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How To Housebreak A Puppy: Methods For Housebreaking A Dog

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Feb 2010
Have you ever wished you could just get your adult dog or puppy to stop going potty in the house and that you could learn the proper training techniques for housebreaking a puppy or dog? This type of training can be easily accomplished with four basic steps.

Many of my dog training clients come to me saying, \”I want to know how to housebreak a puppy. What can I do?\” These clients will tell me that their dog is different and hard and stubborn and just doesn\’t get it. My response is always the same. There are four main things you need to do to solve the problem. It doesn\’t matter the age of the dog or how stubborn the dog is. It all has to do with being consistent with these four steps:

1- Prevent your puppy from going potty in the house in the first place: Prevention takes two forms:

- Use a crate. The method for crate training a puppy is easy. Put the puppy in the crate or kennel and give him treats. Feed him in there. Don\’t leave food or water in the crate for extended periods and keep the crate free of toys that could be chewed up and swallowed. The crate then becomes a \’den\’ or a safe place where your puppy or dog won\’t want to go to the bathroom.

- When potty training a puppy use a leash in the house. Keep your dog tethered to you so you can make sure that your puppy doesn\’t sneak off and go potty.

2- Encourage your dog to go to the bathroom outside: This step is also easy. When housebreaking a dog you want to give lots of praise and motivation when the dog goes to the bathroom outside.

3- Correct your puppy when he goes potty indoors: Puppy training shouldn\’t be harsh but when you catch your puppy going potty in the house use the leash to quickly tug him outside. Don\’t make it painful but be fast and get the dog to the yard.

4- Get your dog or puppy on a routine: Make sure that you have regular food times and bathroom times. If your puppy has a hard time making it through the night make sure to remove the water by 7pm or so.

Follow these steps for how to housebreak a puppy and you will be in great shape.

By: Ty Brown

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House Training Dog – Dog Training and Puppy Training

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13
Jan 2010
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People admire a dog as pet as well as a faithful companion but without any kind of training what so ever, a dog will behave just like an animal unless he is taught by someone, his owner. All the dog owners must house train their dogs as no one would appreciate his or her pet doing business inside their house. Proper housekeeping training is to be given to a dog with which he understands when and where he has to eliminate. Dogs must be taught the rules of the house if the owner wants to make his life easier and less worried with his dog. Besides that a house trained dog is less likely to create any trouble for the owner and other people in the surroundings.

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Many animals including dogs do not usually eliminate at places where they sleep unless they are confined to that place for longer periods. Dog owner should make the best use of this natural habit of his pet and utilize in order to benefit from it. If the dog is under 12 weeks old, it is best to house train him by starting crate training. A crate is similar to a cage with a front door made of bars. These are made not to punish or confine a pet for long but they are utilized for making the dog understand what a house is like. A crate might be considered as a bedroom for the dog with just enough space inside so that the dog can stand turn around and even play with his toys. Remember not to confine your dog in a crate for more than an hour or two.

Dogs love to follow people specially their owners and if you will not train him which way is the way out, he might follow you in your bathroom as he has no idea what you want from him. For example you are getting late to go outside to take your dog for a walk and you want to get dressed but your dog keeps following you instead going outside and waiting for you there.

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The solution to this problem is to always use the same door to take your dog outside. Make sure you never allow him to use other doors for exiting. This is a very basic yet very important dog house training technique that always works as dogs love to follow rules as they are pack animals in which each member is assigned a role to perform. This is something that they have by birth, you just need to work on it a little more according to your house rules and settings.

During house training, many dog owners do not praise or reward their dogs whenever they obey and follow commands. Although it is not necessary to do this all the time. But it helps a lot during the training periods as the dog knows what he is doing correctly for getting all the love and affection and some treat as well. This technique is very essential and you will notice a considerable improvement in your dog behavior once you continue to reward him for his obedience.

People ask when is the best time to train a dog for your house. The best time to train a dog of any age is NOW. Many dog owners are lazy when it comes to house train a dog as this neglected behavior will soon be causing more problems for both the owners and he dog.

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Easily And Effectively Crate Train Your Puppy Or Older Dog

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Jan 2010
House Training a Puppy
Before you bring a new puppy into your home, there will be much you need to do in order to make the house safe for him to live in. By this I mean things like making sure there are no exposed electrical cables your puppy may try to chew through, clearing away things such as detergent bottles, and personal items of value, that would prove too much of a temptation for your puppy, especially around the area your puppy will be spending much of his time. There may also be times when you will have no option but to leave your puppy alone for a while, and therefore, unable to keep your eyes on him, so preparing a safe place for him is very important.

