Housetraining Your Puppy
Housetraining takes patience and the ability to follow a
schedule. Most puppies respond to a schedule because it gets them
used to doing the same thing at the same time every day and they
learn the behavior you want easier.
You must first determine your puppy's limit in holding his
urine. Keep a diary for several days until you spot a pattern
between eating and eliminating. This minus 15-30 minutes will give
you the puppy's comfort zone. This is how long he can hold his
urine after he has gone potty.
The puppy will usually have to go after they eat, drink, play or
sleep. Most dogs need to be taken out upwards of three to five
times a day providing they haven't drank an excessive amount of
water. The best thing to do if you take him walking is not to bring
him back until he does potty. Be ready to stay outside until he
does. This could take some time. If you bring him back in before he
is ready, he most likely will have an accident before you can get
him back outside again.
The most important thing is to lavish him with praise each and
every time he does the right behavior. This reinforces it because
he receives attention and a treat. If you wait and praise him
later, it won't be effective. To keep him from finding spots, close
doors to rooms with carpeting or rugs, because they prefer certain
area to eliminate on.
If the puppy does have an accident, use a pet odor neutralizer
to prevent any odor. They sometimes will sniff around until they
find the exact same spot they went the last time. Don't use ammonia
based cleaners as they break down into urea, which is a part of
urine.
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