Dog Toilet Training Tips by Tom Zinovia
Despite their occasional and passionate roll in the mud, dogs enjoy being clean and do not like to use their living area as a bathroom. Most dogs will potty train themselves by following their natural instincts. Let's take a look at some tips for helping your dog with this process.
1. Your Attitude is Key.
Make sure you are mentally ready to train a puppy or a dog that is new to your home. They are unaware of what you expect from them until they are taught. Let them know when you are displeased, but always praise them when they do something correctly. Be committed, patient and consistent.
2. Take your new pet to a veterinarian.
He will be able to check for physical reasons that might interfere with your dog's toilet training.
3. Establish Your Puppy's Living Area.
The puppy's living area should be located in a small space, such as a half-bathroom or a small section of the garage or laundry room. Conduct play times with him in this area and also let him sleep and eat here.
Make the space complete with a special bed for him. This can be a simple beach towel or a crate purchased from a pet store. It's possible that the puppy will use this area as a bathroom at first, but once he realizes it is his space, he will do everything he can not to soil it.
Once your puppy becomes accustomed to sleeping in his bed, move it around the house but keep him confined to it. For example, if his bed is a towel, place it next to something to which you can leash your dog so he can't leave it. A pet crate with a latchable door can greatly simplify this task.
4. Establish the Toilet Area.
Consistently, every time your puppy needs to eliminate, make sure he does it in the same place and that he has regular access to the area. In the beginning, go with your puppy each time until he becomes accustomed to the habit. Understand that if he is confined too long, he may soil himself or his bed and it will take longer to toilet train him.
Most puppies need to go first thing in the morning. Place the puppy outside before even greeting him. Once he goes, praise him! If you see your puppy is about to go inside the house, distract him, (which can momentarily stop what is about to happen), and place the puppy outside in his toilet area to finish. Once successfully completed, praise him again!
5. Prepare to Stay on Schedule.
Establish a daily feeding schedule for your puppy. This tends to put his elimination times on a somewhat predictable schedule as well. As a puppy, he will need to go outside around every three to four hours, but as your puppy grows and trains, he should be able to control his bladder for up to eight hours.
6. Keep a Diary.
Record your puppy's habits. Take notice of when he eats, when he eliminates, and how often. That way, you'll see improvement as time goes on and eventually the puppy should be permitted to have the run of the house once he's properly trained.
7. Reward Your Puppy.
When your puppy eliminates in the designated toilet area, reward him with a treat. Inevitably, puppies will have accidents. It is more effective to use positive reinforcement for success then punishments for accidents.
8. Crate Training.
Crate training works for both puppies and dogs. The purpose of crate training is to teach your dog to have bladder and bowel control. By being confined to his crate for short periods of time, he will learn to hold it and go when he is allowed out (usually in keeping with a regular schedule).
9. Accidents Will Happen.
When your puppy has an accident, simply clean it up. He will eventually get it! If he has an accident in the house, then it was too soon to allow him to have free reign. Continue training until he can be completely trusted.
10. Do not use ammonia based cleaning products around the house.
They can smell like urine to a dog and can be counter productive during toilet training.
It is a pleasure and a privilege to have a new puppy or dog in your home. If you are patient, prepared mentally and understand the training process, your dog will be a happy, enjoyable addition to your family.
About the Author
Tom Zinovia enjoys writing about dog health and training for the website http://www.Doggy-Training.com. Please visit our site to enjoy other dog training articles as well as information about complete home training programs. Remember that a well trained dog is a happy dog!
Saturday, November 3, 2007
Puppy Potty Training
Many people who have brought a very young puppy to their homes know what great moments the family can cherish with such a toy-pet. But, in order for everything to be really perfect, you may need to learn a few things about potty training for your puppy. First of all, we need to mention that potty training for your puppy proves completely effective around six months of age.
With very young dogs, you cannot expect control over bladder and bowels. Therefore the first tip to learn potty training for your puppy is to keep it off carpets into a special enclosed area. Then, potty training for your puppy requires that you make up your mind where you're going to apply it: indoors, outdoors or both.
The best idea is to teach your dog to let you know when it's got an urge. Start potty training for your puppy by taking it in a leash to the corner you've prepared for it; do this after every meal, and you'll drastically reduce the risk of 'accidents' on your floor. Another tip to use when potty training for your puppy is to try and feed it on dry dog food as this gives consistency to the stool.
What about the water you give it? Potty training for your puppy may prove a little difficult since young dogs need lots of liquid for their growing process. Leave a bowl with fresh water all day long for it to drink but remove it two hours before bedtime. This is part of the potty training for your puppy, as there will be less peeing over night. Taking the puppy out should be the first thing you do in the morning and the last one in the evening.
All the family members should be involved in potty training for your puppy, since no one can stay all day long around the house, making sure the puppy potties in the right place. Be patient with your pet as potty training for your puppy may be quite challenging, sometimes even the dog's breed has a word to say in the receptiveness to training.
