House Training: Pup Help 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 are soom aware that puppy house training will have to be the number one task on your agenda for the immediate future. Are you prepared 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 potty training: one that works and one that doesn’t. Before we look at the proper methods of potty training puppies that are tried and true, let’s look at what doesn’t work in this process. How many of you have a mental image potty training as chasing your pup 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 work, and will often damage your relationship with your new dog – sometimes permanently.

The reason that punishment never works is because your puppy does not understand. If you rub his nose in the mess that he made even a few minutes ago, the only thing your actions will achieve is alarm and terrify your puppy. He will not catch on 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 puppy in time, you can pick him up with a firm “no!” and take him outside to his designated [spim]location|site|spot[/spin]. This action is an effective part of your house training, since it is one that your dog will understand.
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What to Do
Now that we have looked at what doesn’t work in puppy house training, let’s look at about what does. Crate training is probably the most effective means of house training puppies. When your pup is placed in his crate, he is in a safe, secure place where he cannot do any harm. He will also generally not do the toilet in his crate, since dogs are born with an instinct not to go to the bathroom in the same location that they sleep. This will help teach your puppy that when he feels the need to eliminate, he can hold it until he is in the suitable place. Just make sure that your little fur ball goes outdoors right before he gets placed in his crate, and as soon as he is released. And don’t keep him in his crate too long at any one time.

All pups are keen to please – all they require are clear instructions and plenty of positive reinforcement to know what’s expected of them.
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Happy training!