"These puppies"... housebreaking more than one at once is gonna be a challenge!?! First dog that was ever all mine... 8-10 week old Dobie. We were in an apartment... NO PETS... for about a month before moving into a house. It was August, and being a teacher... no school. This was WAY before crates became popular. I NEVER left the puppy alone... didn't want her to be heard crying... which was very likely, even if shut in tiled bathroom. I pretty much slept in clothes, with flip flops right at side of bed ready to slip into. The MINUTE she woke up... scooped her up, grabbed leash and head outside... via BACK DOOR!?! Walked around until she did #1 and #2. As soon as she finished eating... repeated routine. Same with when she was sleeping during the day or playing. Did this for probably 3-4 weeks, outta necessity. By the time we moved... house had fenced yard... she was pretty much house trained. Don't know about multiple puppies. If you have fenced yard... I'd probably shoo them out as often as possible.

First of all you need to rule out a UTI. This could be part of the problem. It does not matter that she can hold it over night, she is not stimulated when she is sleeping. You need to realize that not all dogs are the same in this category. Some get it within a week or less, others take longer. *Pick a system, any system so you and pup wont get confused. This one has a good success record, and it will give you a good start. System. *EVERY SECOND (donÂt argue)! supervision is a must when pup is not crated. Have a leash on her so you can easily grab her and take her out when you need to. Set a timer so you can take her out about every 30-40 minutes, then GRADUALLY (over the course of a few weeks) increase the time you take her out by about 20-30 minutes. Increasing the time by to much confuses the dog. This is a MAJOR mistake lots of humans make when trying to house train a dog. *Immediately after she comes out of the crate, take her out. Stopping to put on your shoes is a major mistake. Get pup used to the commands "go poo" and "go pee". These commands should be a must, they are incredibly helpful when the weather is bad. *If dog doesn't do anything, that's fine, if it does, give tons of praise and give a "quality" treat, preferably one used just for training purposes. Consistency is the key. Dogs are creatures of habit and depend on a repetitive schedule. This is no time to skimp on excessive praise and treats when you are house training. Pup needs to associate being let out of the crate with yummy treats doing itÂs thing and huge amounts of praise. Boiled or baked chicken liver is a great training tool, dogs crave it and you really have their attention when you use it. *Daily walks at least twice a day (about 20-30 minutes each in the same area) are essential for dogs and getting them house trained. Walking gets things moving, dogs love it and it gives them something to look forward to. Try and feed a pup prior to the walks. Never free feed unless your vet says to. Pups have a high metabolism. Soon after it eats or drinks, it will need to go out. *Pups drink huge amounts of water. In theory yours should be able to hold it for (one hour for each month) up to about 9 months. In reality, if a young pup has been playing, it will gulp down lots of water, and just won't be able to hold it for that long. After pup drinks, keep an eye on it. Take it out in about 5-10 minutes and offer it relief. *You are making a very bad mistake being mad at your pup. When dogs do something wrong, itÂs the fault of the human in charge, not the dogÂs. You are going to traumatize her, make things worse and never get this under control. She simply does not know why you are mad. If you cannot catch her in the act, scold her and take her out, you might as well clean it up. Just a few seconds after the deed, she will not retain why you are scolding her. Using the crate for punishment is another mistake, it will confuse pup because this is supposed to be her safe sanctuary. You need to dig in and decide that you are going to get this under control, and do what ever it takes. Lest, your life will become very difficult. *Your pup won't be considered house trained unless it has no accidents for at least 9months! Also, there is a HUGE difference in a dog that is 4-6 months old and one that is 9-10 months old. They grow inside and out. Once they reach 9-10 months, their bladders are larger and able to hold it longer. Good luck! SG

Dachshunds can be more difficult to house train and require a little more patience than some other breeds, so this may be why the PO's left him in the park. Beagles fall into this same category so if you've been able to house train yours I feel sure you can house train the dachshund. It's frustrating to bring a new pet into the house that isn't as well behaved (in house training) as your other pets, so I fully understand how you're feeling! My advise is to pretend this is a young puppy and start house training from scratch. I would start by taking him out, without the beagle, in the yard and stay with him until he goes. Keep him moving, don't play with him and don't talk until you see him go. The instance you see him either pee or poop, give a command you want to use from now on, then give him lots of praise. I always say 'go tinkle' and 'do your business' to my dog and he will now go on command......or at least try! :~) There is much info online regarding house training a dog so I'd advise you to read some of the articles. I've included one that covers basics, but it may be of help. Here is a link that might be useful: housebreaking

I think it's a case of owners coddling small-breed dogs. It's still a dog, all manners and obedience rules still apply. I think people are simply hesitant to discipline a small-breed dog. But still yes, the small bladder can lead to a greater chance of accidents. Once a dog of any size has gone in the house a few times, it can be very hard to break the habit. That's why vigilance is key, don't let a problem start. Just be aware of where the dog is and what it is doing at all times until it is old enough to be trusted. This is why crate training works so well, because sometimes you need to run an errand. Any accidents must be cleaned up very thoroughly; dogs will go again where they have gone before, and just because you can't smell it doesn't mean pup can't smell it with that wonderful nose, way down under the carpet padding (enough repeats and you WILL smell it, or at least your guests will.) I speak from a lot of reading about and observation of dogs. I am also a professional housekeeper. Many of my clients have dogs and it is interesting to see how rules, methods, and successes vary from household to household. Just my two cents' worth.