In order to keep your puppy safe and secure, you can buy him a puppy crate. If you introduce your puppy to his crate in the correct way, it will become a safe and cosy den for him, and he will look forward to retreating there, when he decides he would like some space to rest, or sleep. Furthermore, your job of house training your puppy will become much easier, and of course, when you need to leave your puppy alone from time to time, you can pop him in his crate where you know he will be safe while you’re away.

If you decide to buy a crate for your puppy, you will need to consider the following. Remember, your puppy will grow quite rapidly, so buy a crate he will be able to grow into. A good idea is to buy a crate that has a separate part that you can use to divide the crate into two. As your puppy grows, you can move the divider further back, eventually removing the divider all together, when it is no longer needed.

Buy your puppy’s crate before he comes home to live with you, and put it somewhere were your puppy can be close to you and see you. When your puppy arrives, don’t introduce him to his crate immediately, but let him check it out in his own time.

When you are ready to introduce your puppy to his new crate, get down on the floor, and armed with some tasty food treats, encourage your puppy in investigate the crate, by throwing some of the treats inside. Puppies are naturally curious and playful, so take advantage of these qualities, and make a game of it. If however, your puppy seems reluctant to investigate, throw the treats on the floor by the crate at first, then next at the opening, then just inside of the crate, and so on, in this way he will gradually become accustomed to his new den.

When your puppy is more than happy to go inside of the crate and retrieve his food treats, the next step is to close the door. Again, do this gradually. Start with closing the door for a second, then two seconds, and three, and so on, and so on. Soon you will be able to build up to minutes, and even several hours.

You can buy your puppy some tough chew toys, the kind that you can stuff with food, like cream cheese, peanut butter, sausage and the likes, and put them in his crate with him. This will not only give his teeth and jaw a good work out, but help to occupy him, when he is alone in his crate.

If your puppy cries, barks, or whines etc. to get out of his cage, wait until he has stopped, then put a treat or two in the cage. Don’t allow your puppy out of the cage while he is making a fuss, as doing so will only teach him that barking or crying is all he needs to do in order to be released. Be patient, consistent, and give him plenty of rewards, and your efforts will be rewarded. Never punish your puppy by sending him to his crate. His crate should be associated with feelings of safety and security.

If you’re still in the process of house training your puppy, putting him in his crate is an ideal solution, when your busy, or out of the house for a short while, as he will not be able to make a mess on the floor. Dogs do not like to relieve themselves where they sleep, so he is more likely to wait until you return, to put him out in the garden.

Very few dogs will show negative reactions such as fear and panic when faced with being put inside of a crate, such a dog may pant excessively, salivate, and emit a constant high pitched bark. If this is the case with your puppy, then a crate may not be the best idea for him or her. Try the formula above again, taking each step more slowly, and see if this helps. If you are still having problems, then it may be that a basket is better for him.

If you have an older dog, and you would like to crate train him, use the same principles as I have outlined above. The only thing to remember here is to buy him a crate just big enough for him to stand up and turn around in, and to comfortably lie down in.



By: Ivan Ojounru
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How to House Train a Puppy

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Nov 2009
House Training a Puppy
There’s quite a selection of different dog and puppy potty training techniques you can use, but they all focus on the same outcome – which is the goal of preventing accidents in your house. When training a puppy, one technique used in the more effective house training methods is in encouraging your puppy to do his business outside of the house. Sounds obvious I know, but surprisingly few methods actually have the positive focus.

Whichever methods you decide to use, the main requirement from you is to remain patient and focused – house training a puppy or new dog takes time, and cannot be rushed.

People often feel that older dogs cannot be house broken, but his simply isn’t true. Any dog at any age can be taught how to use the bathroom outside of the house. It is important that you keep your dog on a set schedule just as you would a baby. If you are trying to train a puppy then you should take the dog outside every couple of hours and definitely the first thing in the morning, after a meal and after playtime. Puppies under the age of three months are more likely to have accidents around the house because at this age the puppy is still unaware of the fact that they have to go the bathroom until they actually go.

Therefore the crate method of house training may be needed for younger dogs. This means that the dog will be confined to the crate during the times that you are unable to watch them closely to ensure that they don’t have an accident in the house. Over time, the puppy is taken from the crate and left around the house because it has learned to use the bathroom outside.

However, if you find that once you have taken your dog out of the crate and they are having accidents once again, this means that you need to use the crate method for a longer period of time. The key to the crate method is that the crate should not be used a punishment. You should make the dog aware of that fact and find another of punishing the dog for any inappropriate behavior. The crate is a place to sleep, much like a den and should be treated as such.

