Dog House Training Tips For Pups And Older New Additions
I have found the two best ways for house breaking dogs are confinement and crate training. Both of these techniques are highly effective, but in now way reduce the amount of effort on your part as a responsible owner.
The difference in confinement and crate is quite obvious. In using confinement training, a small area, preferably a room is introduced as your pups “den” Here he will eat and sleep whenever supervision is not possible, such as when you go to work, out for dinner, etc.
In this room, paper is laid on every inch of the floor, as very young pups do not really discern where they toilet. Once they reach a certain age, they will choose a regular spot, away from food and bed. This is where instinct kicks in, as a dog will not toilet close to bed or food. The amount of paper is gradually reduced from there.
House training your puppy this way until instincts begin to show keeps the soiling confined to one room in the house. From here you can begin crate training. This is where the crate becomes your pups “den” when he is not being supervised.
This technique reinforces the instinct to keep his sleeping area clean. Only crate your pup when you will not be home to supervise, and never leave him unattended for long periods of time- as he, like us, cannot hold it forever.
By paying close attention to his eating, sleeping and toileting habits, this process will be highly successful. Implement a regular schedule for these times and you will have an idea how long he can wait before needing to go out.
Adult dog house training involves the same process, except confinement to one room may not be enough to keep your dog from relieving himself on the floor. Crate training is recommended.
The reasons for inappropriate defecation and urination may be simply because your dog has been left unattended for too long between toileting sessions. Another possible reason could be separation anxiety or even boredom.
You will know if this is the issue, as there will be evidence when you enter the house or room. You will see he has chewed the furniture or clawed the door excessively. Do not scold or punish for this, because he will not associate it with his actions.
A visit to your vet will rule out any health issues that could be causing loss of control in bowel or bladder if you are unsuccessful in house breaking you older dog.
Overall, both of these techniques have been shown to be effective in house breaking dogs.
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