Housetraining. Housebreaking. Puppy potty training. There are as many ideas on the best way to say it as there are breeds of dogs. And there's also as many ideas on the best way to actually housetrain, housebreak, or potty train your new puppy as there are breeds of dogs. But there is one common school of thought....consistency is the key to successful housetraining.
Wizdog - Indoor Dog Potty is a new revolutionary housetraining system for dogs. It consists of a durable plastic pan and fitted grate. Liquid waste dispenses through the grate onto newspaper or pee pad, separated from your dog's paws. This keeps your dog's paws clean, which he will appreciate, and keeps him from tracking throughout your house (which you will appreciate).
Dogs are naturally clean animals. According to Dennis Fetko, Ph.D., an animal behaviorist in San Diego, "if you follow this instinct for cleanliness when your new puppy comes home, your pup can be house-trained within 48 hours." This fast-track takes some high-intensity training with your pup, and you might not be able to spend this much time with her. But if you use the same philosophy, working more slowly you can get the same result.
The best defense is a good offense, so start taking the preventative approach with your puppy right from the beginning by taking him outside (or to where you intend for him to relieve himself inside, if you live in an apartment) several times during the day. The key times that a puppy must relieve himself are first thing in the morning, after each meal, and after waking up from a nap. If you establish a routine with your pup and keep an eye on her, you'll soon know exactly when she needs to go.
In the house, keep your new puppy in your sight at all times. This will minimize the number of accidents she has and keep her from developing preferences for going in areas that are off-limits. And be sure to clean up any mess as soon as she makes it, so she'll learn it's much nicer to be clean than to be dirty.
If you catch your puppy in the act, try making a lot of noise (claping your hands, shaking keys, stomping your feet). This should make her stop what she's doing to listen, and you can quickly pick her up and take her to the proper location, then praise her lavishly when she's finished. Never yell at her or hit her...this will only teach her not to go when you can see her, so she'll find more creative places to relieve herself when you're not looking!
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Housetraining. Housebreaking. Puppy potty training. There are as many ideas on the best way to say it as there are breeds of dogs. And there's also as many ideas on the best way to actually housetrain, housebreak, or potty train your new puppy as there are breeds of dogs. But there is one common school of thought....consistency is the key to successful housetraining.
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