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Dog Training Solutions
for Today's Dog
Dog Training Solutions
for Today's Dog
Dog Training Unleashed
House Training Your Dog
First off the pup must be watched at all times. The easiest way to
do this is by limiting free space by crating the pup when you
cannot key an eye on it 100% of the time.
Another method is to tether the pup to me whenever he is in the
house but not in his crate. I do this by attaching a carabineer to
the end of a five or six foot leash and attaching that to my pocket
or belt loop. (See picture below) This then, easily attaches to the
pup’s collar.
The pup will always be insight no matter where you are and will
begin following you as leader around the house. Note: Don’t jerk
the pup around. Don’t make a big deal out of each and every
time you head off in a new direction either. Just step off and tell
the pup "let's go" and start walking.
Keep an eye out for any squatting or circling and startle the pup,
if you must, to interrupt him and get him outside immediately.
Don't scold the pup. A sharp clap of the hands, a startling NO, or
a tug on the leash is the only correction necessary. And NEVER
rub the pup's nose in the mess. A pup who has been punished is
more likely to run and hide and potty away from their owner. It is
counter productive to make your pup afraid to potty in your
presents.
Feed your pup a diet of quality kibble on a feeding schedule.
Cheap dog foods contain foods that are hard for dogs to digest
along with fillers that only serve to make a dog fill full.
Feed your pup 2 to 3 times a day only the amount recommended
by your veterinarian. Over feeding can cause lose stools or
diahrrea. Don't be tempted to leave food out for your pup to
forage. Scheduled feeding will schedule your pups bowels.
Knowing what went in when will help you know when it will come
out.
First off the pup must be watched at all times. The easiest way to
do this is by limiting free space by crating the pup when you
cannot key an eye on it 100% of the time.
Another method is to tether the pup to me whenever he is in the
house but not in his crate. I do this by attaching a carabineer to
the end of a five or six foot leash and attaching that to my pocket
or belt loop. (See picture below) This then, easily attaches to the
pup’s collar.
The pup will always be insight no matter where you are and will
begin following you as leader around the house. Note: Don’t jerk
the pup around. Don’t make a big deal out of each and every
time you head off in a new direction either. Just step off and tell
the pup "let's go" and start walking.
Keep an eye out for any squatting or circling and startle the pup,
if you must, to interrupt him and get him outside immediately.
Don't scold the pup. A sharp clap of the hands, a startling NO, or
a tug on the leash is the only correction necessary. And NEVER
rub the pup's nose in the mess. A pup who has been punished is
more likely to run and hide and potty away from their owner. It is
counter productive to make your pup afraid to potty in your
presents.
Feed your pup a diet of quality kibble on a feeding schedule.
Cheap dog foods contain foods that are hard for dogs to digest
along with fillers that only serve to make a dog fill full.
Feed your pup 2 to 3 times a day only the amount recommended
by your veterinarian. Over feeding can cause lose stools or
diahrrea. Don't be tempted to leave food out for your pup to
forage. Scheduled feeding will schedule your pups bowels.
Knowing what went in when will help you know when it will come
out.
The hands free tether is great
for keeping an eye on your pup
for keeping an eye on your pup
your pup to potty. You can put a paper towel with a previous
mess on it on the ground outdoors as a scent marker.
Give the pup plenty of time to potty. Ignore attempts of play
and just wander around with him. Don't say anything at this
time either. When he starts to potty is the time to use a cue (go
potty, get to it) and repeat until he's finished. Praise him for a
job well done and use playing ball or freedom to roam the yard
as a reward for going potty. If he won't go within a reasonable
amount of time (10 minutes), take him back in and crate him.
You may find he needs to potty as soon as he relaxes for an
instant. If needed, leave the leash on and hold the door to his
crate closed with your hand. As soon as he squats, grab the
leash and head back outside. Otherwise, let him relax or nap
for half hour to an hour and try again.
If your pup was successful bring them in but keep the tether on.
Go about your business with the pup in tow. The next outing will
depend on age and activity. 8-9 week old pups may need to
out every 30 minutes. 10-12 week old pups may need to go out
every 45 minutes and so on. Remember, an active pup will
potty more often. Keep a watchful eye out.
Clean any mistakes made in the house with enzyme cleaners
such as Natures Miracle or Simple Solution. These cleaners
eliminate the odor so your pup’s magnificent sense of smell will
not detect any familiar potty spots. Remember, he is more likely
to go in the same area so clean up is a must.
Be patient and keep at it. Even the little guys eventually get it
Recap:
Use an enzyme cleaner to clean up.
Never leave pup unattended.
Crate when you cannot keep a watchful eye out.
Go outside with your pup. You need to be there as he pottys.
No talking to until the pottying starts.
Praise and play as a reward.
Do NOT rub your pup's nose in a mess.
Do NOT yell at the pup.
Take pup out often.
Feed on a schedule. Feed a quality diet.
mess on it on the ground outdoors as a scent marker.
Give the pup plenty of time to potty. Ignore attempts of play
and just wander around with him. Don't say anything at this
time either. When he starts to potty is the time to use a cue (go
potty, get to it) and repeat until he's finished. Praise him for a
job well done and use playing ball or freedom to roam the yard
as a reward for going potty. If he won't go within a reasonable
amount of time (10 minutes), take him back in and crate him.
You may find he needs to potty as soon as he relaxes for an
instant. If needed, leave the leash on and hold the door to his
crate closed with your hand. As soon as he squats, grab the
leash and head back outside. Otherwise, let him relax or nap
for half hour to an hour and try again.
If your pup was successful bring them in but keep the tether on.
Go about your business with the pup in tow. The next outing will
depend on age and activity. 8-9 week old pups may need to
out every 30 minutes. 10-12 week old pups may need to go out
every 45 minutes and so on. Remember, an active pup will
potty more often. Keep a watchful eye out.
Clean any mistakes made in the house with enzyme cleaners
such as Natures Miracle or Simple Solution. These cleaners
eliminate the odor so your pup’s magnificent sense of smell will
not detect any familiar potty spots. Remember, he is more likely
to go in the same area so clean up is a must.
Be patient and keep at it. Even the little guys eventually get it
Recap:
Use an enzyme cleaner to clean up.
Never leave pup unattended.
Crate when you cannot keep a watchful eye out.
Go outside with your pup. You need to be there as he pottys.
No talking to until the pottying starts.
Praise and play as a reward.
Do NOT rub your pup's nose in a mess.
Do NOT yell at the pup.
Take pup out often.
Feed on a schedule. Feed a quality diet.
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