If you have adopted an older dog and you discover that this dog has not be properly housetrained you can still use the create method. However, you must keep in mind that this dog may require a larger crate so that they can move around and sleep comfortably. Puppies need only a small space to sleep, whereas older dogs often like to move around. If by some chance your dog does have an accident in the house it is never a good idea to hit the dog on the nose or rub his or her nose in the mess on the floor. This has been found to only confuse or scare the dog. Scaring the dog is not a method that has been found to be effective when attempting to housetrain your dog.

When training your puppy, you should always keep the dog’s food the same until you know that you can trust the dog not to do anything in the house. Changing the dog’s food suddenly can have a negative effect on the dog’s digestive system, sometimes causing frequent bowel movements. If you do this before the dog is fully house broken you are sure to have a few accidents in your house.



By: Michelle Spencer
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Can I get some help/advice with dog training?

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Oct 2009
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wifey asked:

I taught my puppy to sit.
I taught my puppy to sit and shake

I just taught her how to “speak” on command but now since we have been working on that so much…. she immidiatly thinks I want her to “speak” when I am asking her to sit! Poor thing is confused. Any advice?

How do I teach her to lay down? She does start training 1 week from today. I hired a dog trainer to come into our home. I just want her to know some things now.

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What is a reasonable amount of time for training a day? Dog trainers or other dog professionals only please?

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Oct 2009
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Now that spring is here, and after admittedly not being consistant over the winter with training, I would like to spend a lot more time training my puppy who will be a year old in june. What is a reasonable amount of time to spend with him each day? Should I work on one command during each session or change it up? Thank you!

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How To House Train Your New Puppy Quickly And Easily

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16
Oct 2009
House Training a Puppy
One of the most discussed issues in relation to dog ownership is the issue of house training. Those dog owners, who fail to house train their puppies effectively, do so because they fail to pick up on the signals their puppy is giving them, or they are not consistent in teaching when and where their puppy should relieve himself.

House training your puppy can be relatively stress free provided you commit yourself to following a plan of training. Lets us look now at a simple, yet tried and tested method of house training your puppy.

The plan I use for housetraining my puppies includes management, observation, opportunity and reward.

The first rule towards success is to manage your puppy’s movements around your home, in this way he is less likely to sneak of and relieve himself in other areas of the house when you are not watching him. Use baby gates across the doors in your house, or a crate to hold your puppy when you can’t watch him, and the chances of success will be far greater.

Dogs are creatures of habit, so take advantage of this natural trait by using the same toilet area. A small area in your garden would ideal, however, if you live in an apartment, some old news papers, or other absorbent material placed down regularly in the same place will do just as good.

Your chances of success in housetraining your puppy will be much greater if you learn to watch for the signs that tell you your puppy needs to go. This will include him running around in short circles sniffing the ground, and whimpering. When you see your puppy doing this, you will need to act fast. Pick your puppy up and take him immediately to his toilet area, place him on the ground and stay with him until he has relieved himself. Encourage him to relieve himself in a gentle voice, some people use a word such as ‘get busy’ or something similar, do this and it wont be long before your puppy is relieving himself on demand!.

Take your puppy to his toilet area throughout the day, especially when he has had something to eat or drink, following a session of play, or when he has just woken up from a period of sleep.

In the early stages, go over the top when your puppy has done what is required of him, give him plenty of praise, food treats, and maybe play a game with him.

One important thing to remember about housetraining your puppy is that puppies have very short memories indeed, and there will be times when your puppy will relieve himself in places around your home, where he is not expected to. When this happens, don’t become angry with him, pick him up straight away if he has only just started, and take him to his toilet area. In this instance you can use the word NO, to let your puppy know that he is relieving himself in the wrong place, but do so in a calm and neutral tone, never shout at him. If however, your are sure your puppy has learned where he should go to relieve himself, and you catch him in the act of relieving himself somewhere else in the house, then give one sharp clap of your hand or a sharp NO, and your puppy will soon get the message.

If you find that your puppy has relieved himself out of your sight, never punish him, as your puppy will have no memory of his transgression. Puppies and also older dog’s, do not have the ability to use logic as we can, their concentration is mainly in the moment, therefore, if you punish your puppy for something he done earlier, he will only connect it with what he is doing at that moment you punish him. To continue to do this on a regular basis could cause your puppy to become confused, and mistrustful of you.

To recap then, use the same area for your puppy to relieve himself. Watch for the warning signs, telling you your puppy is about to relieve himself. When your puppy has done what you have asked of him, give him plenty of praise, and rewards. Take your puppy to his toilet area throughout the day and wait with him until he has relieved himself. Never punish your puppy for making a mess out of your sight, however, if he is in the middle of relieving himself and he has learned where he should go, then a firm NO, or sharp clap of your hands, should help him get the message. Remember, manage your puppy’s movements, watch him closely signs of him wanting to relieve himself, give him plenty of opportunity to go to his toilet area throughout the day, and give him plenty of rewards and praise when he has done what is required of him. Use this formula consistently, and it won’t be too long before you have yourself a housetrained puppy.



