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| Written by Michelle Johnson | ||||||||
| Sunday, 01 February 2009 | ||||||||
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Keeping your house spic and span with an untrained puppy is virtually impossible. If not properly trained both you and your puppy will not be happy. Housebreaking your puppy is the first training you should do. Start off with a schedule and be consistent. As creatures of habit, it is in their nature to keep schedules as pack animals.
Keeping your house spic and span with an untrained puppy is virtually impossible. If not properly trained both you and your puppy will not be happy. Housebreaking your puppy is the first training you should do. Start off with a schedule and be consistent. As creatures of habit, it is in their nature to keep schedules as pack animals. Ideal Housebreaking Age When your puppy reaches the age of 8 to 12 weeks old, it's high time to begin housebreaking. Remember the saying that old dogs can't learn new tricks? It is true so why take chances? Crate Training If you are going to use crate training to help you along, when choosing your crate it should be large enough for the puppy to move around in. Crate training is used for training because dogs generally will not soil their sleeping area. Puppy's at the age of 3 months old will have to eliminate every 3 hours, therefore, you should take your puppy outside more often. If you leave the puppy in the crate longer than that, he is sure to have an accident. Rountines Are Important For Your Puppy Another tip is to leave the house through one door only. This door should be the one that you want your dog to scratch to warn you about his being called by the nature. Taking the puppy out at the same time everyday will help your dog to get into a routine. This will help him to learn to hold it in until you are available. It Is Your Responsibility To Look For Clues If your un-housebroken dog is accustomed to roaming freely around the house, search for signs that show you he needs to do it. Be really observant enough of his behavior, i.e., heavy sniffing, circling an area, staring at the door with an intense look on his face, etc. If you catch him WHILE doing it, stop him with a quick grab of his collar and pull it up while saying "No" using your deep, stern tone (don't forget to use a deep, gruff voice when stating commands). Then, take him outside and let him finish what he is doing. Lastly, pat him on his head while saying "Good (his name)!" It is a must to make your dog get used to being praised whenever he does anything that makes you proud. Giving him food as a reward when he does his business in the appropriate spot can help, too. Patience is a Big Virtue Patience and consistency is the key to housebreaking your dog. Common Sense Goes A Long Way Common Sense will help you and your dog while housebreaking. Stick to a routine, do not give him water before bed, to not ignore the clues. Housebreaking your puppy requires patience, consistency and a big commitment. Stick to it and you will succeed. Remember a good dog is a happy and healthy dog! About the Author: Michelle Johnson is highly respected in her community for her knowledge on how to care for and train your dog. For further information and articles visit Rusty The Dog Blog Views: 375
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