I just got me a 6 week old pit..and i need some advice on how to train him to use hes wee wee pads..?

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';Richrozw'; is completely off the mark. Puppies need 4-5 meals a day, especially at such a young age, to keep their blood sugar and energy up throughout the day.





By the way, he REALLY should be with his mom and littermates for another 2-4 weeks - you're depriving him of some important canine social skills that he desperately needs.





And seeing as how a breeder let you take a puppy at only 6 weeks, I'm going to assume you get the dog from some stupid, ignorant backyard breeder who breeds whatever dogs resemble the pit bull, but aren't registered or health checked or shown in dog shows. Did you meet the dog's parents or at least the dam? Do you have any assurance of health, temperament, a spay/neuter contract, an assurance that the breeder will take back the dog at any point of his life?





I know you asked about using potty pads, but you're going to have more problems on your hands than getting that pup to use the bathroom properly. So many foolish and cruel people breed pit bulls just to make money, and if that is the kind of person from which you got your dog, then your dog could possibly be inherently aggressive.





Back in the day, we bred bully breeds to be steadfast and safe with people - because people had to interfere in dog fights and couldn't risk being bitten. But disgusting, snivelling men (yes, I'm saying men, I haven't come across any women dog fighters in my time) who are so cruel and insecure that they feel the need to abuse other creatures and possess animals that are frightening - THEY are the ones breeding these unstable pit bulls that run around and maul everyone. Some strains of pit bulls aren't exclusively dog-aggressive anymore - they're people-aggressive too. And it makes me madder than hell.





Anyways, about training your puppy. Despite my sour ranting, congratulations! Puppies are awesome and it's a great feeling to take care of something that relies on you so much. Your best bet for housetraining is a schedule like the following (courtesy of dog-obedience-training-rule.com):





1 ~ Choose the spot outside where you would like your puppy to go to the toilet (eliminate).





2 ~ Keep your puppy in his/her crate, pen area or even tethered to a chair where you are working. Your puppy cannot have free run of the house at this early stage, he must be confined. Every 60 minutes take your puppy straight to the designated toilet area outside. Carry your puppy or walk out on leash.





3 ~ When you reach the toilet area walk back and forth or circle around and around. At the same time say and repeat a cue word you would like to attach to the act of your dog eliminating. I use ';hurry up'; but just pick out a cue word or short phrase and stick with it. In your dogs mind you are building an association between the cue ';hurry up!'; and him emptying out. This is the first obedience training command you will teach your young pup.





4 ~ If your pup does eliminate continue to repeat your cue word and the instant your dog finishes doing his business enthusiastically praise and reward him with a small tasty treat. Make it clear that you are very happy with him and that he is the best little puppy on the block! If after 3-4 minutes of circling around your puppy shows no signs of needing to eliminate take him back inside (put in crate or pen) and try again in about twenty minutes.





5 ~ Immediately after a successful toilet trip outside you can allow your puppy some free play time (under supervision) in the house. Just spend some time enjoying the company of your puppy, then place him back in his crate or pen area.





6 ~ Continue with this 60 minute puppy house training schedule, you'll be rewarded for sticking to it. Remember that you are trying to prevent any mistakes and at the same time establish good habits in your little puppy.





7 ~ ';What about overnight?'; I hear you ask. Yes well, firstly do not feed your puppy close to bedtime and take away his water before you go to bed (don't forget to put it back first thing in the morning). You'll need to set your alarm clock to go off once and possibly twice throughout the night. This is an important step, just take your puppy out to the toilet area as usual and then hop back into bed. When your puppy is young it is physically impossible for him to hold on all night, but before long you will both be sleeping peacefully right through the night.





As far as a feeding schedule, it is best to your pup breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner - remember, you want to keep his blood sugar and energy up throughout the day! If you space each meal about 3 hours, that'd be breakfast at 7, brunch at 10, lunch at 1, and dinner at four. That gives him plenty of time to potty before going to bed. And you always want to feed and water a puppy, then take him outside about 10 minutes after he's done - eating stimulates his whole digestive system and he'll have to go promptly.