By: Ivan Ojounru
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Pomeranian Puppy House Training Tips

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10
Sep 2009
House Training a Puppy
Adopting a Pomeranian puppy can be a great time of joy and fun, but if you want a housebroken adult dog and your work begins the minute you bring your puppy home. Many people don’t know the right way to go about housebreaking their dog so below are some Pomeranian puppy house training tips that might come in handy for your new Pom.

The first thing to remember when house training any dog, but in particular your Pomeranian puppy, is that positive reinforcement is best. Never hit your dog or yell at him or rub his nose in his “accident”. This will not get you the results you want and isn’t fun for either you or the dog.

Your Pomeranian puppy’s training should start the day you bring them home. This is usually the most difficult part since you want to just relax and have fun with your cute little ball of fluff, but if you let them run all over the house being every corner it set a precedence, as well as an inviting odor, for him to continue this behavior. So the best thing to do is to start off training right away.

House training your puppy is largely a matter of, observance and persistence. When you see your dog acting like he has to “go”, then you should immediately bring them outside to the area that you want him to do his business and. This means that you left keep a keen eye on him and learn to recognize the signs. Obviously, if you see him squatting this is a sure indication – don’t yell but just sharply say no or distract him in some way so he doesn’t actually begin to do his business and then pick them up and bring them right outside setting him down gently. When he does finally go outside, pet him and praise him so that he knows that this is the desired behavior.

You can’t always be home with your Pomeranian puppy, so in these instances it’s good to confine him to an area that has a sleeping section, food and water bowls and section for him to go to the bathroom. This can be a large crate or you can do like my husband did and build a little removable fenced in section that extended off the face of the crate. We would leave the crate open and my Poms bed was in the crate, then out in the fenced in section she had her puppy pee-pad and a section for her food and water. The fence was only about 2 feet high but she couldn’t jump over at so to do good job of keeping her contained but still giving her some room to move about.

Now the only thing with this Is that you’re puppy may become little bit confused because on one hand you’re saying it’s okay to go on the newspaper or keypad but what you really want is your dog to go outside. The problem is is when they are young puppies they can hold it very long and if you work you just simply cannot be there to let them out every time they need to go. one way to work with this is as the dog gets older move the pad closer and closer to the door bringing him outside as often as you can. Finally you will hopefully be able to remove the pad altogether and have a Pomeranian that runs over the door to indicate to you that he needs to go out.

The key to Pomeranian puppy house training is patience and persistence. You simply can’t give up after a few days if your dog isn’t behaving the way you want. You must keep at it, rewarding your dog when he does his business outside. Like many toy dogs, Pomeranians can be a bit difficult to house train and you’ll have to be patient in order to get the results you want.



By: Lee Dobbins
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10 Tips For Perfectly House Trained Puppies

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02
Sep 2009
House Training a Puppy
House training your puppy is one of the most important tasks you can take on and is vital to harmonious living with your pet.

Every dog can learn to do his “business” outside and it is up to the owner to learn how to properly train his dog. It is best to start the training at as early an age as possible and remember to always treat your pet with kindness – yelling at him and rubbing his nose in his accidents will only make him afraid of you. These tips can help you get a perfectly house trained puppy in no time!

1. Establish a toilet area and make sure the puppy has unrestricted access to that area at all times. 2. When you are at home, take the puppy to the toilet area every 45 minutes. 3. When you are not at home or cannot supervise the puppy, it‘s important to make sure they puppy cannot have an accident. This means confining him to a small area that is puppy proofed and has a toilet area. 4. Make sure the toilet area 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. 5. Keep your puppy on a consistent feeding schedule. Feeding him at the same time every day will help to get him to eliminate at the same time. 6. Try using a crate. Since puppies will not want to soil their bed area, you can try using the crate to keep him on schedule. 7. Make sure you reward your puppy and give him lots of praise when he does use the toilet area. He will repeat the behavior if he starts to associate using the toilet area with good things, like treats, toys and praise from his owner. 8. Do not punish or yell at your puppy when he has an accident. This will only make him afraid of you and will not get you any closer to your goal. 9. Don’t give your puppy the run of the house until he is thouroughly house trained. Keep him confined in his crate or secluded in an area. 10. Be patient and persitent and your puppy will learn to do his business outside in no time!.



By: Lee Dobbins
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