Puppy House Training-How to Do it Right
Puppy house training is probably one of the most important things you will ever teach your dog. It will allow him to live happily among humans in a human environment without causing any stress or unhappiness for anyone, including himself. No one wants a dog to go around relieving himself on the floor or carpeting all the time. That would just create an unpleasant living environment for all concerned. The good news is that it IS possible to teach your dog how to behave properly in a house, and to relieve himself in designated locations. You can even teach him how to relieve himself on command.
Let’s face it, dogs are smart animals, so puppy house training, while requiring some patience, will not take long to accomplish. You just have to be sure the puppy knows where he is expected to go. So, designate a space in the house that is HIS spot for this purpose, and whenever you see him relieving himself elsewhere, simply pick him up and put him in the appropriate spot. Never yell or hit him for going in the wrong place, as this will just make him afraid of you. Simply be consistent with putting him in the right spot, and he will get the picture. Once he starts going there on his own, be sure to praise him to re-enforce the good behavior.
If you have a fenced in back yard and a doggie door, you can teach your puppy to go outside on his own whenever he needs to relieve himself. He can then just come back inside when he’s done, and you’ll have no issues other than cleaning up the yard once in a while. Just push him out the doggy door whenever you see him relieving himself in the house, praise him when he goes out on his own, and he will learn where is is supposed to go in no time. You can even re-enforce the location for relieving himself with a command word, and soon, puppy house training will be accomplished and you’ll have a dog who can “go” on demand.
