Secrets to Successfully Housebreaking Your Puppy

Secrets to Successfully Housebreaking Your Puppy

by Craig Clemins

All new dog owners eventually have to tackle the challenge of housebreaking a puppy. Housebreaking a puppy requires the owner (or dog trainer) to be patient and consistent in their commands. Unfortunately on many occasions, dog owners give up to soon and their puppies end up staying in their crate most of the time.

Dogs that are properly trained are also very happy dogs, usually these dogs have been shown love, attention and patience. If you use these three things mixed with the ability to be firm and consistent, you will house break your puppy much more quickly.

Upon discovering that your puppy has made a mess on the carpet, or somewhere else in the house - don't yell at him. This is the last thing you should do. You also cannot let your dog get away with him mistake as this will leave your dog feeling like he's the boss. One thing that can work well is to keep your dog inside a crate when you are not watching it. You'll find that dogs hate to go to the toilet near where they sleep or eat, so in most cases your puppy will learn to wait till he's outside to go to the toilet.

Many of the dog owners or trainers swear by the crate during the breaking period, this method gives the puppy just enough space to eat and to sleep. This is their only little house where they are able to get away from it all. After you have actually finished the training period you will find that the crate will become his favorite place just to relax.

Dogs usually need to go to the toilet first thing in the morning, after meals, and sometimes before going to bed. A good idea is to get into a good routine and give your dog a chance to go outside at these times. Try to give your dog plenty of time and don't hurry him to go to the toilet. If you are late in letting your dog outside, you may quite likely find an accident waiting for you.

If you live in a small apartment that doesn't have space outside for your dog to go to the toilet, you may find paper training a good alternative to crate training. Paper training involves teaching your puppy to go to the toilet on paper which is placed in an allocated "toilet" area. Using this method, each day you'll need to put new paper down.

As your dog gets used to his new toilet schedule he will begin to let you know when he needs to go. He may start running round in circles, scratching at the door, or barking to signal that he needs to go outside. If this happens, let him go outside, then reward him with a small treat for the good behaviour. - 20511

Craig Clemins is a dog enthusiast and experienced dog trainer. Visit the following links to get more tips about (http://www.dog-solutions.com/how-to-house-train-a-dog.php) How to House Train a Dog and (http://www.dog-solutions.com/housebreaking-a-puppy.php) Housebreaking a Puppy today.
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