Help with Housebreaking a 4-1/2 Month Old Puppy.

Hi J.,
Congratulations on your new addition! Our healthy new puppy had a bladder infection so I would definitely have that checked out as one writer suggested. I think there may have been a little blood in the urine - you could call and ask your vet what to look for before taking her in. Also, I highly highly recommend two awesome books on training/raising puppies and dogs. Both are by the Monks of New Skete. One is called The Art of Raising a Puppy and the other is How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend. They helped us immensely. Their approach is right on and they not only raise world class shepherds but take in "problem dogs" and retrain them, so they know what they're doing. Good luck to you. It does get better!

Hi J.,
If the very frequent urination continues, I would definitely take her to your vet and have a urinalysis done to rule out the possibility of a bladder infection. Young puppies (especially females) get bladder infections VERY commonly. There may be a medical reason for her accidents.
Hope this helps,
A.

Hi J.
Congradulations on your new puppy!!
I can give you lots of tips if you want to give me a call, I'm not the best with typing so it would take me forever to type the suggestions.I have worked with animals for almost 20 years now, so I have lots of experience and would be glad to help.My bus # is ###-###-####.
the first thing to start with is she should only be allowed in one room, she should not be in all the rooms of the house she is too young.
V.

I think you are doing the right things, but will just take a little longer. Maybe try to shorten the free times a bit until she catches on. The Loved Dog method is good. She's still young...just keep working on it. Possibly after taking her out, bring her in for 5 minutes then take her out again to eliminate the "extra peeing" she does.

J.:

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warmly,

P.
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even if you have a fenced in backyard, your dog needs to be walked. he/she will eliminate several times on his walk, probably close to 5 times depending on how far you go. after the 5th or so time you will see your dog trying to pee more but finally nothing will come out:) also, there might be some other animal that peed in the house that your dog is trying to make his territory. so go buy some urine odor eliminater at a pet store and spray on the spot. that should help too, but most importantly, the walk will help.

Our puppy is almost 7 months, so I feel your pain. The bell works as long as you ring it everytime you go out. We got it at the pet store in the bird or cat dept. The thing that helped the most is to praise them while they are actually going potty. All you have to do is whisper good dog while they are actually going. We still keep her on a leash a lot and tie her up to the kitchen table, etc. That way she can get around, but only has accidents where they are easy to clean up. Good luck!