About how long does it take to potty train a 6 month old puppy?

Memphis Belle Black N Sassy · Apr 29th 2013, 5:28pm

We are picking up our puppy tomorrow from his foster home, and I'm just wondering about how long will it take to potty train him. They said he is still squatting when he urinates, indicating that he's pretty young. He is a Yellow Lab mix. Also, he isn't fixed yet, we have to take him in next week for his surgery.

2077 · Apr 29th 2013, 5:28pm

4 months

The Nose Knows · Apr 29th 2013, 5:29pm

I would say a month or so maybe more..its different for different pets

9999 · Apr 29th 2013, 5:29pm

depends how hard you train him. When he goes on the carpet you have to hit him and tell him NO! When he goes outside you have to give him a treat and say "Pottie" or "Outside" Or whatever you want to call going to the bathroom. It will take a few months but once he or she learns it will stick I promice.

7617 · Apr 29th 2013, 5:29pm

If he is smart, and YOU are consistent, it should take 1 to 2 weeks. You have to be VERY alert and keep at it. Praise him when he does right, and offer treats. Good luck!

3141592653589793 · Apr 29th 2013, 5:29pm

That depends on how good you are at it. I would avoid newspaper training unless you are not home much, than that would be a last resort. We papertrained my first dog and it took much longer than it would have it we went straight to pushing its nose in its doodoo and taking it outside.

24k Go uy · Apr 29th 2013, 5:29pm

just like potty training a kid...it depends on the dog and it depends on the amount of training and consistency you have. everyone and every dog is different.

2bME · Apr 29th 2013, 5:29pm

Look into kennel training. It depends on the dog but it shouldn't take long.

Fr3Edom 2 33 · Apr 29th 2013, 5:29pm

That depends on the dog's temperment. Hopefully not long. First thing, take him outside and encourage him when he goes with "good boy"

Loz · Apr 29th 2013, 5:29pm

AT 6 MTHS HE SHOULD ALREADY BE IF NOT ,PATIENCE,FIRM HAND AND A POTTY MAT FROM THE LOCAL PET STORE WILL HELP.GOOD LUCK!!

Bindi 3442 · Apr 29th 2013, 5:29pm

Probably as long as they want it to take......lol