[ddcurran]

Does anyone know how to potty train a small 5 yr old daschand? I acquired her recently along with her bad habits and I am getting discouraged about trying to get her to go outside. I take her for walks, let her out at all the logical times and she still poops and pees on all my rugs. Help??

[shazamataz]

The quote below is taken from the website I am making so replace the word puppy with dog ;)

Toilet training.
When toilet training a puppy you have two options.
Start training the pup to go do their business outside from the start, or get them to use puppy training pads.

Puppy training pads are cloth pads with a plastic backing, they encourage your dog to relieve themselves in one area only without damaging your carpet.

Puppies are most likely to urinate straight after eating and when they wake up after a nap. They are most likely to defacate 10-20 minutes after they have eaten a meal. (This is a guide only, it may be different with each dog)

After the puppy has woken up or eaten take it straight over to the puppy pad and place it on there, if the puppy relieves itself give it lots of praise and make sure that it knows it has been good and done the right thing.
If you are training your dog to go outside from the start then the same rule applies, but instead of taking your dog to a pad, you take it outside on the grass.
You will learn the warning signs of when your dog is going to potty in your house (sniffing the ground, doing circles etc) and you will know that it is looking for the 'best spot' to potty, this is the time to rush your pup outside.
If your dog has an accident on your floor do not rub it's nose in it or hit it, just simply say "no" in a growly voice and move it to where it is supposed to go.

[joyluo1999]

I think you should go out and buy some books on potty training a dog. I've seen many books that may be helpful to you. I also agree with shazamataz's text. You should take your dog out after every nap and meal.