How to House Train a Dog

Dogs are man's best friend and provide us with
protection and companionship, but before these
dogs can properly protect us they must be
properly house trained. You may think that to
house train a dog is a difficult task however,
this isn't so and the following article will
give you some tips to help you answer the
question how to house train my dog?

The experiences one has with training their dog,
can be different from others because there are
several factors to consider when house training
is done.

Dogs that have dominance issues will be harder
to train. Some dogs are smart, but can be quite
stubborn and when you require them to do
something, they might not do it as quickly as
other dogs would. It is a good idea to take some
time off from work or from your hectic schedule
to keep an eye on your dog when toilet training.
Your commitment to this task will prove
successful for you.

Here are some items to consider when house
training your dog:

* Dominance Issues - Dogs that are more dominant
will be harder to train and require different
approaches.

* A male dog may prove more difficult to train,
as they like to "mark their territory"

* Your home will also be a factor to consider.
Having a home with a backyard makes it much
easier for house training. The dog is let out
when he has to go and he can return when he has
finished. If you live in an apartment you will
have to set a schedule to take your dog out and
you must stick to that schedule for success.

* Sexual drive - If a dog has lower sexual drive
then it will be easier to toilet train. Neutering
or spaying your dog lowers their sexual drives.
This is because an 'entire' dog is generally
more dominant in nature.

* Dog's age - It may be easier to teach a new
puppy than an adult dog

The dog must be praised and rewarded when it
responds to commands to ensure success in
teaching a dog to fetch. A dog loves praises
since it likes to please its master and whilst
it appreciates pats on its head, giving it
delicious food treats is more appealing. Dog
treats are effective reinforcement during tricks
training.

The tips above have helped me toilet train my
dog and therefore has really helped me to
properly take care of it. Remember that with
consistent efforts your dog can be house trained
in no time


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