How to Housebreak Your Puppy in Just 3 Easy Steps
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Housebreaking Your Puppy in 3 Simple Steps
Summary
Welcoming a puppy into your home is an exciting time, and housebreaking doesn’t have to be daunting. By following these three simple steps, you'll get your puppy on the right track quickly.
Step 1: Establish a Routine
For the first two or three days, take your puppy outside to the same spot every hour to relieve himself. Use a four-to-six-foot leash and wait patiently. When he goes, shower him with praise and reward him with a few pieces of puppy food. Hug and pet him, then treat him to a walk around the block. Afterward, allow 20 minutes of supervised free play indoors, followed by 35 minutes in a housetraining crate. The crate will only be needed until he's housetrained.
If your puppy doesn't go after 20 minutes outside, bring him back inside and place him in the crate for 20 minutes, then try again. This ensures he doesn't have accidents indoors. Take him out once more before bed and once or twice during the night to prevent mishaps. It may be tiring now, but it will pay off.
Step 2: Extend the Interval
During the second week, extend the outing interval to every 90 minutes during the day and as needed at night. Your puppy will signal when he needs to go. Outdoors, if he relieves himself, reward him with 30 minutes of supervised play. If not, crate him for another 35 minutes.
Gradually increase his unsupervised time as he begins to hold it longer ?" three hours during play and four hours in the crate. Always take him outside immediately after leaving the crate to prevent accidents.
Step 3: Reinforce Training
After about 10 days, your puppy should have a good idea of what’s expected. However, consistency is key. If you see him sniffing or squatting indoors, quickly say "outside!" and take him out immediately. Praise him when he finishes outside. Monitoring him closely during free time helps you address any attempts to eliminate indoors promptly.
Although it takes effort, housebreaking your puppy is a worthwhile investment that will save you stress in the future. With patience and consistency, he'll learn the ropes in no time.
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