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Puppy house training tips
By Barry Gilbert
House training a puppy is very important for the well
being of both the puppy and the owner. The number one
reason that dogs are surrender to animal shelters is
problems with inappropriate elimination, so it is easy to
see why proper house training is such an important
consideration.
It is important to establish proper toilet habits when
the puppy is young, since these habits can last a
lifetime, and be very hard to break once they are
established. It is very important for the owner to house
break the puppy properly. In most cases, true house
training cannot begin until the puppy is six months old.
Puppies younger than this generally lack the bowel and
bladder control that is needed for true house training.
Puppies younger than six months should be confined to a
small, puppy proofed room when the owner cannot supervise
them.
The entire floor of the room should be covered
with newspapers or similar absorbent materials, and the
paper changed every time it is soiled. As the puppy gets
older, the amount of paper used can be reduced as the
puppy begins to establish a preferred toilet area. It is
this preferred toilet area that will form the basis of
later house training.
The Do's of House Training Your Puppy:
Ø Always provide the puppy with constant, unrestricted
access to the established toilet area.
Ø When you are at home, take the puppy to the toilet
area every 45 minutes.
Ø When you are not at home or cannot supervise the
puppy, you must be sure the puppy cannot make a mistake.
This means confining the puppy to a small area that has
been thoroughly puppy proofed. Puppy proofing a room is
very similar to baby proofing a room, since puppies chew
on everything.
Ø Always provide a toilet area that does not resemble
anything in your home. Training the puppy to eliminate
on concrete, blacktop, grass or dirt is a good idea. The
puppy should never be encouraged to eliminate on anything
that resembles the hardwood flooring, tile or carpet he
may encounter in a home.
Ø Praise and reward your puppy every time he eliminates
in the established toilet area. The puppy must learn to
associate toileting in the established areas with good
things, like treats, toys and praise from his owner.
Ø Always keep a set schedule when feeding your puppy,
and provide constant access to fresh, clean drinking
water. A consistent feeding schedule equals a consistent
toilet schedule.
Ø Using a crate can be a big help in helping a puppy
develop self control. The concept behind crate training
is that the puppy will not want to toilet in his bed area.
Ø And finally, it is important to be patient when house
training a puppy. House training can take as long as
several months, but it is much easier to house train
right the first time than to retrain a problem dog.
The Don'ts of House Training Your Puppy
Ø Never reprimand or punish the puppy for mistakes.
Punishing the puppy will only cause fear and confusion.
Ø Do not leave food out for the puppy all night long.
Keep to a set feeding schedule in order to make the dog's
toilet schedule as consistent as possible.
Ø Do not give the puppy the run of the house until he
has been thoroughly house trained.
House training is not always the easiest thing to do,
and some dogs tend to be much easier to house train than
others. It is important, however to be patient,
consistent and loving as you train your dog.
A rushed,frightened or intimidated dog will not be able
to learn the important lessons of house training. Once
you have gained your puppy's love and respect, however,
you will find that house training your puppy is easier
than you ever expected.
About the Author
Barry Gilbert
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