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Tips for Easily Housebreaking your Puppy

If you start your 7 week old puppy with gentle and consistent methods of training, he will learn INSTANTLY whatever you want him to learn, and he will remain an angelic conmpanion his whole life.

Of course the first thing he needs to learn is not to go potty in the house. Boys are easier than girls because exploring outside is their favorite thing. They just cannot get enough of all the new smells out there!

The main key to housebreaking is watching. Watch your puppy AND the clock. Once every hour is not too often on a day he is active and the weather is good. The younger the pup, the more often he needs to go out, mostly because he is growing so fast. As a puppy, until he is about 6 months old,he drinks much more water than he will as an adult. This is because his metabolism is burning like crazy. Also, since he eats three or four times a day, you know what that means.

Watch him for subtle changes. When he is chewing a toy, and he jumps up suddenly with his nose at the floor, you must move quickly! He is ready to squat! If he has had a nice nap, get him out of his crate and outside right away. If he has just had a good grooming, it stimulates his circulation and guess what? Time to go out again. And of course after a meal, watch him extra close.

Things to remember: Do not punish him for mistakes. They are YOUR fault. Every time you take him out he will go, and praise praise and praise! Happy face, laughter, happy noises! He loves your happy face. When he makes a mistake, your frown and your face turned away from him is all the punishment he needs. He will get the point.

While he is learning your language, tell everyone in your family to use the phrases you have chosen over and over. "Good go potty!" "Hafta go potty?" "Wanna go potty?" In one afternoon your pup can learn that the words, "go potty" means a fun romp outdoors and the sight of your happy face. Whatever phrase you choose, stick with it.

I cannot recommend strongly enough getting a crate. All phases of his training go much smoother. They give him his personal and private space, which is important in a house with more than one dog. The crate makes him feel more secure, and he loves having a place to hide his chewies and toys. This is even more important if you have other adult dogs in the house. ---Be consistent, always be kind and gentle, and be patient as he learns your language, and your puppy will always look forward to his training sessions. Dogs love to work!

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Dy Witt has shown, bred and trained standard poodles for 25 years. For more on her training techniques, more free articles and info on her ebook on dog training, visit www.DogTraining15MinsADay.com

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