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Tips for Puppy House Training

By Andyl Hannerl
Jul 3, 2009
It's hard to resist that adorable face staring you from the kennel at a breeder's house " until that same cute pup makes his first mess on your carpet! Puppy house training is usually the first step in establishing a proper relationship with your new dog, but it can also be a source of frustration to many dog owners.

The great news is that a lot of true and tried techniques that will make your dog potty in the proper spot without the frustration and quickly too. Read on and find out tips for puppy house training which will make your life easier with your new pup in just the initial weeks of their lives with you.

Using Crates

Crates have become a popular tool in puppy house training today for a number of good reasons. Dogs will generally refuse to go to the bathroom in the area where they sleep, so keeping your pup in a crate for a short period of time will teach him how to hold his urges until he is removed from the confinement. When you take your dog out of the crate, you can take him directly outdoors to do his business. Once he does, you can offer the positive reinforcement that will encourage him to use the backyard the next time around.

Using a crate for puppy house training will also provide a safe, comfortable place for your pet to sleep when you are not available to keep an eye on him. This is particularly useful for times when you will be asleep or away from home.

When you leave your pups unattended to their own devices can often become destructive. Having a crate will offer an atmosphere where he is unlikely to become injured or get into trouble. When it is your pups first time to use the crate, ensure that he stays in the crate for a short time, and just gradually extend his time in the crate as it gets more relaxed with its environment. Remember not to leave your dog in a crate for longer than 6 hours or 8 hours the most.

Cleaning the Messes

Remember to ignore the mess that your dog makes in the house and just put your pups nose in it or reprimand him. Show him the proper place to potty outside and only clean the mess up when your dog is not around to watch.

Most importantly, eliminate the smell completely while puppy house training. If you dont, tendency is the dog will go back to the scent and potty again at that same spot. You will be able to find good commercial cleaners in stores today which can efficiently clean up such messes.

Puppy house training is a procedure that will require a lot of patience and time but will surely be possible. With the help of the crate and a lot of consistency, it is a sure win that your dog will be potty trained in no time. Puppy house training is your first step in making sure that your dog will be pleasurable to your family.
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