3 Common Methods For Toilet Training Your New Puppy

House training your new puppy is one of the most
crucial things to do upon bringing them home -
indeed, it's an issue that can cause a lot of
stress for people and it's one of the most
frequently asked questions when it comes to
dogs. The process can take varying lengths of
time as different breeds of dogs often learn at
different rates. It also depends on what method
you use to house train your dog, and three of
the most common are described below.

1. Without Training Aids

House training your dog by simply taking them
outside at regular intervals and showing them
where to go is definitely possible. It takes
advantage of the fact that young puppies will
always follow you everywhere and many dogs can
easily become house trained like this. It can
often lead to more accidents, however, and
requires you to keep a closer watch on your
puppy. You may decide to keep them confined to a
certain area of the home so that you can monitor
them and if they do make a mess it can be easily
cleaned up. Somewhere like the laundry or
bathroom is a suitable choice for this,
particularly when you need to leave them alone
overnight.

2. Using Puppy Training Pads

You might also choose to get specialized puppy
training pads (or just some sheets of newspaper)
and place them in an area where you would most
like them to go to the toilet. Generally you
will need to start by having them in a quiet
area of the home before gradually moving them
outside. This method takes advantage of the fact
dogs will always go to the toilet where they can
smell their scent and allows them to learn
control over where they go. Young puppies can
take a while to learn this type of control,
however, and this method of house training can
lead to occasional confusion where your puppy
mistakes something such as a rug or sheet of
paper lying on the ground for a doggy toilet.

3. Using Dog Crates

Using dog crates to house train your puppy is by
far the most popular and effective method. Many
people are opposed to it, but those who have
tried it usually wouldn't use any other method
to house train a puppy. It takes advantage of
the fact dogs won't make a mess of their primary
living or sleeping area, though if young puppies
are left in a crate for too long then they will
reach a point where they simply can't hold it
in. For this reason house training a young puppy
with a crate should combine being confined with
regular breaks outside. This method will usually
have your puppy house trained very quickly and if
they do make a mess inside the crate it is fairly
simple to clean.

All of these methods require a level of patience
and consistency, along with a way to reward your
puppy when they go to the toilet outside so they
know they're doing the right thing. Usually
giving them praise, some play time or a food
treat works quite well. Just remember that a
puppy is a baby animal, and like human babies
they can make occasional mistakes - if they do,
don't be tempted to use any negative techniques
such as hitting them or spraying them as that
will only delay their learning and lead to more
behavior issues later on. Particularly when
using a dog crate, make sure they don't see you
placing them inside as a form of punishment. If
you stay upbeat and positive, following any of
these described methods will have your puppy
house trained sooner than you think.

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