Dogs that are properly trained are also very happy dogs

All new dog owners eventually have to tackle the challenge of housebreaking a puppy. Housebreaking a puppy requires the owner (or dog trainer) to be patient and consistent in their commands. Unfortunately on many occasions, dog owners give up to soon and their puppies end up staying in their crate most of the time.

Dogs that are properly trained are also very happy dogs, usually these dogs have been shown love, attention and patience. If you use these three things mixed with the ability to be firm and consistent, you will house break your puppy much more quickly.

When the dog has soiled the carpet or has eliminated under your bed, the worst thing to do is to get mad and start yelling and call him bad. You can’t allow your dog to have control of the situation either however as this will lead him to become the leader of the pack, he’ll then do as he pleases. Dogs don’t like to go potty in the place where they sleep or eat. If you keep your dog in a closed in area (such as a crate) chances are you will not have elimination problems.

Crate training is the preferred method of housebreaking dogs by many leading dog trainers and dog owners. Crates provide just enough space for dogs to sleep and eat and over time will become one of your dog’s favourite places to just chill out.

Dogs usually need to go to the toilet first thing in the morning, after meals, and sometimes before going to bed. A good idea is to get into a good routine and give your dog a chance to go outside at these times. Try to give your dog plenty of time and don’t hurry him to go to the toilet. If you are late in letting your dog outside, you may quite likely find an accident waiting for you.

If you live in a small apartment that doesn’t have space outside for your dog to go to the toilet, you may find paper training a good alternative to crate training. Paper training involves teaching your puppy to go to the toilet on paper which is placed in an allocated “toilet” area. Using this method, each day you’ll need to put new paper down.

Once your dog is trained, he will let you know that he needs to go outside to pee. Dogs usually do this by circling, barking at the door, or scratching the door. When this happens you can let your dog out and then congratulate him by rewarding him with a treat.

About the Author:
Craig Clemins is a dog enthusiast and experienced dog trainer. Click the following links to get more advice about How to House Train a Dog <a href=”http://www.dog-solutions.com/how-to-house-train-a-dog.php”>http://www.dog-solutions.com/how-to-house-train-a-dog.php</a>  and <a href=”http://www.dog-solutions.com/how-to-house-train-a-dog.php”>Housebreaking a Puppy</a>  today.