Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: Hints and Tips for Puppy Training

Puppy training is a big responsibility. The first
few months of a dog's life can set the stage for
a long and happy life. Very young puppies can
learn faster than a toddler how to gain control
of their body functions, but they require
constant observation during the learning process.
Be sure to pick a time when ones undivided
attentions can be provided, especially at the
start of the lesson. If the new owner can't get
home to check on the animal in the middle of the
day a neighbor may be recruited to help out.

Puppy housebreaking should be the first priority,
and part of that process is setting up a good
schedule for the animal. Going outside first
thing in the morning to relieve itself is
important. Even if the animal has an accident in
the night; part of the training is learning that
you will get that opportunity first thing in the
morning. A puppy pad under the crate will keep
the urine or feces from contaminating the
environment. While training one doesn't want the
animal to think that the crate is where they go
to the bathroom. One shouldn't punish the dog for
using their crate as a toilet, but one also
doesn't want to encourage the behavior. Always
make sure that the crate is clean and praise the
animal for going outside.

This praise and reward method is much more
effective than fear and punishment which
generally leads the animal to find ways of not
getting caught doing something wrong. Puppies in
particular don't remember what they did and
rubbing their nose in it doesn't work as well as
making the smell go away completely with odor
eliminating sprays and praising the animal when
he goes outside. Crates themselves are not and
should not be used as a punishment for the
animal, but rather a safe spot for sleep and
quiet play. Puppies especially need lots of sleep
and expecting the animal to be constantly around
and active is not practical.

Dogs often need to go to the bathroom after
eating and playing so setting up these routines
will help not only the animal become trained
properly, but the owner also needs to learn the
new routine so he or she doesn't upset the
animal's training. Dogs and puppies are dependent
on their owner for leadership and guidance.
Raising an animal, especially the puppy
housebreaking is a major undertaking. One would
not expect to potty train a toddler in a few
days. Puppy pads really can help during this
transitional period of the animals life just as
pull-ups have become an integral part of the
potty training for young children.

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