Wednesday, November 7, 2012

A Few Tactics To Help You Train And Housebreak Your New Pet

By Jamie Stoecker


Lots of people don't see the hard work which comes with raising a polite, well-mannered dog, and housebreaking is often one of the hardest things a puppy owner do. Lots of people give up their dogs in the first few months because they cannot housebreak them appropriately. But by making use of some simple tactics, you can make house training your puppy a positive experience for you as well as your dog, and create a lifelong partnership between you as well as your pet.

First, it's significant to note that accidents are going to take place. Very few dogs are housebroken with out at least one (but usually several) accidents in your house. This could actually be utilized as a wonderful opportunity to train your pet. When you catch him in the act of going to the bathroom inside, create a startling sound, and immediately bring your pet outside to a designated restroom spot. When your dog finishes going, praise him, and reward him to let him know he did the right thing by going outside.

Constant guidance is another key to effectively house training your puppy. When indoors, keep your puppy close by within eyesight at all times. One good way of performing this is to keep your own pet tethered to you by a leash at all times while you're home with the puppy. In this manner, you can't only check for signs of your dog needing to go to the bathroom, but you can keep your puppy from getting into mischief also. Look for behaviors like circling or sniffing as indicators of needing to go to the bathroom. When you see these actions, bring your puppy outside immediately, and reward him when he goes.

When house training your dog, praise works better than punishment. It is essential to carry treats with you for the first couple of weeks of house training to reward your pet quickly upon eliminating in the proper area. If you wait till you have gone back inside, your puppy will usually have forgotten the good deed.

Housebreaking a puppy is often what makes or breaks a good relationship between an individual and his puppy. It requires lots of work, and a lot of persistance to get a dog properly house trained. Whenever your puppy has gone 2-3 months without having an accident, you could contemplate him successfully housebroken.




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