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An Example Of How To Potty Train A Puppy

There are a lot of different commands you can teach your dog. Commands such as “stay” are useful, and some like “come” are potentially life saving. There are a number of other commands that may not be as important, but they are very convenient. My favorite command is to teach my dog to pee when I ask him to.

Why would I want to do that? I used to participate in agility and obedience competitions, and if my dog urinated in the ring, we were heavily penalized. I taught my dog to pee on command, and before we would go into the competition ring, I’d take him for a walk, tellhim to pee, and I’d be confident he would not cost us points by doing it at the wrong time.

There are also some other times it is useful. As an example, late at night, when you are tired, the last thing you will want to do is wait for your dog to eventually empty his bladder. If your dog can pee on command, you will be back inside and in your bed very quickly.

You may be visiting your vet, and they may want a urine sample. No problem here, take your dog outside and commans it to pee, and come back in with a freshly voided sample for testing. It is really a very useful behavior for your dog to learn.

Although your dog may not always pee immediately when told to, he will go to the toilet quicker than if he had not been trained.

You can train your dog to urinate when you ask him to at the same time as you are toilet training him. It’s easier for him to learn at the same time as he learns where his toileting area is when you’re potty training a puppy. However, older dogs are just as capable of learning this command.

Take your dog outside to his toileting area, and as he urinates, give him whatever command you’ve chosen - it could be “toilet” or “pee” or even “tinkle”. It does not matter, just as long as you are consistent, and you use the same command every time.

When your dog urinates, give it lots of praise and cuddles. That way, while he’s learning where he’s allowed to pee, he’s also associating it with your command.

You must give your dog this same command every time it pees, and reward him when he gets it right. This means you’ll have to do it while you’re out walking, or at the beach. You may get some odd looks from other people, but don’t let a chance go by to reinforce what your command means.

Unlike commands like “sit” or “drop”, which can be very quick to teach using food, training your dog to pee on command is a slow process. It will take time, repetition and a lot of patience, and in some cases, dogs do not ever “get it”. Dogs are clever though, and in most cases, they eventually learn. When your dog does figure it out. providing your dog has something in it's bladder, it will be very willing to do as you ask. Taking him or her to go potty last thing at night will be so much more convenient.

For first time pet owners, you might not be familiar with crate training. Basically, crate training is the process of utilizing a crate in order to assist in the overall training process. This is ideal for those who can’t pay for daycare services, and wouldn’t want personal property destroyed while you’re away.

There are actually a lot of benefits when it comes to crate training puppies. Being away from home too long will leave your puppy feeling anxious and bored. This usually results in your pet destroying some things in the house like furniture, pillows, and shoes. If you have a crate where your puppy can stay, you won’t be worrying about these things from happening. A great thing about crate training puppies is that it also complements the potty training process. It’s well known that puppies don’t enjoy sleeping where they potty. He will learn how to hold himself and wait for your arrival.

To determine the size of the crate, you have to make it appropriate for your puppy. As he grows bigger, you would need to adjust the crate as well. Giving a small puppy a crate that is too large will allow him to potty in one area and sleep in another. Preventing urination in the crate as much as possible is important when crate training puppies. This is why determining and purchasing the correct size crate for your puppy is so important. However, you should leave him enough room to play.

It is also important to make sure to locate the right spot when crate training puppies. Comfort should be your main concern here. Do not make your puppy feel that he is isolated from the family. This is why it is so important to place the crate somewhere that people often passy by. At first, there will be accidents so consider placing the crate in a place where the floor is easily washable.

You must make sure that the crate is a happy and safe place before you start crate training your puppy. Choose the right bedding which should be soft and easy to clean. You will quickly discover that your puppy loves to chew, especially when crate training. Chewing will be an issue, so make sure to select a fabric that is durable enough to handle it. Dog toys can be put into the crate to improve the crate’s appeal.

Put treats into the crate after you have prepared it. With the toys, nice bedding, and food, the puppy will soon realize that the crate is a place that he loves. Crate training your puppy never works imediately. You have to make adjustments along the way. If your puppy is having diffculty getting used to the crate, try taking smaller or more gradual steps. Attempt to feed him in front of the crate. After a while, slowly move it closer up to the point that he eats inside the crate. Once successful, don’t forget to praise the dog. Give him attention for behaving. This would reinforce the puppy to continue eating and staying at his crate.

As time passes, your puppy will be comfortable with his crate. This means you can now leave him for hours. Remember that if you have a smaller puppy, you’ll need to come back often to allow him to relieve himself. This is due to the fact that puppies have smaller bladders and therefore must urinate more often. As he grows older, he’ll learn to hold his needs for a longer time.

You’ve now learned why crate training puppies is quite helpful for you and your pet, but there are some things that you should avoid. If your puppy already has a collar, you should remove it before he enters the crate. It is possible that the collar might get stuck between the bars. Avoid placing the crate in places where the temperature varies drastically. Lastly, avoid using the crate as a tool for punishment. The crate is someplace a puppy should be comfortable with and punishing him would do the exact opposite. It’s important to keep these things in mind when crate training your puppy.

With all the benefits of crate training puppies, you should definitely give it a try. As with lots of things in life, it may not be easy at first. But if you put enough effort into it, it can be very rewarding. Your puppy will have a place that he can rest and play. You can leave and come back only to find him in his crate. It will lead towards a beneficial relationship with your puppy.