Housebreaking a dog or puppy
is a simple process. There are several different methods, however,
tremendous success can be had with the following method, which I
recommend.
One of the best and fastest ways is to buy a Vari Kennel or Wire Crate to
fit the size of your pet.
The Crate or Kennel has many uses during the course of your pet's life
such as sickness, traveling, and whelping and most animals grow to love
their little get-a-way.
The feeding and watering of the animal is based on the owners' schedule
and personal circumstances.
Here are some basic steps that should be followed:
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first rule should be to remove the animal from the Crate or Kennel
to the area where the pet is expected to relieve itself. Then return
the animal to the Crate and offer food and water for approximately
20 minutes. Remove the food and water. Take the animal out again
after feeding and watering. NOTE: If your dog is a puppy, he should
be taken out to relieve himself each time he wakes up from a nap,
whether it is at night or during the day.
REMEMBER: Puppies
are like small babies. When they are woken up, they will have to
relieve themselves and should be taken to the area where they are
expected to go. The same applies at feeding time. When fed, they
will have to relieve themselves. A puppy will not understand that he
is to relieve himself in the potty area so you may have to wait. You
can also place a tie out to keep him there while you do other
things. Be sure to return often and if he has relieved himself,
praise him.
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2. Keep the animal in the
Kennel or Crate whenever you can't watch him. If he is outside the
crate when you are present, he should be on a leash so you can
maintain control of his actions. At first, you must carry your puppy
to and from the potty area for at least 2 days. If your puppy or dog
is too big to carry, you should lead him with a leash to the potty
area. (NOTE: Your dog should become used to a leash by allowing him
to drag it around with him only when you are there.) You may then
take him on a leash for the next 4-5 days. After that, you should be
able to walk the puppy to the area without a leash.
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3. Do not feed water or
food to them except for at feeding time. Do not feed them water late
at night.
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4. Complete this process
3-4 times daily.
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the animal out right before you go to sleep, always. |
If this process is
done correctly, it should take approximately 2 weeks, and you will have
developed a bond with your pet that will last a lifetime.
Please note: There are several
different methods that can be used to house train your dog. Please contact
your trainer for the appropriate method for your dog.
IMPORTANT: All puppies should begin formal obedience training
at twelve weeks of age. This will help to prevent bad habits from
developing and save money due to possible destructive behavior.
Housebreaking Instructions