Any ideas on this (housebreaking)?

So, what do we do to help him learn to hold it til we get to the door....and secondly, do male dogs sometimes dribble a little if running, playing? 

 
I dont think there is a way to teach this.  It's great that he will ask to go out already, but the only way round this is to let him out when you think he might need to go and not wait for him to ask because he's too desperate by then and cant help dribbling.  If it persists I'd get him checked by a vet to rule out a UTI.
 

  Also how long should we expect that he can hold it when having free access to water and free play in the house (supervised of course) He seems to have to go about every hour or so, sometimes more often if he has had a lot to drink...he loves water and gulps a ton when he does drink....

 
This is so variable, it depends on the size of the dog and how quickly they develop and learn I can't see anyone having a concrete answer for this one.  Just give him more freedom gradually, in tiny increments to keep him set up for success.  When I get a puppy he has virtually free access to water - I only take it away at night.  Denying them this can be harmful and when they do get the chance they gulp it down, which again may be harmful.  Others may know more about this than me.....

At 10 weeks old, their bladders are very small.  Yes, I agree; he's giving you a warning that he has to go, that's great.  You could try taking him out every 15 mins or so.  I know this sounds crazy, but you'll be hopefully a step ahead.  Do this for a couple of days.  Also, when you take him out put him on some sort of small leash or whatever and take him right to the same spot each time outside as to where you want him to go.  Do not let him run around on his own during this time, he may think it is playtime and not potty time.  After standing out there for about 3 mins with him if he does not go, take him back in.  15 mins later do it again.  Remember, he's a baby, that's what you have there; and they need alot of training.  Also while you're in the house, you could keep him with you at all times to keep an eye on him.  Make sure you get him out after he eats, plays, drinks water, or wakes up from a nap.  Good luck, and reward good behavior, not bad.

Fawnice,
 
I think you misunderstood. He is 4 months old....he started going to the door at 10 weeks....but he now 4 months old...over 4 mos actually.  I know how to housetrain him, I am just trying to figure out how to circumvent the going to the door and then peeing before we get there! Also the random walking/dribbling thing he has done a few times....
 
 

ORIGINAL: Fawnice

At 10 weeks old, their bladders are very small.  Yes, I agree; he's giving you a warning that he has to go, that's great.  You could try taking him out every 15 mins or so.  I know this sounds crazy, but you'll be hopefully a step ahead.  Do this for a couple of days.  Also, when you take him out put him on some sort of small leash or whatever and take him right to the same spot each time outside as to where you want him to go.  Do not let him run around on his own during this time, he may think it is playtime and not potty time.  After standing out there for about 3 mins with him if he does not go, take him back in.  15 mins later do it again.  Remember, he's a baby, that's what you have there; and they need alot of training.  Also while you're in the house, you could keep him with you at all times to keep an eye on him.  Make sure you get him out after he eats, plays, drinks water, or wakes up from a nap.  Good luck, and reward good behavior, not bad.

ORIGINAL: butterfly7311

Fawnice,

I think you misunderstood. He is 4 months old....he started going to the door at 10 weeks....but he now 4 months old...over 4 mos actually.  I know how to housetrain him, I am just trying to figure out how to circumvent the going to the door and then peeing before we get there! Also the random walking/dribbling thing he has done a few times....

ORIGINAL: Fawnice

At 10 weeks old, their bladders are very small.  Yes, I agree; he's giving you a warning that he has to go, that's great.  You could try taking him out every 15 mins or so.  I know this sounds crazy, but you'll be hopefully a step ahead.  Do this for a couple of days.  Also, when you take him out put him on some sort of small leash or whatever and take him right to the same spot each time outside as to where you want him to go.  Do not let him run around on his own during this time, he may think it is playtime and not potty time.  After standing out there for about 3 mins with him if he does not go, take him back in.  15 mins later do it again.  Remember, he's a baby, that's what you have there; and they need alot of training.  Also while you're in the house, you could keep him with you at all times to keep an eye on him.  Make sure you get him out after he eats, plays, drinks water, or wakes up from a nap.  Good luck, and reward good behavior, not bad.

 
Sorry about that; my bad.