You can keep puppy pads in his crate to soak up the urine if he has an accident, but I've found it's hard to transition from letting them go inside to having to go outside. And the crate should only be large enough for him to walk in and stretch out - it it's too big, he'll poop/pee in one corner and sleep/eat in the other, defeating the purpose. Puppies like to be clean naturally, so that works in your favor.





I also highly recommend 'Puppies for Dummies,' it's got a yellow labrador pup on the front. It's great reading and has tons of useful tips.





I hope this is helpful and informative! Best of luck to you and your dog! : )I just got me a 6 week old pit..and i need some advice on how to train him to use hes wee wee pads..?
Congrats on your new puppy.I am not going to rant and rave about the breeder or the age of the pup,you have more than enough already.I have to agree the pads are not very good ,hard to break them of the pads.Like someone in a previous answer ,take them outside at regular intervals to the same spot and as the pup gets older you can extend the time you take them out.Most Pits are eager to learn and please you,so consistency is the key.I must warn you ahead of time they love to chew on things,even after their teething is done.Also they are great escape artists ,if they can't go over it they will find a way under it. Our 5 yr.old Pit learned how to open the gate in our yard now it has a lock on it.As far as exercise goes give them a lot,we run ours in a field every day for about an hour. In case of bad weather they get to play on the treadmill.Please just try to be consistent with your training and socializing them.Eventually you will see the progress ,and you get to show people how great this breed really is.Good Luck
What stupid unreputable moron backyard breeder sold you a six week old pup? In most states it's against the law to sell a pup before it's eight weeks old. Take it back to the BYB and get your money back. Then turn them in to the proper authorities.





Teaching a dog to go in the house on WEE WEE pads is a horrible idea. It just teaches the dog that it's OKAY to pee and poop in the house.
I had a pitt for 16 years before he passed. I trained him to do a lot of things with kindness and treats. BUT... he never stopped peeing indoors. If there was a box, plastic bag, plant, purse etc... on the floor he was going to pee on it as soon as my back was turned. He was the most loving, attentive animal I ever had for a pet. Great with children and very easy going with people as long as they didn't act like they were going to harm you. But other male dogs he'd fight (if they weren't fixed) and he did bite a person when he thought the guy was going to hurt me. But then it was one bite and let him go. So train him well, take him out alot and treat him with kindness and he should be a great dog. But if you have to leave him alone in the house...I recommend locking him up where he can't hurt things by peeing on them...Oh yeah one other thing.. When he wanted to get out of one room lock up, he ate the doorjam. Good luck.
whatever you do, DO NOT be mean to that dog or it will think it has to be mean. that includes grabbing it by the nose and shaking it trying to get them to bite you playfully. get it some toys like ropes and balls. mine seem to like those the best. never let the pup bite you, playing or not. i have one that i was rough with and now he has to stay on a chain because he doesnt like any of my other male dogs. he tries to fight the males but the females are fine. i have one i keep in the house and she will do anything i tell her. i can talk to her like a person and she knows what i am talking about. give the dog undevided love and it will be your best friend for life. (by the way: you CAN take the pups off the mom at 4 weeks old. i start feeding mine food at 4 weeks old because by then their teeth are coming in and the mom cant stand to lay there getting clawed all up.i dont take them off at 4 weeks but i do start feeding them food. if you leave the pups on the mom for more than 6 weeks you are killing the mom. you can make her get a fever in her utters and mess her up really bad. )
The next time he pees on the floor take a pad and soak up some of it and take a couple of chunks of poop and put them on the pad too (in one corner). Right after feeding take him to the pad. Only feed once a day at the same time.
it should still be with it's litter-mates and mother for another two weeks.





read up on training it. take out books at your local library, read tons of sites, and talk to other dog-owners.
Buy some books on dog training. you're gonna need them!