Would make it into two categories, one
for housebreaking a puppy and one for dogs. It's very similar, but
yet so different. A lot of dog owners struggle with getting their dog
housebroken, so it's not an unusual problem. I'm not a professional
dog trainer or keeper, so this will only be about the things that I
personally have experienced and the info I've gathered in forehand.
Imagine a bucket of water, it's half
full. Every time the puppy does something indoors, 2 cups of water gets
added to the bucket. Every time the puppy does something outdoors one
quarter of a cup gets subtracted from the bucket. The goal is to make
the bucket completely empty.
When housebreaking a puppy, you've to
remember that a puppy usually don't get control over the bladder
before he/she is 5 months old. They haven't been developed enough
both physically and mentally to do that yet. They simply can't hold
themselves for a longer period of time while they are awake. Scolding
can make the problem worse, by making the puppy ashamed and pee in
the corner or under furniture.
Start out by taking the puppy out every
half hour while he/she is awake. Some puppies needs less time, so
moderate it after your puppy. Praise the puppy every time he does
something outdoors, calmly so it doesn't get a stress moment. Let
the pup sniff or play some with him afterwards, before taking him
indoor.
Other than the 30 minutes rule, take
the puppy out after he eats, plays, sleeps. As you may have figured,
the pup needs to be out most of the day. Remember this routine are
only for a short period of time, and it makes your life with your
dog so much easier and pleasant. A dog that's properly house trained
from the start will be more reliable.
Keywords to keep in mind; Patience,
routine, encouragement and consistently. Before you know it, the puppy
will be housebroken and you can relax and enjoy the joys of
puppy-hood.
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