[woziekaos]

I have just bought a St. Bernard (6 week old) puppy. What is a good way to train the dog to go potty outside and not pee when just coming out of kennel or after I have let the pup outside already and then after letting pup back in he pee's the minute on entry?

[Wondergirl]

I'm surprised you aren't prepared, that you haven't been reading up on the care of a puppy.

Google "puppy training" -- lots of informtioin on Internet, but be careful. Some of it is incorrect. Members here on Ask Me Help Desk who own dogs will be able to give good advice. Here is some info (meanwhile) from http://www.caninecrib.com/dog/traini...-training.asp:

Your puppy should be at least eight weeks old. Any younger, and you will find that you will need a great deal of patience working with him. He will be in separation anxiety. You want to set up an open bed with lots of soft padding. Spread newspaper or puppy pads on the floor for his doggy mistakes.

Puppy training does not mean scolding your puppy when you see him peeing on the floor. Don't take his nose and rub it in his waste telling him no. That ends up creating a confused puppy. He just followed what nature told him to do, and now you are telling him that this is something bad. He won't understand. Proper puppy training method would be if you see him peeing or pooping on the floor let him finish then take a cloth and wipe it up. Wipe the cloth on the newspaper or the puppy pads to create a scent post. This will guide him the next time he has to go.

After you feed him wait 3 minutes, then carry him outside to do his business. Watch him carefully and when he goes to pee say loudly “(his name) Go Potty!” He'll eventually pee on command if you keep this routine up. After he finishes, play with him. Say his name over and over and run with him. He needs the activity level with you as badly as you need the interaction with him. Establish yourself as Alpha from the very beginning. Yes, puppy training involves play and lots of it!

[woziekaos]

Thank you for the reply and will take your advise and work with him on it any other questions I will send message again Thanks