House
training a dog is a hard work and sometimes, it can be tiring. The process
requires patience and consistency. House training a dog includes making ample
preparations, setting up a routine for your dog, supervising your dog, keeping
your dog in a crate when you are away, and praising your dog when he does a
good job.
How to
house training a dog #1 - Make ample preparations
House
training a dog sometimes can be time consuming, so it is advisable to prepare
your time carefully and make a schedule, because your dog needs someone to take
him outside and feed him.
Consult
with your veterinarian about the condition of your dog. Do a full check up with
your veterinarian to ensure if your dog has a problem regarding his physical
condition or not before you start to house training your dog, because you will
not be able to begin to house training your dog if he has an illness and is
struggling with it.
How to
house training a dog #2 - Set a Routine up for your dog
In house
training your dog, you can try to set a routine for your dog by making a
schedule for feeding time and bathroom time. Feed your dog at morning and night
according to the schedule you have made, and take him outside after sometime.
In house
training your dog, it is advisable to take your dog outside frequently, about
every half or an hour.
Take your
dog outside immediately when he indicates some signs that he needs to go to the
bathroom, such as sniffing around the floor and looking for a place to go. The
objective of taking your dog outside is to teach him to relieve himself outside
to the designated bathroom spot instead of inside your house.
Your dog
will learn to associate bathroom time with going outside your house. Your dog
will also learn where the place to relieve himself, because dogs always come
back to same place they relieve themselves by smelling their residual poop or
urine on that spot.
How to
house training a dog #3 - Supervise your dog
After
setting up a routine for your dog, make sure that he does not pee again inside
of your house. When you see that your dog indicating to pee inside your house,
interrupt him immediately.
Pay
attention to your dog especially when he eats, wake up, and when he is playing.
Ask
someone to supervise your dog if you are busy and cannot supervise your dog
yourself. Tell the person you are asking for help the designated bathroom spot
for your dog.
How to
house training a dog #4 - Keep your dog in a crate when you are away
When you
are away or asleep, keep your dog in a crate. Do not let your dog free roaming
the house, because he will dirty your floor.
Remember
to not let your dog stay for too long inside the crate, because if he is inside
for too long he will end up soiling the crate instead.
Let your
dog outside after you are done with your business or when you are wake up.
How to
house training a dog #5 - Praise your dog when he does a good job.
Make sure
to praise your dog when he gets the things right. Always give your dog praises
or treats after he finish relieving himself at the right designated spot.
Praise your dog immediately, do not wait until he gets back inside your house.
You want
to make it clear to your dog that relieving at the designated bathroom spot is
a good thing. The praise and treats will make your dog understand.
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