Housebreaking and Crate Training Tips
Housebreaking and crate training go hand in hand. We recommend purchasing a crate that will fit your puppy’s adult size.
There are 2 ways to train your dog:
Housebreaking - teaching your dog that is it not acceptable to go to the bathroom anywhere in the house.
Paper Training - giving your dog permission to go in a specific area of the house.
We recommend that if your ultimate goal is to have the pet go outside the house that you housebreak it from day one. Using a crate for short periods of time can help accomplish this goal.
Housebreaking Tips:
Feed your puppy at scheduled times. Leave the food down for 10 – 15 minutes and then pick it up.
Take your dog out to the bathroom regularly and consistently throughout the day.
Watch your puppy outside to be sure they’ve taken care of business before you bring them back in. We recommend going out with them.
Never discipline your puppy for accidents you did not witness and never rub his nose in it.
A puppy will usually not urinate or defecate where they sleep or eat – anything else is fair game! Some breeds are harder to train than others – consistency is the key.
Inaccessibility is your only defense – if they don’t have access to that new rug they can’t soil it!
The crate is a safe haven for your pup. Never use it for punishment or in a negative manner. Help your puppy learn to love his crate.
There are 2 ways to train your dog:
Housebreaking - teaching your dog that is it not acceptable to go to the bathroom anywhere in the house.
Paper Training - giving your dog permission to go in a specific area of the house.
We recommend that if your ultimate goal is to have the pet go outside the house that you housebreak it from day one. Using a crate for short periods of time can help accomplish this goal.
Housebreaking Tips:
Feed your puppy at scheduled times. Leave the food down for 10 – 15 minutes and then pick it up.
Take your dog out to the bathroom regularly and consistently throughout the day.
Watch your puppy outside to be sure they’ve taken care of business before you bring them back in. We recommend going out with them.
Never discipline your puppy for accidents you did not witness and never rub his nose in it.
A puppy will usually not urinate or defecate where they sleep or eat – anything else is fair game! Some breeds are harder to train than others – consistency is the key.
Inaccessibility is your only defense – if they don’t have access to that new rug they can’t soil it!
The crate is a safe haven for your pup. Never use it for punishment or in a negative manner. Help your puppy learn to love his crate.