Monday, August 9, 2010

Key Success Tips To Happy, Housebroken Puppy

By Corson Strand

There is no reason housetraining your puppy should be a nightmare of poop and mess. What is the secret? Believe it or not, simple patience and persistence combined with a firm and gentle manner. If you do nothing but this, you will be on the road to solid relationship with your pet based on mutual respect and affection.

I know that when you think about new puppy training and hear the words "housebreaking" and "potty training," you think endless pooh and mess. Many people are intimidated at the very thought, but the thought is almost always worse than the reality. When you understand the basics, you have nothing to fear.

Quick news flash: It may take 2 to 3 weeks to house train your puppy to the point where it performs consistently. However, professional trainers advise that training shouldn't be considered complete until the puppy has not eliminated in the house for 2 to 3 months.

If there is a secret to housebreaking your puppy, if there is one, single fundamental that you must keep in mind, it is this: routine. Dogs are creatures of habit, and a predictable routine helps make your dog feel secure. For that reason, you want to make your training the same and follow an exact, unvarying regimen.

Here are your essential steps to potty training your puppy: Determine a routine and do not depart from it; always take your puppy out to eliminate every 1 to 2 hours; Determine a precise feeding schedule, and never alter it; take your puppy outside 10 to 15 minutes after each meal; always praise your puppy when it makes its toilet outside; never scold your puppy when it has an accident inside; and always thoroughly clean the spots where the puppy has messed inside.

If you pay attention to these key basics and follow the pointers given, you will soon reach the goal of a happy and housebroken pet. And just as important, you will have established the pattern for any future training that you have planned for your dog. Your pet will look forward to your company and learning how to please you.

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