House Training A Dog

Get Started With Dog Potty Training

House training a dog is one of those tasks a lot of people don’t think about when they decide to get a puppy.

However, you have no choice.

It's something you'll have to think about and act on the moment your dog arrives home.

Decide beforehand where you want your dog to go to the toilet. And use the same area everytime.

Day One of House Training a Dog

As soon as your puppy arrives home, take her straight outside.

She will have had a lot of excitement with the trip in the car, all the unfamiliar faces, and sights and sounds.

She'll probably need to "go" straight away, so it's best that she's outside. It's better for saving your carpets and it's better to help her get the idea that this is something she'll be doing outside.

Show her what you expect:

• Take her to the corner or area of the yard that you have set aside as her toilet spot.
• Let her sniff around and have a good look. Don't play with her or pat her – this isn't a play area.
• Try not to talk or be distracting. Keep your impatience in check and stay calm.
• When she's finished, be quietly approving.

All this is fine out in the garden. But happens when it's time to take your puppy inside?

The Facts About House Training A Dog

Ever had your toddler turn to you in the supermarket and wail, “Mom, potty!” and before you’ve even had time to register what they’ve said there’s a growing puddle at their feet?

Puppies are the same. It's best to remember when house training a puppy that their bladders and bowels are small and still toning up, so there’s only a short amount of time between knowing they need to go and actually going.

So, take your pup outside as soon as she wakes up and within ten minutes of eating.

You may be able to tell she needs to go if she is sniffing the ground and circling. React immediately as you won’t have much time.

Thorougly clean up any messes that occur inside as your puppy will want to reuse any spot that smells like a toilet area.

It takes weeks of consistant, patient work to house train a puppy.

Just persevere, and it will happen.

You will find a heap more information on house breaking a dog from Dog Whisperer, Cesar Millan.

He's the best authority on dog behavior I've ever seen. All his advice just makes so much sense! Check out his "Mastering Leadership" series on DVD.

It's just like having a professional right there in your own home!

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