• STEP TWO -
Housebreaking Schedule: Create a regular potty schedule for your puppy that fits into your daily routine.
Younger dogs often require more frequent feedings, which will affect
your housebreaking schedule.
A suitable
housebreaking schedule may help her learn the notion of where and when to «potty.»
Daily mid-day visits help establish and maintain
a housebreaking schedule.
The best
housebreaking schedule sets times for when puppy gets food and water, when he plays or goes for walks, and, of course, bathroom breaks.
Not exact matches
According to Tara Whitehead, marketing manager for Muncie, Ind. - based MidWest Homes for Pets, crates can «significantly aid the
housebreaking process by teaching dogs a
schedule and helping them avoid accidents.»
Learning how to
housebreak a puppy is a pretty simple task if you stay alert and stick to your
schedule.
Your book on puppy care and training should have a section on
housebreaking with suggestions and a recommended
schedule.
A predictable feeding
schedule is also very important for
housebreaking and improving / preventing behavior issues such as separation anxiety.
The Importance of Socialization and Desensitization Whenever I work with puppies, I always discuss with the owners several actions to take in order to raise a healthy and happy puppy: to establish a good
schedule for
housebreaking and crate training, to consistently reinforce good on - and off - leash manners, and to play and provide lots of... Continued
If you keep a
schedule and have a keen interest in your dog's behavior, learning how to
housebreak your dog can be fairly easy and you can keep the number of accidents to a minimum.
Putting this on a
schedule will greatly enhance your
housebreaking efforts.
Owners whose
schedule don't allow them to walk their small dogs every 3 - 4 hours may need to hire a dog walker or choose to teach their dog to use
housebreaking pads or a litter box indoors.
Establish a
housebreaking routine immediately using a crate and strict feeding / exercise / playing
schedule.
For most dogs, a structured feeding routine, regularly
scheduled bathroom breaks, and supervision are all you need to
housebreak a dog.
The
housebreaking triad consists of three things: Predictable
Schedule, Crating, and Direct Supervision.
We cover
housebreaking, house manners, basic commands, leash walking and the importance of establishing a feeding and exercise
schedule.
Whenever I work with puppies, I always discuss with the owners several actions to take in order to raise a healthy and happy puppy: to establish a good
schedule for
housebreaking and crate training, to consistently reinforce good on - and off - leash manners, and to play and provide lots of TLC, among other things.
Feeding
schedules become very important when
housebreaking becomes an issue.
Because young animals associate feeding with their need to eliminate, planning a good feeding
schedule proves very helpful in
housebreaking.
We suggest a 3 times daily feeding
schedule for the first 6 months and then twice daily to aid in
housebreaking.
The best way for you to resolve minor issues such as
housebreaking, or to just get to know us a bit better before you commit to a program, is to
schedule a Single Consultation Session.
The best way for you to resolve minor issues such as
housebreaking, or evaluate more serious behavior issues such as aggression, is to
schedule a Single Consultation Session.
If you're using them and your
housebreaking still isn't going well, make adjustments to the other parts of your training program, such as
scheduling, confinement and supervision.
Before you even begin to
housebreak them, you must learn their
schedule.
However, your dog can't be the only one working on your puppy's
housebreaking... you're still the one responsible for the supervision,
scheduling and confinement program that will teach him to grow up to be a good boy like your other dog.
Remember to include other
scheduling info that may affect
housebreaking your pup, including meal times and any notes about digestive issues or excessive water intake throughout the day.
Always keep your puppy on
schedule, whether it's for feeding,
housebreaking a puppy or other training matters.
In my dog training book, Teach Your Dog 100 English Words, I'll show you my provent step - by - step training
schedule for teaching your puppy all the vocabulary words he needs, plus consistent household rules and routines,
housebreaking, crate training, acceptance of being handled, gentleness, and general obedience training.
As with the traditional method of
housebreaking a dog, you'll want to keep a consistent
schedule for feeding, exercise, and trips to the papers.
The amount of time she spends in or out of it, depends upon her
housebreaking, and chewing progress, as well as the amount of time you have to watch her, rather than a set
schedule.
If your puppy's this mellow kind of character, you'll need to pay attention and keep him on a reasonable
schedule for his age and level of experience with
housebreaking, as outlined in Commandment # 6.
Start your dog's
housebreaking program on a weekend or at a time when you have a light
schedule for a few days.
Maintaining a written potty
schedule can make
housebreaking and indoor potty training a whole lot easier.
When
housebreaking a dog or puppy, be sure to keep your dog on a reasonable feeding and potty
schedule.
When
housebreaking your puppy, the right kind of
schedule makes all the difference.
Many people find keeping a written daily
schedule very helpful when
housebreaking your dog.
A written potty
schedule is also a huge help when there's more than one person helping with the
housebreaking program.
A written
schedule is especially useful when there's more than one person helping with the
housebreaking program, since it helps to keep everyone informed about whether your puppy's been fed or taken for a potty trip.