Training Tips - Housebreaking Schedules
Because dogs/puppies are creatures of habit, schedules are
very important. You need to schedule when to feed, water, exercise and take your
dog/puppy outdoors to eliminate. You will want to get your new friend
housebroken very quickly and, without a schedule, housebreaking can be a very
long drawn-out ordeal.
If you know when he ate and filled his bladder up with water
you will have a pretty good idea when he will need to be taken outdoors to
eliminate. You will also be training his digestive system as well, which will
help take some of the guesswork out of housebreaking. Remember preventive
training - it's always best to be thinking ahead.
Take your dog outside when you think he might have to
eliminate, rather than wait too long and run the risk of your puppy/dog having
an accident indoors. The more times your puppy/dog eliminates outdoors where you
want him to, the slimmer the chance for him to have an accident indoors. The
clearer the picture to the dog/puppy, the quicker they will catch on to what you
want from them. They really want to please you and you can show them how to do
it.
Always accompany your dog/puppy outdoors. That way, you can
take him to a pre-selected area in your yard to eliminate in, therefore doing
away with the habit of smelling the whole yard to find the desired area to
eliminate. You will also be assured that your dog/puppy has eliminated before
bringing him indoors, and you can praise him.
Exercise is important for all dogs. Between 40% to 60% of all adult dogs are either
overweight or likely to get that way due to diet and lack of an exercise
program. Lack of exercise can cause dogs/puppies to exhibit destructive chewing
behavior because they become bored or are trying to burn off excess energy.
Taking your dog/puppy for a 15-20 minute walk can help socialize him, give you
both something to do together (bonding), and what a great way to exercise.
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