Puppy Training: The Importance of Housebreaking
Puppies are so adorable. No matter how many times they may wake you up in the middle of the night with their sad little whines, or chew on your favorite pair of shoes, those cute little ones can do no wrong.Eventually, that carefree feeling that you once had towards your puppy’s mischievous behavior wears off, and you are left wondering how you could have ever fallen for those infamous sad puppy eyes. What you probably didn’t considered is the reality that you just may have created a pint-sized terror. Trust us, your home won’t know what hit it. That is why it is important to start your puppy’s training process as early as possible.
For the sake of your home’s flooring, and for your own piece of mind, one of the most important things that you will need to do is housebreak your puppy.
There are many ways to housebreak your puppy, but two things must be present, consistency and rewards.
Consistency
It is important to remember that a six- to eight-week old puppy should use the bathroom every one to three hours, so setting up a bathroom break schedule and sticking with it is a must. Eventually, your dog will fall into a routine, and their bodies will naturally be able to predict when to go potty outside. [1]
Rewards
Rewards can come in many forms. There are the tasty kinds, treats, the fun kinds, toys, and the loving kinds, praise. Over time, your puppy will link the behavior with the reward, and repeat that behavior in order to receive more rewards. [1]
In your efforts to housebreak your puppy, please remember that no puppy is perfect. Sometimes your little one will make mistakes, and you may need to discipline them, but if you remain consistent with your housebreaking program, and remember to offer rewards, your puppy will be successful.
To find out more about housebreaking your puppy, read Housebreaking Your Puppy Housebreaking Your Puppy by Eukanuba.
Source
1. "Housebreaking Your Puppy." Eukanuba. Procter & Gamble Pet Care, n.d. Web. 20 Jan 2011. <http://www.eukanuba.com/en-US/puppy-guide/housebreaking-your-puppy.jspx>.
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Categories: Puppy, Treats, Housebreaking, Training, Pets
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Categories: Puppy, Treats, Housebreaking, Training, Pets
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