House Training Puppies – Consistency
Besides developing a schedule of eating and potty times for your puppy, consistency is very important. Whatever place you have chosen for the potty spot, that is the exact spot you should take your puppy to each and every time he might need to go. Initially, you might carry your puppy directly to that spot, so there is no opportunity to wander off or get distracted along the way.
When you have brought your puppy to the spot where you want him to go, you should use a phrase to reinforce what you want him to do, such as “go potty!” or “do your business!” or even ” hurry up!” You should be consistent in using that phrase each time you take your puppy out, and the puppy will begin associating that phrase as a command. You should say this phrase not only at the beginning, but while your dog is eliminating, so he understands what you mean. Immediately afterwards, praise!
Your puppy will learn by habit, and so if you are consistent in taking him to the proper location in the morning, after meals and before bed (more frequently for new puppies with little bladders) then you are giving him multiple opportunities throughout the day to learn the right place to go. If you do not keep to a schedule and be consistent, you will struggle for months to get your puppy house trained. It is as simple as that.
There is no quick fix, and you should expect to take at least a couple of days of fully focusing on your puppy’s potty routine. If your pup has been going on the floor for many months, it may take a bit longer to “undo” the bad habits he has learned. Do not be discouraged, take action now! Once you get started, the more consistent you are, the faster the process will be. Each time your pup goes to the toilet is a new opportunity to train him properly. So each day, you are presented with multiple opportunities. Once you have a few successes under your belt, your puppy will begin to understand how happy it make you when he goes to the toilet in this particular area.
Or maybe he has learned that he earns delicious treats only after this behavior, and that motivates him to go in the right location. I have found dried liver treats and cooked chicken bits work especially well for my dogs. Each dog is different and will have his own motivations, but the point is, after a few days of consistently going in the right spot, and receiving consistent rewards by means of praise, affection and possibly treats, your pup will begin to associate this as the correct course of action, and will become a habit.
Crate training puppies is a proven method for quick success. Which is exactly what you want. If you are having trouble implementing the process and want to learn some proven techniques for house training dogs in as little of time as possible, you can learn more here. Just remember, you do not need to be an expert to learn how to train a puppy!
Aug 27, 2009 | 0 | Crate Training Puppies, House Training Dogs, House Training Puppies, How To Train A Puppy
