Potty training in snow

LauraJav · 12-24-2012, 08:52 PM

My pup is loving the snow- but I really would like him to go potty! Lol

Mary Beth · 12-24-2012, 09:23 PM

Dress warm - be patient - let pup sniff - then take him for a little walk - the exercise should do it.

llombardo · 12-24-2012, 09:32 PM

I've had the pleasure of training my last two pups in the winter. Take the pup out on a leash, once the pup goes potty give lots of praise and reward. I don't see a problem with the pup playing afterwards, but then you have to remember that after they play they have to go. Sadly, during the potty training process its all business...once the potty training is done..there is plenty of time for play..

LauraJav · 12-27-2012, 10:25 PM

He is doing so well- I was at fault for not taking him out much in the snow- and he had an accident. But overall he is going to the door to go potty! He goes potty 90% of the time I take him out.

kiya · 12-28-2012, 10:09 AM

When the snow is really deep, I have to shovel my driveway gates so I can open them, that is usually where everyone goes potty.

MichaelE · 12-30-2012, 11:45 PM

Lisl potties first then we play.

She likes the snow, but she also knows what she's out there for first.

And yes, dress warmly. I dress warm enough that I don't even know it's cold outside.

Loneforce · 12-30-2012, 11:54 PM

I clean the area where my two go, and theres no problems. Maybe try that.Shovel or use a snowblower and clean where your pup is used to go potty at. I bet you will see a world of difference.

12-24-2012, 08:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
LauraJav Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 151	Potty training in snow My pup is loving the snow- but I really would like him to go potty! Lol

12-24-2012, 09:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mary Beth Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pierre, South Dakota Posts: 1,277	Dress warm - be patient - let pup sniff - then take him for a little walk - the exercise should do it. __________________ Sting Chance von Gaard AKC GSD 2/8/2006

12-24-2012, 09:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
llombardo Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,925	I've had the pleasure of training my last two pups in the winter. Take the pup out on a leash, once the pup goes potty give lots of praise and reward. I don't see a problem with the pup playing afterwards, but then you have to remember that after they play they have to go. Sadly, during the potty training process its all business...once the potty training is done..there is plenty of time for play.. __________________ Misty- Samoyed Mix Tannor- Golden Retriever CGC Robyn- German Shepherd CGC Cats-Thunder, Harley, Miley, Bandit, and Ferah RIP Boo..Black Lab "A dog is the only thing on this earth that loves you more than he loves himself."

12-28-2012, 10:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
kiya Knighted Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 2,848	When the snow is really deep, I have to shovel my driveway gates so I can open them, that is usually where everyone goes potty. __________________ Carolyn Apache - Shiloh Shepherd 12/15/02 Kiya - Shiloh Shepherd 5/15/04 Lakota - WGSD 1/13/10

12-30-2012, 11:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
MichaelE Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 1,107	Lisl potties first then we play. She likes the snow, but she also knows what she's out there for first. And yes, dress warmly. I dress warm enough that I don't even know it's cold outside. __________________ Bear, Anna, Molly, Ossie, and The Countess Lisl von Schlaf An Unhappy German is a Sour Kraut!

12-27-2012, 10:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
LauraJav Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 151	He is doing so well- I was at fault for not taking him out much in the snow- and he had an accident. But overall he is going to the door to go potty! He goes potty 90% of the time I take him out.

12-30-2012, 11:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
Loneforce Knighted Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: PA Posts: 2,362	I clean the area where my two go, and theres no problems. Maybe try that.Shovel or use a snowblower and clean where your pup is used to go potty at. I bet you will see a world of difference. __________________ Jonas : Red & Black WGSL D.O.B. 01/14/2012 Taz: at the bridge 01/26/2012 Ginger: Belgian Longhaired shepherd D.O.B. 07/23/2002..At the bridge 02/13/2013. Jerry

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