Family Concerns

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 cage needs to be a member of your family. You take that pup home, and soon realize that puppy house training will have to be a top priority on your agenda for a while. Are you prepared for the significant amount of time, patience and consistency that you will have to employ? Of course you are!puppy house breaking training

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 proper 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 visualize house 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 never result in success, and will likely damage your relationship with your new dog – sometimes forever.

The reason that punishment never works is because your dog 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 achieve is scare and terrorize your dog. He will not comprehend that you are unhappy about the fact that he made his mess in the house. He will only know that you are upset and angry with him. But, if you can actually catch your dog in time, you can lift him up with a firm “no!” and take him outside to his appropriate [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 discussed 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 pup is placed in his crate, he is in a safe, secure environment where he cannot do damage. He will also likely not potty in his crate, since dogs are born with an instinct not to go to the bathroom in the same spot that they sleep. This will help teach your dog that when he feels the need to eliminate, he can hold it until he is in the appropriate place. Just make sure that your little pup 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 understand what’s expected of them.
tips on potty training for dogs

Happy training!