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Free Dog Training Tips - House Breaking Your Dog Patrick Solomon
Getting a new puppy can be an exciting time for anybody in a family, be they adults or children. The entire process, from making the initial decision to deciding what type of dog to choosing a dog is extremely fun. The not-fun part comes when it becomes time to train the dog. This is when you get to go from playing to being the “parent”. One of the first things that most owners want their dog to understand is how to go to the bathroom outside of the house instead of on your favorite carpet. House training a puppy does not have to be the stressful experience that most believe it to be. It can, and should, take as little as two weeks to complete. The first thing to remember is that you are the boss, not the puppy. No matter how cute and cuddly they are, or how much you want to pick them up and carry them around all day, you need to remember that you are the boss. Just remember that puppies that are babied often turn out to be big dogs who bite. First set yourself a schedule. It is important that you realize that if you can not keep to a schedule, your puppy will not be able to either. Set aside a specific area that you want the dog to go potty in. If you give them the entire back yard, they may get too confused, so try to keep it to a smaller area at first. Once you have established a routine, start doing it. Put the puppy on a leash and take him out to the designated area. Wait about five minutes or so. If he goes, great! Praise him and give him a little treat. If he does not go, bring him back inside. You want to make sure that you are watching him well so that when you start to see the signs that he has to go, you can rush him outside. If you see the puppy starting to go, give a quick “No!” If you yell and startle him, he may make even more of a mess, so try not to yell. Take him outside to finish his business, and give him a treat for doing so. Make sure, when it’s time to clean up the mess that was made, that you use a cleaning product that will completely kill the odor. Dogs tend to use the same area over and over, and if he can smell the scent, he’ll likely go again.
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