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Stuggling with the problems of house breaking a puppy? Then you are, without a doubt, interested in using the quickest and most effective methods possible. Many pet owners have a tough time with this because of the strain house training a puppy can put on a household, particularly if you start out incorrectly.
House breaking a puppy should start immediately, just after you bring him home. Even if he is only 7 or 8 weeks old, he wants to please you so it's important to use puppy housebreaking training methods that will help him develop the appropriate behavior. He will have no trouble deciding where to eliminate if you don't choose for him. Obviously you cannot allow this to be his decision. It is up to you to communicate where you want him to go. The mind of a puppy is like a sponge when they are clear about what they are to do
Dogs will not relieve themselves in a confined space where they sleep and, because of their strong sense of smell, are attracted to areas where they or others have defecated or urinated in the past. There are several ways you can use these natural tendencies to your advantage.
Puppy crate training is undoubtedly the best way to take advantage of these natural instincts and basically involves using a plastic dog carrier 'crate' as the pup's sleep area and place of security. You should get him used to being alone in the crate for short periods of time so that he comes to think of it as his refuge and is comfortable sleeping there.
The second way to use his instinctive tendencies is to read the signs that he wants to go, i.e. your puppy is circling and smelling around, and then to react quickly by picking him up and taking him to the designated spot to eliminate.
he will recognize the scent in the specified area and your alert and consistent act of getting him immediately to the area will help him quickly understand. You will be even more successful if you are observant and pay attention to when he is most likely to go. Be ready to take him out when he awakens, after playing or exercise, and after he eats or drinks.
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