How to house train a puppy.


house training a puppyIf you are new to house training then you have come to the right place. This article will outline how to house train a puppy and give you some pointers on how you can do it in as little as a week.


First you must realize that not every dog is easy to house train, for example smaller breeds can be much more difficult to house train and may take several weeks or a few months before they are completely housebroken. Other breed on the other hand, can take a few days to a week for them to be fully potty trained.


Some of the most important things to remember when house training any dog is to be consistent with your training, have plenty of patients, and be able to commit to it for as long as it takes.


Be aware that all puppies regardless of how easy they are to train will have an accident inside occasionally.  This is part of raising a puppy and can only be avoided if you watch your puppy all the time.


Some Tips To Help Potty Train Your Puppy


Set a routine:

Start house training your puppy by setting up a routine for them. Puppies are creatures of habit and will do well if you set a regular schedule for them to follow. It might be something like taking your puppy outside right after you get up in the morning and every hour or so during the day.


A good way to figure out when your puppy may have to go potty is to use this general rule: a puppy can usually hold his bladder for about one hour for every month he is old. So if your puppy is 2 months old he can hold it for 2 hours, 3 months old 3 hours. Never go more than about 2 hours without letting your puppy outside as this will justify an accident.


Praise your puppy for a job well done:


Puppies love to be praised and also love treats and will do almost anything for both so why not use that to your advantage? Reward your puppy every time he gets done eliminating. Remember to do it immediately after he is done because puppies have a very short attention span and will soon forget why you are rewarding them.


Watch your puppy all the time:


This is the key to preventing accidents in your home. Watch your puppy for signs he has to go out such as; scratching the floor, walking in circles, or arching his back. When you notice anything unusual you can act on it before it is too late. Using a crate works well for keeping an eye on your puppy. Crate training is very effective and may be something you want to look into when house training your puppy.