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Whats the most efficient/quick way to house-train a basset hound2007-11-25 2:54:40

We're trying to house train our basset hound puppy. He's 3 1/2 months old, and we haven't succeeded in house training him- he's gotten worse, if anything. But we want to keep him more of an inside dog. Is there any way to potty train him?

Answers:

Kennel train it first. Keep it in its kennel (or a restricted area) . Only let him out for water (and food) 4 or 5 times a day, and then immediantly after, take him outside. Once you take him outside, let him use the bathroom, Then come back in and put him in his cage agian. The dog will get in a routine of that and eventually know the when he needs to got to the bathroom, He will go to the door. Onceyou trust the dog enough, you can let him run aroun the house and let him play. This will result to a happier life for you and your puppy.

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crate training is the only way for some dogs. you have to watch him 24/7 when he is out and keep him in his crate when you can't watch him. also feed him in his crate and make him sleep there. do not let him have free run of the house. Only 1 or 2 rooms until he is fully trained.

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Basset hounds do tend to take a long time to housebreak.

The key is supervision. Do not allow him loose in the house unless you are actively watching him. Learn the signs that he is about to go, and get him out before he does. When you can't watch him, he should be crated or tied to you. Go outside with him and reward him for doing his business where he should.