Saturday, March 30, 2013

House Training a Puppy - How to Go About It

By Geraldine Dimarco


OK, so you've got an adorable pup with big brown eyes looking up at you-if you look down you will also see a brown mound of poop on your newly cleaned carpet. It won't be long before you'll find yourself getting frustrated with your new baby so as early as now, learn all that you can learn about house training a puppy and save yourself from unnecessary bills and aggravation.

Dog potty training is perhaps the first thing you will have to teach your little friend. The good news is that if you start them at a young age, the easier it is for the both of you. Eight to twelve weeks of age is the best time to train them, and when you do so in the right way, it will benefit you for the rest of his canine years.

The most crucial aspect of potty training is the timing. As with most living things-what you eat, you will discharge. Therefore it follows that whenever you feed him, you will have to expect that he will eliminate it after 20 to 30 minutes of consumption. Observe him for the signs that show that he is going to poop or pee soon. Bring him outside so he understands that he has to do it outside your home.

When you take him outside for a walk after mealtimes, bring him to a designated spot you want him to eliminate in. If you see that he is ready to take a poop, say "go potty", or whatever phrase you want him to associate with doing potty. Say it a few times for the next few weeks while you're training him. You are establishing a cue phrase that he will eventually understand and obey on command.

When the young dog eliminates successfully in the place you want him to, affectionately shower him with a lot of praise. Show him what an outstanding puppy he is with what he just accomplished by giving him your undivided attention for several minutes. Doggie treats are also good but generally, it is your approval he wants. If you lavish him with praise and attention-he will try to keep doing what it was that merited that reaction from you.

After a few minutes of happy play time, take him back inside the house. Do not feed him or give him water if you are unable to bring him outdoors after. Remember, you need to establish good habits in the young pup so that he grows up knowing the right way of doing things. Bring him outside for potty after each time he wakes up, after meals and just before his bed time.

Within the next two months of dog potty training, you will probably have a few accidents inside the house. When you see the poop, do not get upset at the little fur ball-he will not understand you. Clean up the mess and continue your training. House training a puppy is not always an easy task but one that reaps great rewards. Enjoy!




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