If you’re the proud owner of a dog, it has probably happened to you. You see that adorable puppy face and you just know that the tiny little canine looking at you through his cage needs to be a member of your family. You get that pup home, and realize that puppy house training will need to be the number one task on your agenda for a while. Are you ready for the significant amount of time, patience and consistency that you will require to do the toilet? Of course you are!puppy house breaking training
What Not to Do
There are two schools of thought when it comes to puppy potty training: one that works and one that doesn’t. Before we discuss the correct methods of potty training puppies that are tried and true, let’s discuss what doesn’t work in this process. How many of you see in your mind’s eye potty training as chasing your puppy about the home with a rolled up newspaper and rubbing his nose in his messes to show him the error of his ways? Guess what? This method of house training puppies will never work, and will very likely damage your relationship with your new dog – often permanently.
The reason that punishment does not work is because your pup does not comprehend. If you rub his nose in the mess that he made even a few minutes ago, the only thing your actions will achieve is frighten and intimidate your pup. He will not grasp that you are unhappy about the fact that he made his mess inside the room. He will only know that you are upset and angry with him. However, if you can actually catch your pup in the act, you can pick him up saying a firm “no!” and take him outside to his designated [spim]location|site|spot[/spin]. This action is an effective part of your house training, since it is one that your dog will comprehend.
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What to Do
Now that we have looked at what doesn’t work in puppy house training, let’s talk about what does. Crate training is generally regarded as the most effective means of house training puppies. When your puppy is placed in his crate, he is in a safe, protected place where he cannot do damage. He will also generally not do the toilet in his crate, since dogs are born with a natural inclination not to go to the bathroom in the same place that they sleep. This will help teach your pup that when he feels the need to eliminate, he can hold it until he is in the suitable place. Just make sure that your little fur ball goes outdoors right before he gets put in his crate, and as soon as he is released. And don’t keep him in his crate too long at any one time.
All pups are anxious to please – all they need are clear instructions and plenty of positive reinforcement to understand what’s expected of them.
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Happy training!
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