House training a puppy may seem like a daunting task at first but it is actually a wonderful and fulfilling experience to be able to shape and influence your dog’s life at such an early stage. It is also much easier than most people think.
Setting Your Expectations
Don’t expect to train a puppy overnight. Although you will discover that most pups are very quick learners you should also understand that at this early stage in their life they are still confused easily.
Know that it could take up to six months to fully train your puppy. Some pups take up to a year before they can hold it overnight.
Paper Training
Puppies have not yet developed full control of their toilet habits. Eating as much as they do you’ll soon notice that they need to use the toilet as much as every two hours!
In the first few days with your pup, you need to be with him as often as possible. Learn to look for the signs of when he needs to go (like walking around in circles and sniffing around).
Keep some paper always laid down in a particular spot nearby. Get your pup to use this paper to go to the toilet on and always praise him when he does this correctly. If he fails to reach the paper, don’t admonish him because it could confuse him, just ignore him. If you praise him or give him any obvious attention for not going properly then it could encourage him to do this more often!
Over time, bring the paper closer to the door and eventually out into the garden or wherever else you prefer him to use.
Crate Training
Many people when they first see a crate have images of caged animals lacking in freedom. This could not be further from the truth – in fact a crate is a great training aid and nearly all dogs enjoy relaxing in their own crate. Indeed, in the wild it is totally natural for them to have their own den as it is a safe area for them to sleep. Not just that, but dogs do not like to soil their own dens either.
When you must leave the house, it is a good idea to leave the dog in his crate with a bowl of water outside. Leave some paper not far from the crate in case he needs to go.
How Often?
Pups go to the toilet regularly at first. Take them to their toilet area when they wake, last thing at night, after playing, after each meal and otherwise every hour.
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