Potty Training Your Puppy!
A new puppy is a joyous
addition to any home. Who can resist that cute little bundle of lovable
furry fun? It would be great if puppies were potty trained and came into
our homes without any mess or bother? OK, reality check here.
Just
ask any dog owner what the hardest task at hand is, and most will agree,
that potty training is high on the list of unpleasant tasks. Actually,
potty training is a simple task, requiring merely a little patience and
diligence.
First, be mindful of puppies as infant dogs, not
children. Dogs are creatures of Habitual Re-enforcement. Start early with
the basics, and you will have a well trained and obedient friend for many
years.
A sure fire method of potty training, at least in the
opinion of a close friend kennel and breeder friend of mine, is to simply
catch the puppy in the act of relieving itself. Immediately approach the
little guy, pick him up gently but firmly, and tell him "No No" with a
firm clear voice. Carry your puppy immediately outside, preferably to a
pre designated area, and set him down on his haunches, holding him firmly
for a few moments. If he still needs to relieve himself, keep him in that
spot and pat and praise him when he's finished. OK! Not so hard, eh?
Guess what, he will do it again. So, make a game out of it, get
the kids involved and when he starts to go, repeat the routine, acting
immediately and firmly.
Puppies tend to be the center of attention
at first, especially with kids, so there is usually someone at hand to
scold the puppy in a gentle manner and immediately remove him to the
designated site.
This method is a quick and effective method in
toilet training any puppy, who, with the right amount of attention and
praise, will be toilet trained in no time at all.
It's important to catch the puppy in the act. Coming
home and finding the mess a couple of hours later and then getting upset
and scolding the puppy will only make your job harder and confuse the
puppy. What then, you may wonder? Well, a method that has worked for me is
to carry the puppy to the offending deposit, gently but firmly placing his
nose into the substance and saying firmly "No No or Bad Bad", you get the
drift, and immediately carrying puppy out to the site. This method is not
the favored method, but it is effective if done properly.
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