Title: Housebreak Your Puppy While Keeping a Day Job
Author: Mendy Stern
Housebreak Your Puppy While Keeping a Day Job
Working 8 hours a day and housebreaking a puppy is not as
hard as you may think. In this article we will discuss
things you can do to help you with housebreaking your puppy
and working a full time job.
Crate Training
This is, without a doubt, one of the first essential steps
in training your puppy and an exercise our puppy needs to
master in their early days. It can be an effective means of
housebreaking your puppy. However, many people
misunderstand the proper methods of crate training and the
benefits it will bring. Your dog will see their crate as
their space, their sanctuary, and their escape from the
very odd human world.
Crate Size
Before you start on this training exercise it is important
to consider what size of crate to buy. The crate needs to
be big enough to see your puppy through from their early
days to their full size. Bear in mind though that if it's
too large, your pet may end up using one end as their
'Business' area. Some crates offer divider panels to expand
the size as they grows. Choose one large enough to stand,
comfortably turn, and sprawl.
Evening
Crate Training through the night can be a difficult task,
don't worry. When housebreaking a puppy be mindful that
they will need to "go" as soon as they see you in the
morning. It is very difficult for a puppy to hold his
bladder until they are around 9 months of age.
Make Arrangements
While crate training is excellent for housebreaking
puppies, do not leave your dog confined in a small area for
too long. If your work allows, try to make arrangements to
come home during your lunch hour to allow your it to
relieve himself. Also there are even services you can hire
to provide this. A pet 'holding it' all day can cause
bladder and kidney problems.
When Supervised
While crate training your dog, it's a good idea to leave
the door open so your pet will not be confined to a closed
area. Generally, in addition to housebreaking puppies, you
are creating a safe place where your pet will feel
comfortable sleeping.
Accidents
Don't make crate training a punishment. If your dog does
their 'business' in the house, make a loud, surprised sound
take them outside. Avoid shouting "NO!" for this routine as
they might associate it as something bad. Be sure to give
exaggerated praise when your pet 'goes' outside in the
regular chosen area, so they will learn that there is a
good thing.
Cleanliness
Their crate is their space, but there will be some jobs
you'll need to do on their behalf. Regular cleaning and
disinfecting will protect your dog from illness and you
home from unwanted smells.
Hopefully this has given you some ideas on how to
housebreak your puppy and still keep your day job.
About the Author:
Mendy Stern is the owner of
Doggypads.com,
trusted puppy pads provider. In addition to selling dog
supplies, Mendy Stern is the ceo of a dog training school
in southern California that provides low cost dog obedience
training to some of the southlands poorest neighborhoods.
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