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Housebreaking Your Puppy |
Most puppies are too young to be held responsible for their bladder and bowel habits. A pup will go to the bathroom in the right place sometimes. That may be because she learns fast and is smart, or it may be an accident that was just lucky. |
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Should I train my dog to use newspaper in the house? Some people choose to 'newspaper train' their puppy in the house. If you prefer to do that, be aware that it might be difficult for your dog to make the change someday and go outside. It's usually best to start out with the place you always want your dog to go. The fewer changes, the better for everyone. Below is one good method for housebreaking. |
Remember these things!
Always take your puppy out FIRST
thing in the morning,
before you do anything and LAST thing before bedtime at night.
Always take your puppy out
immediately after eating a meal.
Always
take your puppy out immediately after playtime periods.
When a puppy starts circling or sniffing around, pick her up and take her outside FAST. |
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NEVER
leave
your pup unattended in the house or even a room at a young age. A dog should
not be left alone in a house until they are at least one year old, sometimes
two. Make
sure they have been well-behaved and trustworthy with their bathroom habits
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you can't watch her, put your puppy in a pen, a crate, or in the yard
with some toys. But don't forget about her and don't leave her out
there
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Give
your puppy her last meal about 1-2 hours before bedtime, and make sure
she goes outside to relieve herself just before she goes to bed. DO
NOT let her roam free during the night. She should be confined. |
| Never yell at your dog
or push her nose in her messes. She is very young. Human babies don't learn to use the toilet until they are two or three years old, right? Just pick her up and take her outside. Don't ask too much of your puppy. Give her opportunities to be successful. |
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Dogs will mess again if they can smell the areas. |
 TIP: It's a good idea to check with your veterinarian before beginning any housebreaking schedule. |
How do I know that my dog needs to go out? There are several signs that tell you it's time let your dog out:
Watch your dog and get to know her. The more you know, the more you'll be ready for anything she might need, including when to relieve herself. |
Many people wonder where dogs, especially little ones, can go to the bathroom when there is deep snow. One thing you can do is to shovel the snow in an area that is big enough for your dog to do his business. If it's impossible for you to do this, put some newspaper down in your house by the door and hopefully your dog will use that until he can get back outside. Once the snow melts your dog should resume his usual bathroom spot. |
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Crate Training
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Many people housebreak their dogs using a method called 'crate training'. They put their dog in a special dog crate (cage) during the night and when they are away from home for short periods of time. Dogs will usually not mess in small areas because it feels like a cave or home to them. Then, when the people come home or wake up, they let their dog out into the yard. |
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Be patient and try to understand your young dog. Dogs don't do things wrong on purpose. They are gentle and loving and just want to please you. But they do make mistakes. |
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How to Housebreak Your Dog in 7 Days, by Shirlee Kalstone The very popular solution to a common problem. One of Amazon.com's biggest sellers! Written for adults |
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Crate Training Your Dog, by Pat Storer, Workman Pub Co; Booklet edition (December 1, 2000) Written for adults |
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Use a timer or a clock, set it at 30 minutes, and take your puppy out each time the bell rings. If she doesn't relieve herself, just praise her for going outside. As she gets older, you can increase the time. You only need to stay outside with her for a few minutes. Then take her out again every 30 minutes. Learn to read her body language.
Your
dog is sniffing the floor.