When House Training Puppies, crate training is the quickest way to get the job done. It works so well because when crate training puppies, it’s very simple to get a handle on your dog’s eating and toilet schedule, while making it very clear to your puppy where the toilet area is.
Some people have a difficult time with crate training because they feel it is cruel, and your puppy may fuss a bit about being kept in the crate, and that’s normal. However, dogs like having a den area, and this creates a safe area for your dog that he knows is his “home”. Crate training works because a puppy is very resistant to messing up his own space, and will hold off on relieving himself until he can get to another location.
The crate should be large enough so your dog can get up, walk around in a small circle and lie down. As he gets bigger, you can upgrade to a if needed. Dogs don’t like to lie in their urine (who would??) so they hold off as long as they possibly can.
Keep track of the times each day your puppy drinks, eats and goes to the bathroom throughout the day. Then put together a toilet break schedule based on the times of day your puppy might need to go potty. Potty times usually happen first thing in the morning, after vigorous play, about 30 minutes after eating, and just before bedtime. For very young puppies a few nighttime time trips might be needed if they cannot hold it all night long.
About the author: Alicia Ainsley Summers has been training dogs for over 10 years and is a recognized expert with small dog breeds. In addition to teaching her clients about the best training techniques, Alicia loves spending time with her two little Maltese dogs. To get more great information on crate training puppies, visit her online blog House Training Puppies.
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This post was written by TKB_Editor on September 10, 2011










