Friday, November 14, 2008

Housebreak A Puppy - Do's And Dont's

If you have a 3 month old puppy, it's an exact age to housebreak him unlike older dogs that already have their own way to do things. It is not good when you don't housebreak your puppy because untrained ones become messy.


It's like people also, that once we didn't get proper education, we lack knowledge and something in us becomes messy. So it's always learning that helps us become a better person. And it also applies with puppies and any other animals especially them, the man's best friend.


The question is how can I quickly and easily housebreak a puppy? You can easily housebreak your puppy in less than seven days if it's properly done. With being patient and consistent, sure you'll have a better best friend with you for years. Some breeds like toy poodle are easier to housebreak because they are intelligent ones.


But they need to be housebreaking earlier than usual because they have smaller bladder than some large breeds. So they need to go outside often. If it becomes a real problem, don't hesitate to get advice from a veterinarian. Other breed like Bichon Frises also resembles a poodle but they are harder to housebreak.


If you are a novice, it's best to ask advice to professionals like a veterinarian. It's also helpful to get information and facts over the internet. There are lots out there that you can browse from. Another breed, the Carrier Terriers, which are so cute and sturdy, not to mention very energetic and playful.


This breed enjoys being with people and loves learning lots of tricks. They are also intelligent and they want to be busy always, that's their nature. According to studies, this breed is one that's easily to housebreak.


Putting him on a crate is normally the first step to housebreak a puppy. Then have a handful of schedules where anyone in the house can see, and that schedule must be realistic. Next, have a healthy and regular diet for him. Understand his needs like exercise.


Make sure that you only scold him if you catch him in the act. Remember that dogs have a short memory and you don't want to send mixed signals. Don't ever punish him when it's not actually happening, because he will be confused.


And always remember to give him treats and rewards every time he does something nice and correct. Give the treat right away when he does the good business. That's a fact among dogs. It is a sure easy to do the training, just don't give up on it.


It's always same as raising a child of your own; you need proper care, nourishment, time and lot of effort and patience to make them grow with good behaviors.


Now, if a puppy is stubborn and resists a housebreak, which by trying methods that he should learn and fails from it, you have no choice but try to go extreme. If leashing him at all times seems to be much, then break the cycle.


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