dog housebreaking

Getting a New Puppy

February 10, 2010 · 0 comments

After a while, each and every parent is likely to hear: “Mammy..Daddy, can I please please please have a puppy for christmas – I promise I’ll take care of it, honest I will!”Initially, families will need to determine if they have the capacity for taking in a new puppy or dog and what impact this will have on the household.

Parents need to consider the pros and cons of bringing a new pet into the family home before agreeing to a child’s demand. Households need to deliberate over the following questions prior to making a decision on acquiring a dog:

  • How well will your dog be taken care of and who will look after it are some of the questions that mustbe answered in advance. Households should come to an agreement in advance who will be responsible for feeding, walking, bathing and cleaning up after the pet.
  • Do you have enough room for a pet? Families who live in flats or townhouses may possibly prefer a smaller animal like a hamster or goldfish as an alternative to a dog which needs more outer space to wander. Check the library or Internet to find out more about many types and breeds of dogs to figure out the one most appropriate for your home.
  • Having a dog is time consuming and may be costly – so can the household afford a new puppy? Households ought to acknowledge that they may have to relinquish other activities to suitably care for a dog. If the idea seems too challenging, parents may propose waiting until the kid is old enough to assist in the care of a new puppy.

There should be a family meeting to talk about how having a brand new dog would affect the home, and therefore if it’s a sound notion to proceed with it or not. Having a dog is a long-term responsibility, so think carefully prior to adopting a newborn dog.

When the decision to acquire a new doggie has been taken, then you can begin thinking about all the small things (and significant things) your new doggie will need to make its new life easier. Getting all the bits and pieces together in advance will make things easier for everyone concerned when the big day comes – the puppy’s crate, the bedding, the kennel, pooper scoopers, dog food, etc, etc, etc. – but don’t fret, it will be worth it!

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House Training a Dog

February 10, 2010 · 0 comments

Having a dog is very rewarding in itself. Dogs, after all, are mans best friend. They are loving, loyal and eager to please. However, like anything good, it takes work, dedication and patience. House training a dog plays a big part in what kind of personality your dog will have. When training your dog, it is very important to always be patient. Never scold or punish your dog for not doing a trick. This can cause your dog not to trust you and possibly even develop aggression issues. To ensure this does not occur you not only need patience, but dedication as well.

It is important to begin dog housebreaking at a young age. Most professional dog training tips recommend house training a dog as a young puppy. It is much more difficult to do this after they get older. There are very effective ways to accomplish this training.

The first thing that you need to know is timing. Puppies tend to eat or drink, then go to the bathroom about fifteen or twenty minutes later. Keeping this in mind can help with the training. Let the puppy eat or drink and then take them out where you want them to go to the bathroom in that time frame. However, you may not be there all the time, so do not get angry or scold the puppy. They typically cannot control it until about ten months or so if housebreaking begins at eight months.

It is a good idea to take your puppy out at specific times, such as, as soon as the puppy wakes up in the morning, After breakfast, lunch, a nap, his dinner, before bed, after any snacks, and if he whimpers at night. If you are crate training your puppy, make sure to take the puppy out after removing him from the crate. Stay outside until the puppy is done, or if a long time goes by with no producing.

Make sure that you do not feed your puppy or give him water when you cannot be there to take him out right away. Remember to praise the puppy in a happy voice when he goes. If he has an accident, clean it up quietly. Ignore him to show that you are displeased with his accident. Do not scold him or physically punish him in anyway.

Most dogs tend to chew from an early age. The younger the dog, the less it cares what it is that it chews on. It’s best to discourage these bad habits at an early age, though. There are dog training tips that cover the best ways to discourage chewing on things you do not want them to chew on. For instance, keep all shoes and laundry out of their reach and ensure that your children’s toys are separate from your pets.

There are dog toys, like rawhide and chew bones made of rubber specifically made for this. You may want to keep them inside and outside. Pork and chicken bones tend to splinter and can hurt your dog, but beef bones are good. If your pet picks something up that you do not want them chewing on, take it away from them, tell them “no” in a firm voice, and present them with something that you want them to chew on. Also, try putting the dog on a leash and presenting it something that you do not want it to chew on. If the dog goes toward the object, tug on the leash firmly to one side and say “no” loudly.

Leash training your puppy shouldn’t be a hassle. Dogs do like the exercise of going for walks, but do not respond to pulling. There is an easy way to get your puppy used to leashes. First, attach a light-weight leash to the collar. Let the leash go and allow the dog to drag it around. Call the puppy over and praise her. Leave the leash on only for a few minutes at a time and only when you are around to watch the puppy. After a couple of days, the dog will get used to the leash, and you can begin walking her on a leash.

House training a dog should also include getting your dog to understand the word “off”. To do this, start by getting your dog to put it’s feet on something, like a chair. Praise them, then, after a few moments, tell them “off” in a firm voice and help them off. Do this several times and the puppy will start to
get down on their own when you tell them “off”.

Below are more articles on house training a dog that I think you’ll find useful:

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