Depending on your situation,
you’ll have to make some decisions concerning where you want
your puppy to eliminate.
Before we continue, let me give you
some important pieces of advice. Puppies between 8 and 10 weeks old go
through a fear period. During that time, it is extremely important not
to overly correct your puppy.
It is also important to let him
experience new things at his own pace. Don’t force him to do
things. Instead encourage him with some “gooood
boy” (or “goood girl”) every time your
puppy tries something new. If he does something he’s not
supposed to, like chewing on a chair leg, just distract him and give
him an acceptable chew toy.
To achieve success in house training,
you have to be or get prepared. You have to set up a specific place for
your dog to speed up his progress. You also have to choose a spot where
you’ll want your puppy or dog to eliminate. For example, when
I choose a "toilet zone" in my backyard, I make sure it's not to close
from the street so my puppy won't get too distracted and forget what
he's supposed to do: eliminate!
Anyone who possesses the necessary
tools can do puppy potty training. These tools consist of knowing what
to do and then have the patience and perseverance to see it through. If
you start housebreaking a puppy, do so for a few weeks and then give
up, you will be very frustrated with what happens. Your puppy will
become very confused and thus will continue to eliminate where she
pleases, and will only occasionally go where you want her to eliminate.
I'd like to give you another huge tip
on the topic of praise and scolding. You may say a quick, deep, "No,"
when your puppy starts eliminating in the wrong place, but stop there.
If you start hitting or rubbing your dog's nose in the mess, you will
only intimidate your puppy.
Your puppy may then become frightened
of you or aggressive toward you, and your whole training process is now
about regaining trust. Always praise your puppy for doing the right
thing. You may give treat rewards as well if you like, but make sure
you give them right away or your puppy may not associate the treat with
doing the right thing.
Here's what another dog owner just
like you had to say about ©Puppy Housetraining: The Ultimate
Guide:
Nathalie,
I just
wanted to thank you for your help. We have had Lady (an
English Cocker Spaniel) for a little more six months. She is the
cutiest dog but she constantly is peeing and pooping in the house. We
tried crating her while we went to work (we are both teachers) and when
we would get home, she would have gone in the crate and was a mess. We
started just leaving her in the master bathroom and that was a little
better. However, she would continue to go throughout the whole house.
It was driving me nuts.
I told my wife and girls (ages 10 and 5) we had to do something or the
dog was going to go. That is when I
decided to go online and research. I saw your book
and decided to give it a try. Would
you believe, after using your procedures the very first day, she did
not mess the house once! I taught the procedures to all my
family and now we are seeing the results.
Thanks again,
Mike Sanford, Fl
Next, you’ll learn
how a simple leash can accelerate housetraining.
Happy housetraining,
Nathalie Lafleur
www.puppy-housetraining.com
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