Secrets of House Training a Dog

Posted by Brad Davenport in Puppy Training on March 3, 2010 | no responses

When it comes to house training a dog, pet owners can often feel like they have all the wrong ideas. Sometimes they seem to resist house training to the point where you wonder if you’ll ever break them of the habit of going to the bathroom in the house. But there are secrets of house training a dog.

The first type of house training usually consists of using puppy pads. This is also called paper training. This would involve keeping a close eye on your animal for several weeks and working with them as you move the puppy pads closer and closer to the door. However, this method typically involves lots of “accidents” and will result in cleaning up after the pet quite a bit.

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Another popular method for house training a dog is using crate training. This is where the dog is confined to a cage or crate and taken out at particular intervals to put them on a schedule. Most dogs will not eliminate in their sleeping area, so this method can work quite well as the dog learns that their bedding area is “home” and that they should go to the bathroom outdoors.

There are some that rely on paper training to teach their canine. This is when you put paper down and teach the dog to go on the paper. Then you shorten the distance to the door with each trip until the dog is at the door. This is not a very reliable method since it involves catching the dog every time they have to go. If you are not there when they are ready they may not associate going on the paper. This method requires more time and attention that most people are willing to give.

The secrets of house training a dog can depend upon the breed you are trying to train and the setup of your home. If you live in an apartment building, for instance, the method that you’ll use will be quite different than that of someone who has a fenced in backyard. Therefore, the training method should suit the circumstances and situation.

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