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If you’re the proud owner of a dog, it has probably happened to you. You see that adorable puppy face and you just know that the tiny little canine looking at you through his crate needs to be a member of your family. You bring that pup home, and soon realize that puppy house training will have to be the number one task on your agenda for the immediate future. Are you prepared for the significant amount of time, patience and consistency that you will have to utilize? Of course you are!tips on housebreaking puppies

What Not to Do
There are two schools of thought when it comes to puppy potty training: one that works and one that doesn’t. Before we look at the correct methods of potty training puppies that are tried and true, let’s look at what doesn’t work in this process. How many of you have a mental image potty training as chasing your puppy around the house with a rolled up newspaper and rubbing his nose in his messes to show him the error of his ways? Guess what? This method of house training puppies will never work, and will often damage your relationship with your new dog – often forever.

The reason that punishment never works is because your pup does not comprehend. If you rub his nose in the mess that he made even five minutes ago, the only thing your actions will do is frighten and terrify your pup. He will not appreciate that you are unhappy about the fact that he made his mess inside the room. He will only know that you are agitated and angry with him. On the other hand, if you can actually catch your pup in the act, you can lift him up saying a firm “no!” and take him outdoors to his designated [spim]location|site|spot[/spin]. This action is an effective part of your house training, since it is one that your pup will comprehend.
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What to Do
Now that we have looked at what doesn’t work in puppy house training, let’s look at about what does. Crate training is usually regarded as the most effective means of house training puppies. When your puppy is placed in his crate, he is in a safe, protected place where he cannot do damage. He will also probably not do the toilet in his crate, since dogs are born with a natural inclination not to go to the toilet in the same place that they sleep. This will help teach your pup that when he feels the urge to eliminate, he can hold it until he is in the suitable place. Just make sure that your little fur ball goes out right before he gets put in his crate, and as soon as he is let out. And don’t keep him in his crate too long at any one time.

Puppies are keen to please – all they require are clear instructions and plenty of positive reinforcement to know what’s expected of them.
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Happy training!