, clean it up and get a good enzyme cleaner to get rid of the odor otherwise you will never be able to potty train her if she smells her scent there.
  
  First you need to teach her how to sit... this is easy with treats... while the dog is standing hold the treat close but above the nose and push back above her head so she will automatically plop down to get the treat... when she sits, tell her "good girl" and reward with treat. Then do this again, and use the word "sit" with the same motions... do this over and over until you dont have to move the treat over her head and just use the command sit and still reward though.
  
  Once you got that down, or in the mean time... enroll for basic obedience training at your local petsmart. The classes are cheap compared to others and effective. And go from there. Do not ever yell, scold, use physical punishment with her. She does not yet know what you expect from her. It is your job to teach her that. if you do not know how, then you must pay for help.
  
  I would have recommended against getting a pitbull if this is your first dog that you have to train. However, if you have the time, money and patience it can be very rewarding experience. Working on the leash is going to be the hardest part probably... these animals are super strong and since this dog has never been taught even to sit, I can only imagine she has never been walked before. You dont want to take her out for walks or meeting new people for a couple of weeks. She will get overly stimulated and confused. She needs to know your the boss. Please read up on Nothing in life is free... much necessary with this powerful breed.
  
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• She potties in the house because she's never been taught NOT to. I don't believe dogs "think" and come up with a plan that if they poop, they will get more attention. Dogs don't plan like that. Other than that there are others on this site that can give you specific tips.


• Go to this web sight there is a famous animal trainer on animal planet named Cesar. If any one can help you he can. www.cesarsway.com


• Training classes. Get the private ones it will be better with your dog.


• Obedience classes.
  Ask a local vet, shelter or groomer.