HOUSE BREAKING YOUR PUPPY

 

 

  House breaking your puppy is probably foremost onyour mind. She is an adorable ball of fur who seems bent on ruining everything in sight, either intentionally or otherwise.

Housebreaking your puppy can be done quickly if it is done well and with consistently. The best way to house break your puppy is by crate training her. Crate training is kind, though you may have to convince her of that, it is effective, and it will preserve your home. It is a must. Dog Crates come in many sizes, so you will need to make sure you shop for one that is roomy enough for your pet.

The desired result of housebreaking is to teach your puppy to void where you want her to. If you have a yard then she will need to ask to go outside. If you want her to go while on a leash, you will need to take her out frequently. If she is to go in a specific area in your home on papers then you will need to take her there often.

Praise is the key! First you may just be praising her for sniffing around or remaining in the designated area for a few seconds. She will need to go immediately after waking up and about five minutes after she eats. Nothing should come between her and her destination. You may even need to pick her up and take her there to avoid the numerous distractions a puppy will find along the way to her spot. If she stops to do anything she will probably have an accident.

One excellent suggestion is to find a light weight cord to tie her to your belt loop. She should never be out of your sight. This will help you remember to get her outside often and it will eliminate the possibility of her sneaking off to find a quiet spot to relieve herself. You will probably feel like a large part of your day is devoted to watching to see where she has gone to the bathroom. Consistency is vital and will decrease the time it will take to get the job done.

If she has an accident, show her where it is, scold her but don’t hit, and take her to the place you want her to go instead. She won’t know why she is there but eventually she will catch on. Every time she is successful you must praise her and cheer her, call her when she’s done and play with her. Make every success a very happy experience for her. Give her lots of love and happy voices.

A very young puppy will still need some time to mature. She is still getting used to her body’s signals and will have accidents from time to time, you will need to be patient. A puppy that is older may already be complacent about where they go, but they are still< quite> In fact a dog of any age can be housebroken or crate trained. By 10 to 12 weeks a puppy should be starting to get a pretty good idea and should be having fewer accidents. The more consistent you are, the faster the process will go .

A few tips:
Plan to spend 2-3 solid days working on this without many distractions of your own.
Feed her often and offer her water often. Create the opportunity!
Spend a great deal of time where you want her to ‘GO’.
Every time she wakes up from a nap, pick her up and spend 20 minutes outside with her.

Every time she eats, pick her up and spend 20 minutes outside with her.
In case of accidents! Use disposable pads made for this purpose. And use Nature’s Miracle for unwanted stains and odors. Nothing compares! Housebreaking your puppy takes a lot of patience. Be kind but firm, and be consistent. There are many house breaking aids on the market. They can help by helping puppy know where to go as well as where not to go. A puppy will, by instinct, return to a spot where he left his scent before. Removing smells will be of great help in house breaking your puppy. For more information on housebreaking, obedience training, and problem behavior solutions check out...
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About The Author
Laura Anderson is a veterinary technician with a 15 year history as a veterinary office manager and emergency technician. She founded Puppys-Place to help new puppy owners find a compatible lifestyle with their new friends.
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