If you don't want to bother with potty training for your puppy, then you can buy an older dog that has already been potty trained. Or there is always the option of adopting an adult pet from the many rescue centres.
About the Author
Learn how you can put an end to the stress and annoyance of your dog training problems and ave the happiest, healthiest and most well behaved dog in the neighbourhood at Dog Training Expert. Don't miss your free Dog Training Tips.
Potty train Your Puppy in 7 Days! Click Here!
With very young dogs, you cannot expect control over bladder and bowels. Therefore the first tip to learn potty training for your puppy is to keep it off carpets into a special enclosed area. Then, potty training for your puppy requires that you make up your mind where you're going to apply it: indoors, outdoors or both.
The best idea is to teach your dog to let you know when it's got an urge. Start potty training for your puppy by taking it in a leash to the corner you've prepared for it; do this after every meal, and you'll drastically reduce the risk of 'accidents' on your floor. Another tip to use when potty training for your puppy is to try and feed it on dry dog food as this gives consistency to the stool.
What about the water you give it? Potty training for your puppy may prove a little difficult since young dogs need lots of liquid for their growing process. Leave a bowl with fresh water all day long for it to drink but remove it two hours before bedtime. This is part of the potty training for your puppy, as there will be less peeing over night. Taking the puppy out should be the first thing you do in the morning and the last one in the evening.
All the family members should be involved in potty training for your puppy, since no one can stay all day long around the house, making sure the puppy potties in the right place. Be patient with your pet as potty training for your puppy may be quite challenging, sometimes even the dog's breed has a word to say in the receptiveness to training.
If you don't want to bother with potty training for your puppy, then you can buy an older dog that has already been potty trained. Or there is always the option of adopting an adult pet from the many rescue centres.
About the Author
Learn how you can put an end to the stress and annoyance of your dog training problems and ave the happiest, healthiest and most well behaved dog in the neighbourhood at Dog Training Expert. Don't miss your free Dog Training Tips.
Potty train Your Puppy in 7 Days! Click Here!
Potty Puppy Training?
Who's Training The Trainer?
By Philip C. Randall
Potty training your puppy can be fun and very rewarding. There is nothing difficult about it. The easiest way to achieve this; is by watching and learning from your Puppy. Simply put, your puppy will tell you when he or she is ready for toileting. Watch your puppy for tell-tale signs. When your puppy needs to urinate or poop it will sniff the floor, walk in circles as if searching for something and even whimper.
Your puppy may even go to the door and whimper to be let out. Open the door and let your puppy outside; or carry it out. Place her/him in a suitable area to toilet. Afterwards pat and praise your puppy heaps! Show lots of love and affection and your Puppy will respond by going out to the toileting area as soon as you open the door.
Tip: when your Puppy is only a few days old keep it in a small living area. leave newspaper down on the floor in a corner near it. The puppy will find this area to toilet in of his/her own accord. First thing in the morning; take your new puppy outside to do its toileting.
While puppy is still young Put a litter box outside on the door-step.(porch) When about 2 months old put the litter box in a suitable area well away from the house. Once you show him/her the new area; puppy will head straight for it. There you have it; you simply need be observant and sensitive to your puppy's needs and you will be rewarded accordingly. Let your puppy train you and Potty Puppy Training; will be a breeze.
About the Author Philip C. Randall is a puppy enthusiast and dog lover who owns the Blog http://puppytrainingguide.blogspot.com and writes for sheer pleasure.
The Ultimate House Training Guide
By Philip C. Randall
Potty training your puppy can be fun and very rewarding. There is nothing difficult about it. The easiest way to achieve this; is by watching and learning from your Puppy. Simply put, your puppy will tell you when he or she is ready for toileting. Watch your puppy for tell-tale signs. When your puppy needs to urinate or poop it will sniff the floor, walk in circles as if searching for something and even whimper.
Your puppy may even go to the door and whimper to be let out. Open the door and let your puppy outside; or carry it out. Place her/him in a suitable area to toilet. Afterwards pat and praise your puppy heaps! Show lots of love and affection and your Puppy will respond by going out to the toileting area as soon as you open the door.
Tip: when your Puppy is only a few days old keep it in a small living area. leave newspaper down on the floor in a corner near it. The puppy will find this area to toilet in of his/her own accord. First thing in the morning; take your new puppy outside to do its toileting.
While puppy is still young Put a litter box outside on the door-step.(porch) When about 2 months old put the litter box in a suitable area well away from the house. Once you show him/her the new area; puppy will head straight for it. There you have it; you simply need be observant and sensitive to your puppy's needs and you will be rewarded accordingly. Let your puppy train you and Potty Puppy Training; will be a breeze.
About the Author Philip C. Randall is a puppy enthusiast and dog lover who owns the Blog http://puppytrainingguide.blogspot.com and writes for sheer pleasure.
The Ultimate House Training Guide
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