Puppy Housebreaking 101
Many people are hesitant to get a new puppy out of fear of the housebreaking process. While the puppy housebreaking process can be consuming it doesn't have to be hard if you follow the tips we have outlined for you below. Housebreaking your puppy is best started with puppies are six-sixteen weeks in age. When puppies are this young, they tend to go to the bathroom predictably and frequently. The earlier you start the housebreaking process, the happier you will be as a new dog owner! The most important tip for successful puppy housebreaking is "Persistence is the key".
1? First, you need to teach your puppy where you want him to go to the bathroom. Your puppy will not know where to go if you don't show him. Therefore, he won't know if he went in the wrong spot. We suggest starting the housebreaking process outside. Many people tend to paper train and in essence you are making the training process harder for you and may end having to retrain him.
2- Praise is essential in the puppy housebreaking process. It will make him feel more confident when you praise him with a treat or pat on the back for a job well done ? not messing in the house! While mistakes can and will happen and you may get frustrated ? it is very important to not punish your dog, yell or swat him if he has an accident in the house. 3- Be aware of your puppies eating and bathroom habits this will help you get him out side in time to prevent any accidents in the home. Puppies usually have to urinate upon waking up; don't delay taking him outside upon starting his day. Puppies also defecate regularly after each meal ? usually within twenty minutes from eating.
Pay attention to your puppy, he will give you signals he has to go out but you have to be in tune with them. These signs include restless circling, squatting and sniffing. Never carry your puppy outside! You should choose a command to signal him it is time to go outside and that should be the command you always use ? puppies like and need a routine that they will become familiar with. When he makes it out the door and does finish his business, praise him ? puppies also love attention and affection, let him know he did a good job for his master! 4- Some days will be harder than others but if he makes a mistake in the house, try to ignore it the first time. Yelling at him or swatting him will only make the training process harder for you and your dog scared! Avoid negativity at all cost.
Again, we know this might be hard after a day at the office and dealing with the kids but you will be thankful later! 5 ? If you will be leaving your puppy alone for a couple of hours, barricade off a corner of the house or use a dog crate but don't just leave him free to roam the house! Puppies usually will not toilet the area in which they sleep. Take your puppy outside right before putting him in the crate and then take him outside again immediately upon returning home. Don't leave any water down on the floor while in this housebreaking process, if you are gone too long he may not be able to help it and have to go. Do make sure to leave him plenty of toys to keep him busy. A crate can be a very helpful training tool for your dog while in the training process and not wanting to give him full reign of the house just yet.
This will happen over time. But remember along with bathroom accidents, puppies like to chew and they will chew anything in their path if they are able to reach it and you aren't there to tell him "No!" In closing, Praise your puppy and set him up on a routine, the end result will be a happy dog and a happy dog lover!.
What You Should Avoid When Teaching Your Puppy To Come
The best time to start training your dog is when he is still a puppy. Puppies, like people, absorb programs and behaviours from a very young age. Except for the ages of 8 to 11 weeks of age, give your puppy the benefit of meeting people, other dogs, and the world at large. During that 3 week period, however, puppies can be spooked very easily. And the things that spook them then can have a deep impression on their psyche.
One of the most important and basic commands a puppy or dog needs to learn is the "Come" command.
This can literally save his life if he gets off the lead or runs away from you near a busy street. But it is not an easy command to teach dogs. Persistence and the right approach are important here.
Some of the top mistakes people make when teaching their puppy to "Come" are:
* Scolding him when he does finally come to you - This is a great way to teach your dog how to avoid you! Scolding him won't make him come any quicker...
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Important Things You Need To Know About Puppies And The Dog Training Basics
The excitement of choosing your dog is over.
You are arriving home and the family is rushing out of the car and into the house with the new puppy.
As you look at the cute little face you ask yourself one question.
Am I ready for this?
What to Feed This New Puppy.
First things first.
You will have to decide on what this little puppy is going to eat.
You need to choose a high quality diet.
You need to do a little reasearch and make some decisions.
Your first decision is what type of dog food you will choose.
1. Canned Dog Food
2.
