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How can you train a VERY stubborn English Bulldog Puppy?

We have a 5 month old English Bulldog and we moved to a new house about 3 weeks ago and the previous owners OBVIOUSLY had another animal in the house that they didn't really clean up after. We've tried everything to get the smell out of the carpets but they just need to be replaced, but we're only renting. Our baby had been potting trained before we moved and he was fine for about a week after we moved but now he won't stop peeing on the floor. We don't think it's an infection bc he spent the night outside last night and waited until he got into the house to pee. We love our baby and the last thing we want to do is sell him, but we will if he doesn't stop bc my partner hates leaving him outside bc he doesnt have a dog house yet and the poor baby was shivering. But he peed 3 or 4 times yesterday so he couldn't stay inside. We really need some advice! 24 mths ago - -45 min left to vote.

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You've potty trained him but now you've moved, so now he's marking his territory all over again and besides, as much as you love him, his place is outside and he is not going to run to the pot every time he needs a leak.

24 mths ago

First...when you take him out on the lead...stand with him...UNTIL he goes. It may take awhile and patience is the key. DO NOT COME BACK INDOORS UNTIL HE GOES! You know he has to go...so take the time and stay out there with him. This is not a play time...just stand with him in the yard...when he finally does go, praise the heck out of him and then come in. He has to learn the difference between play time and peeing time. Keep giving him a command to go...ie with my dogs, the command is "go". And they do, each and every time. Next, be sure you are cleaning the spots in the house where he has gone very well. Use some type of an enzyme cleaner such as Stink Free...(or any enzyme cleaner sold in most pet stores)you may think you have cleaned well, but the pooch's nose is very sensitive and can detect the least little odor...he may try and remark the spot. At 3 months, he is still yet a baby and you wouldn't expect a 5 month old to be potty trained. It is physically impossible. So, patience. Crate training is a great way to contain them at night or when you can not be with them. Dogs will usually not soil where they sleep. Also...with hold the water after 7pm or so, this will help him get thru the night...

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24 mths ago

Get yourself from Amazon dvd's from Cezar Mullan(?) he is a world renowned dog trainer and dog psychologist. Amazing stuff this guy can get dogs to do. His favorite dog is a pit-bull and its so well trained that he uses it when he wants owners of aggressive dogs to see and realize that any dog can be trained. He calls it dog-training for dog owners.

24 mths ago

Watch the "Dog wisperer" on TV. You'll see all the things and tricks you need.

24 mths ago

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