What else can I do to potty train my Siberian Husky puppy?

My Sibe - 8 months old - is having trouble being potty trained. We have tried multiple methods I've read in different books on raising puppies, tried what my vet suggested and even what my trainer suggested, but she still has accidents. We let her out…

    What else can I do to potty train my Siberian Husky puppy?

    My Sibe - 8 months old - is having trouble being potty trained. We have tried multiple methods I've read in different books on raising puppies, tried what my vet suggested and even what my trainer suggested, but she still has accidents. We let her out…...
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    • What else can I do to potty train my Siberian Husky puppy?

      What else can I do to potty train my Siberian Husky puppy? General Dog Discussions
      My Sibe - 8 months old - is having trouble being potty trained. We have tried multiple methods I've read in different books on raising puppies, tried what my vet suggested and even what my trainer suggested, but she still has accidents. We let her out enough and she goes to the bathroom, but she still messes inside. Is there a certain method to potty training a Sibe? Help!Update: Thank you so much for these great answers! I am going to look over those videos and utilize her crate more. She's a great dog and, thankfully, she only has an accident once every other day, but I'd like to get her fully potty trained. These will be a great help!

      What else can I do to potty train my Siberian Husky puppy?

      What else can I do to potty train my Siberian Husky puppy? General Dog Discussions
    • Hello,You have to really really get rid of the smell and where she is having the accidents. If you are using crate training, then please take her out every 30-45 minutes. Or get a pen and pen her up part of the day outside in a cool area with water. I've seen penning work when crate training failed. The key is consistency. Some dogs take up to a year to get trained. Best wishes.

    • You need to stop switching methods and just stick with one and be consistent. It's not going to be instantaneous, but switching everything up is just confusing her.

    • This is my BEST potty training advice, which I give everyone who asks. My dogs have never taken more than a month to completely potty train.This was written for a friend with a male dog, so just trade out "he" for "she"You need a crate, it is an invaluable tool.He will not want to go to the bathroom in the same place he sleeps, that is why crate training works. Using a crate that is too big gives him the option to use one end as the bedroom, and one end as the bathroom. Make sure he can comfortably stand, turn around, and lie down, but that is all the room he needs. I like to buy crates that come with dividers you can move around to make more space as the dog gets bigger, this saves you from buying multiple crates. Most puppies can't be trusted with full run of the house when you're not around until they are at least 1, even if they're potty trained. They get into the trash, chew things up, etc, so you'll want a crate even after you're done potty training. My adult dog still sleeps in her crate even though the door has been removed. Keep the dog in the crate at all times when you cannot directly supervise him, as well as overnight. This will prevent the dog from having accidents when you're not able to keep a strong eye on him. First thing when you get him out of the crate, take him directly outside and let him go potty. Give him TONS of praise/treats/love when he does. If he doesn't go, put him right back in the crate for 30 minutes and try again. Dont let him dawdle too much outside. Only allow play outside after he goes, dont let him wander around forever waiting for him to go to the bathroom or else this will become a fun new way to get you to take him out to play.After the dog has gone potty, let him out of the crate for a while. Keep a close eye for signs that he needs to go. This is when you need to either have him in gated off areas, or tether him to you with a 6 foot lead. I prefer to gate off areas, it gets annoying being tied to a puppy, lol. Give him chances to go outside often and always pour on the praise when he does. if you catch him going in the house, simply say NO! firmly. Immediately pick him up, take him outside. If he finishes outside, praise him. Yelling at him even a minute after he finished in the house is too late. Dogs don't understand having their nose shoved in poop or pee and being hit or yelled at, they have no idea what you're punishing them for. If you dont catch him directly in the act, clean it up and move on. After each meal, take him out until he poops. if he doesnt poop, take him back in and crate him til you can try again. do not let him out of the crate if you cannot watch him. I know it seems like it sucks, but both of your lives will GREATLY improve once he is fully potty trained. Also, my dogs have always found comfort in having their crate, it's their own area with their bed and toys and I put t shirts in there that I have slept in that have my smell. They go in there during the day sometimes to rest as I leave the gate open all day.The better he gets about going outside, the longer breaks you can give him out of the crate. Never punish him for going inside, like i said, simply say NO if you catch him in the act and carry him outside. Using punishment for potty training simply doesn't work, set your dog up to succeed. If he starts backsliding take a step back in the process and give him less freedoms until he catches back up.It just takes hard work and consistency. you can do it! Many people only ever get their dogs semi housebroken and the dog still has occasional or even frequent accidents, putting the time in now to completely house train the dog will pay off big time later.Good Luck!Edited 4 weeks ag