Dried Dog Food
Some people choose canned dog food because they feel it is more like real food.
It retains about 70-80% of the water that is naturally in the vegetables and meat.
This usually means that the puppy will drink less water.
Be sure to supplement with some hard dog biscuits that are...
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Learn about methods on dog training including puppy house training. Look at how you can train your dog to do anything you wish in less than half the time after using proven techniques that get instant results!
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Puppy Crate Training -- Fast Track to a Contented Dog
Puppy crate training is one of the most effective ways to housebreak your new puppy.Puppy crate training takes a little patience, but it's a good way to set your puppy on the right path. This method has an impressive track record.Be sure to prepare everything ahead of time. Even before you bring your new puppy home, have the puppy crate ready and waiting.
The size of the crate is important.
For proper puppy crate training, you should have plenty of room in the crate for the puppy to turn around, stand and lie down, but don't get one that's too big.
Puppies feel uncomfortable in a crate that's so big they rattle around in it. If your puppy is a breed that will grow large, it's okay to buy a bigger crate for him to grow into, but make sure it has an adjustable partition in the back. This lets you keep his living space comfortable and cozy, but you can still expand it by moving the partition back as your puppy grows to full size. When you are ready to begin puppy...
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Should You Get a Purebreed Dog for Your Family?
Many people ask the question: "Should we get a purebreed or a mutt?"Why is this question so controversial? Is one dog the same as another? Is there a benefit to 'getting what you paid for'?The truth is that one dog is like another - at least in many respects. What is not true is that every dog is equally suitable for your family. Dog rescuers may tell you to look beyond the breed and breeders tell you that you won't know what you're getting with a mixed breed. They're both right.If you want a family dog the responsiblity is the same regardless of whether you rescued an abandoned dog from the shelter or paid upwards of $1000 for a puppy with registration papers. What is different is how you can predict the suitablity of a dog for your children.What You Know and What You Don't?While each individual dog has it's own personality, there are strong traits that can be breed related such as energy requirements, size, determination (a factor to consider when training your dog) and general disposition....
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No Paws from Santa Claus
The Holidays are coming and children have thought long and hard about the gifts they would most want to receive this year.
Trucks, trains, Groovey girls and scooters are popular gifts this year.
Each year lists are filled with the "most popular" toys of that year.
There is one thing each year that can be found on many children's lists.
A
puppy.
The image of a bright eyed plump adorable pup dressed in a red bow is an irresistible one.
Or is it?
Giving a life for a gift is something to think very carefully about.
Puppies grow up quickly, cost a lot and need a life long commitment.As a Professional Dog Trainer and Breed rescue volunteer, I have seen many sad endings for these once so irresistible pups.
Spring comes around and the pup is now sixty or so pounds and full of unappreciated energy and spunk...
The issues of teething and housebreaking are sore subjects for the entire family.
No Paws from Santa Claus
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No Paws from Santa Claus
The Holidays are coming and children have thought long and hard about the gifts they would most want to receive this year.
Trucks, trains, Groovey girls and scooters are popular gifts this year.
Each year lists are filled with the "most popular" toys of that year.
There is one thing each year that can be found on many children's lists.
A
puppy.
The image of a bright eyed plump adorable pup dressed in a red bow is an irresistible one.
Or is it?
Giving a life for a gift is something to think very carefully about.
Puppies grow up quickly, cost a lot and need a life long commitment.As a Professional Dog Trainer and Breed rescue volunteer, I have seen many sad endings for these once so irresistible pups.
Spring comes around and the pup is now sixty or so pounds and full of unappreciated energy and spunk...
The issues of teething and housebreaking are sore subjects for the entire family.
No Paws from Santa Claus
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The new Volkswagen ad shows two young people dancing and jumping around on the furniture in their apartment while a neighbor below is trying to quiet them by banging on the ceiling with a broom. He climbs the steps and pounds on their door and, although we aren't privy to the exchange, it's obvious he's complaining about the noise. The noisy neighbors roll their eyes and laugh as they close the door. They jump into their Jetta and crank up the car stereo as they drive to the audio equipment store...
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