House Training: Puppy Guidance You Can Use
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 crate needs to be a member of your family. You take that pup home, and soon realize that puppy house training will have to be the number one task on your agenda for the immediate future. Are you ready for the exorbitant amount of time, patience and consistency that you will have to potty? Of course you are!housebreaking tips for puppies
What Not to Do
There are two schools of thought when it comes to puppy house training: one that works and one that doesn’t. Before we look at the correct methods of house training puppies that are tried and true, let’s look at what doesn’t work in this process. How many of you see house training as chasing your puppy about the house 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 not result in success, and will very likely damage your relationship with your new dog – sometimes permanently.
The reason that punishment never works is because your pup does not understand. If you rub his nose in the mess that he made even a few moments ago, the only thing your actions will do is scare and intimidate your pup. He will not grasp that you are unhappy about the fact that he made his mess in the house. He will only know that you are unhappy and angry with him. On the other hand, if you can actually catch your pup in the act, you can pick him up with a firm “no!” and take him outdoors to his appropriate [spim]location|site|spot[/spin]. This action is an effective part of your house training, since it is one that your puppy will understand.
housetraining a puppy
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 method of house training puppies. When your puppy is placed in his crate, he is in a safe, protected environment where he cannot do damage. He will also probably not potty in his crate, since dogs are born with a natural inclination not to go to the toilet in the same place that they sleep. This will help teach your pup that when he feels the urge to eliminate, he can hold it until he is in the appropriate place. Just make sure that your little fur ball goes out right before he gets placed in his crate, and as soon as he is let out. 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.
tips for potty training dogs
Happy training!
