Doggy Steps and Ramps

Keeping your house spic and span with an untrained puppy is virtually impossible. If not properly trained both you and your puppy will not be happy. Housebreaking your puppy is the first training you should do. Start off with a schedule and be consistent. As creatures of habit, it is in their nature to keep schedules as pack animals.

Ideal Housebreaking Age

The ideal age to start housebreaking your puppy is 8 to 12 weeks.

Crate Training

If you are going to use crate training to help you along, when choosing your crate it should be large enough for the puppy to move around in.

Crate training is used for training because dogs generally will not soil their sleeping area. Puppy’s at the age of 3 months old will have to eliminate every 3 hours, therefore, you should take your puppy outside more often. If you leave the puppy in the crate longer than that, he is sure to have an accident.

Get Your Puppy Used To Routines

When it is time to take your dog out doors to eliminate be sure to use one door only. This way he will use that door to let you know he needs to go outside.

Be sure to keep the same schedule every day. This will make him learn to hold it in until you can take him outside.

Look For Clues

If your un-housebroken dog is accustomed to roaming freely around the house, search for signs that show you he needs to do it. Be really observant enough of his behavior, i.e., heavy sniffing, circling an area, staring at the door with an intense look on his face, etc. If you catch him WHILE doing it, stop him with a quick grab of his collar and pull it up while saying “No” using your deep, stern tone (don’t forget to use a deep, gruff voice when stating commands). Then, take him outside and let him finish what he is doing. Lastly, pat him on his head while saying “Good (his name)!” It is a must to make your dog get used to being praised whenever he does anything that makes you proud. Giving him food as a reward when he does his business in the appropriate spot can help, too.

Consistency and Patience

Patience and consistency is the key to housebreaking your dog.

Common Sense Makes a Lot of Sense

Using common sense while training your dog will make housebreaking your dog a little bit easier. At first follow his 3 hour schedule and eventually it will change into your schedule. Do not give him water before bed, do not get up every half hour if he is crying. You want him to eventually get into your schedule and out of his.

Housebreaking your puppy requires patience, consistency and a big commitment. Stick to it and you will succeed.

Remember a good dog is a happy and healthy dog!

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