Tips for Puppy House Training
It’s hard to resist that adorable face staring you from the kennel at a breeder’s house ” until that same cute pup makes his first mess on your carpet! Puppy house training is usually the first step in establishing a proper relationship with your new dog, but it can also be a source of frustration to many dog owners.
The good news is that there are some tried and true techniques that will have your dog pottying in the appropriate spot quickly and without the headache. Read on for tips for puppy house training that will make the first few weeks with your new pup a little easier to handle.
Using Crates
Crates have become a popular tool in puppy house training today for a number of good reasons. Dogs will generally refuse to go to the bathroom in the area where they sleep, so keeping your pup in a crate for a short period of time will teach him how to hold his urges until he is removed from the confinement. When you take your dog out of the crate, you can take him directly outdoors to do his business. Once he does, you can offer the positive reinforcement that will encourage him to use the backyard the next time around.
Using a crate for puppy house training will also provide a safe, comfortable place for your pet to sleep when you are not available to keep an eye on him. This is particularly useful for times when you will be asleep or away from home.
Puppies that are left to their own devices can often become destructive, so a crate offers an environment where your dog cannot get into trouble or become injured when you are not watching him. Make sure that the initial time spent in the crate is short, and gradually extend the time as your dog gets more comfortable with his surroundings. No dog should be left in a crate for longer than six to eight hours at a stretch.
Cleaning the Mess
If your dog creates an accident in the house, ignore the mess and put your pups nose in it or scold him. Take him outside and show him the proper place to potty and only clean up their mess when they are not around to watch you.
It is important to completely eliminate the smell while puppy house training, because a dog will return to the scent to potty again in the same spot. There are very good commercial cleaners on the market today that effectively clean up such messes.
Puppy house training is the initial stage in raising a dog that will be of happiness for your family. This type of training will require a lot of patience and time, but it will be worth it. With the help of the crate and your consistency, your dog will be potty trained in no time.
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dog training | Andyl Hannerl | 27 June 2009 |
