[shapsjo]

heard about crate training, but...? In the past I have used paper training and frequent walks.What has worked best for you?

[carnivale4ever]

I have always taken my dogs out for a little "relief" right after a meal and immediately after any play sessions in the house. If they get hyper because companuy comes then take them out right away. Praise them whenever they do ANYTHING outside. My dog is 7 years old and she still looks up at me for praise when she poops outside.

[prncessstef]

I have four dogs and with each we tried something different...- take the dog out for a walk right after meals and if the dog is pacing- hang a bell by a string on whatever door you use to take the dog out and ring it everytime you take the dog out, eventually the dog will ring the bell whenever he/she wants to go out- use paper or "wee-wee" pads and slowly transfer them outside so that the dog learns where to go- if you have an older dog walk the puppy with the older dog; the puppy will watch the older dog and follow what he/she doesno matter what you do always praise the dog afterwords by either petting him/her or giving him/her a treat

[misbehavin165]

I prefer to paper train first then once that's down we move outside.But evan then papers are still put down just in case of the occasional accident.I don't think it's reasonable to expect any animal locked inside a house to hold it until I get there to let it out.After all,I use the restroom frequently all day where ever I am.So who am I to expect the dog not to have to go.It's my job as their caretaker to provide for all their needs evan when I can't be there to do so.Tossing a piece of plastic on the floor and covering with newspapers only takes a few minutes.But it takes a big weight off my shoulders when the boss says I have to work late or I'm sitting with someone at the hospital cos I know if the dogs absolutely have to they'll use them.And I won't come home to a disgusting mess.