How to House Break Your Dog

Melissa
4/13/2006

So you now have become a new owner of a puppy and your'e thinking what a mess I have gotten myself into. Don’t worry I have been in your shoes and I would like to share some ideas on how I housebroke our puppy.
When you buy your pet you need to buy a carrier or a cage to place your pet in at night and through the day. If you use the cage or carrier it teaches them to hold themselves and a dog will not use the bathroom in their bed.
Never let your pet roam from one room to another without supervision. Letting them wander where they want without surveillance they may decide to potty and soil your carpet.
Never leave your pet’s food or water bowl down. I always let my puppy eat twice a day and gave him water about three or four times a day. Then after eating or drinking, immediately take him outside to go to the bathroom.
When I take my pet to the bathroom I always put him on a leash and tell him to go potty and he knows what it means and finds a spot and goes.
Always take your pet out about every two hours even if you have not given him something to eat or drink.
If your puppy gets too disruptive it is o.k to put them in his cage for a nap. Try not to desert your puppy in its cage for more than 8 hours of a night to sleep, and just a couple of hours during the day for a nap.
If your puppy does have a mishap, you should never strike them. You need to tell them NO and put them outside for about 20 min. You need to instantly clean the soil spot with a cleaner. If you don’t clean the spot properly your puppy can smell it and go back to the same spot. If you spank your puppy the next time, they may go and hide to use the bathroom.
If your puppy leaves you a present get it up and take the dog and the present outside and put them both in the grass. The puppy will know thats were he is supposed to use the bathroom.
You can also give your pup a treat every time it uses the bathroom in the accurate spot.
If you are consistent and NEVER leave your pup unaccompanied to stroll through the house, it shouldn’t take any time to house break him.