Tips To Train A New Puppy

We all get too excited when a new puppy arrives at home. By no doubt, anticipating a new puppy is one of the happiest moments in this world. To ensure that the homecoming turns out smoothly for all parties, it is ideal that you take a few preparation methods to welcome your new baby. One way to do so is by keeping yourself familiar with house training techniques.

Arrival. Once the puppy is home, find time to take her out. Doing so also saves you from the troubles of her first toilet break. When the puppy relieves herself inside, she is more likely to do it again. You should be able to set a precedent for toilet behavior as soon as the puppy arrives.

Consider the following tips:

  1. Upon arrival, take her to a designated toilet area.
  2. Do not play with her while she takes her toilet break. Wait until she sniffs and ensure that you do not associate “the toilet” with games. You should be able to instill the idea that this part of the house is only for toilet breaks.
  3. After she relieves herself, say the words that you want her to associate with toilet breaks. Many dog owners use the phrases “pee”, “go pee”, or “potty time.” The shorter and the more recognizable a word is, the faster that your dog understands the idea.
  4. When she’s done, make her feel that you were happy with her action. Praise her and give her a treat.

Inside the house. When you take her inside your home, start the house training right away. Many pet owners consider crate training as the most accepted and efficient method of training a puppy. Crate-training is the process of using a small indoor kennel that allows you to confine your puppy even in the absence of your supervision. The idea is to restrict your pet’s movement to her sleeping space. Puppies submit to the limitation until she is let out of the crate. Because of this, it is very important that you choose a crate that fits your dog’s size. If the crate is too big, she will end up using one as a toilet and the other end as a bed. Consider the following tips when choosing a crate:

  1. Choose a crate that’s huge enough for her to stretch. She will grow bigger soon so you need to allot space allowance for your puppy. It should be spacious enough so that he stays comfortable even if he stands up.
  2. Use a barrier that will reduce the internal size of your crate. Many owners use a wire grille or a board.

You can also use the crate for house training. To make this idea efficient, you have to keep the puppy inside the crate at all times – whether she’s eating, sleeping, or playing. Consistency is very important. If you are not consistent, your plan will not work. Take a look at the following schedule:

7AM  Take your puppy out for a toilet break

7:25: Feed your puppy breakfast.

7:45 Accompany your puppy for another toilet break. This should be under your supervision.

7:50 Take your puppy out of the crate for playtime and cuddle time.

8:45 Take your puppy out for his third toilet break.

8:50 Put your puppy back in the crate for his nap.

11AM Take your puppy out for his fourth toilet break.

11:05 Play with your puppy. Take your puppy out of the crate for playtime.

12:30 Lunch time

12:45 Take your puppy out for his fifth toilet break.

1 PM Take your puppy back in the crate for his nap.

Keep these tips in mind when house training your puppy. You may also want to take a look at tips on canine behavioral problems which include the most effective training techniques.

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