You may have just recently purchased a new puppy. He is so adorable! Beside enjoying your little pal, you also want to protect your home so your furnishings and carpets aren’t ruined. What should you do now?
One of your first jobs is to teach your puppy where to relieve himself so your home won’t be damaged. How can that be accomplished?
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Dogs act mainly from habits that have been developed over a period of time and that fact can help you as a dog owner. Don’t let your puppy create his own habits. Teach him the ones you want him to learn. Puppies have limitations it would be well to keep in mind. Since your puppy’s bladder is so small, he can’t hold his urine in very long. You’ll need the character traits of patience and understanding to deal with your new pal’s limitations.
Yelling at your puppy if he has an accident isn’t a good idea. You’ll need to exercise patience with your new pal. If your puppy has an accident on the living room carpet, be gentle with him. Tell him “no” in a gentle way. Then pick him up and place him where you do want him to go potty. Then tell him to go potty in that place in your own words.
You would be wise to purchase a crate for your puppy to sleep in since he won’t want to soil his bed. Your dog may enjoy owning his own dog playpen as you train him.
Be aware that there are certain times when your new pal is more likely to want to relieve himself. Right after waking up in the morning is when your puppy will want to go potty. Right after eating is one of the main times your new puppy will want to relieve himself. Be sure to take your puppy to his designated toilet area before he goes to bed at night. Play time will probably activate your puppy’s urge to relieve himself.
Your new pet needs close supervision. If he goes potty on his own outside, be sure to praise him immediately. If he should go potty inside the house, you need to gently but sternly let him know that isn’t the right place to go. Be sure to praise your puppy when he does go in the correct place. He really needs your approval.
Your puppy will often let you know when he’s about to relieve himself. Wandering off, sniffing and circling are signs that your puppy is ready to relieve himself. Maybe he’ll go and stand at the door.
Patience and kindness goes a long way in dog training. Be sure to spend time training your new pal to urinate or deficate where you have chosen for him to go. The time and effort you put into training your new pal will be worth it when he knows the right time and place to relieve himself.
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This post was written by admin on October 31, 2008
