Intro to housetraining
Monday August 3rd, 2009
A little effort now saves a lot of frustration and paper towels later on.
Whether housetraining a new puppy or solving a soiling problem in an older dog, the basic principles are the same:
- Prevent your dog from making mistakes
- Make it easy for your dog to do the right thing in the right place
- Praise and reward your dog for getting it right
The more time you devote to housetraining and the sooner you start, the faster and easier it will be--so if you can, take a few days or even a week off work when you bring your dog or puppy home. If you stick closely to the routine, you can housetrain a puppy within a few weeks, and an adult dog within a few days.
All you need to know to housetrain a puppy or dog
Frequently asked questions
-By Ian Dunbar, veterinarian, behaviorist, and DogTime contributing editor
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A crate proves to be a good tool in housetraining a dog. My personal experience can attest to this. At first, I was quite hesitant to it but I was convinced later on. Now, whenever someone asks me how to housetrain a dog, my initial reply is for them to get a crate. about 3 years ago by Anonymous |
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